A vehicle that’s been sitting for an extended stretch presents a challenge when it’s time to bring it back into service. Whether it’s a seasonal driver that spent the winter in a garage, a fleet unit that was parked during a slow period, or a customer vehicle that sat...
For more than a century, lead-acid batteries have powered internal combustion engine vehicles, setting the standard for 12-volt systems. From compact sedans to heavy-duty trucks, this chemistry has remained a fixture under the hood. But as battery technology...
When most people think about battery problems, they picture a cold winter morning. But in reality, it’s the summer heat that silently does the most damage. High temperatures accelerate internal battery degradation, shorten lifespan, and increase the risk of failure,...
Battery tests are part of the daily routine in service bays but too often, the results are treated like a yes-or-no question: pass or fail. In reality, understanding what a healthy battery looks like takes a bit more nuance. And as vehicles get more electrified,...
As the world increasingly looks to the auto industry to reduce vehicle emissions to combat climate change, advancements in vehicle tech play a central role. Of course, there are EVs, fuel cell vehicles, and hybrids, an area that’s often overlooked is 12V battery...