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Most likely because they are cheaper and work in lower temperatures. The weight penalty of the lead-acid batteries isn't relevant for most cars. There's also th
by ndsipa_pomu 2y ago
Most likely because they are cheaper and work in lower temperatures. The weight penalty of the lead-acid batteries isn't relevant for most cars. There's also the issue of ruggedness - you wouldn't want your battery to be caught in a collision and set fire to the car. Also lead-acid batteries can be and are recycled.
- JoeAltmaier 2y agoIn theory. Some of the biggest superfund cleanup bills went for 'recycling' plants that just stockpiled waste until the barrels rusted out and released everything into the soil.