VIDEO: Hybrids and EVs Have Two Batteries
The 12-volt battery powers the conventional automotive systems. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Interstate Batteries To Support Aligned In Hope
During the month of July, Interstate Batteries will support Aligned in Hope with a donation.
Interstate Batteries Teaches Consumers Battery Maintenance
Battery supplier aims to preserve car battery health during extended downtime.
VIDEO: Understanding Internal Resistance And AGM Batteries
Different internal construction means different resistance. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
OPTIMA Batteries Powers Unique Vehicles At 2019 SEMA Show
New this year, OPTIMA will be showcasing several high-impact demonstrations throughout the week at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day of the show.
EnerSys Premieres New ODYSSEY Performance Series Batteries At The 2019 AAPEX Show
This year’s ODYSSEY Battery booth highlights include the new ODYSSEY Performance Series 47-650 and 96R-600 batteries.
Next Gen Batteries Will Power Up Electric Vehicle Installed Base To 100M By 2028
To alleviate “range anxiety,” the Electric Vehicle Battery (EVB) will need to safer, cheaper, faster charging and have a high-energy density for greater range, according to ABI Research.
Transtar Expands Aftermarket Offering To Include Hybrid Drive Batteries
Transtar says its new line of direct replacement battery packs positions industry service centers to capture the growing hybrid market and shift demand away from OE dealers.
Interstate Batteries Announces Next-Generation Battery Tester, The IB Pulse
The handheld tester easily scans a vehicle’s identification number (VIN) and battery UPC to provide fast, accurate results to customers.
Diagnosing, Servicing & Replacing Batteries
Just last summer, I had three batteries pass a conductance test, but fail to crank the engine on a sustained basis. The conductance tester indicated that these batteries were “good,” but they tested well below 100% capacity. In two cases, I was pursuing parasitic battery drain problems with used batteries. In another case, I had a new battery that would pass a conductance test, but not accept a recharge, said Gary Goms, Import Specialist Contributor.
