The automotive industry today is facing one of the biggest challenges in its history - the increase in crackdowns on vehicle emissions globally! This has led to all car makers developing technologies that can counteract car emissions in order to deliver cleaner and greener products to the mass market.
Among the many technologies developed, one of the most widespread is the stop-start system, also known as the idle-stop system. To put it simply, they cut off the engine when it's detected that your car is not moving, hence saving you fuel and reducing emissions while your car is idling (for example, in a traffic jam or a long traffic light).
In this article, we'll discuss more about the ISS car battery, the types of ISS car batteries available out there and where to find on-site car battery checking services.
What is an ISS Car battery?
Regular car batteries, otherwise known as an LSI (lighting, starting, ignition) batteries, have been engineered in the past to give cars a jolt of electricity to start the engine a few times a day.
Today, however, ISS technology requires cars to stop and start at a much higher frequency than before, putting additional pressure on car batteries to deliver the output and stability when compared to the past. Not only will ISS technology car batteries be required to recharge and deliver energy to stop frequently and start the engine in a single drive, they will also be responsible for feeding the other electrical systems in the car, such as air conditioning, sound systems, lighting and so on. Hence, with an ISS system, it's only logical that a different car battery is required compared to normal cars.
How does an ISS Engine System in Cars Work?
These car systems are specifically designed to recognise when the driver lifts their foot off the brake. It then restarts the engine quickly, and the car is ready to go before the driver’s foot even presses on the accelerator. While ISS systems are incredibly beneficial in terms of costs and emissions reductions, idle-start systems are not without their downsides.
One of the most glaring differences between cars with ISS and cars that don't is the type of car battery that will be needed for the car. Due to the fact that an ISS car engine is stopping and starting all the time, it needs a more energy-intensive 12-volt battery that is bigger than its usual counterparts and much more sophisticated than most. For example, large SUVs already require car batteries that weigh up to 20 kilograms!
What Types of Start Stop Batteries are Available?
ECM (Enhanced Cyclic Mat) Batteries
ECM batteries are the result of significant improvements from traditional lead-acid batteries that now include the ability to:
ECM batteries are commonly known as AFB (Advanced Flooded Batteries) or EFB (Enhanced Flooded Batteries) batteries. They are the first generation of modern batteries that were designed to meet the new start-stop system requirements.
- Provide consistent power for all the electricity needs of the car even when it is idle
- Offer an increase in durability and deep-cycling capabilities
- Much-improved cycle life of the car battery
- Faster recharge across all driving scenarios
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Batteries
While they are also lead-acid based batteries, AGM batteries are much more technologically advanced than the ECM batteries you'll find on the market. The secret behind this is their technology that enables the acid to be absorbed into a fibreglass material within the battery instead of free-flowing as a liquid. This produces numerous benefits, including:
- Low maintenance requirements
- Fast charging compared to ECM batteries
- Higher and more consistent power output
- Advanced and unmatched deep-cycle capabilities
How Long Do Standard Start-Stop Batteries Last?
Like regular car batteries, the vast majority of ECM and AGM batteries are generally designed to last around four years, even though they are commonly capable of lasting for six years.
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