Batteries
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November 25, 2025 •
Batteries, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 57
Modern vehicles rely increasingly on electric-powered components, making dependable, high performance energy sources essential. Therefore, proper battery care throughout the year is key to ensuring their reliability.
September 9, 2025 •
Batteries, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 200
Clarios, a leader in advanced low-voltage battery technologies, is this week showcasing the development of the new Optima Race Battery at IAA Mobility 2025.
February 10, 2025 •
Batteries, Engine, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 447
In common with every electric vehicle (EV), the pre-2022 Tesla range incorporates a 12-volt battery to power the vehicles essential low voltage systems such as the lights, heating and touchscreen display, as well as the door locks and alarm. It also powers the vehicle’s onboard computer and diagnostic systems and plays a role in starting …
October 15, 2024 •
Batteries, News •
Views: 456
As workshops and fleet operators are very aware, diagnostic procedures are now a fundamental part of commercial vehicle servicing, and during a repair, fault finding is a regular requirement in order for many issues to be resolved.
October 26, 2023 •
Batteries, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 542
In this article, Banner business development manager, Russell Shea, explores the rational reasons behind battery failure and replacing it with a premium battery is vital, particular as temperatures plummet. This also represents opportunities for independent workshops and motor factors: As automotive professionals serving the automotive aftermarket, we know this time of year marks the start …
March 16, 2022 •
Batteries, Technical Articles •
Views: 2332
The following article has been provided by Bosch, which looks at why a 12 Volt battery is needed in an electric vehicle.
November 1, 2021 •
Batteries, News •
Views: 608
With growing EU legal requirements on vehicle manufacturers to reduce CO2 exhaust emissions, an increasing number of vehicles are being fitted with Start-Stop, Alternator Energy Management and Brake Energy Recuperation technology. In order to support these technologies and emissions savings, vehicle designers require new battery technologies in the electrical system for: i) Extended operation in …
October 4, 2021 •
Batteries, News •
Views: 594
State of Charge (SOC) The State of Charge of an automotive battery is expressed as a Voltage (OCV) and is the force used to push the starting current known as Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) through the starter circuit to the starter motor. Assuming a battery is fully charged with a high OCV and has a …
July 26, 2021 •
Batteries, News •
Views: 590
AGM Explained Improved active mass efficiency, through better absorption of the acid Increased lifespan due to minimal active material shedding due to battery design Higher cold start values Totally Maintenance Free – zero water consumption Spill proof/leak proof Designed to meet latest OEM vehicle demands Compatible with sensitive electronic equipment AGM technology now factory fitted …
February 5, 2021 •
Batteries, News •
Views: 451
The battery experts at Varta, the leading battery manufacturer in Europe, are recommending for technicians to check the status of all car’s batteries entering the workshop. This is now more important than ever as so many cars have not been used as regularly as they normally would have, over the last year. Most private vehicles …
