Monthly Archives: December 2020
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December 17, 2020
The automotive industry is becoming increasingly reliant on batteries to maintain a vehicle’s components, such as start/stop technology, lights, stereo, and GPS. This includes all types of new vehicles, including electric vehicles, which have seen registrations rise by 127% since 2019.
New Features - New Battery Requirements
Specifications for new features and add-ons within automotive manufacturing, such as improved cruise control, as well as higher requirements for economical vehicles, have increased requirements for battery power. This has concluded with a higher reliability on automotive electrification, resulting in new opportunities for battery defects.
Modern vehicle batteries must now be equipped with powerful cranking abilities (CCA) to start an engine in colder temperatures, whilst supporting smaller loads for longer periods (reserve capacity). Batteries should also have quick charge acceptance, to efficiently maintain the power crucial for vehicle operation.
