Making the grade
March 1st 2007 A new product rating classification system was revealed by CMP Batteries at IMHX. "Concern for the environment' was the main theme of the stand and the new grading scheme is the result of extensive, work by the company's engineers and designers. With no current system in existence, the intention is that it offers the same transparency as the energy rating system adopted by manufacturers of electrical goods." CMP's extensive range of batteries and chargers are now rated on two criteria: energy usage and recyclability. Each product is rated between one globe for the least efficient, and seven globes for the most efficient - allowing the customer to make an informed decision. Energy rating is based on labour, carbon dioxide emissions and water consumption. Recyclability rating is based on life expectancy and the percentage of the product that is able to be recycled at the end of its life. More articles from Exide Technologies: | 
