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Is your car battery swollen like a balloon? This alarming sight can signal serious underlying issues.
Knowing what causes car battery swelling and what to do can save you from potential hazards and costly repairs.
Relatively few people understand battery sulfation, but many have experienced it.
Symptoms include reduced battery capacity, longer charging times, and difficulty starting the engine of your car, jet ski, or whatever you’re operating.
Lithium and lithium-ion batteries — do we really need both?
As it turns out, yes. But unless you’re a battery aficionado, you may not know the difference other than the name.
As of 2024, 10 to 15 companies internationally are manufacturing electric and hybrid-electric aircraft.
These companies range from startups to aerospace giants, including well-known names like Airbus, Joby Aviation, Wright Electric, and ZeroAvia.
Why would they do this?
One day, you may step into your carport, turn the key in your golf cart, and — nada. Nothing happens.
The golf cart was plugged in all night; it should be fully charged. What gives? Now’s the time for a bit of troubleshooting.
Parasitic battery drain happens when an electrical component or system continues to draw power from the battery even when the car is turned off.
This constant draw on the battery can drain it completely, leaving you with a dead battery and an unexpected call to the mechanic.
Safer battery technology is under development, but until then, we have an uneasy partnership with these energy-dense and potentially volatile gadgets.
If you’re a professional working with lithium-ion batteries, you should recognize the potential hazards and follow proper safety precautions.
With so many car batteries disposed of yearly, proper recycling is crucial to protect the environment and human health.
But how exactly are car batteries recycled, and why is there so much fuss about it?
Motorcycle batteries last between 2 and 5 years. Exposure to extreme temperatures, poor maintenance, and frequent deep discharges (if you haven’t been riding enough) can shorten that already brief life.
Fortunately, replacing an old motorcycle battery is an easy DIY task for anyone with a wrench.
Selecting the right car battery is like navigating a dark maze of technical jargon and specs.
Follow this guide like the golden thread of Theseus, and you’ll never be lost or discouraged. You’ll emerge from the battery maze unscathed.
With increasing demand come concerns about a possible lithium shortage and its impact on battery production.
Lithium is a finite resource, and China, a nation not always on buddy-buddy terms with the West, holds a dominant position in lithium refining, producing about 50% of the world’s lithium refining capacity.
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