Heavy-duty truck batteries are often overlooked — until a driver goes to crank up the truck and it won’t start. In an age where nearly every system on a truck is “smart,” can technology help?
This episode of HDT's Leadership Insights is sponsored by, and produced in partnership with, EnerSys, manufacturer of Odyssey Batteries.
HDT's Deborah Lockridge talks to Daniel Jones, applications field engineer for Enersys, for insights into questions such as:
Why is it so hard to figure out when a battery is near the end of its life?
What shortens battery life?
What can a "smart" battery do?
🏫 Truck Battery Resources
How to Get the Most from Your Truck Batteries
5 Tips to Keep Your Battery Running in the Summer Heat
The Art and Science of Electrical Diagnostics on Trucks
What You'll Learn in This Episode
What factors shorten battery life
Signs your battery may be near the end of its life
Smart batteries
Extending battery life
Why truck batteries fail in cold weather
Buying the right battery
Tips for caring for truck batteries
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