Carlos Fernandes, Author at ODYSSEY Battery

Hailie Deegan Following in Her Father’s Footsteps

September 12, 2016

You could say racing runs in the Deegan family. Hailie Deegan, the 15-year-old daughter of FMX legend Brian Deegan, followed in her father’s footsteps by venturing into the racing world. She may not have her license yet, but that hasn’t stopped her from tearing up the track. Hailie has already achieved so much since getting behind the wheel at just eight years old and with...

Design Advantages of an ODYSSEY® Battery

September 12, 2016

Have you ever wondered how ODYSSEY® batteries are made or how each design feature sets these batteries apart from the conventional battery? Our engineering expert Ken weighs in on the importance of each design feature. ODYSSEY® batteries are made of 99.99% pure lead – not lead alloy. The plates within are also thin and flat. How does this compare in regards to other, spiral-wound batteries? Because spiral-wound batteries are...

EnerSys®, Manufacturer of ODYSSEY® Batteries, Announces Brian Deegan and Hailie Deegan will drive ODYSSEY® Battery Sponsored Polaris RZRs at Haydays

September 6, 2016

READING, Pa., (September 6, 2016) – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, recently announced that action sports legend Brian Deegan and daughter Hailie Deegan both will drive an ODYSSEY® battery sponsored Polaris RZR UTV, in their respective classes, during the 50th anniversary of Haydays Grass Drags. Taking place September 10-11, 2016 in North Branch,...

Tanner Foust: Biology major turned professional racer

August 15, 2016

Tanner Foust was pursuing a career in pre-med after receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Colorado. However, he veered off course from his original plan. Tanner took a job working in a garage during college, essentially trading seat time in racecars for mechanic work. It was because of this that Tanner seriously looked into how he could turn his childhood passion...

How to choose an ODYSSEY® Battery

August 8, 2016

Choosing a battery for your vehicle can be difficult. EnerSys®, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, produces more than 30 types of ODYSSEY batteries. Some are geared more toward the every day driver, while others are built for the off-roading, weekend warriors. Our expert Ken weighs in on the difference between ODYSSEY Extreme Series™ and...

RJ Walker youngest to ever compete in the Rip to Cabo

July 25, 2016

At just eighteen years old, RJ Walker is the youngest person ever to compete in the Rip to Cabo – a seven-day, single-track dirt bike adventure down the Baja Peninsula. He participated riding alongside his father, Bob Walker. The Rip to Cabo highlights the rugged construction of ODYSSEY® batteries. The harsh effects inflicted on both bike and rider is a testament to the durability of...

Shifting Gears with Rut

July 11, 2016

Rutledge Wood is a true Georgian who grew up immersed in all things automotive. To this day, his career has followed suit. Rut began his career at SPEED TV, breaking onto the scene as a NASCAR correspondent. In 2015, he joined NBC Sports as a specialty motorsports reporter and NASCAR analyst. His work for NBC has extended beyond cars, as Rut helped cover the 2016 Kentucky Derby...

EnerSys®, Manufacturer of ODYSSEY® Batteries, Announces Official Sponsorship of Hailie Deegan

June 27, 2016

READING, Pa., (June 29, 2016) – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, will be an official sponsor of Hailie Deegan. In 2016, 14-year-old Deegan will compete in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) as well as the Regional Series in the Mod 2 Kart class and the Bojangles Summer Shootout at Charlotte...

FAQ: When and how to change a car battery

June 17, 2016

It’s one of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to car care – how and when do you change the battery? Ken, an engineer at EnerSys, shares his expertise. Equipment Needed: Safety glasses Rubber or latex gloves Wrenches Sockets with extensions and driver Baking soda Brush Water Rust proof spray paint When do I need to replace my car battery? Traditional flooded batteries – when...

EnerSys®, Manufacturer of ODYSSEY® Batteries, Returns as Exclusive Battery Partner of BIGFOOT® 4×4, Inc.

June 15, 2016

READING, Pa., (April 2016) – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, continues as a primary sponsor of the BIGFOOT® monster truck team in 2016. A long-time sponsor of BIGFOOT 4x4’s racing and display program, ODYSSEY® batteries provide the rugged dry-cell batteries found in the BIGFOOT 4x4’s entire fleet of monster trucks, haulers and shop...

EnerSys®, Manufacturer of ODYSSEY® Batteries, Returns as Official Sponsor of Brian Deegan

June 15, 2016

READING, Pa., (May 2016) – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, will return as an official sponsor of action sports legend Brian Deegan for the fourth consecutive year. Brian Deegan is the most decorated Freestyle Motocross rider with 15 X-Games medals. He is the only rider to have competed in every X-Games competition since...

EnerSys®, Manufacturer of ODYSSEY® Batteries, is Official Sponsor of Tanner Foust for a Fourth Consecutive Year

June 15, 2016

READING, Pa., (April 2016) – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, returns as an official sponsor of Tanner Foust for the fourth consecutive year. EnerSys® will continue its support of two-time Global Rallycross Champion Tanner Foust and his 2016 racing vehicles by supplying its ODYSSEY® batteries. ODYSSEY® batteries are designed with an Absorbed Glass...

EnerSys®, Manufacturer of ODYSSEY® Batteries, Sponsors Terracross Turbo RZR Class

June 15, 2016

READING, Pa., (May 2016) – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, will sponsor the Polaris RZR Turbo Class in the Terracross Championship. EnerSys® will provide ODYSSEY® batteries to all vehicles entered in the 2016 Terracross Turbo RZR class. The ODYSSEY® battery logo will also appear on the competition vehicles entered in the same class. "We...

EnerSys®, Manufacturer of ODYSSEY® Batteries, Sponsors Greg Adler’s 2016 ULTRA4 Racing and LOORRS Vehicles

June 15, 2016

READING, Pa., (April 2016) – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, again is sponsoring driver Greg Adler’s ULTRA4 Racing and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) vehicles this year. EnerSys® equips Adler’s vehicles with ODYSSEY® batteries. Engineered with Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology and Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) construction, ODYSSEY® batteries provide...

EnerSys®, Manufacturer of ODYSSEY® Batteries, Sponsors 2016 Camburg Racing Season

June 15, 2016

READING, Pa., (April 2016) – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, is sponsoring the 2016 racing season for the Camburg Engineering Inc. race team, Camburg Racing and its KINETIK series trucks. EnerSys equips Camburg Racing vehicles with ODYSSEY® batteries, which are designed with an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) construction and Thin Plate Pure Lead...