by dxiang | Feb 22, 2021 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis, Battery Tips
Have you ever tested a battery more than once in a short period of time? You may have found that the test results of that battery differed. In this post we’ll address why this happens – and what to look for in order to prevent inaccurate battery test results. Key...
by dxiang | Feb 8, 2021 | Battery Life, Battery Tips, Servicing and Repairs
Breaking down the statistics By the end of 2020 we saw 312 million vehicles on the European roads. Big, small, old, new – they all had one thing in common: a battery. And that battery was yet again the number one troublemaker, according to the ARC roadside assistance...
by dxiang | Sep 23, 2020 | Employee Spotlight
What do you like most about working at Midtronics? Team work. I am quite lucky to have met and be able to work with such good people at Midtronics What is a favorite memory you have from your time at Midtronics? AP team got together in one of the AP countries a couple...
by dxiang | Aug 25, 2020 | Battery Tips, Battery101
What are diodes and why are they important? When a customer visits experiencing power related issues, the first thought is always battery. But it is just as important to ensure that the entire electrical system is functioning properly. Otherwise, you could...
by dxiang | Aug 13, 2020 | Employee Spotlight
What is a favorite memory you have from your time at Midtronics? There are too many to list, but a few would include: anything involving Karl Schraegle, the “no pen” story—ask Sweeney, the “dropped pop” story—ask Paul, and this one: Flying to Bend, Oregon to provide...
by dxiang | Jul 7, 2020 | Battery Life, Battery Tips
It is no secret that automotive battery performance and lifespan are greatly affected by temperature. Most people believe cold weather is what kills the battery, but it is hot weather that shortens the lifespan of the battery. When the battery gets...
by dxiang | Jun 16, 2020 | Battery Tips, Battery101
Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB): What are they? How are they different? What are their diagnostic needs? Key Takeaways EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) technology bridges the gap between standard flooded batteries and AGM — designed specifically...
by dxiang | May 26, 2020 | Battery Tips, EV Battery
Vehicle electrification isn’t just about electric vehicles (EVs). The mandates for fuel efficiency and consumers demanding more features is increasing battery performance requirements, which leads to the concept of vehicle electrification...
by dxiang | May 26, 2020 | Employee Spotlight
What do you like most about working at Midtronics?I absolutely LOVE the people! We are each our own individuals with our own quirks and personalities, but we all manage to get behind our products and take pride in what we do and who we are as a company. What is...
by dxiang | May 12, 2020 | Battery Life, Battery Tips
It is no surprise that COVID-19 has reduced the amount people drive. Additionally, new car sales have been down, causing vehicles to sit on lots for extended amounts of time. But what is happening to the batteries within those dormant...
