The process of recycling a motor car’s lead-acid battery is one of the most successful stories in the strive towards sustainability. Impressively complex in its workings, did you know that most of the components that make up your car’s battery are made from recyclable materials?
Lead-acid car batteries, or any, can be an environmental hazard if not disposed of properly. Also, given the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and the ongoing use of traditional lead-acid batteries, we all need to understand the environmental impact of not disposing of a battery properly.
Many South Africans are unsure what car battery features really mean — from battery capacity and voltage to cycle life and the differences between FLA, AGM, and Gel batteries.
Let’s break down the most important battery technologies and what they do.