June is National Rivers Month and a great reminder to check in on your boat while gearing up for the summer season. Through a general inspection of the components that keep the boat in operation, you may determine it’s time for a battery replacement. If you’re in search of a dependable power solution that delivers premium performance to keep you on the water, it might...

As the weather warms and you can start to savor more hours of daylight, there’s nothing like the feeling of getting outdoors in the fresh air with nature. One popular activity during this time of year, that often draws together friends and family, is camping. While traditional outdoor enthusiasts may prefer to use a tent and cot set out in the wilderness, another way of camping...

June is officially here, which means it’s also National Great Outdoors Month® – the opportune time to hit the road, dirt trails or rugged terrains for an adventure in your powersports vehicle. The observance is coordinated by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and includes several events held throughout the month of June that focus on enjoying the outdoors and staying active such as National Trails Day®...

On May 26th, National Road Trip Day will be celebrated to kick off the summer season. Starting with Memorial Day weekend, millions of Americans will take to the road to visit friends and family, while paying tribute to our fallen American heroes. Memorial Day weekend is also the unofficial start to summer, which brings plenty of camping and weekending to many different locations. If a...

For those who love the summer season, nothing is better than going out on the water to both cool off and have some leisurely fun with family and friends. But, when the time comes, can your boat battery handle everything you want it to do? To help make sure you don’t get stranded in the water, consider choosing an ODYSSEY® battery from EnerSys®. ODYSSEY® Marine Dual...

It’s April, which means it is National Car Care Month and the seasonal heat wave is approaching quickly. One might think that winter does a lot of damage to a car’s battery, but the summer’s heat is tougher on your battery than the winter’s cold. It is during the warmer months when your car battery works its hardest to keep you moving. Check the condition of...

Jeep® 4x4 Day is an annual observance that takes place every April 4th to encourage people to celebrate nature and discover the open air on the trails or beaches to hunt, fish, kayak and/or sail. While all these activities can be a blast, it would be unfortunate to end up stranded with an inoperable battery after a long day of fun. ODYSSEY® batteries from EnerSys®...

Powersport vehicles include Personal Watercraft (PWC), All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), dune and golf buggies, motorcycles and snowmobiles, all of which are equipped with batteries. In addition to cranking the engine, a dependable, fully charged battery is also essential for powering all the vehicle’s onboard accessories, like communications systems, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and mobile device chargers. Typical seasonal uses for powersport vehicles expose...

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...

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...

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...

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...