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Lithium-Ion Battery Chemistry-Pros and Cons
Emerging in the early 1990s, today the lithium-ion is the fastest growing and most promising battery chemistry. It is applied in most portable and wireless configurations including your smartphone. Advantages of the Lithium-Ion Chemistry In terms of energy density, the Lithium-Ion is twice that of the standard nickel-cadmium battery. Big advantage is the battery […]
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Starting, Marine and Deep-Cycle Batteries Definitions and Differences
Starting SLI Batteries Starting Batteries known as SLI (starting, lighting, ignition) batteries are used mainly to start and run engines. Engine starters need a large burst of starting current for a very short period of time, hence the specific construction of the battery. Its plates are composed of lead “sponge” giving large surface area for […]
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Why are Hoverboards Exploding?
Lately, there has been a media outburst of hoverboards “exploding” and causing fires. But what exactly is happening with those self-balancing scooters? Keep reading and we will explain everything. One thing is certain, though – the term “explosion” is loosely used and is definitely a media exaggeration. What Causes the Hoverboards to catch fire? The […]
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Tesla’s Powerwall-What Is It and How It Works?
The annual consumption of power worldwide is currently 20 trillion kWh. That is enough energy to support a single family home for 1.8 billion years. It also estimates to 2,300 years of energy supply to a nuclear power plant. The US power sector alone produces 2,000 million metric tons of CO2. According to EPA, 1.6 […]
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How to Charge Your Motorcycle Battery Properly?
Motorcycle Battery properly charging is essential for the long life of your battery. Following the best charging practices is essential for the longevity of your motorcycle battery. There are a lot of different types of Motorcycle Batteries on the market but the main reason of premature battery death is common. Leaving the Motorcycle Battery in […]
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NASA On The Hunt For A New Ultimate Space Battery
National Aeronautics and Space Administration is now on the lookout for a new battery that is able to keep its spacecraft energized throughout the new expedition. This battery NASA hopes will be able to take space aircraft further away from the earth than ever before. The older lithium and hydrogen batteries will remain inadequate to […]
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Are you Aware of Chemistry
Most of the people that work with batteries aren’t really of their internal chemistry. Would that worry you? It shouldn’t really since most of the times you don’t need to know about it. There are two types of batteries, a rechargeable one and a primary one. Primary batteries are designed to be used only once […]
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Will Medical Devices of the Future be Battery Free?
Recent developments according to recently published medical science and technology journal are making it an increasing possibility to not use batteries in medical devices ever again. The study highlighted how nanogenerators have been implanted in different medical types of equipment instead of batteries. These devices that are polymer based take energy from the person’s beating […]
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5 Items that have Replaced Gas Power with battery
What is the one thing that is making it switch from gas to electricity? Your answer would almost certainly be cars. While that is the most publicized one, cars aren’t the only items making this move. From power plants to lawnmowers, gas power is being replaced by battery-powered engines. Why is the Switch Taking Place? […]
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Get Ready to Recycle Your Batteries
What do you do when the batteries that you use are of no use? The last thing to do is putting them in trash and forgetting about them. Whether the battery is used in your remote, flashlight, car, child’s toy of power tool, you should realize that batteries take years to decompose. Once they do, […]
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