


Past President, The Indian Institute of Metals (2008-09) & Executive Director India Lead Zinc Development Association (ILZDA)
L. Pugazhenthy
“Batteries Demystified” is the most simple and easy to understand book that I have come across in my professional life. A book that even a school student or a housewife can read easily & also comprehend so much knowledge on Lead acid battery technology. Battery technology is in fact multi-engineering oriented and hence its complexity. The book running into 150 pages covers diverse subjects like machines, battery manufacture, existing markets, quality of input materials, charging capacity rating, cost of power generation, emerging applications like EVs, renewable energy etc. Ramesh! my sincere and hearty congratulations to you for this significant & outstanding creation, after your long industrial experience spanning over four decades and more.
I only wish that you write many more such simple books that every knowledged-hungry individual would like to buy and read for his upgradation.
It is indeed going to be a remarkable contribution by you to the future generations. Keep it up."
Battery Consultant
C.S. Ramanathan
"Congratulations to you on the excellent exposition of all aspects of battery very well explained. Clarity of thought from your hands-on experience forms the highlights. Many who are new to batteries will welcome the book for easy understanding.May you write more books as follow up.
Book is out-standing. Wish you all the best!"
President, Exide Industries Limited (Retd.)
Ranabir Chakraborty
"Very happy to go through your book. It is an ideal book for people trying to makeout what is a "Lead Acid Battery". Language is easy to understand. Lead acid Battery has a long future and is going to stay for decades. Particularly for Stationary and Cranking applications. I hope the book is read widely.
Thank You for such an endeavour."
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“Batteries Demystified” is the most simple and easy to understand book that I have come across in my professional life. A book that even a school student or a housewife can read easily & also comprehend so much knowledge on Lead acid battery technology. Battery technology is in fact multi-engineering oriented and hence its complexity. The book running into 150 pages covers diverse subjects like machines, battery manufacture, existing markets, quality of input materials, charging capacity rating, cost of power generation, emerging applications like EVs, renewable energy etc. Ramesh! my sincere and hearty congratulations to you for this significant & outstanding creation, after your long industrial experience spanning over four decades and more. I only wish that you write many more such simple books that every knowledged-hungry individual would like to buy and read for his upgradation. It is indeed going to be a remarkable contribution by you to the future generations. Keep it up."
"Congratulations to you on the excellent exposition of all aspects of battery very well explained. Clarity of thought from your hands-on experience forms the highlights. Many who are new to batteries will welcome the book for easy understanding. May you write more books as follow up. Book is out-standing. Wish you all the best!"
"Very happy to go through your book. It is an ideal book for people trying to makeout what is a "Lead Acid Battery". Language is easy to understand. Lead acid Battery has a long future and is going to stay for decades. Particularly for Stationary and Cranking applications. I hope the book is read widely. Thank You for such an endeavour."
Several years ago, when I first heard about Ramesh’s mission to “demystify batteries,” I was instantly on board. As a physicist, I knew how much of lead-acid battery knowledge was rooted in myths, and I’ve since had the privilege of joining him in several podcasts. His new book, based on those discussions, is an invaluable must-read for the industry
"Batteries Demystified" by Mr. Ramesh Natarajan is an insightful and practical resource for the battery and energy storage industry. His gift for simplifying complex concepts makes the podcast a standout, and bringing it into book form will reach an even wider audience. This compilation is both informative and practical—a must-have guide for every battery professional and enthusiast.
With the EV culture on the rise, this book will be a ready reckoner for everyone directly or indirectly connected to batteries.
Batteries Demystified is an excellent medium to clearly understand the how, when, and why of lead-acid battery failures. Mr. Ramesh Natarajan’s podcasts explain manufacturing and field challenges in the simplest way. No institute could train better than this.”
As the name suggests, ‘Batteries Demystified’ reflects the depth of knowledge Ramesh brings. Batteries are the new heart of vehicles, and his research serves as an early guide to care for this heart. Truly valuable work.
‘Batteries Demystified’ is a great introduction to lead-acid batteries. It gives a solid understanding without needing complex science. Ramesh hit a home run – it’s an easy and fascinating read.
‘Batteries Demystified’ is immensely useful for battery personnel to understand designs, processes, and applications. Mr. Ramesh Natarajan’s contribution to the battery industry is remarkable and truly deserves high praise.
Your podcasts and book have been an integral part of my journey into motive power. I’ve always relied on your work whenever I needed clarity in the field. I wholeheartedly endorse your contribution.
Great thought, sir — the battery industry needs more support like this. This step will boost both quality and quantity—good work, keep it up!
You’re doing a wonderful service to the industry by sharing your knowledge and compiling it into a book is a great idea. It can serve as a manufacturer’s manual—an easy-to-understand guide in vernacular languages, with chapters covering design, production, QC, and pre-dispatch inspection.
When we first spoke, I viewed batteries as just a small part of a larger system, but that project became a turning point in my career—helping with appraisals, securing a retainer, and even shaping interview successes. I’ve shared your podcast with colleagues and newcomers, and many still reach out for updates. I just wanted to say thank you for not only sharing knowledge but also inspiring future experts and sparking curiosity in the industry.
