Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
Last week I posted an article on battery death in newer cars, and what to do to prevent it. Because of the feedback I got on that subject, I wanted to address more solutions to this problem. I found a reason why automobile manufacturers are still using lead-acid batteries, what other battery technology is being used, and what it will take to bring car battery technology into the 21st century.
Continue reading ‘PSA Update: Battery Tech’
For many decades, the only electronics in cars were their radios, lights and ignition systems. Then came power windows and locks, followed by fuel injection, which introduced computers to the automobile. Then sensors galore, and with them, more computers. Nowadays, satellite navigation, touch screens and high-powered sound systems are standard or optional on most vehicles. With all the new electronic gizmos that automakers have added to their products, it’s no wonder that car batteries die quicker. Not to mention motorized seats and mirrors.
Continue reading ‘PSA: Got a dead battery?’
