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Wisconsin shines as hotspot for battery technology
9 Aug 2022
News, Wisconsin
Wisconsin-based startups have excelled at battery technology innovation in recent years, revolutionizing the way we power our electronics, vehicles and more and making the state a trailblazer in the industry.
These advances build on Wisconsin’s long tradition as a leader in the battery industry. Rayovac, now owned by Energizer, has been one of the top brands of alkaline batteries since being founded in Wisconsin in 1906. Generac, founded in 1959, is one of the biggest names in home backup generators and power storage systems.
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