Car starter battery energy storage

What is a lithium starter battery?

When it comes to lithium, we immediately think of the lithium-ion battery, which supplies the drive system with power in millions of electric vehicles. However, lithium is also used for special applications in starter batteries.

What would happen if a car didn't have a starter battery?

Without them, no vehicle would get moving - the starter battery. It supplies the electrical power for the starter, must store energy and supply electrical consumers with power. Other battery types have also become established in addition to the standard lead-acid battery.

Why do you need a starter battery?

Due to the frequent starting processes, the starter battery is often stressed more frequently than in vehicles without such a system. On vehicles with a large amount of electronics, a battery is required that is even more stable and can withstand more charging and discharging processes than an EFB battery.

What is cycle strength in a car battery?

The cycle strength specifies how often a battery can be discharged and then recharged before the capacity falls to a critical availability level. In EFB batteries, the positive plates of the battery are stabilised with Polyvlies material to increase cycle strength. This is important if vehicles have a start-stop system.

What are EFB batteries?

The EFB batteries are a further development of the lead-acid battery. EFB stands for enhanced flooded battery. As the name shows, the electrolyte is also used here in liquid form. EFB batteries have also been extended so that they have a higher cycle strength.

What is the rated capacity of a battery?

The rated capacity is also specified on the battery in ampere hours. This expresses the power consumption. For example, if a battery has a capacity of 80 Ah, this means that the battery can theoretically supply one ampere for 80 hours. The specifications such as 420A or 760A are the cold test current.