NOVELTY - A battery (100) comprises six battery cells (111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116) in a two by three pattern with three cells located on either side of a dividing line, where the cells are electrically coupled in series by five straps (121, 122, 123, 124, 125) and where not greater than 2 of the straps cross the dividing line. The battery further comprises a first battery terminal electrically coupled to a cell at a first end of the sequence of electrically coupled cells; and a second battery terminal electrically coupled to a cell at a second end of the sequence of electrically coupled cells.    USE - A battery including lead-acid batteries for use in automobile (from drawings), commercial, industrial and marine applications including starting, lighting and ignition.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has enhanced performance and/or reduced weight and cost. The straps and configuration of the battery cells provide a more efficient electrical path, reduced overall size and electrical resistance and use lesser material that conventional battery straps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery (100) comprises six battery cells (111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116) in a two by three pattern with three cells located on either side of a dividing line, where the cells are electrically coupled in series by five straps (121, 122, 123, 124, 125) and where not greater than 2 of the straps cross the dividing line. The battery further comprises a first battery terminal electrically coupled to a cell at a first end of the sequence of electrically coupled cells; and a second battery terminal electrically coupled to a cell at a second end of the sequence of electrically coupled cells, and where the first and second terminals are both located on the same side of the dividing line. The battery cells and straps are contained in a housing (101) and the terminals are located near the corners of a cover of the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a battery with cover removed.    Battery (100)    Housing (101)    Battery cells (111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116)    Straps (121, 122, 123, 124, 125)    End straps (126, 127)