Brian Salvatore, Author at ODYSSEY Battery

Richard Petty School of Performance is Now in Session!

August 11, 2021

Hey there folks – Richard Petty here, and I would like to welcome you to the Richard Petty School of Performance. School is officially in session! From now on, you can refer to me as Professor Petty. Hold up – on second thought, “The King” still has a nice ring to it. Anyhow, check out the video below to see who attended class – I think there...

Amid A Global Pandemic, ODYSSEY® Batteries Are Needed Now More Than Ever for Commercial Fleet Operations

January 17, 2021

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that began in March 2020, the commercial trucking industry is experiencing an increased demand for the delivery of critical goods like food and medical products. Fleet drivers are essential workers who continue to provide critical deliveries that ensure a dependable supply of crucial resources. This has increased the recognition that the need for a reliable, premium power solution...

ODYSSEY® and NorthStar® Battery Portfolios by EnerSys® to Launch Nationwide in TravelCenters of America

January 6, 2021

EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, is teaming up with TravelCenters of America (TA) to offer ODYSSEY® Performance and NorthStar® PRO Group 31 batteries for heavy duty applications in all TA locations throughout the United States. As part of this exclusive agreement, purchase of any of the ODYSSEY® and NorthStar® Group 31 brands...

EnerSys® Announces Launch of Sales of ODYSSEY® Batteries through NAPA AUTO PARTS

December 22, 2020

EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, is teaming up with NAPA AUTO PARTS to offer premium Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) ODYSSEY® batteries. As an Approved Vendor, EnerSys® will have the ability to provide ODYSSEY® batteries to 57 distribution centers, 6,000 NAPA AUTO PARTS stores and more than 17,000 NAPA AutoCare and AutoCare Collision...

Winterizing Marine Batteries

October 30, 2020

When decommissioning a boat for the winter, preparing the marine battery properly for storage will ensure that the engine will start when the boat is re-commissioned in the spring. Following the appropriate maintenance and storage practices are necessary for the battery to perform reliably throughout its intended service life. Battery Technologies Some battery technologies are better suited for long-term storage than others. Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries are...

EnerSys® Named Approved Supplier Partner by Automotive Parts Associates, Inc. (APA)

August 11, 2020

READING, Pennsylvania, August 11, 2020 – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY® batteries, was recently appointed as an approved supplier partner by Automotive Parts Associates, Inc. (APA). As one of the oldest program distribution groups in operation as a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative with more than 45 years of service, APA has approximately 50 independent...

Electric Vehicles Keep on Trucking as Penske Deploys Battery Electric Truck with EnerSys

July 23, 2020

READING, Pa., July 23, 2020 – Penske Truck Leasing's electric vehicle program continues to roll as the company works with EnerSys to put another battery electric Freightliner eM2 into service. As the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, EnerSys will use the Freightliner eM2 throughout Southern California to transport product to customers and dealer facilities, answer emergency road calls, and shuttle tools and equipment...

Stay-at-Home Orders Are Easing; Make Sure Your Battery Doesn’t Keep You Quarantined

May 15, 2020

These are unprecedented times, as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced many individuals across the nation to quarantine at home. With businesses closed and events cancelled, many people are finding themselves with an abundant amount of extra time. And with the weather finally starting to warm up, it’s the perfect opportunity to devote some hours in the garage to check in on your vehicle. Believe...