The energy densities vary considerably but are, in general, rather low compared to portable batteries, such as the Li-ion.
The set of modules takes its power from a cable that plugs into an outlet, although portable batteries will eventually be used.
There are also portable batteries similar to those used by Green Lanterns.
The Directive requires member states to be collecting 25% of portable batteries by the end of 2012.
In summary, for portable batteries, the regulations require the following:
So we should activate the robots with portable batteries and put an observer on each one of them.
Today the existing legislation covers only 7% of all the portable batteries sold each year in the European Union.
Consequently, 20% of portable nickel-cadmium batteries end up as landfill or in an incinerator.
I should like to touch upon the issue of collection targets for portable batteries.
Amendment 12 specifies a maximum weight of 1 kg for portable batteries.