NEWS & PRESS
The requirements for starter batteries are strongly dependent on the climatic conditions and the additional electrical/electronic equipment. Today, most new vehicles are also equipped with a start-stop system that switches off the engine when the vehicle is stopped in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Conventional starter batteries can no longer fulfil this challenging task, which is why the use of special start-stop batteries with AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) or EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) technology is required.
Cheap batteries are therefore often the more expensive solution, as they can lead to starting problems in summer and winter.
There is a good reason why Duracell quality batteries have established themselves worldwide!
They combine the highest starting power, further increased cold start characteristics, optimised current consumption capacity and thus improved chargeability as well as a long service life.
Duracell Tip: Use the next largest battery for your car, for which there is usually enough space. Because these are additional power reserves for your vehicle! The price difference is usually extremely small and the alternator of your vehicle is designed for it!
However, one thing should be noted from the outset. Namely, that in view of the sensitive electronic components in the vehicle, as a rule starting assistance should only be given by means of a Booster. This is because Car-to-car jumper cables can cause voltage spikes when disconnected, damaging or even destroying the vehicle's electronics.
Therefore, it is essential that the following procedure be strictly observed when using starter cables!
– Standardised starter cables (e.g. in accordance with DIN 72 553) should always be used when giving starting assistance.
– Observe the instructions for the use of the starter cables.
– Only connect batteries with the same nominal voltage.
– When connecting the terminals, switch off both vehicle engines!
– First connect the two positive terminals (1) with (2). Then connect the negative terminal of the assisting vehicle (3) with (4), the blank metallic point on the vehicle requiring assistance, away from the battery. (Observe the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer.)
– Now start the vehicle needing assistance for a maximum of 15 seconds. Do not start the assisting vehicle.
– When disconnecting the terminals, remove the cables in the reverse sequence to the above.
Attention: The car battery is not always installed in the engine compartment, but can also be located in the interior/passenger compartment or luggage compartment. The procedure of the jump start remains unchanged!
Get through the winter safely and well!
Due to the environmental aspect and improved economy, the start/stop system spreads rapidly across all vehicle classes.
The savings potential: Depending on the driving situation, especially in city traffic, you use up to 0.8 l less fuel per 100 km! With a start/stop system, up to 8% of CO2 emissions can be reduced.
Start/stop systems place higher demands on the car battery. More power and a higher cycle stability are required. During the stop phase, the battery must provide the energy for the increased number of engine starts and for the electrical loads in the car.
The basic requirement is a particularly strong and cycle-proof start/stop battery (with EFB or AGM technology), which remains fully efficient even during frequent charging and discharging processes.
With the highly specialized batteries of the Extreme EFB and Extreme AGM series, Duracell completely covers the segment of power supply for start/stop vehicles.