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they look huge. Looks like they just added 2 extra rows to existing batteries. They won’t fit a lot of 18v tools, like orbital sander, planer, 18×2 grinder…
For 9Ah it’s only one row of cells, will fit lot of tools especially the OPE. The 12Ah is bigger problem as its not only taller but also wider.
Sadly, even the 9Ah has sticker to not use it with almost every single circular saw 🙁
I dont understand why are they refusing to use pouch cells.
They can discharge a lot more current and can fit more capacity in a given size compared to cylindrical cells.
No need to, if so they can go right away into tabless. Pouch cells biggest problems is that they’re changing their size during charge/discharge.
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