This book is a comprehensive guide to the storage of electrical energy and researches in the effects created by currents combining quantity with high tension. Gaston Planté, a French physicist, invented the lead-acid battery in 1859 and his working principles are still used in modern-day technology. This seminal work examines the use of batteries in industry, electric vehicles, telecommunications and much more, providing the perfect introduction for anyone interested in this fascinating field. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.