Truck drivers depend upon their Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems to ensure their comfort, not only while driving, but also when they use their sleeper cabins. Climate control, including heating during cold weather, has traditionally been powered with the truck’s idling engine during rest periods. However, recent federal and state regulations have restricted idling to reduce emissions. This has left drivers to depend...

Holiday gift shopping is often inspired by the interests of the intended recipients. For example, gift ideas for boating enthusiasts include spill-proof drinking glasses and cups, waterproof storage and clothing, and quick-drying shoes. Electronic gadgets, such as fish finders for boating anglers, are also popular. Another gift idea is a marine dual-purpose battery, which can start the boat motor and power trolling and house loads....

Welcome back for the fourth installment of the video series, “ODYSSEY® Battery Academy,” featuring Bryce Gregory, Product Manager, Transportation Systems & Specialty Products for ODYSSEY® Battery! This episode will discuss boondocking and how it affects your batteries 

Nothing can spoil the early days of spring worse than launching your boat and finding out the batteries are dead. You take great care during the winter months to drydock your boat, clean the hull, clean and treat the teak, polish the chrome, remove salt residue and buildup, and more. However, if you do not take steps to also protect your boat’s batteries, you will...

Over time it’s only natural that the non-stop demands and required uptime placed on today’s commercial fleets can begin to wreak havoc to the vehicle components. This includes the battery, which is critical to overall performance and operation. It is not only responsible for starting the engine but also powering important onboard accessories that can help contribute to keeping the driver safe, entertained and comfortable. The...

As host of the television show, Hook the Future, Captain Don Dingman takes viewers on a fishing expedition to some of the world’s most exotic destinations. During each weekly episode, he gives the next generation of marine enthusiasts the experience of world-class fishing at its finest while instilling the values of being good stewards of our environment. When it comes to selecting a premium power...

Fall is the season for football. Professional and college games attract thousands of spectators. This year, the National Football League (NFL) season runs from September 9 to Super Bowl Sunday on February 13, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) season runs from August 28 to the College Football Playoff (CFP) Championship Game on January 10. For many attendees, the pre-game tailgating party has become...

Guest Contributor: Hailie Deegan The way a person achieves their “inner Zen” is different for everyone. While some people turn to meditation, soothing music – or perhaps even somewhat unique yoga sessions like my buddy, Rutledge Wood – my pure energy and deeper power comes when I am behind the wheel, racing towards the finish line! As a professional race driver, I rely on ODYSSEY® batteries for...

The Car Care Council, a nonprofit organization that educates motorists about the proper care, maintenance and repair of their vehicles, continues its effort, “Be Car Care Aware,” with Fall Car Care Month in October. The Car Care Council advises that along with heaters, wipers, lights, tires, brakes and filters, the battery needs attention when preparing for the cold weather. The wear and tear of the summer...

Mallorca Batteries is a leading battery dealership for the Balearics, Spain, and Europe, supplying high quality marine batteries. The team sources, tests, and partners with the best battery manufacturers from around the world to deliver premium power for anything from jet skis to super yachts. Over the years, Mallorca Batteries has recommended Odyssey® Marine Dual purpose batteries due to their proven reliability and performance, which...

As fall approaches, and boating enthusiasts bid farewell to the open waters for a few months, it’s important that your vessel is properly stored. This also applies to the subsystems of the vessel including the battery. To ensure a smooth start-up next season, follow some simple tips to winterize and store your marine battery. Always be sure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for battery care...

Guest Contributor: Rutledge Wood Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have the pleasure of doing yoga with these two! Hey everybody, Rutledge Wood here – motorsports fan, race analyst and life-long car geek. I wanted to be the first to tell you about this cool new exercise trend that’s bringing people deeper power, pure energy and maximum performance. I guess you could say...

Most people know that cold weather affects battery performance. But what about the effect of summer heat on your heavy-duty battery? The fact is, that extreme heat is also detrimental to battery life. Both conventional flooded lead acid batteries and Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries suffer water loss in extreme heat—and water is essential to the electrochemical process within the battery. Lead acid batteries function using an...

When we think of automotive batteries, what usually comes to mind is a flooded lead acid battery, which has positive and negative plates that are separated and immersed in an electrolyte of sulfuric acid. The electrolyte typically requires periodic monitoring and the addition of water. Conventional flooded lead acid batteries also require a maintenance charge every three to six months to prevent sulfation, which is...

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...