Compare battery energy with fossil fuel and other resources Lifting off in a large airplane is exhilarating. At a full weight of almost 400 tons, the Boeing 747 requires 90 megawatts of power to get airborne. Take-off is the most demanding…

Discover what causes short runtimes Not all battery energy can or should be used on discharge; some reserve is almost always left behind on purpose after the equipment cuts off. There are several reasons for this. Most mobile phones, laptops…

Know how to maintain a battery fleet and eliminate the risk of unexpected downtime. A battery performs well when new but the capacity soon begins to fade with use and time. To assure reliable service during the life span of the battery, design…