North American Battery Shipments in Q2 2026: What the Market Split Means for Suppliers A growing market does not necessarily mean every battery supplier will see stronger demand. In the second quarter of 2026, North American transportation battery shipments increased by 0.6% compared...

SAE Revised Its Start-Stop Battery Standard in July 2026. What Should Battery Suppliers Know? When a battery standard is revised, the first question for suppliers is often straightforward: What has changed, and do our products need to be tested differently? That question is...

Sodium-Ion Starter Batteries Are Moving Closer to Automotive Adoption. What Happens Next? Sodium-ion batteries have been attracting attention for years as a potential alternative to lithium-ion technology. But for the automotive aftermarket, the more important question is not whether...

Can You Use a Jump Starter on a Diesel Truck? What You Need to Know Content Table Can You Use a Jump Starter on a Diesel Truck? Why Do Diesel Engines Need More Starting Power? How Many Amps Do You Need for a Diesel Truck? 12V vs. 24V: Which Jump Starter Does Your Truck Need? Does...

How to Choose a Jump Starter for Your Car: Amps, Engine Size and What Really Matters Your car won’t start. Maybe the battery was drained overnight. Maybe the vehicle has been sitting for weeks. Or maybe it is a freezing morning and the engine simply refuses to turn over....

Start-Stop Battery Replacement Guide: AGM, EFB and Lithium Options for Cars Your start-stop system is working normally. The engine shuts off at traffic lights, restarts when you release the brake, and everything seems fine. Then one morning, the battery warning appears. You take the...

Why Cold Weather Kills Car Batteries — And What Drivers in Extreme Climates Can Do It’s 6:30 in the morning. The temperature is well below freezing. You get into your car, turn the key—or press the start button—and hear a slow, struggling crank. Then nothing. The car next to you...

The automotive aftermarket is entering an interesting period. New vehicle technology is advancing quickly. Vehicles are becoming more connected, more electrified and more dependent on sophisticated electrical systems. At the same time, millions of older vehicles are staying on the...

Table of Contents Why Automotive Batteries Need More Than Energy Density What Is a Sodium-Ion Battery? 5 Benefits of Sodium-Ion Batteries for Automotive Applications Sodium-Ion vs. Lithium-Ion vs. Lead-Acid Limitations of Sodium-Ion Batteries What Buyers Should Look for YESPER...

Table of Contents Introduction 2. Digital Battery Passport (DBP): What Data Is Required 3. Central DBP Registry: Purpose and Implications for Distributors 4. Data Readiness for 12V/24V Automotive Batteries 5. Compliance Steps for Suppliers: Practical Roadmap 6. Market Access and...