Lithium Ion Batteries vs. Lead Acid Batteries: Which is Better?

One of the most talked about topics regarding forklifts is the influx of lithium ion batteries, but how does it hold up against lead acid forklift batteries so commonly used today? Will we see a complete replacement of battery types in the near future? Or is this just a trend? Looking at the pros and cons of lithium ion batteries should help us understand the direction of the industry.

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Resources

https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/electronic_components/battery-technology/li-ion-lithium-ion-advantages-disadvantages.php

https://batteryspecialists.com.au/blogs/news/lithium-ion-batteries-pros-and-cons

https://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/27438-the-allure-of-lithium-ion

https://www.firstgreen.co/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-lead-acid-batteries/

https://learn.adafruit.com/all-about-batteries/lead-acid-batteries 

https://www.kten.com/story/42002985/lead-acid-vs-lithium-ion-batteries-which-one-is-best