Schumacher Electric Introduces ProSeries 12V Jump Starter
The jump starter uses Ultracaps to provide a broad temperature range (-40 to 65°C), quick recharging and high-energy efficiency for this unit.
DeWalt Releases New Battery, Charger Lines
DeWalt announced the continued expansion of their FlexVolt system with the dual voltage 20V/60V Max FlexVolt 12.0 Ah Battery (DCB612) and the new four port Fast Charger (DCB104), which simultaneously charges four FlexVolt 12.0 Ah batteries in 120 minutes.
DeWALT Introduces the New 20V MAX Compact 3.0Ah Battery
The slim 20V MAX Compact 3.0Ah Battery adds to the wide range of battery options. From compact to heavy-duty, users can optimize the battery for their application.
Bosch CORE18V Battery Delivers High-Power Cell Technology
The Bosch CORE18V Battery offers optimized cell technology and an improved power connector within the 10 high-density cells.
Get Decisive Results with Midtronics Battery Diagnostic Service System
The DSS-7000 answers challenges posed by several new and future vehicles, including capabilities for new battery and system types, new business challenges, and a generation of service technicians familiar with app-based technology.
New CHARGE IT! 4502 6/12 Volt 2.5 Amp Battery Charger/Maintainer from Clore
The CHARGE IT! 4502 features fully automatic 6- and 12-volt operation, and can remain connected for any amount of time, from overnight charging to extended charging of seasonal use vehicles. It features a 2.5-amp 12-volt charging rate that deploys a multi-stage charging routine for effective, beneficial charging and maintenance of all size batteries.
Permatex Offers Tag-Team Products For Battery Protection
Permatex Battery Protector & Sealer and Permatex Battery Cleaner help increase battery performance and life by combating terminal corrosion.
Measuring Maintenance Service Against The Competition
How well are you capturing the necessary maintenance work on each vehicle that arrives at your shop each day? Each week? Maybe you are quick to point out a dirty air filter, but gloss over those worn out wiper blades. It pays to keep track of each maintenance task for each vehicle you work on and notice trends over time. But even then, how many maintenance tasks should you expect to see each day? And, maybe more
Three AGM, Gel Cell Battery Myths
Chances are if the battery is not under the hood, it is an absorbent glass mat (AGM) or gel cell battery. These batteries pack a lot of power for their size and weight, which allows manufacturers to shave off a few pounds from the vehicle. That’s a big reason why they are being found more and more on late-model vehicles. Here are three AGM/gel cell myths.
ODYSSEY Battery By EnerSys Launches Website Optimized For A Range Of Devices
ODYSSEY battery by EnerSys recently launched a redesign of its website incorporating responsive Web design to optimize the user experience for a range of devices. The new technology adapts all of the website content – menus, text, images and more – for the size of the device being used. The new site was designed to be easy to read and navigate using a computer, tablet or smartphone browser.
Optima Batteries Expands Campaigns With Team Lucas Events For 2014
For the third year in a row, Optima Batteries based in Milwaukee, Wis., will partner with Team Lucas in a grassroots motorsports advertising/marketing and sponsorship program that encompasses the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Off Road Regional Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series and the Lucas Oil Modified Series.
GMC Sierra: No-Crank/No-Start Condition
Customer Concern: The battery was jump-started with the key on, which resulted in a no-crank, no-start condition. Theft deterrent module (TDM) DTC B3060 is present. The module will perform the