ACDelco Introduces Replacement Battery For Chevy Spark
ACDelco has introduced a replacement battery for the Chevrolet Spark mini car, a global vehicle that recently went on sale in the U.S.
Johnson Controls Brings AGM Battery Technology to North America
Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) recently announced it is launching a line of Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries in North America to support up-and-coming Start-Stop vehicle technology, as well as the higher electrical loads that are increasingly being required of the battery in newer vehicles with combustion engines.
Tech Tip: Acura’s Battery is Dead, A/C Cools Poorly
If a 2007-2011 Acura MDX’s battery dies after the vehicle is parked for a short time or overnight, and/or the A/C system blows warm air, the A/C compressor clutch relay may be stuck closed. The A/C compressor may also be noisy and may be emitting refrigerant vapor from the relief valve.
ETI Launches Hybrid and Battery Service Market Research Study
In an effort to assist members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has launched a series of market research projects. The current survey covers numerous hybrid vehicle and battery service topics. ETI is surveying automotive repair facilities in an effort to find out more
Exide Launches Advanced-Technology Battery Geared Toward Longer Life
Exide Technologies unveiled its newest automotive battery technology and a state-of-the-art manufacturing operation at its Columbus, GA, facility, producing AGM, or Absorbed Glass Mat batteries. The March 13th event brought together officials from Exide as well as the local chamber of commerce and a representative from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Equipment and Tool Institute Launches Hybrid and Battery Service Market Research Study
In an effort to assist our members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has launched a series of Market Research Projects. The current survey covers numerous Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Service topics. ETI is surveying automotive repair facilities in an effort to find
Driving Technology: The Quest for Improved Battery Output
The search is on for new materials to boost battery energy storage and output.
Johnson Electric Launches Battery Cooling Fan Module for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Johnson Electric has introduced a new cooling fan product line for hybrid and electric vehicles. The cooling fan module (CFM EV) is designed to have extremely long life to continuously manage the battery temperature during the operating and recharge cycles of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, according to the company.
Exide Technologies Announces Battery Technology Partnership with NorthStar
Exide Technologies has introduced a new line of ultra high performance AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries made with Pure Lead Technology for the automotive, marine/RV, heavy-duty trucking and equipment and first responder market segments.
Johnson Controls Unveils Newly Renovated, World-Class Battery Technology Center and Test Facility
Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) this week opened its newly renovated, state-of-the-art Battery Technology Center and Battery Test Facility at its Power Solutions headquarters in Glendale, WI. The facility is the largest energy storage technical center in North America, according to JCI.