Many thanks to Armin Pauza for this very interesting article about the latest developments in lithium ion battery technology which will soon be available in Australia. For the technically challenged there is a summary at the end.
Overview of Existing Battery Technology
Up to the present time the boat owner has only had available one type of battery chemistry to serve a multitude of marine applications. This of course is the lead acid battery. As discussed in detail in a previous article on batteries, there are two main variations to the lead acid battery depending upon its specific application.
Broadly speaking the lead acid engine start or “cranking battery” is designed to provide a short, high power burst of electrical current to crank over either petrol or diesel engines while starting.
