Analysis of Analysis maybe I misused that word The End Result: 10x5x8 AAA arrangement 400 gross batteries Weight: 4.4 kg 300 amp draw shorted Lifespan: between 24-48hrs at 2 amps, adjusted for the additional 8-battery cells. 48-96 amp hours Rechargeable: Probably Illegal, Definitely Unsafe             Additional conditions:                 -No alternator                 -Avoid recharging beyond 1/3 discharge                 -Will need replacement every 12-24 charges Cost:  $100-400 Vs. A Car Battery Weight: 19kg maximum amp draw: 800-1000 amps Lifespan: 45 amp hours, for app. 2 years. Rechargeable: Yes. Cost: ~$100-300 (for a 34/78)

Benefits of the amalgam versus the car battery: Actually has a good lifespan, even making the worst assumptions. Less than 1/4 the weight of the car battery. It is relatively easy to adjust the amalgam to fine tune your amperage, voltage, & amp hour capacity Memes Crippling drawbacks: Has a weak shorted amperage potential Would require careful packaging and delicate handling In terms of volume, will quickly become cumbersome beyond the current dimensions Extremely hazardous, finicky recharging Where the standard car battery lasts two years, a AAA amalgam might last a month Would produce massive chemical waste Prohibitively expensive: The current arrangement already costs more, and is more care intensive than your typical car battery. If you had to buy replacements once every six months, even, you would be losing out massively. Conceptually stupid So, in summary, the car battery is clearly still the better option. Even though the amalgam, surprisingly, had its own merits and potential as a replacement, coppertops are clearly both not made to replace a lead acid battery, and are substantially more expensive. Thank you for reading. Sources Previous page