by dxiang | Sep 13, 2021 | Battery Tips, EV Battery
The development of electric vehicles started in 1832 when an English engineer, Robert Anderson, made the first drawing of a design for an “electric carriage”. For some time, people didn’t think that electricity could be practical for powering...
by dxiang | Jul 26, 2021 | Battery Tips, EV Battery
Does the battery of an electric car lose its capacity? If you have used a cell phone, then you are familiar with the concept of charging cycles. Simply put, a charging cycle is a process of fully charging, then discharging the array of cells. After a significant...
by dxiang | Jun 25, 2021 | Battery Tips, EV Battery
EV, HEV, and PHEV: What’s the Difference? There are several types of electric vehicles out on the market, and understanding their differences is important, especially if you are considering purchasing one. There are three main types, and they are: EV –...
by dxiang | Jun 24, 2021 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis, Battery Tips, Fleet and Truck Battery
Fleet Operations Managers hate getting the notice that a truck that has been scheduled for a route will not start… because of a bad battery. Think about how many times you have been confronted with this tiresome problem. Consider the amount of disruption to operations...
by dxiang | May 10, 2021 | Battery Tips, Fleet and Truck Battery
One of the most costly and challenging scenarios for fleet operations personnel is the dreaded call that a truck in the middle of a route will not start or the call from the service depot that the truck scheduled for the next delivery run will not start – all because...
by dxiang | May 3, 2021 | Battery Tips, EV Battery
Getting ready for EV servicing? Your clients may pose the question: what’s the difference between AC and DC chargers? Which is better to install in my garage? Key Takeaways EVs can receive power as either AC (alternating current) from standard...
by dxiang | Apr 19, 2021 | Battery Tips, EV Battery
It’s one of those trending topics. But will selling electric vehicles be enough for OEMs to reach their carbon neutrality goals? Carbon neutrality in the automotive industry is influenced by a number of factors. Production emissions, driving...
by dxiang | Apr 7, 2021 | Battery Tips, Fleet and Truck Battery
One of the biggest problems that confronts Fleet Operations is the dreaded, unexpected failure of a battery that results in a No-Start event when a truck is in transit on a route or scheduled for route deployment. No-Start events represent enormous cost and profit...
by dxiang | Apr 7, 2021 | Battery Tips
One of the biggest problems that confronts Fleet Operations is the dreaded, unexpected failure of a battery that results in a No-Start event when a truck is in transit on a route or scheduled for route deployment. No-Start events represent enormous cost and...
by dxiang | Mar 22, 2021 | Battery Tips, EV Battery, Servicing and Repairs
Becoming service ready for the transition to Electric Vehicles can feel like a daunting task. The most pressing question is determining your service strategy for the battery pack. Due to the battery pack’s size, cost,...
