What pain points do batteries bring to families

What do people fear about charging their batteries?

They’re worried about vandalism. They also fear that if they use a simple wall outlet (aka, a Level 1 charger) instead of a Level 2 (or higher), it will take forever-and-a-day to fully charge their battery. And they anticipate city citations from leaving extension cords on the sidewalk for neighbors to trip over.

How do batteries work?

Batteries work by converting chemical energy into electrical energy. The opposite ends of a battery—the anode and the cathode—create an electrical circuit with the help of chemicals called electrolytes that send electrical energy to a device such as a cell phone when the device is plugged into the battery.

Why do we need batteries?

From our cell phones, laptops and other electronic devices to children's toys and cars, modern life runs on batteries. But they're not just used in consumer goods. When storms knock out the power grid, batteries keep hospital equipment working and trains running.

What happens if a battery corrodes?

As the battery casing corrodes, chemicals leach into the soil and make their way into our water supply. Eventually they reach the ocean. Also, lithium in batteries reacts in a volatile way when exposed. According to Battery University, lithium can cause landfill fires that can burn underground for years.

Are rechargeable batteries dangerous?

Negligible amounts of mercury traceable to other materials used in the manufacture of batteries may still occur, but they don't present a threat to human health. Rechargeable batteries contain dangerous heavy metals and should always be recycled.