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

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

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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