Datasheet

Energizer Firsts
Innovation-Timeline
1896—Invention of the first dry cell battery for consumer use—Energizer (Eveready) is
the first U.S. commercial manufacturer of dry cell batteries
1898—Invention of the first flashlight by Eveready
1956—Invention of the first 9-volt battery
1959—Introduction of alkaline technology—Energizer introduces the first alkaline
technology that virtually revolutionizes portable power
1960—Energizer introduces miniature carbon zinc batteries for watches and the first
silver oxide watch and hearing aid batteries
1989—First zero mercury added alkaline battery—a monumental leap to make batteries
safer for the environment
1992—Energizer introduces the world’s first AA size lithium battery
1995—With Energizer’s new on-battery tester, consumers can check the power left in
their alkaline batteries directly on the cell
1997—Energizer introduces advanced designed batteries that maximize performance in
emerging high-tech devices
2000—Energizer introduces Energizer
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Titanium technology™ and advanced cell
construction providing longer lasting power in high-tech devices
2004—The world's first AAA lithium batteries enter the marketplace to meet the power
demands of a new wave of portable, small high-tech devices
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