Start-stop and hybrid technology is found in over half of the new cars sold in the U.S. While start-stop and hybrid systems are fuel efficient and reduce emissions, they’re hard on your car’s battery, creating additional power demands. In fact, over the past 20 years, the number of electrical devices in cars has skyrocketed, growing by a whopping 500%.
Originally, Absorbed Glass Mat batteries, or AGM, were the only option to handle these increased power needs, but with the availability of Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB), there is a more affordable and better-performing option. Today, many new start-stop and hybrid vehicles sold in the U.S. come equipped with an EFB, and that number continues to grow.
Research indicates that EFB technology surpasses AGM offerings in critical areas, such as battery life and heat tolerance. EFBs have an average capacity output that’s 50% greater than AGM batteries. That means an EFB will be able to provide the electrical energy to support vehicle functions during the stop portion of the drive cycle.
EFBs also significantly outperformed AGMs in temperature tests. Stryten Energy’s EFBs are built to perform when the heat is on, lasting 52% longer in high-temperature environments compared to similar AGMs. This means that EFBs can handle the extreme temperatures under the hood.
Powering today’s cars takes a battery that’s up to the test. Find out how an EFB from Stryten Energy can help you power your vehicle.
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