Table 2 Illustrative example to explain the number of cells required with and without voltage step-up electronics

From: Mechanically rechargeable zinc-air batteries for two- and three-wheeler electric vehicles in emerging markets

Zinc–air battery requirement in two wheeler: 30 Ah–48 V and 1.44 kW peak power

 

Number of cells required without voltage step-up electronics

Number of cells required in presence of voltage step-up electronics

Each cell operated at 1 V

48

10

20

30

40

Discharge current required (A)

30

144

72

48

36

Current density required with 300 cm2 active GDL area per cell (in mA cm−2)

100

480

240

160

120

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