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EV charging: Driver education needed

30 November 2021

Legislating for the Installation EV charge-points on all new homes and other buildings is only half-a-step, EV battery warranty provider Altelium has warned, as drivers… Read More

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Charge-point legislation boost for EVs?

23 November 2021

EVs may have received another boost, with the government set to make EV charge-points a legal requirement for new-build homes, as well as new supermarkets… Read More

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Powerful new Tesla battery unveiled by Panasonic

5 November 2021

The issue of EV range anxiety could become less pronounced for some owners going forward, with Panasonic recently announcing it has developed a new battery… Read More

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LKQ Euro Car Parts promotes battery health via Test to Earn

22 October 2021

A new battery promotion from LKQ Euro Car Parts is set to enable garages that reach the target to keep a £400 battery tester they… Read More

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Ring Automotive: New tyre inflator

3 September 2021

Ring Automotive has launched a handheld rechargeable inflator, with one eye on the consumer market. The new RTC2000 operates via a rechargeable lithium battery, making… Read More

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VARTA: ‘Joining OESAA was a no-brainer!’

16 July 2021

VARTA has said that the inevitable positive outcome of joining the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) in 2019 made the decision “a no-brainer.”VARTA Marketing… Read More

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Castrol ON e-thermal fluid

2 July 2021

Castrol has launched an new direct battery e-thermal fluid that will mean future EVs can be charged more rapidly. The new Castrol ON e-thermal fluid… Read More

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Temperature and state-of-charge management key to EV battery life

4 June 2021

Parking up an EV that is on a 70%-80% state of charge, (SoC) causes the greatest damage to the Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and temperature plays a… Read More

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Smart choice

19 March 2021

In 2016, three battery businesses within the ECOBAT group were brought together as ECOBAT Battery Technologies (ECOBAT), to serve the entire European aftermarket. As an… Read More

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Blast from the past courtesy of Banner

11 March 2021

Banner has produced 20 retro 1950s promotional plaques that will be made available to customers of the battery company. Commenting on the look and appeal… Read More