All GE/SANYO batteries are built with the latest technology available. Our alkaline batteries are no exception. As a result, you will discover that they are reliable in a wide range of temperatures and adverse conditions. Alkaline batteries are the largest segment of the battery market, with extremely high levels of purchases. In fact, the average household buys as many as 90 alkaline batteries a year. This is due, in large part, to the fact that people tend to use alkaline batteries in heavy-use applications such as personal stereos, video games and portable CD players.