On Jul 26, 7:37 am, "Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net
wrote:
wrote:
The lead sulfate eventually wrecks the battery. Not all of it
is converted back to lead and lead peroxide, and it gradually
accumulates on the plates and reduces their effectiveness. Time for a
new battery.

Dan

Which is the problem that has yet to be dealt with as far as the
"environmental friendliness" of all the new hybrid cars. What are they going
to do with the old used batteries?

Same as they do now: break them up, retrieve the plastic,
acid and lead compounds, refine everything and make new batteries.

Dan