Most Drivers Ignore This When Buying a Car Battery—and It Can Cause Problems
Choosing a replacement car battery requires attention to detail, because even one incorrect specification can cause major installation problems.
Can Charging Your Phone in the Car Really Kill the Battery
Charging your phone the wrong way can affect more than just your smartphone—it can also put a strain on your car.
Geely Solid-State Batteries With 500 Wh/kg Density Will Hit the Road in 2027
Geely plans to begin pilot testing solid-state batteries in vehicles from Zeekr, Volvo, and Polestar in 2027.
Can You Restore a Car Battery? Here's What Actually Works—and What Doesn't
When a car battery starts failing, many drivers wonder if it can be brought back to life instead of replaced.
Auto Electrician Explains Why You Should Only Use the Battery Recommended by Your Vehicle's Manufacturer
Choosing the wrong replacement battery can shorten its lifespan and create electrical problems that may not appear immediately.
Many Americans Don't Know the Right Way to Charge a Car Battery at Home
A vehicle's battery is normally charged by the alternator, but in some situations it needs to be recharged at home.
How to Properly Connect Jumper Cables to Jump-Start a Car
Reversing polarity or causing a voltage spike can instantly damage sensitive electronic control modules.
How to Double Your Car Battery Life: 4 Tips That Actually Work
Most car batteries die within four years, but simple habits can stretch that to eight. Here’s what experienced drivers do differently.
Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost With New Gel Electrolyte Promising Up to 1,000 Miles of Range
Researchers have developed a new gel electrolyte that could help future EVs travel farther.
CATL Sets Its Sights on Batteries With Gasoline-Like Energy Density
The battery giant believes lithium-air technology could become the next major breakthrough after lithium-ion and solid-state cells.
Should You Disconnect Your Car Battery If You’re Not Driving for Over a Week?
Many drivers eventually face situations where their car sits unused for several days in a row.
Mercedes Signs Long-Term Deal With Samsung SDI for NMC EV Batteries
Mercedes-Benz and Samsung SDI ink long-term battery deal shaping future premium electric vehicle lineup strategy.
Why Engine RPMs Fluctuate After Disconnecting the Battery
Rough idle after reconnecting a car battery often worries drivers, but it’s usually temporary behavior.
More Energy, Same Size: Scientists Break New Ground in EV Battery Technology
New lithium-metal battery design could boost EV range while using less material and improving efficiency
Engineers Develop Battery That Continues Operating in Extreme Cold Down to −94°F
Researchers created a new battery design capable of maintaining performance in extreme subzero temperatures.