[OSM-talk] OT: Best rechargeable batteries for low temperatures?

[Jon Burgess]

On Wed, 2007-01-31 at 11:47 -0400, Steve Bromwich wrote:

> I guess my main question (which I didn't really phrase too well) is which 
> AA rechargeable battery technology (Alkaline, probably not NiMH, NiCad, 
> Li-Ion) works best under cold conditions? I can't find anything concrete 
> out there on the net beyond vague handwavey comments like "works well 
> under extreme conditions", so I was hoping someone on the list might have 
> some experience.


http://www.climber.org/gear/batteries.html#wilson

Executive summary: 

  Comparisons at -20 C: The Lithium has 272% more energy than the
Duracell and costs 23% $/watt-hour LOWER in cost.


Jon