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In the wake of hurricane Irene and the east coast earthquake we have not been able to keep the Goal Zero portable power packs on our shelves! The lightweight and extremely versatile battery packs, lights and foldable solar panels are the perfect solution for when the power goes out or for when you plan to go out and "rough it" in the wild places this world has to offer.  There were definitely 3 Goal0 kits that made an impression:

The Sherpa 50 Adventure Kit

This is probably one of the most affordable and lightweight kits.  It's extremely compact design weighs no more than 7 total pounds and includes the Sherpa 50 Whr lithium battery and the Nomad 13.5W foldable solar panel.  You can charge or run your devices via the USB ports (found on the battery and the panel) and the 12V DC female cigarette lighter socket.

The Escape 150 Adventure Kit

This unit contains a sealed lead acid battery providing 150 Whr of power.  This 15 lb torpedo looking power unit has a built in USB port, 12V

ImpactBattery.com is excited to announce we now offer genuine Goal Zero power packs, solar panels and accessories. These portable power products are rugged, versatile high quality power products that meet the energy needs of the traveling business community to the extreme adventurer.

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The most popular item is the Guide 10 Adventure Kit.  It includes the Nomad 7 Watt foldable solar panel (with USB and 12 volt DC female cigarette lighter adapter) and the Guide 10 AA battery included rechargeable power pack.

Goal0 also makes numerous accessories from rugged high quality speakers to various USB enabled lights to hard plastic waterproof carrying cases.  They have thought of nearly everything we need to enjoy the creature comforts of home in the great outdoors, highways and byways.

Check out the new stock and enjoy the great prices!

Goal 0 = Power Anywhere

Follow this link to view or purchase flexible or portable solar panels, otherwise enjoy the blog article.

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This past weekend (July 22-24, 2011) I had the pleasure of taking my oldest son into the Siskiyou mountains of Southern Oregon and Northern California for some father/son time. We stayed in an old fire tower atop Bolan Peak nestled around 6200 ft amongst a handful of craggy peaks reaching around 7500 feet. The weather was perfect as we finally experienced summer like temperatures that had eluded us since last September. We knew this past winter produced heavy snows, but were still amazed and delighted to see large snow drifts and plenty of shady area snow pack, both quite unusual this late in the season at our elevation. Understandably, we spent our first morning hiking the ridge line south of the lookout tower sliding down the snow shoots and scurrying through the snow tunnels

With today’s overly-hectic schedules and stressed out individuals, leisure time is more important than ever. Doctors will absolutely agree that having a way to forget about work and other lifestyle pressures through relaxation or leisurely fun can help maintain a better level of mental and physical fitness…and make for happier people overall.

And it’s okay to actually schedule in leisure time; in fact, for workaholics or schedule-driven individuals, setting time to enjoy life isn’t just a recommendation—it’s a must! Having a fun escape helps recharge us and make more life meaningful all around.

So what all have to do with Impact Battery? Actually, plenty. Impact Battery is your source for battery power of all kinds, and many of the products we sell are for leisure type activities. One way to keep stress low and to make sure your fun factor remains high is to make sure the battery of whatever equipment you plan to enjoy in working in condition. There’s nothing worse than to plan a day at

The 00801-0638 Power Wheels 12V replacement battery is back in stock!  This popular upgrade offers nearly double the ride time compared to the original battery.  The cost per amp is less than $5 which saves you and your family money.  Save even more with our coupon code: "PW2011" and also receive FREE Shipping!

We also offer replacement batteries for Peg Perego ride-on toys. Use coupon code: "Perego" to instantly save 5% on any Peg Perego replacement battery.  Many of our replacements are also upgrades to the OEM battery.

Enjoy the savings and thanks for being loyal ImpactBattery.com customers!  As always, every purchase supports charity and our customers decide where.

Johnson Controls Inc. is planning to invest $138.5 million to convert its battery plant near Toledo, Ohio, into an Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery facility for start-top and other high efficiency vehicles.

Alex Molinaroli, president for Johnson Controls Power Solutions, said that the company sees the start-stop vehicle technology market growing to 35 million batteries globally by 2015—including batteries not put into new vehicles—with the United States as an important piece of the market. By 2020, JCI projects, demand for start-stop systems in new vehicles will reach 70–92% in Europe, North American and China—essentially supplanting conventional internal combustion engine vehicles.

Johnson Controls’ Toledo investment will add 6 million in AGM battery capacity to the company’s North American AGM footprint by 2013.

Start-Stop is a technology applied to a standard gasoline-powered vehicle that automatically shuts the engine off during idle, reducing fuel use and emissions by 5–12 percent,

We’ve been talking about various battery news and the products we have featured at Impact Battery to keep you powered up with your battery needs. But we sell more than a variety of high-quality batteries for your laptop, scooter, boat, RV, solar needs, wheelchair, toys and more. We also sell battery chargers and even power inverters.

Power inverters convert DC voltage provided by a 12, 24 or 48 volt battery into AC current, which is similar to the current provided through your typical household electrical outlet. We sell both modified and pure sine wave inverters along with DC to DC converters in a variety of performance strengths to meet your needs.

If you’re not sure about inverters, why you may need them, and which performance strength you may need, our website features comprehensive product information to help make your buying decision easier. Not only do we feature the product we are selling with a zoom so you can really examine it more closely, we offer detailed product features,

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The Tekkeon portable battery packs have arrived at Impact Battery!  These lightweight lithium polymer batteries can be used to power a multitude of gadgets including, cell phones, laptops, PDA's, portable DVD players, iPhone, iPad, hand held gaming systems--the list goes on.  They are versatile rechargeable units that draw power from the included AC adapter and DC power sources such as the cigarette lighter adapter in vehicles and solar panels.  The output voltage ranges from 5V (USB portal) to 19V.  At 6.85" (L) x 3.32" (W) x .89" (D) and less than 1 lb these external batteries can easily fit into your carry-on bag and are approved for air travel.  The MP3450, for example, can power a laptop about 4hrs and power your cell phone at the same time.  When the 2nd extended battery is attached you can effectively double your output.

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In today’s technological society, hardly a day goes by when we’re not charging one device or replacing batteries in another. Studies show that our love of electronics and battery-powered equipment means we will only become more—and not less—dependent on items that need to be powered up.

At Impact Battery, we recognize that there is a battery and a charger for many of the necessities and extravagances that are part of more and more people’s lifestyles. Whether you’re searching for a charger for your golf cart, a replacement battery for your motorcycle, or a solar panel, we’re your source.

We are constantly evaluating our inventory of batteries and related equipment to keep up with technological trends and consumer preferences so that we can meet your needs. Whatever your gadget or gizmo is that needs a battery and/or charger, chances are we have what you’re looking for. For added convenience, we provide listings of batteries by brand and type and include a battery selector guide and a tutorial

People have asked, "Why Impact Battery?  What kind of name and mission is that? Why do you guys give back so much? Why wear your beliefs on your sleeve? Shouldn't you keep business separate from your personal beliefs?"  There have been many other questions of similar conviction.  Some asked with a genuine desire for understanding and truth, others with the intent to insult or mock. Allow me to share candidly why we do what we do with a real life illustration that took place this past weekend with one of our daughters.

It happened Saturday February 19th 2011 around nine in the morning. My wife was upstairs getting ready for the day and I was driving home from a men's Bible study. Our kids were downstairs, when our 2 year old daughter climbed into the pantry in search of something sweet. Perhaps a cookie or a piece of candy.

A blood curdling scream, that every mother fears, echoed throughout the house. It was followed by a deafening and uneasy silence.

Our very active and lively daughter