V-Force Batteries and Lithium-Ion Power - Catalog - Page 2
Key Advantages
TRADITIONAL LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
• Initial cost less than other battery types.
• Accommodates light to heavy duty cycles.
• Supports Conventional, Opportunity and Fast
Charging methods.
• Supports one to three shift operations depending on
power consumption.
• Specialized chargers not required when charged
conventionally.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
• Generally more efficient with longer run times.
• Quick and efficient charging.
• No adverse affect to battery life when
opportunity charging.
• Maintenance-free sealed units.
• Eliminates battery watering and exposure to harmful
acid and vapors.
Energy Storage System Guide
LEAD-ACID
CHARGE METHOD
CONVENTIONAL
OPPORTUNITY
FAST
RATE OF RETURN
15 - 20%
25 - 30%
35 - 50%
ANY
HIGH OUTPUT
HIGH OUTPUT
NA
NA
NA
$
$$
$$$
5 YRS
3 YRS OR MAX T-PUT
3 YRS OR MAX T-PUT
8 HOURS
5 HOURS
2.5 HOURS
LIGHT/MEDIUM/HEAVY
MEDIUM
HEAVY
80% OF NAMEPLATE
120% OF NAMEPLATE
160% OF NAMEPLATE
ANY
ANY
HI-LOAD
TRUCK BDI OPERATION
NORMAL
INACCURATE
INACCURATE
EQUALIZATON REQUIREMENT
WEEKLY
WEEKLY
WEEKLY
REDUCED CAPACITY
REDUCED CAPACITY
REDUCED CAPACITY
REQUIRES BMID
REQUIRES BMID
REQUIRES BMID
KWH CALCULATION
1.93 X AH X # OF CELLS
1.93 X AH X # OF CELLS
1.93 X AH X # OF CELLS
BATTERY CHANGING
YES
NO
NO
BATTERY WATERING
YES
YES
YES
CHARGER
TRUCK INTEGRATION/COMMUNICATION
UPFRONT COST
WARRANTY
CHARGE TIME FROM FULL ALLOWABLE
DISCHARGE
APPLICATION
DAILY THROUGHPUT (CYCLES/DOD)
AC INFRASTRUCTURE
FREEZER
REPORTING
