Even a mighty Hummer EV with a 200kWh battery uses a 12-volt battery that could leave you stranded, but Clarios has a fix for this ... sulfation can greatly diminish the battery's storage capacity.

A dead 12-volt battery cannot trigger the contactor, preventing an EV from starting, even if the high-voltage battery is fully charged. Unlike an ICE vehicle, an EV lacks an alternator to recharge ...

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are on the rise as smarter grid infrastructure begins to emerge, and Lyten has plans ...

That also allows the 12-volt battery to be topped up when the big battery is charging at home, or on a public charger. Problems tend to arise when a car is left sitting for some time.

California startup Lyten is buying a Polish energy-storage factory from Northvolt AB in a bid to become a global leader with ...

Remember that the age of the battery is also worth considering. Most 12-volt car batteries typically last three to four years on average. However, frequent short trips, prolonged storage, and ...

If the 12-volt battery on your Chevy Equinox EV is drained, getting inside could prove trick. Nevertheless, there's still an easy way to get inside the cabin.