What Are the Types of Automotive Batteries?
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Automotive batteries come in several types: nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium-ion batteries, lithium polymer batteries, and lead-acid batteries. The battery is an indispensable part of a vehicle and can be categorized into traditional lead-acid batteries and maintenance-free batteries. Due to the use of lead-calcium alloy grids, maintenance-free batteries offer advantages over traditional ones, such as no need to add any liquid, easy connection to terminals, and longer charge retention. A battery is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy, functioning as a DC power source. Its main roles include: 1. Providing a strong starting current to the starter when starting the engine; 2. Assisting the generator in supplying power to electrical devices when the generator is overloaded; 3. Supplying power to electrical devices when the engine is idling.