by Powertron Battery Co. | Dec 2, 2024 | Battery Technology, Car & Motorcycle Batteries, Recreational Batteries
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? Is it yet another transient technology that will...
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...
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,...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Nov 3, 2024 | Car & Motorcycle Batteries, Battery How-Tos, Battery Maintenance, Battery Troubleshooting
You’re running late for work and a big meeting. No time for designer coffee today — you were up all night fine-tuning a presentation for the new client and barely had time to shower. You sprint to the car, hit the ignition, and nothing. The car won’t...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Sep 29, 2024 | Battery Troubleshooting, Car & Motorcycle Batteries
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. By the end of this post, you’ll understand: What...
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...
