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==Suitable for electric vehicles?==
==Suitable for electric vehicles?==
Lead-acid vehicles are ''already'' used in gasoline-powered vehicles, but you'd need to stack a lot more of them to make a fully electric vehicle. This might not be safe.{{rn}}
Lead-acid batteries are ''already'' used in gasoline-powered vehicles, but you'd need to stack a lot more of them to make a fully electric vehicle. This might not be safe.{{rn}}


==Good enough for DIY projects?==
==Good enough for DIY projects?==
If you have some extra car batteries, may as well use them for a [[rooftop solar]] project. They probably won't store enough energy to power your whole home, but it's better than nothing. Beware of safety issues.{{en}} <!-- TODO: should probably add a new section (and table row) called 'safety' -->
If you have some extra car batteries, may as well use them for a [[rooftop solar]] project. They probably won't store enough energy to power your whole home, but it's better than nothing. Beware of safety issues.{{en}} <!-- TODO: should probably add a new section (and table row) called 'safety' -->