3. Braille Battery is a USA-based company that is the world leader in ultra lightweight
Lithium-Ion high performance batteries and also distributes and sells the worldʼs first and only
AGM carbon fiber race batteries. The entire selection is part of their “Green Start” line of
Eco-minded batteries. The companyʼs efforts in road racing date back to 2002. Building a product that
can withstand the extreme conditions of racing has been a successful platform to expand into other energy
storage designs. The single goal to make a lighter, stronger, and faster battery has been the guiding principle
in building a superior battery for every application.
Braille Battery is currently the lithium battery of choice used exclusively in every IndyCar. After
having success in Formula One, Braille was asked to develop the next generation battery for the
DW12 IndyCar, the first series to have a RoHS compliant battery in every race car.
Braille Lithium is also used in DTM, SuperGT and Australian V8 Supercars, along with a large
majority of the prototypes and GT cars in the IMSA TUDOR sports car series. Braille is also a
supplier to top teams in Formula One, NASCAR, Open Wheel, Drag Racing, Rally, SCCA, NASA,
Drifting, Motorcycle and all levels of competition on both two and four wheels. The technology that
race teams rely on to meet the demanding conditions of the track is also ideal for powering critical systems
applications – from industrial motive power, military systems, and marine starting to medical applications,
green energy initiatives, battery back-up and more. Braille Batteries are available through a variety of online
distributors in the U.S., overseas, and at local specialty retail outlets.
Braille Battery is a Grafoid Company, a complete graphene solutions company advancing
the commercialization of Mesograf™ graphene battery applications and products for the
automotive, medical, military, and marine sectors.
INTRODUCTION
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4. FACILITIES
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HEADQUARTERS
GLOBAL LOCATIONS
• Sarasota, FL USA
• 15,000 Square Feet
- Management Team
- Design and Engineering
- R & D
- Manufacturing
- Fulfillment
• FDA Manufacturer
• GSA / CCR Registered
• Contractor Approvals
• UK
- Distribution
- OE Relations
- Government Relations
- Consultation
- Contract Manufacturing
• Australia
- Distribution
- Government Relations
- Contract Manufacturing
• Germany
- Distribution
- OE Relations
• Asia (Japan, China, Singapore)
- Distribution
- Contract Manufacturing
5. TECHNOLOGY
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Braille Battery retains international patent protection on over 20 unique battery improvements.
Some of these are already on the market with great success while others are being utilized in non-
consumer applications. The extensive use of Braille technology in the racing environment has
helped evolve a battery that can withstand the harshest of conditions. These advancements are
concentrated on the Starting Lights and Ignition (SLI) market. The company has focused a
majority of its resources on the Starting, Lights, Ignition (SLI) Lithium-Ion market, which includes
rapidly growing “Start Stop” technology development, a market which will have a projected
demand of 45 million batteries by 2016. The greater usable power and faster charging will out
perform any lead-acid battery on the market. These batteries range in performance from 100
Cranking Amps to upwards of 2400 Pulse Cranking Amps. Start Stop batteries require a higher
performance battery with lower weight, two key aspects of Brailleʼs proprietary product. Braille has
already established working agreements with the worldʼs premium luxury auto manufacturers. Thanks
to its parent company Grafoid, Braille is poised to have the first Graphene infused Lithium 12v
battery technology in the world. Braille is currently the global leader in 12v Lithium-Ion starting
batteries and developing 24v systems for industrial energy storage.
6. TECHNOLOGY
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Battery Containment
• Composite Technology
• Thermal Management
Braille Battery advancements are described as the 4 Cʼs. These four areas of design and development
helped Braille move forward in building the most reliable Lithium-Ion battery used in the harshest
environments.
