by dxiang | Nov 19, 2025 | Press Releases
WILLOWBROOK, IL, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2025 Midtronics, a global leader in battery management and EV safety technology, today announced the launch of the xIM-100, a purpose-built EV immobilizer designed to help first responders operate more safely during...
by jason | Nov 10, 2025 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis
Start-stop technology was introduced as a fuel-saving feature and quickly became standard on many modern vehicles. While it brings benefits like improved fuel economy and reduced emissions, it also places unique demands on the 12-volt battery system. Service...
by jason | Nov 3, 2025 | EV Battery
Working on high-voltage electric vehicles isn’t like servicing internal combustion engine cars. Before you touch any orange cables, battery modules, or traction components, there’s one critical question that needs to be answered: Is the vehicle really powered down?...
by jason | Nov 3, 2025 | EV Battery
Swapping out a 12-volt battery sounds like one of the most basic tasks in automotive service. But in electric vehicles, it can turn into something more complex. Unlike internal combustion engine vehicles where the 12-volt system mostly powers accessories, an EV’s...
by jason | Oct 27, 2025 | EV Battery
Cell imbalance in a high-voltage (HV) battery pack might not throw a red flag right away, but it’s often the canary in the coal mine for long-term health issues. Left unchecked, imbalanced cells can cause reduced range, premature battery degradation, charging issues,...
by jason | Oct 13, 2025 | EV Battery, Servicing and Repairs
Electric vehicles present new challenges in the collision repair world. Unlike conventional cars, the presence of high-voltage batteries and their electronic systems means everyone involved, from first responders to tow operators, technicians, and insurance adjusters,...
by jason | Oct 13, 2025 | EV Battery
When a customer rolls into your shop with a complaint that their EV won’t charge, it’s easy to assume the problem lies with the high-voltage system. After all, that’s what most owners think of when they hear “EV battery.” But more often than you might expect, the root...
by bregione | Oct 7, 2025 | Battery Life
A battery might look like a heavy block that won’t move once it’s in place, but the reality is different. Without hold downs, the battery can shift, vibrate, and create problems that show up as no-starts, false codes, or premature failure. For service managers,...
by jason | Sep 23, 2025 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis
Beneath the surface of every battery test printout lies a wealth of information, far more than just a pass or fail verdict. These reports hold clues about the true condition of a battery, but many of them are only glanced at in the rush of daily service. By paying...
by jason | Sep 9, 2025 | EV Battery
EV battery packs used to feel like a black box. If something went wrong, the car got parked, the pack was swapped, and the old one went back to a special facility. That model still exists for severe faults, but the design conversation has changed. Automakers are...
