Battery functionality tends to be measured in “how fast can I safely charge this
battery?” Charging a battery is a process of returning electrical energy to a
discharged battery, bringing it to a state in which it can be used again.
The dichotomy between a slow charge and a conventional fast charge is a
trade-off of lifetimes. This is true regardless of the battery chemistry used.
AccelRate’s charger technology utilizes a charge/discharge algorithm that
enables a full state-of-charge in 80% less time than conventional technology,
and will extend battery life to its original capacity because of heat reduction
during charging.
Our technology prevents build-up of the battery’s internal resistance by
reversing the current, which forces the denser electrolyte away from the
plates, resulting in a more even distribution of ions over the battery’s entire
plate surface. Therefore, a higher charging rate can be maintained and the
battery can be charged faster than with a competitive charger and to a full
state-of-charge.
AccelRate’s technology is designed to work with all conventional battery
chemistries including lead-acid, nickel metal hydride (NiMh), and nickel
cadmium (NiCd). The technology has also been validated with small-size lithium
batteries and we are now working with advanced large-size, automotive lithium
batteries to verify similar attributes.