The humble battery charger has evolved to a smart, microprocessor-controlled battery charger-maintainer, able to detect weak batteries and—to an extent—“repair” them, alert the operator to dangerous ...

This article was updated with new information in December 2025. A vehicle’s performance starts–no pun intended–with its power source, making battery care one of the most important—yet ...

A charged battery is a happy battery. Keeping your car's battery properly charged is essential to long life and reliability. When you drive, your car's charging system keeps your battery topped up.

An electric vehicle’s largest, most important and most expensive component is its high-voltage battery pack. Many newer bespoke EVs are built around their battery pack, and some have even incorporated ...

The old-fashioned 12-volt lead acid battery hasn't changed much since the mid-1950s. Now it's getting a makeover to handle a host of new responsibilities in electrified, automated and software-defined ...

A charged battery is a happy battery. Keeping your car’s battery properly charged is essential to long life and reliability. When you drive, your car’s charging system keeps your battery topped up.

Manufacturers are investing huge sums into battery technology to maximize the range and performance of new electric cars. However, if you pop the hood of a modern EV, you might find a regular old ...