Many readers will have at some time or another built their own lithium-ion battery packs ... as [limpkin] has with this 48 volt pack. It’s based around an off-the-shelf kit aimed at the e ...

and cars may even go to 48-volt electrical systems, so if you have a more serious home shop, it might be worth it to future-proof your purchase. The best car battery chargers can not only keep ...

“It hasn’t proliferated more so far mostly because of cost,” Austin explains. “A 48-volt battery and controller are more expensive than an everyday 12-volt starter and battery.” The fragility of the ...