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AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY WORKING PRINCIPLES

What is an Automotive Battery? 
An automotive battery is a type of rechargeable battery that supplies electric energy to an automobile. Usually this refers to an SLI battery (starting, lighting, ignition) to power the starter motor, the lights, and the ignition system of a vehicle’s engine. An automotive battery may also be a traction battery used for the main power source of an electric vehicle...continue..



A lead-acid storage battery is an electrochemical device that produces voltage and delivers electrical current. The battery is the primary "source" of electrical energy used in vehicles today. It's important to remember that a battery does not store electricity, but rather it stores a series of chemicals, and through a chemical process electricity is produced. Basically, two different types of lead in an acid mixture react to produce an electrical pressure called voltage. This electrochemical reaction changes chemical energy to electrical energy and is the basis for all automotive batteries..continue..


Lead–acid batteries, invented in 1859 by French physicist Gaston Planté, are the oldest type of rechargeable battery. Despite having a very low energy-to-weight ratio and a low energy-to-volume ratio, their ability to supply high surge currents means that the cells maintain a relatively large power-to-weight ratio. These features, along with their low cost, make them attractive for use in motor vehicles to provide the high current required by automobile starter motors...continue..


Test your battery on a regular basis, including when you have your car serviced, before long trips or after it's been recharged. Maintain all areas/parts of your vehicle as directed in your owner's manual and/or by your mechanic. This will reduce the chance of other engine components draining power from your battery. It's not always the battery's fault when a car doesn't start, but often a symptom of other problems..continue..


The battery is the primary "source" of electrical power in vehicles. It stores chemicals, not electricity. Two different types of lead in an acid mixture react to produce an electrical pressure. This electrochemical reaction changes chemical energy to electrical energy...continue..


There's nothing but a loud buzzing noise coming from under the hood when you try to start your car. Jumper cables get you up and scurrying to work--but you need another jump to get home. Time to pull some maintenance on the battery. Automotive batteries have a finite life span. Undercharging, overcharging and heat all team up to degrade your battery. Poor electrical connections make it more difficult for even a good battery to do its job. Read more: Basic Battery Care - Popular Mechanics ..continue..


Keep pace with the technology and market development of advanced vehicles and the batteries that will power them! Advanced Automotive Batteries (AAB) hosts two conferences annually, AABC Europe and the International AABC. Join us to review the latest advances in battery technology and applications and learn how these will affect the market. Both the quality of the conference program and the networking opportunities at AABC are unrivaled in the advanced automotive battery industry!.continue..
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