When a commercial vehicle stops, so does the clock. And that means unproductive downtime. Whether it’s a light commercial van, a delivery vehicle, a heavy truck or an entire fleet, time off the road costs you real money.
Not every car needs a battery as advanced as an AGM or EFB. For many conventional vehicles without start-stop technology, a quality SLI battery is still exactly the right choice. So what does SLI mean, and how do you know if it suits your car?
Today’s cars use more electrical power than ever before. Start-stop systems, heated seats, electric tailgates, cameras, infotainment systems and other electronics all place extra demand on the battery. That’s why many modern vehicles are factory-fitted with an AGM battery.
Commercial vehicles place serious demands on their batteries. Trucks often run high electrical loads, long operating hours, stop-start delivery cycles, tail lifts, onboard systems, refrigeration, safety equipment and driver comfort features.
European vehicles are built with specific battery requirements, especially when they include start-stop systems, advanced electronics, battery management systems and higher electrical loads.
