Lead-Acid Battery Applications Drive the Li-ion Market

摘要

Few other batteries can deliver bulk power as cheaply as lead acid, which makes the battery cost-effective for larger applications. Li-ion technology is coming down in price point and new varieties are available in both chemistry and electronics that make Li-ion a potential replacement for SLA, with significant upside in cycle life and weight. Applications ripe to take advantage of this technology include material-handling equipment, battery-backup units, lawn and garden equipment, industrial cleaners, aerial scissor lifts, industrial drones, golf carts, and other motive applications, all of which are fueling Li-ion's growth in niche, medium-format markets.