Xinliwang Intl Hldgs. Co. Ltd. (XLWH)

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the fuel cell hybrid power system would allow about two thirds of the current battery weight to be eliminated. Golf cars contain over 300 pounds of lead acid batteries in order to provide sufficient energy for two rounds of golf. Because the batteries only last for 2 rounds, busy golf courses often require almost 2 complete fleets of golf cars in order to maintain adequate numbers of available, recharged cars for golfers.
Flowing Electrolyte DMFC-powered hybrid power systems offer the advantage of an onboard battery charger that constantly maintains the battery charge as long as the golf car’s methanol tank is refilled, a simple and safe task that can be performed anywhere. The fuel cell powers the charger and the charger maintains battery charge while the battery provides power for the vehicle’s drive motor. The resulting loss of battery weight means that the lighter golf car is easier on the golf course, requires a lighter frame, requires less energy to run and reduces battery deep-discharge cycles that can limit the battery’s life.