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A '''nickel metal hydride''' battery (abbreviated NiMH), is a type of rechargeable battery similar to a nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery but has a hydride absorbing alloy for the anode instead of cadmium, which is an environmental hazard; therefore, it is less detrimental to the environment. Applications of NiMH type batteries includes hybrid vehicles such as the [[Honda Insight]] and [[Toyota Prius]]. | |||
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Revision as of 19:43, 2 July 2006
A nickel metal hydride battery (abbreviated NiMH), is a type of rechargeable battery similar to a nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery but has a hydride absorbing alloy for the anode instead of cadmium, which is an environmental hazard; therefore, it is less detrimental to the environment. Applications of NiMH type batteries includes hybrid vehicles such as the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius.
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