Developments in electrochemical energy-conversion devices, batteries and fuel cells

So extensive is the use of storage batteries, that the capacity of those mounted in motor vehicles in Britain alone exceeds the present total output from nuclear power stations. The employment of these batteries is limited, however, by their weight and size and by the time that must be spent in recharging. Development of fuel cells, which do not suffer from these limitations, may lead to the practicability of high-performance electric cars.