Batteries have become our trusted travel companions; they serve important functions but are a poorly understood as a power source. Batteries work well when new and confidence falls after the first packs fade and need replacing. In time, the battery fleet becomes a jumble of good and bad batteries, and that's when the headache begins. Batteries exhibit human-like qualities. They need good nutrition, prefer cool temperature, but suffer from abuse. Care begins by operating them at cool temperatures, using moderate charge rates and going easy on discharge. It is better not to run batteries down too low but to charging them more often. Avoid ultra-fast charging and harsh loading conditions. There is some truth to why well-cared batteries outperform neglected ones; studies can back this up.
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