May 2015
Intermediate to advanced
546 pages
18h 52m
English
J. Garche1; P.T. Moseley2; E. Karden3 1 FCBAT Ulm, Ulm, Germany2 ILZRO, Chilton, UK3 Ford Research & Advanced Engineering Europe, Aachen, Germany
This chapter provides a description of the working principles of the lead–acid battery (LAB) and its characteristic performance properties such as capacity, power, efficiency, self-discharge rate, and durability. Environmental and safety aspects are discussed, and it is made clear that the battery can be employed safely and sustainably as long as appropriate precautions are observed. A central theme of the chapter is a consideration of the diverse types of battery—starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI), enhanced ...
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