Automotive Batteries

In the daily life of a commuter, automobiles play a huge role. Though two wheelers are known for being convenient for short distance travelling, four-wheeler cars are the most preferred mode of private transport. It is the battery that breathes life into a vehicle, powering all the electrical elements and starting the engine. The estimated life of car batteries is three years; however, battery problems can crop up even before the end of three years. Car batteries are probably the most volatile component in the car because of the electro-chemical mechanisms involved. Not only do car battery manufacturers in India report problems during the warranty period, but manufacturers in Japan and Germany also cite battery failure as the biggest problem among new car owners. In fact, Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club, German for General German Automobile Club, (ADAC) reports that about 52% of the breakdowns in cars over six years is due to batteries. 1) Effects of weather condi...

As an automobile user, it is common to engage in numerous maintenance practices to protect the car or motorbike battery . Yet, most of the time, the battery dies much sooner than expected, and you find yourself browsing through an online battery store all over again. A common cause for the untimely death or early failure of lead acid batteries is sulfation. Sulfation not only damages the battery, but also has a negative impact on the overall performance of the vehicle. What is battery sulfation? Battery sulfation takes place inside the lead acid batteries. It refers to a phenomenon in which large sulphate crystals are formed on the lead plates, causing the efficiency of the car batteries to deteriorate. The sulphur ions from the electrolyte, which is sulphuric acid , turn into small crystals. These crystals grow large with time and get permanently deposited on the negative lead plates. The formation of small crystals is natural and is not harmful to the battery syste...