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Title: Laboratory testing of chloride 3ET205 6 volt traction battery

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7146480· OSTI ID:7146480

The purpose of this report is to describe the testing performed on the Chloride 3ET205 6 volt traction batery by the INEL Battery Laboratory, to present the results and conclusions of this testing, and to make appropriate recommendations. The Chloride 3ET205 is a tubular plate lead-acid battery made in England by the Chloride Battery Company and imported into the US. The traction battery division of Chloride has been sold, although Chloride assured its customers that the 3ET205 would continue to be available for their consumption. The new owners of the factory are Tudor and Fulman of France. The joint venture company name is C. E. Ac. It is our understanding that all orders are to be sent to the factory at Salford Rd., Bolton, Lancashire, England BL5 1DD. 5 refs., 13 figs., 4 tabs.

Research Organization:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/NE
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
OSTI ID:
7146480
Report Number(s):
EGG-EP-8919; ON: DE90010926
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English