They also use lead batteries that can damage the environment if they are not disposed of properly, and safety can be problematic too.

He said that the bacteria should be less dangerous than those used in current lithium-ion batteries because they produce less heat, which reduces the chance of them catching fire.

Moreover, this miracle-working solution is said to produce "ten times" the power of lead-acid batteries at half the cost, sans the need for "toxic materials or chemicals."