scott wrote:
>> NiMH -batteries can't deliver enough current IIRC,
> 
> NiMH should be fine for current, they are used in electric vehicles
> after all.

That's the one I wasn't sure about, therefore IIRC :).

> I suspect the main drawback of NiMH is that it self-discharges pretty
> quickly compared to lead acid.  Your car might not start after leaving
> it for a few months, which would be unacceptable to most car makers.

Might be. Anyway, it has such great disadvantage compared to lead acid
on this matter, it's not used :). We can be sure that car manufacturers
and battery manufacturers have calculated it.

-Aero

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