April Lowther, Author at ODYSSEY Battery

EnerSys® Experts Weigh in On the Tell-tale Signs of Needed Vehicle Battery Replacement

March 13, 2023

Determining when it’s time to replace your car battery can often be a daunting and confusing task. Knowing the key signs of when a battery is starting to fail or isn’t performing correctly are important to help keep you on the road versus out of commission. Following are some tell-tale signs for car owners to keep an eye out for so they don’t end up stranded...

ODYSSEY® Batteries Keep Heavy-Duty Vehicles on the Road in Winter Weather

February 27, 2023

In the winter, many people are accustomed to warming up their vehicles before driving in cold weather. This is no longer necessary, as today’s engines warm up more quickly when driven than when idling. Even though conventional wisdom still encourages warming up the engine, automotive manufacturers recommend otherwise. Diesel-powered vehicles, including heavy duty trucks (i.e., Classes 7, 8 and 9), previously required lengthier idling to warm...

EnerSys® to Spotlight Premier Line of ODYSSEY® Batteries at 2023 TMC Show

February 21, 2023

Full portfolio of advanced ODYSSEY® batteries for heavy-duty applications to be showcased in booth no. 209. EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, will feature its full portfolio of superior ODYSSEY® batteries for heavy-duty applications at the American Trucking Association (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) 2023 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. The advanced...

This National Battery Day, Power Your Journey with an ODYSSEY® Battery

February 13, 2023

In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, we often take for granted the power of a battery. Take a moment to consider how many of your daily essentials operate in thanks to the energy produced from a battery. This can range from household items like a clock radio or your cellphone to operating aerospace equipment and transportation applications. National Battery Day, which occurs...

EnerSys® to Showcase New ODYSSEY® Battery Powersports Models at AIMExpo 2023

February 9, 2023

EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, will feature the Company’s three latest ODYSSEY® battery powersports models in booth no. 6046 at the 2023 AIMExpo. The new models – ODS-AGM14 (Group size BTX14), ODS-AGM20L (Group size BTX20L) and ODS-AGM30L (Group size BTX30L) – will allow battery drop-in fitments for the most popular powersports vehicles...

Latest Additions to ODYSSEY® Battery Portfolio Deliver Advantages to Powersports Vehicles

January 30, 2023

Powersports vehicles, such as All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles, Personal Watercraft (PWC) and snowmobiles, provide owners with outdoor recreational fun year-round as well as first responders reliable off-road access for search and rescue operations. They are designed to perform in dirt, mud, water or snow, and are therefore often exposed to harsh weather and driving conditions. A report that ResearchAndMarkets.com released in August estimates that the global...

ODYSSEY® Batteries Help Keep Fleets Running in Winter

January 16, 2023

During the winter season, commercial and municipal fleets help keep business and civic operations going, even in snow, ice and extreme cold. In some cases, when fleets are used for snow and ice removal, towing and first response, their operation in winter weather becomes particularly critical. It’s important that fleets are reliable and ready to perform at a moment’s notice. One of the components that requires...

Ride-Hailing Vehicles Need Reliable Batteries to Serve Passengers and Power Onboard Devices

December 19, 2022

Ride-hailing services are rides arranged in advance instead of being summoned from the street like taxis. Among these services is e-hailing, which enables people to arrange for a driver and vehicle through a smartphone app. This innovative software allows the rider to not only find and contact an available driver, but also get the cost of the ride and an arrival time, track the driver’s...

The Truth About Storing a Battery on a Concrete Floor

December 5, 2022

Perhaps you have heard the misconception that you should never store a battery directly on concrete to avoid damaging it. You were more than likely told to first place a piece of scrap wood or cardboard underneath the battery. Maybe you heard this from your father, a friend, a mentor or even a trusted mechanic. Maybe you wondered if it was true, or you simply...

Powersports Vehicles Do Their Part When Disaster Strikes

November 21, 2022

When a natural disaster strikes, officials must coordinate the deployment of search and rescue operations, which often includes the use of powersports vehicles to maneuver through a variety of unpredictable terrains. The response to Hurricane Ian provides many recent examples. For instance, The Fort Meyers News-Press reported on a 95-year-old woman being rescued from her home by a firefighter in a two-seat buggy. Most powersports vehicles,...

Which Battery is Best for Your Car?

November 7, 2022

When it’s time to replace the battery in your automobile, how do you choose? While the primary purpose of your car’s battery is to supply voltage to the starter, it also provides power for the other electrical needs, such as headlights, windshield wipers, radio and other accessories. Choosing wisely can provide you with longer battery life and better battery performance mile after mile. A simple guiding principle...

EnerSys® Unveils Expanded ODYSSEY® Battery Powersports Portfolio at 2022 AAPEX Show

November 1, 2022

Debuts ODYSSEY® battery-branded No. 3 Team Penske INDYCAR Chevrolet; motorsports icons also set to make appearances at ODYSSEY® battery booth no. A1838 READING, Pennsylvania – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, is proud to premiere its new line of ODYSSEY® batteries for powersports vehicles at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). Regarded as the...

ODYSSEY® Batteries: Power the Agricultural Industry Can Rely on for Performance and Productivity

October 24, 2022

Farming presents its own unique and considerable share of challenges and uncertainties—the weather and climate change, fuel and equipment costs, as well as price fluctuations for agricultural products in the marketplace—just to name a few. With so many factors beyond control, its essential to stay ahead of issues that can be avoided. This is especially true when it comes to choosing the right battery to reliably...

EnerSys® to Debut ODYSSEY® Battery-Branded INDYCAR Onsite at 2022 AAPEX Show; Motorsports Icons to Appear for Attendee ‘Meet-and-Greets’

October 17, 2022

New product line extension to be revealed at ODYSSEY® battery booth no. A1838 READING, Pennsylvania – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, is gearing up to make a lasting impression at the 2022 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) with a jam-packed exhibit featuring the debut of the ODYSSEY® battery-branded No. 3 Team Penske INDYCAR...

Monster Trucks Call for Monster Power

October 10, 2022

It takes a lot of power to crank a big block engine dependably in a vehicle that weighs more than 5 tons and can generate 1500 horsepower. For this type of demand, not just any battery will do. With all that weight and horsepower, monster trucks are subject to insane gravitational forces as they race, perform stunts or crush cars. Rugged, powerful, long-lasting batteries are...