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BATTERY GIANT EXPANDS WITH ADDITION OF MACOMB TOWNSHIP RETAIL LOCATION

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Battery Giant

Macomb Township, MI — May 1, 2011 — Battery Giant, a one-stop battery replacement provider, has announced the opening of a new franchise retail store, located at 20761 Hall Rd at Heydenreich in Macomb Township, Michigan.  “We are excited to … Continue reading →

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Battery Giant Announces New President

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Battery Giant

Sterling Heights, MI (May 5, 2011) – Kurt H. Smith, CEO of Battery Giant, today announced that Greg Danziger will join Battery Giant as president effective June 1, 2011. Greg is a graduate of Michigan State University and brings with … Continue reading →

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Batteries for Business – Corporate Accounts

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Battery Giant
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Daylight Savings Time means change smoke alarm batteries

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Battery Giant

Daylight savings time is upon us and people across the country will go around their house changing all of their clocks Saturday evening or Sunday morning. It is recommended that you replace the batteries in your smoke alarms twice per … Continue reading →

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New Commercial

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Battery Giant

Battery Giant has completed production on their latest commercial. Take a look at the commercial by clicking the link above. Continue reading →

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Battery Giant Energizes Michigan Economy with Newly-Opened Franchise Store

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Battery Giant

Battery Giant, a one-stop battery replacement provider, today announced the opening of its first retail store, located at 40250 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Over 100 people, including Sterling Heights Mayor Richard J. Notte and several Chamber of Commerce … Continue reading →

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Now a bit about the nickel-metal hydride battery . . .

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Battery Giant

The success of the nickel-metal hydride battery has been driven by its high energy density and the use of environmentally-friendly metals. The modern nickel-metal hydride battery, for instance, offers up to 40% higher energy density compared to the standard nickel-cadmium … Continue reading →

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The Nickel-Cadmium Battery

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Battery Giant

Last week we noted that the nickel-cadmium battery was the first rechargeable battery in small format and forms a standard against which other chemistries are commonly compared. Let’s now look at a summary of advantages and limitations of the nickel-cadmium … Continue reading →

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So, what’s the best battery out there? It really depends . . .

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Battery Giant

Below is a summary of the strength and limitations of today’s popular battery systems. Although energy density is paramount, other important attributes to batteries include service life, load characteristics, maintenance requirements, self-discharge costs and, of course, safety. Nickel-cadmium – mature … Continue reading →

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What is the best battery for medical devices?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Battery Giant

The heart defibrillator is one of the most energy-hungry portable medical devices around. This battery draws in excess of 10 amperes during preparation stages. Then, several shocks may be needed to get the patient’s heart going again. It’s very important … Continue reading →

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