The advanced technology that is equipped in the latest cars in order to save fuel consumption and emission by automatically turning the engine off and on is known as start stop system technology. This type of technology is best for you in order to save fuel when you are stuck in traffic jams more often.
The batteries that are used in cars equipped with a start stop system are different from ordinary batteries. Automobiles with a stop-start or start-stop system require a start-stop car battery. Traditional batteries are not appropriate for such vehicles and attempting to use one would not only cause premature battery failure. Stop-start batteries are specially designed to handle the constant cycling and frequent high power bursts which are features of stop-start systems.
When the engine is switched, the battery will continue to power all the electrical accessories including the radio, headlights, stereo, wipers, air conditioner, etc and will also deliver the power to restart the engine when required.
Automobiles that are equipped with start-stop technology require five to ten times more engine starts when compared to other traditional counterparts. This puts a lot of strain on the vehicle’s battery. In addition to this, the battery is constantly discharging and charging while supporting the car’s electrical loads when the engine is not working. This is why a powerful start-stop battery is a requirement for vehicles that are equipped with start-stop technology.
Two different types of batteries are mostly utilized in vehicles that are equipped with start-stop technology. The start-stop car batteries are listed below:
- Absorbent glass mat battery (AGM)
- Enhanced flooded battery (EFB)
Absorbent glass mat battery:
It is considered the latest version of the lead acid battery. The technology in the absorbent glass mat battery allows the acid to be absorbed into a fiberglass mat instead of flowing freely as a fluid. They are maintenance-free, have excellent charging acceptance and can aid in delivering a higher power output than the equivalent flooded battery. The design of absorbent glass mat battery also delivers improved cycle life and the best cycling capabilities while delivering high cranking power.
Enhanced flooded battery:
Enhanced flooded battery or EFB is specifically designed to meet the cycling as well as the power requirement of entry-level start stop system. An enhanced flooded battery is the well-maintained version of the standard lead acid battery. Its improved design gives it the ability to provide constant power to all car electrical loads.
