Batteries
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March 30, 2026 •
Batteries, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 136
Solid-state batteries have long been viewed as the pinnacle of electric vehicle technology, with claims that a full charge can be achieved in around nine minutes, writes Eoin Cuttle.
February 25, 2026 •
Batteries, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 197
Technology company Donut Lab has published the results of the first measurements analysing the features of its solid state battery, which verifies it can be charged from 0-80 per cent in less than five minutes.
November 25, 2025 •
Batteries, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 459
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: 447
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: 581
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: 563
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: 682
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: 2736
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: 796
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: 859
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 …
