Knowledge map · Last reviewed 2026-11-05
Battery knowledge map
Every pillar and cluster in the ecosystem, on one page. Use it to find the entry point for a topic, or to see which cluster a page belongs to.
Technology & fundamentals
| Pillar | What it covers | Cluster hubs |
|---|
| Battery basics | What a battery is, volts and amps, capacity, chemistries, charging, safety | 6 lessons |
| Lead-acid | Types, groups, CCA, charging, failure modes, applications | Lead-acid technology |
| Lithium-ion | Chemistries, cells, BMS, SOC/SOH, thermal, storage | Lithium technology |
| Materials & manufacturing | Material inputs, electrode process, QC, recycling technology | 6 articles |
Application & selection
| Pillar | What it covers | Start here |
|---|
| Applications | SLI, marine, solar, telecom, UPS, forklift, RV, motorcycle, e-bike | Application table |
| Comparisons | Chemistry and technology trade-offs | LFP vs NMC vs LTO |
| Calculators | Runtime, sizing and voltage tools | Runtime calculator |
| Procurement | MOQ, Incoterms, supplier verification, contracts | Sourcing framework |
Safety, testing & compliance
| Pillar | What it covers | Cluster hubs |
|---|
| Safety & transport | UN38.3, IATA/IMDG/ADR, SDS, packaging, warehousing | Abuse testing |
| Testing overview | Capacity, CCA, load, impedance, cycle, abuse | Test methods by category |
| Standards | IEC, SAE, JIS, EN, UL, UN, IATA | Standards index |
| Recycling | Lead-acid loop, lithium routes, second life, regulation | Second life |
Market & data
| Pillar | What it covers | Cluster hubs |
|---|
| Market intelligence | Prices, demand, trade, regional markets, regulation | Asia · Europe · Americas · MEA · Prices |
| Reference data | Battery groups, dimensions, capacity, CCA, chemistries | Weight chart · Dimensions |
| Manufacturer directory | 50 profiles, regional hubs, verification criteria | China · Europe · US · India |
How the map is maintained
Each pillar page lists its own cluster. When a new article is published, it is added to the relevant pillar and to this map. A page that is not reachable from a pillar is treated as an orphan and fixed at the next review — the map is the check.
Reference information for battery buyers and engineers. Verify specifications against the manufacturer datasheet and the applicable standard.
