They are nickel-metal hydride batteries months pollutant and with higher energy density of at least 30% compared to NiCd (nickel-cadmium). They are now themselves overwhelmed in terms of mass energy by the accumulators Li-ion (Lithium-ion).
Highlights NiMH
Contains much more energy than nickel-cadmium
Insensitive to the memory effect
Simple to store and transport
Contains no cadmium
Weaknesses NiMH
Does not support passing load
Detection of difficult end of load (v very weak)
Lower life than nickel-cadmium in cycles
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