Lead Storage Batteries in the Transportation Field

A review of storage battery applications in the railroad, motor bus, and aircraft transportation fields. Historical notes are recorded of events in the development of gas and Diesel-electric rail cars and Diesel-electric locomotives, especially as those events relate to storage batteries. Similar treatment is given to other battery applications¿car lighting, air conditioning, busses, and aircraft. The changes made in the construction of batteries for these services are described. Physical and electrical characteristics are emphasized where they have a bearing on the application.