Hey all,
I am in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.
Johnson Controls is a Milwaukee-based company that works in building controls and energy systems.
They have a battery division which is working on all sorts of the latest types of batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles.
I have been told that it is possible to get "loaner" batteries from them for real-world testing in electric vehicles.
I figure getting a sponsorship or free batteries is worth a shot, so I filled out a form on their web page saying that I am an electric vehicle builder willing to test batteries for them.
I hadn't realized it until looking through their web page, but Optima is a wholly owned brand of Johnson Controls!
I use Optima Yellow Tops in my electric motorcycle and also have a Johnson Controls brand deep-cycle battery for my camper.
If anything comes from contacting them, I will make sure to post it on the forum!!!!!