Battery Connections
• High Amperage Solutions
• Multiple Connection Points
• High Vibration Designs
Battery Chemistry
• High Rate
• High Capacity
• Dual Use Chemistries
Battery Controls
• Passive Balancing
• Battery Switching
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7. BRAILLE
ADVANCEMENTS
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• First Carbon composite cased battery
• First consumer available Lithium-Ion automotive OE starting battery
• First DOT-approved Lithium-Ion battery for the Power Sports Market
• First RoHS-compliant environmentally friendly automotive battery
• First production-based Hybrid Race Car (Developed with Nissan North America)
• First Lithium battery to win a Formula One Championship
• First Lithium battery to win Daytona 24hr Race
• First Lithium battery to win the 24Hrs of Le Mans (Team Corvette Racing)
• First Lithium battery to win the Daytona 500
• First Lithium battery to win the Indianapolis 500
• First LSV (Low Speed Vehicle) golf cart to travel over 119 miles on a single charge
Braille Battery has led the market in a number of ways and continues to evolve its technology to
meet market demand.
8. WHY LITHIUM?
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Among equivalent batteries for identical applications, a Braille Lithium-Ion Battery will maintain
voltage at a higher constant rate three times longer than a lead-acid battery, producing three times
the usable power. The charge rate can be five times faster than lead-acid with a life span exceeding
10 years in certain applications.
9. BRAILLE PRODUCTS
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10. BRAILLE PRODUCTS
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• Starting Batteries (SLI) [From 2.5ah - 112ah (336 LAH); Cranking from 150-2910PCA]
Green-Lite Brand: Powersport Sizes 4,5,7,9, G20, GU1R
Micro-Lite Models: Powersports / Motorsports Group Sizes 9,14, 20 & 30
Micro-Lite 16v Models: Motorsports Sizes B168L, B169L
Intensity Models: Full BCI Group Sizes: 25, 35, 34/78, 65 & 31
Intensity Marine Models: Full BCI Group Sizes: M34, M65 & M31
Intensity Carbon Models: Full BCI Group & Low Profile Sizes: 34, 48 & 49
• Motive Power / Renewable Energy [From 7Ah - 112Ah modules (up to 7,735 KWH)]
Intensity Deep Cycle Models: Full BCI Group Sizes: 25, 35, 34/78, 65 & 31
OASYS Models: Telecom sizes 7ah, 20ah; BCI Group Sizes: U1R & GC2
• Critical Systems / Custom, Power by Design
OASYS Man Portable Systems: 1Kw, 3Kw Complete Custom Systems Available
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
11. BRAILLE PRODUCTS
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• Starting Batteries (SLI) (From 10ah - 100ah; Cranking from 527-2856 PCA)
Light Weight AGM Brand: Powersport Sizes ETX9, ETX14, ETX15, ETX16, ETX18, ETX20, ETX30
Light Weight AGM Brand: Motorsport Sizes B106, B129, B14115, B2015, B2317, B2618, B3121
Light Weight CARBON FIBER CASE AGM Brand: Motorsport Sizes B106, B14115, B2015, B3121
• Endurance Models: Full BCI Group Sizes: 34, 34M, 48, 49, & 31M
ADVANCED AGM BATTERIES
• Lithium-Ion Chargers from 750mah - 50ah, 12-144 volts
• AGM Chargers from 750mah - 10ah, 12 volts
• FRP, Aluminum and Custom Battery Mounts for full Braille Lithium-Ion and AGM product line
CHARGERS AND ACCESSORIES
13. SERVICES
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Braille Battery is continuously developing
new technologies, some through in-house
projects and others as products for custom
applications. Braille Batteryʼs service segment
“Power by Design” provides custom
engineering and manufacturing solutions.
Brailleʼs hallmark performance capabilities of
its Lithium-Ion and advanced technology
batteries allows in-depth experience in
various markets. Braille is able to develop
custom solutions or adapt current products
which will be best suited for the application
needs.
CUSTOM LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
15. MARKETS
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• LSV / Golf Carts
• LSV up to 119 miles on a single charge
• Extended run time between charges
• Huge weight savings
• No harmful gases when charging
• Green Friendly RoHS compliant
• Faster Recharge
• Longer Life
• No Service needed
• 24 volt individual battery option
BRAILLE LSV APPLICATIONS
16. CONTACT INFO
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TEL: +1-800-764-4708
FAX: +1-941-870-3381
WEB: www.braillebattery.com
EMAIL: sales@braillebattery.com
BRAILLE BATTERY
6935 15th St. E. Bldg 115
Sarasota, FL 34243 USA