For a heavy duty Advanced Glass Mat (AGM) battery, only the highest quality AGM charger should be used.

When built by the best manufacturers, AGM charging units can protect the battery from overcharging, extend battery life and ensure the battery’s optimal performance. Some brands now even offer chargers that can reverse sulfation, a process that involves the crystallization of lead sulfate and renders batteries unable to conduct electricity.

Among the popular makers of AGM chargers today are Schumacher, BatteryMINDer, Auto Meter and Power-Sonic. These top-of-the-line AGM charger brands are sold at any battery retailer shop.

A deep cycle battery also referred to as a marine battery can be placed in a large amount of various applications, where long sustained power is required with the ability to discharge and recharge over and aver again. Electric Wheelchairs, Floor Scrubbing machines,Trolling boats, Electric Fences, UPC Backup, Sump Pump backup, and Golf Carts are just to name a few. Because of the design of Deep Cycle batteries, they are able to be deeply discharged and then recharged again.

A typical deep cycle battery has a cycle life of around of at least 200 charge, discharge cycles. A SLI (Starting, Lighting, Ignition) battery when put in applications requiring a deep cycle battery, don’t last long because they can only handle 10 or less of charge, discharge cycles. Ever notice how much heavier a deep cycle battery is over a car battery? Deep cycle batteries have much thicker plates inside of them which allows them to be cycled many times. Deep cycle batteries run in the neighborhood of 50 to 350 dollars depending on size for the application. The number one reason for premature failure of a deep cycle battery is electrolyte level. Electrolyte levels deplete with the constant charging and discharging cycles, due to heat and evaporation. This is why it is important to always check the electrolyte level, and top off with distilled water when needed.  The number two reason for short life is excessive discharging of the battery. Never let the battery die down till there is nothing left. We’ll use a example of running a trolling motor on a fishing boat. Don’t use the battery until the boat won’t move anymore. Once you notice a noticeable difference in performance charge the battery back up. Following these guide lines will extend your deep cycle battery life dramatically.

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The Innovation & Industrialization in the Coexistence Era of Alternative & Conventional Vehicles  

April 8-9, 2010   Shanghai, China

Green Fuels & Vehicles China 2010— focusing on the alternative fuels & vehicles and green conventional auto industries will highlight updated policy and market outlook, technical innovations, operational & management experiences of alternative fuels, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, battery and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, conventional auto, powertrain, engines and emission controls to enlighten the relevant industry participants with long-term technical and business insights, providing the unparalleled global networking platform.

This time, the high-profile event will consist of 200+ top professionals from global fuels & vehicles fraternity including government authorities, auto manufacturers, battery producers, fuel manufacturers & suppliers, energy providers, environmental and transportation institutes, engineering consulting companies, technical solution suppliers, equipment & software providers, investors and accounting & legal firms, etc.

Green Fuels & Vehicles China 2010 is a unique platform gathering:

30+ eminent speakers & panelists in the industry

25+ representative countries and regions

25+ Original Equipment Manufacturers

Compelling project showcase

The high-profile event will focus on the following issues:

1. Examing the industrialization and commercialization of Electric Vehicle in China
2. The innovation of hybrid engine technology of utilizing advanced fuels and battery technologies
3. Guidance for new energy giants to well cooperate with OEMs
4. The feasibility and challenges in building battery charging station in China
5. What role does advanced technical powertrain play in the alternative vehicles?
6. What is the right path to accelerate battery industrialization to promote alternative vehicles?
7. The Future market opportunities and challenges of China conventional auto industry

For more details, please review the official conference website: www.greenfuels-vehicles.com

Any enquiry, please contact

Ms, Rachel Yang

Email: rachel.yang@igvision.com

Tel: +86-21-5161 5339