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SlashGear · 12/14/2025 09:45 EDT

Why Do Cars Still Use Lead Acid Batteries?

Lead-acid batteries may seem like an outdated holdover, but even modern cars still rely on them, despite the presence of newer battery tech. Here's hwy.

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