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Who is PowerGenix?
PowerGenix is an environmentally friendly battery company that has developed and patented a Nickel Zinc (NiZN) battery solution that delivers optimal power for various applications.
Founded in 2000 to develop a safe, high performance, and cost effective alternative to currently available sealed rechargeable batteries such as: Lead Acid, NiCd, NiMH, and Lithium Ion Headquarters in San Diego, CA Manufacturing in China (800K daily battery capacity) Certifications include UL, CE, ISO9001:2000, ISO14001 and RBRC Worldwide employees: 100
Initial focus on military applications, HEV, cordless tools, and AA/AAA consumer batteries
Highly experienced management team 100+ years of combined battery experience
Only true rechargeable alternative for 1.5V single-use batteries due to higher voltage than traditional rechargeable batteries 1.6 volts optimizes power in applications NiZn 1.6 volts delivers superior power output, like lithium primary, rechargeable though !
The highest power density rechargeable system available on the market today. Greenest rechargeable battery system existing. 100% recyclable (contrary to e.g. NiMH and Lithium that hold compounds that cannot be recycled). Contributes to an improved environmental impact. Much better performance in extreme temperatures compared to NiMH. Ideal outdoor power product e.g. for GPS etc. Pays back in only 5 charges* Stays charged longer**
* reference: Duracell Plus at 4,99 ** compared to regular NiMH batteries at room temperature
PowerGenix NiZn offers a better rechargeable solution than the Energizer disposable lithium product for power hungry electronic devices NiZn 1.6 volts delivers superior power output, like lithium Energizer lithium costs around $10.00 and can only be used once. Save money over time with NiZn and recharge over hundreds times! Energizer lithium, like alkaline, is disposable and will end up in the landfill..not a green solution. PowerGenix NiZn AA batteries are 1.6 volts versus NiMH AA batteries that are 1.2 volts
The higher 1.6 voltage profile of NiZn delivers a shot of power to devices and provides longer usage time resulting into e.g. more pictures with digital cameras, brighter light in flashlights, faster reaction in game controllers, more playtime in music players, longer runtimes in general purpose devices etc. Even though NiMH may be high(er) capacity, because most devices have a 1.0v cut-off, not all the power in the cell is even being utilized 100% of all NiZn constituents are recyclable (vs only 70% of a NiMH cell) Works longer, needs less charges
PowerGenix
Charging Algorithms
Cell Design Manufacturing Technology
PowerGenix has perfected the use of NiZn chemistry in a AA and AAA battery format to deliver a superior power product for use in consumer electronic devices.
vs. Lithium-ion
Ni-Zn has 40% more power density (1,700 W/Kg vs. 1,200 W/Kg, continuous) Ni-Zn is cost effective ($0.35-$.40/Wh vs. $.60-70/Wh) Ni-Zn charger is simpler and is 50% less cost of a Li-ion charger
Ni-Zn packs have 18% less energy density than Li-ion at 10 C rate
discharge (45 Wh/Kg vs. 55 Wh/Kg) Ni-Zn requires no power management or protection electronics Li-ion batteries are classified as hazardous material in quantities above 96Wh adding transportation and logistics costs Completely safe: Ni-Zn has an aqueous (vs. organic) electrolyte All battery constituents will not burn
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NiZn
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Li-ion
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1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 $0.00 $0.10 $.020 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 $0.60 $0.70 $0.80 $0.90 $1.00 Lead Acid NiCd
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Lead Acid
$/Watt-Hour
No Safety Issues for Ni-Zn with Maximum Power Delivery in Pack Environment No Pack Management or Safety Electronics Required
Sources: E-One Moli (Li-ion), EnerSys website (VRLA), Sanyo & BYD websites (Ni-CD & Ni-MH), PGX testing (Ni-Zn and A123)
Power Tools
Consumer Products First Viable Replacement for Existing ThrowAway AA and AAAs
Electric Scooters/LEVs
The
Advantage
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Charge: 1.0C (1500mA) to 1.9V, 1.9V to 50mA Discharge: at given rate to cut-off voltage 1.1 Temperature: Ambient temperature of 22C 2C
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Charge: 1.0C (1500mA) to 1.9V, 1.9V to 75mA 0.4 Rest: 30 minutes Discharge: 0.2C (300mA) to 1.3V Rest: 30 minutes 0.2 Temperature: Ambient temperature of 22C 2C
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Charge: 1.0C (1500mA) to 1.9V, 1.9V to 75mA 0.4 Rest: 30 minutes Discharge: 0.5C (750mA) to 1.2V Rest: 30 minutes 0.2 Temperature: Ambient temperature of 22C 2C
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70% of Initial Capacity
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Charge: 1.0C (1500mA) to 1.9V, 1.9V to 75mA Rest: 30 minutes Discharge: 1.0C (1500mA) to 1.1V 0.2 Rest: 30 minutes Temperature: Ambient temperature of 22C 2C
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Recyclability