Rechargeable alkaline manganese batteries

The alkaline-mangane se battery is an example of the type of battery that until so me years ago was available only in non-rechargeable (primary) form, but has since become available in rechargeable (secondary) form. It reust be said, however, that this 1Sprimarily so in the USA and Caneda: in Europe they are still very scarce, but demand (and supply) is growing. Manufacturers that supply rechargeable alkaline manganese cells and batteries include Union Carbide (Eveready), Ray-O-Vae (both USA) and Pure Energy Corporation (Canada).