Disposable battery technology may soon be challenged with the advent of a renewable and recyclable lithium-ion battery that can be repaired, traded or upgraded. The patented Essential battery from Aceleron can provide uninterrupted and reliable power at several different voltages, making it ideal for automotive applications including leisure vehicles, light electric vehicles and medical response vehicles.

This first reusable lithium-ion battery has a total energy capacity of 1.4 kWh over 5,000 cycles at 100% depth Source: Aceleronof discharge. The 12 V, 100 Ah Essential is the same size as a group-31 battery but offers up to four times the cycle life and three times more continuous power than a lead-acid battery. The device is easy to install in three different positions, is half the weight of a traditional battery and is ergonomically designed to be sleek and portable.

The core of the battery is not permanently bonded, nor does it feature fixed components as is typical for most batteries. The modular design allows it to be easily swapped or serviced and returned as a renewed product, thereby extending battery lifetime and reducing electronic waste generation.