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Cold-Cranking Amps: What They Are & When You Need Them

Cold-Cranking Amps: What They Are & When You Need Them

by Powertron Battery Co. | Dec 2, 2024 | Car & Motorcycle Batteries, Battery Maintenance, Battery Technology

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. It’s short on cold-cranking amps (CCA) — a crucial...
An Overview of Portable Power Stations & How They Work

An Overview of Portable Power Stations & How They Work

by Powertron Battery Co. | Nov 4, 2024 | Battery Technology

“Portable power” evokes mental images of noisy, stinky, gas-powered generators. Who wants that on a camping trip? More and more, though, gas generators are giving way to portable power stations — fancy-pants battery packs. These marvels of modern...
Battery Calibration 101: How, Why & When to Do It

Battery Calibration 101: How, Why & When to Do It

by Powertron Battery Co. | Nov 3, 2024 | Battery Technology, Battery How-Tos, Battery Maintenance, Car & Motorcycle Batteries

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,...
What Is Battery Capacity & Why Does It Matter?

What Is Battery Capacity & Why Does It Matter?

by Powertron Battery Co. | Oct 3, 2024 | Battery Technology, Deep Cycle Batteries, UPS Batteries

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...
Lithium Vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries: What’s the Difference?

Lithium Vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries: What’s the Difference?

by Powertron Battery Co. | Mar 11, 2019 | Battery Technology

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. And why do we need both? What purposes do they serve? Lithium & Lithium-Ion...
The Electric Airplane: Coming to an Airport Near You?

The Electric Airplane: Coming to an Airport Near You?

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...
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