Following my recent article forecasting the extinction of lead-acid batteries, a lead acid battery association took exception to my arguments. Here is their position on the issue.

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This, combined with the its low-cost and availability led the team to experiment with a lead-based anode for use in a lithium ion battery, with some promising early results.

The plan focuses on increasing production across its 11 U.S. manufacturing and battery component plants, where more than 2,500 people produce batteries for multiple applications, including ...

Comparison with commonly used 12V50Ah class lead storage battery consisting of 2 series connections (24V) with SIP24-23. Excludes back-up battery for dealing with malfunctions. Spec of SIP series ...