Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Although lithium-ion is considered the most effective technology currently available for rechargeable batteries, the battery recalls are a reminder that it is not without safety concerns, which limits its use in aviation. —Mustang Guo, ACIC Project Manager.

BYD 285

BYD Nickel Cadmium Batteries Battery 285

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

This facility is also only one of two technologies in North America that can recycle nickel cadmium batteries, which is a common consumer type of rechargeable battery. The recovery process used in Lancaster for the nickel cadmium batteries is deemed to be a “Best Demonstrated Available Technology” per US EPA.

Nickel Cadmium 199

Nickel Cadmium Li-ion Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

Lead-acid batteries, the most common battery choice, are low-cost, easily available and relatively safe. Nickel-zinc batteries are chemically similar to nickel-cadmium, but differ significantly in their voltage. The nickel-zinc cell delivers more than 0.4V of additional voltage both at open circuit and under load.

Lead Acid 170

Lead Acid Nickel Cadmium Batteries Battery 170

Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

PHEV s allow for optimization of readily available clean-energy resources and represent a sustainable transportation solution that can be delivered today. The vehicle will be recharged at night, plugged into a standard home outlet. Automobile pollutants are one of the largest contributors to climate changing emissions.

Nickel Cadmium 100

Nickel Cadmium Austin Plug-in PHEV 100