[1] In 1989, BCI created a model law to require the proper disposal and recycling of lead batteries, and promoted its adoption nationwide.

[2] According to BCI, more than 40 U.S. states have adopted the elements of the model law, and the rest have implemented it in practice.

The trade association provides industry standards for testing, dimensions, and sizes of lead batteries worth over $14 billion in the North American market each year (as of 2021).

[3] BCI provides market trend data[4] and maintains the industry's definitive index of automotive battery replacement fitment data for 85+ years of vehicles.

[5] It also organizes regular conferences and meetings,[6] including the BCI Convention + Power Mart, North America's longest running battery-industry trade show.