Lead acid batteries have a low energy density, only moderate efficiency and high maintenance requirements; they also have a long lifetime and low costs compared to other battery types. One of the sing...

Lead acid batteries have a low energy density, only moderate efficiency and high maintenance requirements; they also have a long lifetime and low costs compared to other battery types. One of the singular advantages of lead acid batteries is that they are the most commonly used form of battery for most rechargeable battery applications and therefore have a well-established established, mature technology base..