One of the best ways to start off the next boating season smoothly is to practice some simple maintenance steps on your boat’s battery during the winter months. Review these tips to help preserve battery life and enhance performance. As always, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for battery care and handling and direct all questions to a battery professional. Verify your Battery Type to...

The energy demands of today’s high-end automotive auxiliary applications require a steady, reliable power source to keep them operating smoothly. These requirements may be more than what can be supplied by a vehicle’s main battery alone, which also powers the ignition, fuel injection and engine management systems. A quality auxiliary battery can provide an uninterrupted power supply above and beyond the vehicle’s main power source...

In response to the demand for greater environmental protection, both Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and hybrid motor vehicles now have features that conserve fuel and reduce emissions. Among these innovations is the Start-Stop system, which reduces fuel consumption and exhaust by turning off the engine to prevent idling when the vehicle is at a full stop. It often requires a power source in addition to...

While some people use their Recreational Vehicles (RVs) all year, many others use it only during warmer months and store the vehicle in winter. In the case of seasonal use, owners should decommission their RVs for storage to help prevent damage from potential exposure to harsh conditions while sitting idle. Among the components of the RV that require this attention are the batteries. In addition to...

National First Responders Day falls on October 28 each year to recognize the challenges and sacrifices emergency personnel face to protect the public. From firefighters, health care workers and police officers to different types of search and rescue teams (such as ground and aerial), each first responder plays their own unique and important role when a crisis arises. First responders rely on vehicles to not only...

National Motorcycle Ride Day, which falls on October 14 this year, was initiated in 2015 to encourage riders “to get out on their motorcycles for a united day of riding.” It occurs annually on the second Saturday in October. Like any machine, proper care and maintenance of a motorcycle can add to its overall performance and operation. Among these components is the battery, which, for a...

Occurring each year on the fourth Saturday of September, National Hunting & Fishing (NHF) Day will fall on September 23 this year. NHF Day launched in 1972 to recognize the role outdoor sportsmen and sportswomen plays in conserving natural resources. NHF Day is an opportunity to encourage more people to participate in hunting, target shooting and fishing and foster more awareness of the connection between...

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2023-2024 school year, approximately 25 million students in the United States will rely on school bus transportation to get to and from school. Each school bus holds about 50 students, meaning that thousands of fleets of school buses are getting ready to be active for the upcoming school year. Because school buses travel an estimated...

Power for the long haul.

Now that summer is here, people start to recommission their watercraft to take advantage of the warm weather. In recent years, they may have found that the number of fellow boaters is increasing, especially those who own motorboats. Some are forecasting that this growth will continue. A recent market research study indicated that the global leisure motorboat market was valued at $38.61 billion in 2022...

If your Personal Watercraft (PWC) batteries don’t hold a charge, your fun day out on the water can turn sour very quickly. This year, instead of second guessing the quality of your power, make the switch to ODYSSEY® batteries from EnerSys® to help keep the enjoyment going all summer long. While hitting the waves with your PWC can be a blast, one wrong bump or washout...

Power to get the job done.

Summer is here, which brings with it warmer weather, vacations to the shore and scenic seasonal views. It is also a great time of year to travel and visit with family, friends and loved ones. As many people live far away from relatives, visiting family may require driving long distances. Ensuring that your vehicle is properly maintained and in good condition is particularly important for...

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...