Most cars use lead-acid batteries to provide the high power necessary for starting. Lead-acid batteries are actually one of the first types of battery invented and have been in use since the 19th century.

Alternative fuel vehicles are automobiles and other vehicles that run on fuels other than traditional diesel or gasoline. Development of alternative fuel vehicles is on the rise as a result of fossil fuel taxes and changing environmental regulations...

The average lifespan of a battery is between three and five years. If your car is over three years old and still has the original battery it is probably time to purchase a new one.