History and Development
The lead-acid battery was invented in 1859 by French physicist Gaston Planté and is considered the first practical secondary cell or rechargeable battery. However, it wasn’t until the late 1880s that lead-acid battery technology started gaining widespread adoption for general use. Between 1881 and 1885, Camille Faure made several improvements that increased the life and reliability of the battery which helped drive its early commercialization.
