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 on a 36-volt or a 48-volt system. A 36-volt golf cart typically needs three 12-volt [...]
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 for your disappointing car battery. Battery duds are rare. [...]
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 uncontrollably. Their flammable electrolyte fluid can also ignite or explode. During failure, they can release highly toxic gases. Physical damage [...]
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 time you reach age 40, you [...]
IT workers know the benefits of modular UPS, but C-suite decision-makers may need a nudge to spend a little more for a better system. Can you get by with a standard system? With budget-brand batteries that are okay but not great? They may be less reliable than premium batteries, but who cares? Out of sight, [...]
Does your motorcycle struggle to start? It could be due to: A faulty starter motor Bad wiring or connections A lack of fuel A clogged air filter A faulty kill switch or ignition switch Most likely, though, you have a dying battery. Motorcycle batteries last between 2 and 5 years. Exposure to extreme temperatures, poor [...]
Selecting the right car battery is like navigating a dark maze of technical jargon and specs. Follow this guide like the golden thread of Theseus, and you'll never be lost or discouraged. You'll emerge from the battery maze unscathed. Of course, if you live close to Santa Ana, CA, your best option is to stop [...]
Lithium-ion batteries dominate the rechargeable battery market, especially in consumer electronics and electric vehicles. They account for a significant majority of rechargeable batteries produced globally, and the world as we know it couldn't exist without them. However, with increasing demand come concerns about a possible lithium shortage and its impact on battery production. Lithium is [...]
A battery that drains too fast can also drain your free time. You bought your jet ski to recreate. To feel the wind and saltwater on your face. But it's time to investigate if you spend more weekends charging your battery than riding the ocean waves. Below, we list the most common reasons why your [...]
A long, hot summer takes a toll on everyone and everything, from the lettuce in your garden to the battery in your car. Thank goodness the heat waves are over now. Enjoy the crisp, cool fall air. Then, one day, the battery goes kaput. You blame the brisk autumn weather when in fact, the prolonged [...]
