ENGINEERS and scientists are claiming that a new type of battery with cells spirally wound as a Swiss roll could drastically cut the cost of hybrid cars that run on a combination of battery power and small petrol engines.

The new Rholab (short for reliable, highly optimised lead-acid battery) is the product of three years' research by a consortium working under the ForesightVehicle Programme, a UK government-funded initiative led by the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders and aimed at keeping the country ahead in high technology in the automotive sector.

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It doesn't seem to be anything new to me.

I have an Optima batterie in my TDI.

It's made of acid spiral gel.

It's suppose to last 2-3 times a regular battery.

It's the last battery that this car will have. ;)

Here's a link with more info.

Mine is a R34 model red top (with reverse posts, like most European cars have). :D

Hi Jason:

___I am all for the price decreases in Hybrid tech as you can well imagine … The AGM batteries are just growing up to meet the needs of a Hybrid is all.

Hybrid battery breakthrough

Battery break through, an Insight er’s perspective

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net