Car batteries fail without warning from the visible signs most drivers recognize. The internal chemical degradation that ...

There are basic tools that are good to have for emergencies and normal upkeep — and many more if you intend to do actual ...

OEMs and battery pirates are constantly in a quality-control tug of war. So how do companies ward off deviants and dodge the lemons? Battery-management ICs fall into three basic categories: chargers, ...

TI’s single-chip battery fuel gauges, the BQ41Z90 and BQ41Z50, extend battery runtime by up to 30% using a predictive modeling algorithm. Their adaptive Dynamic Z-Track algorithm delivers ...

When it comes to powering a car, gas gets all the attention (which is understandable given the prices over the past few months). But in addition to your fuel gauge, you should also keep an eye on your ...

Without a charged battery, your vehicle won't get you anywhere. Learn all about how to charge a battery so you don't get stranded.