by jason | Sep 9, 2025 | EV Battery
EVs drive on high voltage, but they wake up on 12 volts. The 12V battery powers the brains, closes the main relays, and lets the vehicle talk to a charger. If it is weak, the car can seem dead, refuse to charge, throw random faults, or act like software is...
by jason | Sep 2, 2025 | Battery Testing and Diagnosis
Every technician knows the value of a solid battery tester. A good diagnostic tool can give you voltage, state of charge, state of health, and a wealth of other information within seconds. But the truth seasoned techs have learned the hard way is that accurate battery...
by dxiang | Aug 20, 2025 | Press Releases
Willowbrook, IL – 08/20/2025 – Midtronics, a global leader in battery management solutions, today announced the appointment of Jude Rake to its Board of Advisors. Rake brings more than 40 years of executive leadership, strategic planning, and advisory experience...
by bregione | Aug 19, 2025 | Press Releases
Willowbrook, IL – 08/19/2025 – Midtronics, a global leader in battery management solutions, today announced the appointment of Dave Heinzmann, former President and CEO of Littelfuse, Inc., to its Board of Advisors. With nearly four decades of leadership in the...
by jason | Aug 11, 2025 | EV Battery
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the latest electric vehicles coming through your shop or just following industry news, you’ve probably heard a lot more lately about LFP batteries. That’s lithium iron phosphate. While NMC (nickel manganese cobalt) and NCA (nickel...
by jason | Aug 11, 2025 | EV Battery
There’s a lot of buzz about how electric vehicles are “maintenance-free.” And it’s true, EVs don’t need oil changes, timing belts, or spark plugs. But let’s be honest, no car is truly maintenance-free, and that includes EVs. If you’re a service advisor, shop owner or...
by jason | Jul 29, 2025 | Battery Life
Whether you’re dealing with a 12-volt lead-acid battery or a modern high-voltage lithium-ion pack in an EV, vibration and heat are two of the most persistent challenges to battery performance and lifespan. These two factors quietly but steadily contribute to...
by jason | Jul 29, 2025 | Battery101
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...
by jason | Jul 14, 2025 | EV Battery
When an internal combustion engine car has trouble starting or moving, most techs know where to begin: battery, starter, fuel delivery, ignition. But EVs are a different game. With fewer mechanical parts and more sophisticated electronics, powertrain issues can...
by jason | Jul 14, 2025 | Servicing and Repairs
Nobody gets excited about warranties. But when a customer’s 12-volt battery dies unexpectedly, they suddenly want to know exactly what’s covered, how much they owe (if anything), and whether they’re being treated fairly. As service advisors and managers, you’re often...
