This article was updated with new products and information in December 2025. A vehicle’s performance starts–no pun intended–with its power source, making battery care one of the most important—yet ...

With each passing year, new cars get more complicated and high-tech. The new higher power requirements associated with these advancements—along with ever-stricter emissions regulations—are why 48-volt ...

The 12-volt battery is one of the least complex components in modern vehicles but one of the most crucial. If it’s not in good condition, the engine won’t start, nor can any of the vehicle’s fancy ...

Vehicle electrification does not always have to mean range anxiety and expensive charging systems. As Eaton reminded Commercial Carrier Journal this week, mild hybridization through a 48-volt system ...

Tesla’s pickup ditched the 12-volt battery to much fanfare, but there’s reason to be skeptical. The automotive industry latched on to 12-volt electrical systems in the Fifties and hasn't changed since ...