http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/wp-c...ttery-pack.jpg
Ya know, I think that your right. This does look like $50 in material with only minor amounts of manufacturing to build, so $500-1000 seems reasonable?! Seriously, I imagine that it costs quite a bit to manufacturer this. If you think that they shouldnt have any ROI, then I expect the same for you. If you have gone to college and invested in yourself, you shouldnt be worth any more than a high school education. My guess is that the tooling for these batteries cost some millions more than you would think, as there are a large number of stampings, injections, wiring connections, etc that require a little more planning then going to the grocery store.