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Re:Residual Value: Electric Batteries vs. Internal Combustio... by epistasis on Monday March 27, 2017 @01:16AM (#13965349)
I think that there's still a need for significant exploration of the design space. What type of standard are you suggesting? Size? Connection? And how is that holding back anything at the moment?
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Re:Residual Value: Electric Batteries vs. Internal Combustio... by intrasight on Monday March 27, 2017 @10:31AM (#13968001)
Size: I'd suggest several standard sizes in multiples of 15cm (6 inches). For example 30cm cube. Connector: Should be recessed so it doesn't extend beyond size envelope. Voltage: Probably would need several. Connector should be unique to voltage. Multiple of 4.44 volts (NiMH x Li-Ion voltages).

Lack of standards holds things back when companies need to make a very large investment and need to know over what timeframe it will work. These standards could be in place for a long time. The "D" cell battery standard is over a hundred years old.

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