This would eliminate what has historically been the only performance advantage of lead acid in starter battery applications, and is expected to considerably increase the value proposition of A123's Engine Start battery as a lighter-weight, longer-lasting alternative to absorbent glass mat (AGM) and other lead acid batteries.

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With neither a battery nor a starter motor--they add too much weight--the only way to get this vehicle going is by push-starting it.

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With neither a battery nor a starter motor--they add too much weight--the only way to get this vehicle going is by push-starting it with a Chevy Suburban.

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The next step for the safety board will occur on Tuesday in Tucson, Arizona, where the battery charger and power starter unit will be tested and relevant data downloaded.

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That means all the power from the battery will go to the starter motor.

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Featuring a Starter Mode with helpful widgets, a smooth, simplified user interface and a long-lasting battery, as well as a Standard Mode with five customizable home screens, Lucid2 offers a more personalized experience that can be easily tailored to any user's preferences.

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