This article has been taken from the latest Fleet News special report Electric Fleet: Taking Charge. It is sponsored by Allstar, Athlon, Northgate and Shell Fleet Solutions. Battery degradation has ...

An AGM battery, or absorbent glass mat battery, is essentially a more advanced version of a lead-acid battery. There are differences between AGM and standard lead-acid batteries, one of which being ...

Every car owner has, at some point in their vehicle ownership journey, dealt with a drained battery. If you haven't, consider yourself lucky. You might have left your car at a shop, gone on vacation, ...

Q: Having bought an EV, I’m now wondering what kind of lifespan I can expect. What are the options once the battery capacity depletes? – M Chambers, from Co Dublin A: The first and most important ...

Despite some consumers' wariness, battery technology has noticeably improved in recent years, says Max Reid, head of battery ...

Every new electric car on sale comes with a battery warranty that’s entirely separate from the normal vehicle warranty. While ...

Baking soda and water can be a good, inexpensive mixture to clean corrosion and crud from a car battery. Extreme temperatures affect battery performance so take steps to limit the impact. It’s early ...

Charging is probably the most contentious aspect of electric motoring. When you hook up your electric car to an ultra-rapid and powerful DC charger, why doesn’t it consistently hit the peak rate ...

It’s fair to say there remains a lot of scepticism and concern surrounding electric cars, primarily the longevity and repairability of their battery packs – and it’s sometimes for good reason. EV ...

Not all cars are meant to be driven every day. If you own a special vehicle, such as a classic or sports car, you probably keep it tucked away somewhere until you're in the mood to take it for a spin.