Exide NASCAR Extreme Batteries Officially Licensed by NASCAR
The Exide NASCAR Extreme battery supplies power and dependability for the long run. Manufactured with Silver Shield technology, these batteries deliver winning performance in any climate and are the only car batteries that are officially licensed by NASCAR.
EnerSys Offers ODYSSEY Batteries for Street Performance Vehicles
ODYSSEY Battery by EnerSys provides the power needed to meet the demanding characteristics of today’s street performance vehicles. The drycell batteries utilize a unique thin-plate-pure-lead (TPPL) technology that allows a single battery configuration to provide two essential performance characteristics – maximum cranking power and true 400 deep cycles to 80% depth of discharge.
Tech Tip: Testing AGM Batteries
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries are in the most sophisticated and power hungry vehicles. These batteries are more deep cycle in nature and considered to be more durable within certain parameters. AGM recombinant batteries have a very low internal resistance reducing heat during high charge/discharge levels and very low static charge loss of about 1% to 3% per month.
Johnson Controls, Federal-Mogul Sign Licensing Agreement to Market Champion Brand Batteries
Federal-Mogul and Johnson Controls have signed an agreement to market Federal-Mogul’s Champion brand in the lead-acid storage battery category. Johnson Controls will introduce in April a full line of Champion branded automotive, marine, commercial, utility and motorcycle batteries to the automotive aftermarket.
ACDelco Extends Warranty on 6- and 7-Year Batteries
ACDelco announced recently that it is extending the warranty period on its Professional Series 6- and 7-year batteries. The free replacement limited warranty period for ACDelco 6-year and 72-month Maintenance Free (MF) batteries, previously 18 months, is now 30 months. And, the free replacement limited warranty period for ACDelco 7-year and 84-month MF batteries, previously 24 months, is now 50 months.
Strategic Move by Interstate Ensures Premium Distinction of its Batteries
Since Interstate began selling batteries in 1952, the company has differentiated itself in the marketplace as the service-driven provider of premium-quality automotive batteries. Now, Interstate has taken it a step further to continue this premium distinction.
Clarios Formalizes Joint Development Agreement with Altris
Altris will develop sodium ion cells for low-voltage tech while Clarios will lead in battery management systems, software, and system integration for battery design.
Servicing EVs in Your Shop
Technicians need to learn how to correctly diagnose and repair electrical systems.
Toyota Explores Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
The joint research project seeks to utilize a new process for recovering critical battery materials.
Mobis Starts Construction of EV Battery System Plant in Spain
The new EV battery system plant will supply Volkswagen and is aiming for mass production by 2026.
