Why are XS Power Lithium Powerpacks for automotive use not rated in cranking amps?

The simple answer is because you cannot safely extract energy that fast from any lithium-ion battery on the market today (even if some competitors claim a crank amp rating.)  Sustained high rate discharges from lithium-ion batteries will cause dangerous electrolyte venting and explosive fires.  After such an uncontrolled high rate discharge permanent damage is done to the individual cells.  This is a characteristic of the Lithium-ion cell’s chemistry and has been confirmed with our in-house Firing Circuits battery tester.

Well, will it start my car? Yes!  XS Power Lithium Powerpacks can discharge high currents for short bursts and can easily handle a modern cranking sequence.  For instance, XS Power Lr48 batteries have started large V8 engines with high compression rates and sizes up to 932 cu. in.  In fact each XS Power Lithium battery goes through a complete test regimen that includes high rate discharging, charging, and sustained loads for several cycles before it is shipped.

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Be sure to check out our new ad in this year’s Performance Racing Industry’s Buyers Guide. Its the cat’s pajamas.

CCE Hydraulics jumped to a another new world record for the second year claiming the highest hop for a single pump truck. At this point you have to ask yourself, “what in the world are they using to accomplish such an incredible feat?”  And at which point we would point you in the direction of the answer.

Congrats CCE! Love you long time.

MotorMusicMag.com puts the VCM at the top of their list. Who are we to argue.
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