by Powertron Battery Co. | Mar 7, 2019 | Battery Technology
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...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Aug 21, 2018 | Recreational Batteries, Deep Cycle Batteries
Over 200,000 golf carts are sold annually in the USA. Many never see a golf course. They’re used in large residential communities, resorts, hotels, vacation properties, and on the grounds of businesses with extensive facilities. Most standard golf carts operate...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jul 10, 2018 | Battery Troubleshooting, Battery How-Tos
Your new car battery is dead, although it’s only a few months old. There’s not enough charge to start your car. Did you purchase a dud? Before you place an angry call to the manufacturer and unload on a hapless customer service rep, consider another reason...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jun 26, 2018 | Safety Guides
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, making them indispensable in modern life. Yet, they have their downside. They can catch fire due to “thermal runaway,” where a battery’s temperature rises...
by Powertron Battery Co. | May 15, 2018 | Battery Recycling, Car & Motorcycle Batteries
Young people are taught to recycle everything, lest it become part of a floating island of garbage in the ocean. Good for you if you recycle your plastic bottles and metal cans. But what about your car battery? Auto batteries last for 5 years, 10 years tops. By the...
