How to avoid the effects of harsh winters on your truck’s batteries
The time to avoid winter’s effects on the truck’s batteries is actually in the summer, not the winter.
Trucking Sustainably: What do we do with all of these batteries?
The batteries that propel the electric truck powertrains of the future will have to go somewhere. Here’s Volvo’s plan.
Truck batteries in winter: A guide to keeping your fleet running
As the weather cools, the batteries’ loads are reduced and the negative impacts of the summer sun will begin to surface.
Interstate Batteries announces new partnership with Tractor Supply Co.
Interstate Batteries recently announced a new partnership with Tractor Supply Company to exclusively supply the retailer’s automotive, commercial and agricultural and power sports batteries. Interstate’s battery products will begin appearing on Tractor Supply shelves by late Q4 2022. The 70-year-old battery company will utilize its network of 235 distributors, operating in 332 warehouses and in
EnerSys introduces Odyssey Pro batteries
EnerSys has introduced Odyssey Pro batteries, which the company says are engineered with an advanced carbon additive for more reserve capacity (up to 10%) and longer cycle life. According to the company, the batteries feature Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology to provide performance and long-lasting power for a variety of vehicle applications, including heavy-duty. TPPL technology
Watch: Summer heat is the real killer of truck batteries
If you want to avoid dealing with dead battery headaches when the weather gets cold, you need to focus on your battery maintenance and service processes as the mercury rises. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: There’s an old adage in the
EnerSys celebrates 25 years of Odyssey batteries
EnerSys is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Odyssey batteries. Through a series of digital activities set to launch throughout 2021, EnerSys will highlight special Odyssey battery moments over the past 25 years. As part of this campaign, EnerSys will unveil a new video series that chronicles the customer’s personal journey using Odyssey batteries. Each video
EnerSys batteries to launch in TravelCenters of America
EnerSys, the manufacturer of Odyssey batteries, is teaming up with TravelCenters of America (TA) to offer Odyssey Performance and NorthStar Pro Group 31 batteries for heavy-duty applications in all TA locations throughout the U.S. As part of this exclusive agreement, the purchase of any of the Odyssey and NorthStar Group 31 batteries through a TA
Don’t let parasitic loads take a bite out of your truck batteries
More on-board, electronically-driven and controlled systems means more strain on your batteries that are already faced with tackling tough applications and pandemic-driven changing duty cycles. “Parasitic loads are ever-increasing,” said Vicki Hall, director of transportation technical solutions for EnerSys. “The more electronics and creature comforts are being added to trucks, especially sleeper cabs, the higher
How summer heat drains your truck batteries (and what you can do about it)
Ask any heavy-duty truck battery or electrical system expert about the summer heat’s adverse impact on battery performance and they’ll likely share the age-old adage: “Summer heat and sun are what kills a battery; it just doesn’t know it’s dead until it gets cold.” (Seriously, I asked five experts and that was every single answer.)
