Batteries can be connected in series, parallel, or a combination of both, in order to give different power characteristics to ...

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 ...

It seems ridiculous, but even electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and hybrids that carry big powerful high-voltage batteries also require a 12-volt battery. And certain usage patterns can end 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 ...

As planned, today GM has produced the first Volt battery pack at its Brownstown Battery Pack Assembly Plant. The General invested a total of $43 million last August to prepare the 160,000-square-foot, ...

Memory Protection Devices introduces part number BK-6049 for holding 8 AA batteries. Offering 12 volts output with 8 AA alkaline batteries in series or 9.6 volts with rechargeable batteries. A built ...

GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner has announced that LG Chem's US subsidiary Compact Power Inc., based in Troy, Mich., will build battery packs for Volt prototype vehicles until GM's own battery ...

Cars, trucks, RVs, and motorhomes run dual 12-volt batteries for various reasons. Depending on how you wire a two-battery 12-volt system, the result can be a 12-volt system or a 24-volt system—or even ...

It hasn’t been an easy ride for Toyota and Subaru’s first major foray into the EV market. The Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra stand out for their unconventional styling, but unfortunately, not for ...

Over the last few years, LumaLanes has been creating and testing out new ideas. With their recent innovations, the system is now easier to set up and use giving you more time for workouts. A major ...

First Volt battery pack of the line – Click above for high-res image gallery Starting today, the battery packs are full production-spec units, but GM engineers are still tweaking the management ...