Battery Basics
Why Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Declined
Nickel-cadmium batteries enjoyed decades of success. They were rechargeable, durable and capable of delivering high…
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The Nicad Memory Effect: A Problem Nobody Expected
Nickel-cadmium batteries became famous for their durability, but they also developed a reputation for something…
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Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Go to Work
As technology matures, and nickel-cadmium batteries go to work, thei reputation depends on what they…
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Simply Not True About Batteries
Some things we hear are simply not true about batteries anymore, while others are pure…
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The First Smartphone Battery Ever
The first smartphone battery ever to reach consumers, used nickel-cadmium chemistry. It powered the IBM…
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Nickel Cadmium Batteries May Overheat
You may be surprised to hear that nickel cadmium batteries may overheat. They are one…
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Smoke From a UPS Aboard a Ship
The International Marine Contractors Association published a post on November 7, 2025, concerning smoke from…
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Which Battery Do I Need And Why?
When we are shopping in a rush, it can be quite confusing to decide which…
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Data Center Battery Sustainability By Type
Data center administrators are pulled in two directions, writes Eric Hill in Data Center Dynamics.…
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Lead-Acid Versus Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
On the face of it, nickel-cadmium (NiCad) technology should beat lead-acid hands down. Among other…