Rotronics CEO Ken Clark offers his expertise on the 12V battery and reminds workshops that they’re just as important on EVs as on ICE vehicles.  Every vehicle on the road today, whether it runs on petrol, diesel or electricity, depends on a 12-volt battery to function. It’s easy to overlook, especially in the EV era, ...

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The winter can be a time when motorists fall foul of the increased risk of roadside breakdowns and battery related non-starts. As a result, independent workshops are inundated with car battery issues. Here, Rotronics offers some advice on what you can do for your customers. The inevitable cold of this time of year will significantly ...

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As cars continue to evolve rapidly, batteries are increasingly being recognised as the glue that holds everything together. Here, Rotronics gives an overview of how batteries have evolved to cope with increasing demands both from drivers and the manufacturers and explains how garages can capitalise on this change. Lead-acid battery technology is 150 years old ...

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Freya Coleman visited SF Tebby & Son in Avonmouth to learn more about their experience with the Midtronics CPX900ROBISP battery tester, supplied by Rotronics. Established in Clifton in 1971, SF Tebby relocated to a new, purpose-built site in Avonmouth in 2022. The site boasts seven lifts and a dedicated team of eight staff members, including ...

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Rotronics is reminding PMM readers that when it comes to passenger car batteries, testing can open the door to an easy win. The recent Motor Ombudsman’s annual service and repair sector survey highlighted the main challenges workshops are set to face in 2024. Increased day to day running costs, recruitment and more expensive parts were ...

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PMM asked Ken Clark, managing director of Rotronics Battery Management Solutions, to give readers an understanding of the importance of maintaining the 12 V battery in an electric vehicle. As with traditional internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicles fitted with a 12 V battery, all electric vehicles have a 12 V “auxiliary” battery. The battery ...

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In this video, we team up with Anthony from AAK Autos to take a closer look at the Rotronics CPX900 Battery Analyser and how it works with the Robis Portal. Anthony also talks about what makes this different from other Battery Analysers. Plus he runs through the features of this unit while trialling the various ...

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PMM recently spoke to Ken Clark, Managing Director at Rotronics, about the seminar he’ll be giving at Mechanex-PMM Live next week. If you have any questions surrounding 12v batteries in EVs, such as ‘why does the 12v battery not get fully maintained by the EV pack?’ And ‘what can a workshop do to support this?’, ...

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Here is a quick guide to buying battery testers so you can carry out an effective battery management programme in your workshop. Rotronics offers PMM its top tips. Before you make a purchase, make sure that you know exactly what you want from the tester. Do you want it to: Test the electrical system? Test ...

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Ken Clark, managing director at Rotronics explains the difference between modern 12 V battery types and what causes can lead to battery drain. It’s vital to know what battery type you are testing and charging, and what is the purpose of the battery. For example, if you have an EFB/AGM for a start/stop vehicle, you ...

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