Through this application, Optixtal marries old-line lead acid technology with cutting edge supercapacitors and software to deliver superior performance. E-rickshaws in India are each powered by four lead acid batteries with a range of 80-90 kilometers. Batteries require replacement every six months, creating a significant financial burden on e-rickshaw owners. Optixtal is solving this problem by increasing the life of the lead acid batteries by a factor of three and increasing the range by 20%.
This will significantly reduce the cost to operate an e-rickshaw. In addition, Optixtal has created a superior battery management system, using a combination of software, hardware, and supercapacitors, which diverts the peak load demands off of the batteries. This improves the range of the battery between charges and adds to the overall life of the battery.
By changing the charging patterns, the Optixtal solution can safely recharge the lead acid batteries in 3-4 hours versus the typical 6-8 hours. All in all, our solution can lead to improved performance, faster recharge cycles, and extended battery life.