Six technical criteria applied to six high-impact battery applications are discussed. These six technical criteria can be derived from the performance requirements and materials/processing limitations of a battery. The requirements of a battery can vary widely based on the application. For example, certain medical devices may require high specific energy and low specific power, whereas UAVs generally require very high specific power. Examples from industry that exemplify high performance in specific criteria are presented, and examples well-suited/designed for each of the six applications are also described.