Whether lead-acid batteries will be eliminated

Lead is a raw material that people don't like very much. Even a very small amount can endanger the life of a human individual. If the lead-containing waste is not handled properly, it cannot be broken down for a long time. Even so, lead is still an important component of the battery component of the automotive core technology component for nearly a century. With the help of the battery pack, the driver can start the engine directly with the ignition key, without the need for the most traditional starting crank, which occasionally causes the driver's hand bone fracture.

Judging from the current developments, as well as car battery suppliers and car manufacturers, 12-volt lead-acid batteries are unlikely to be completely replaced by 2020. Battery manufacturers and automakers have jointly filed applications with the European Union, hoping that lead-acid batteries will continue to receive immunity from hazardous substances regulations. The International Lead Industry Association said in a statement that start-up lead-acid batteries are a necessity for all cars in the world for several years to come.

The application was submitted to the EU regulatory authorities in a very formal manner, and the EU has conducted a public review of lead-acid batteries in accordance with many standards such as the Endangered Vehicles Guidelines. The program does intend to ban lead materials from continuing to appear on vehicles, but a joint group of battery manufacturers, automakers, and industry associations has requested an exemption from the lead-acid battery to allow it to continue for another eight years.

A study by the joint group of materials indicates that there is currently no viable replacement for lead-acid batteries that will allow the vehicle to start in a cold climate. The study also mentioned that 99% of lead-acid batteries are recycled and reused within the EU. Compared to the car's own negative impact on the environment, such high recycling rate makes the battery have minimal impact. . In addition, the latest lead-acid battery start-stop system and micro-hybrid system have significantly reduced the carbon emissions of automobiles and have a positive impact on the environment.

Although high-performance car manufacturers offer many lithium-ion battery packs as an optimization option, most of them are used in compact, light-weight models. No large-size models are equipped with products other than 12-volt lead-acid batteries as the starting ignition power supply.

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