In 1859, French physician Gaston Planté pioneered the commercial use of lead acid — the first rechargeable battery. In recent years, lead-acid batteries have been optimized in numerous applications for its reliability and inexpensive cost-per-watt base but there remain certain new shortcomings facing the lead-acid battery manufacturers.

A 12 volt lithium battery is better than the older AGM or lead-acid battery. A lithium iron phosphate battery, also known as a LiFePO4 battery, is well-tested and now recognized as safe and suitable for most outdoor and indoor applications.

Portable power stations (also called gasless generators or battery-powered inverter generators) are devices that can store electrical power in an internal battery for later use.

The Stop-Start System is a low-cost method for increasing fuel economy and decreasing emissions.