Battery Council International
Battery Council International (BCI) is a trade association of manufacturers, recyclers, distributors, and retailers of original-equipment and after-market automobile batteries and other batteries. Founded in 1924, BCI has its headquarters in Washington, D.C., USA. BCI focuses its efforts on batteries used for the following applications: SLI and low-voltage applications in vehicles, marine, and power sports equipment Motive power in non-road-going vehicles and industrial and material handling equipment Stationary storage, local backup power, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) applications Renewable energy support, EV fast charge support, and grid regulation services It promotes the recycling of lead batteries, and claims that 99% of all lead batteries are eventually recycled. The trade association provides industry standards for testing, dimensions, and sizes of lead batteries worth over $14 billion in the North American market each year (as of 2021). The trade association provides models for legislation to encourage the recycling and safe handling of automotive lead battery products. It also organizes regular conferences and meetings. In August 2017, Battery Council International launched Essential Energy Everyday to increase awareness about the importance of lead batteries as a key resource for sustainable, essential, reliable, and safe energy sources and storage. References External links Official Website Essential