The pioneer work of lithium batteries began in 1912 under GN Lewis, but it wasn’t until the early 1970s that the first non-rechargeable lithium batteries began commercial use. Lithium is the lightest of all metals, providing the largest electrochemical potential and the highest energy density by weight. Attempts to develop rechargeable lithium batteries failed due to safety issues. Research turned to the use of lithium ions instead of metallic lithium in non-metallic lithium batteries due to the inherent instability of lithium metal, especially during charging. Although the energy density was slightly lower than lithium metal, lithium ions are safe as long as certain precautions are taken during charging and discharging. In 1991, Sony commercialized the first lithium-ion battery. Other manufacturers followed suit. Lithium ion typically has twice the energy density of standard nickel-cadmium. It has the potential for even higher energy density. Its discharge characteristics are quite good, and it performs similarly to nickel-cadmium in discharge. The high battery voltage of 3.6 volts allows battery pack designs using only one cell. Most of today’s mobile phones run on a single battery. A nickel-based pack would require three 1.2-volt cells connected in series. The lithium-ion battery is a low maintenance battery, an advantage that most other chemistries cannot claim. There is no memory and no scheduled cycling is required to prolong

LITHIUM ION BATTERY FACTS There are more than a few good reasons Lithium far exceeds performance of Lead Acid & AGM batteries. A lightweight option which offers charging efficiency and between 3000-5000 life cycles makes LiFePO4 the best choice for a better battery. To ensure the utmost safety and minimal impact, our chemistry utilizes only environmentally acceptable materials and has zero emissions with no venting needed. Showing high performance in both extreme heat and cold, Lithium is about 2.5x more efficient at low temperatures and operates safely up to 149*F. Furthermore, versatile mounting allows for your battery to be installed in any direction with the same consistent energy flow throughout the duration of use. Despite higher upfront costs of LiFePO4, the savings are clear when considering the true lifetime value. Lithium FAQs: Switching from Lead Acid/AGM to LiFePO4 (Lithium-ion Phosphate) 1. What can I use a Lithium Ion GEB Battery for? You can use a lithium battery for any application that would normally use a single or multiple Lead Acid, GEL or AGM batteries. GEB batteries are commonly used for Marine, RV, Solar, Industrial, Performance, Golf Carts, UV, Mobility, UPS, and custom applications 2. Is to LiFePO4 more dangerous than lead acid/AGM? No, it’s safer than lead acid/AGM. Plus, a GEB Lithium Battery™ has built in protection circuits. This prevents a short