140 c recharge ...recharge in 30sec!!!

[Tele]

Yes, you read that right: 120C, full recharge in 30 seconds.
"Called an organic radical battery, it can be recharged to the same level of power as that stored in nickel-hydrogen cells..."

I'll believe it when I see it. I have trouble visualizing a >144 amp charger for a 1.2Ah cell.

http://neasia.nikkeibp.com/wcs/leaf?CID=onair/asabt/news/299678

There's a photo here, full article requires registration:

http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/FR/TNKS/TNKSHM/newpro/

very interesting
cheers doug

from hornet forum

[BonJour Brat]

Sweet! Now if they make it available, the con of electrics having to be charged for hrs becomes pros!
We'll be flying all day by then!

[PhiBeR]

But a >144Amp charger..

Cannot imagine the cost and dangers too!!
144Amp is considered very high current ah..

If it goes thru u.. Wah.. sayonara..

Electric Current Needed to Kill a Human

Electric Current through an Electric Chair

So probably no chance of a DIY charger.. heehee..