Portable Rechargeable Batteries in Europe Sales, Uses, Hoarding, Collection and Recycling

PORTABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN EUROPE SALES, USES, HOARDING, COLLECTION AND RECYCLING 

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The primary battery sales account for one third of this market segment where the main technology is represented by alkaline batteries. This market is increasing on a 5% per year basis with no major change or technology rupture foreseen (Pilot - 2001). 

The second largest market segment is represented by industrial batteries where the lead-acid battery used for stand-by in telecommunication or industry, railways, aviation is dominating. Nickel-cadmium batteries are expected to gain market shares thanks to their greater reliability and safety but also because of their uses in advanced applications with higher added value. 

The third market fraction is the traditional SLI battery application field which is under development due to an increasing demand for electrical and electronic applications in cars, like air conditioning systems and altemo-starters. To compensate the related demand for DC power, major car manufacturers have decided to increase the voltage of the battery unit from 12 volts to 42 volts. 

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