Battery Blogs, Articles & How-Tos
Are you shopping for a new car battery?
Then, you may have encountered the acronym “AGM” somewhere along the line.
But what is AGM, exactly, and why have AGM batteries taken the automotive industry by storm?
Brrrr! Winter has arrived.
You dash to the car and press the ignition button, only nothing happens. The car lets out a groan and dies.
The discount battery you purchased is letting you know why it came so cheap.
More and more, though, gas generators are giving way to portable power stations — fancy-pants battery packs. These marvels of modern technology provide power without the noise, fumes, weight, and bulk of traditional generators.
But what exactly are portable power stations, and how do they work?
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a battery nerd, a smartphone user, or a car owner, periodic battery calibration should be on your radar. It can prolong the life of your devices.
It’s an important maintenance practice for most rechargeable devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles (EVs).
You sprint to the car, hit the ignition, and nothing. The car won’t start. The battery’s dead. You’re doomed.
To make matters worse, it’s the second time in a month this has happened. Why?
Have you ever wondered how to connect batteries in a series, and why you might need to? Probably not, unless you’re a battery nerd.
It’s like stacking power — but instead of physically stacking batteries, you’re adding voltage to your setup.
A fully charged wheelchair battery typically lasts 8 to 10 hours. The lifespan of an electric wheelchair battery is generally 18 to 24 months.
If you use an electric wheelchair, the battery you choose will dramatically impact your quality of life.
Battery capacity refers to the amount of energy a battery can store. It’s typically measured in ampere-hours (Ah) or milliampere-hours (mAh).
This measure indicates how long a battery can power a device before recharging. The higher the capacity, the longer the battery can last on a single charge.
Is your car battery swollen like a balloon? This alarming sight can signal serious underlying issues.
Knowing what causes car battery swelling and what to do can save you from potential hazards and costly repairs.
Relatively few people understand battery sulfation, but many have experienced it.
Symptoms include reduced battery capacity, longer charging times, and difficulty starting the engine of your car, jet ski, or whatever you’re operating.
Lithium and lithium-ion batteries — do we really need both?
As it turns out, yes. But unless you’re a battery aficionado, you may not know the difference other than the name.
As of 2024, 10 to 15 companies internationally are manufacturing electric and hybrid-electric aircraft.
These companies range from startups to aerospace giants, including well-known names like Airbus, Joby Aviation, Wright Electric, and ZeroAvia.
Why would they do this?
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