Banner Lexicon: Energy Recuperation
What does “energy recuperation” mean?
Modern vehicles use so-called “energy recuperation” to recover braking energy. We’ll explain how it works!
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What does thrust mode mean?
Quite simply, a driving condition in which the engine is not disconnected from the driveline.
The driving state of a motorised vehicle in which the engine is dragged by the vehicle, i.e. kept in rotary motion, when there is no separate frictional connection, is referred to as push mode or shove mode.
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Date of manufacture of a battery
How can I find out the date of manufacture of a battery?
The production date of a Banner battery is included in the battery’s burnt-in product code - Learn more.
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Finding the right battery
How to find the right battery and which points have to be considered?
In order to assign the right battery to your vehicle, we use extensive industry and manufacturing data. Some parameters should also be checked.
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Performance and technology upgrade when buying batteries
What to look out for.
What to look out for when upgrading your battery in modern vehicles - Find out more now!
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Banner Lexicon: On-board electrical system
What exactly is meant by an on-board electrical system?
The term on-board electrical system is generally used for almost all means of transport. The on-board electrical system is responsible for the power supply and the flow of information between components and control units.
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Banner Lexicon: Carbon Loaded
What does it mean if the phrase “Carbon Loaded” is added?
“Carbon loaded” technology enables better charging of the battery thanks to the integration of carbon additives in the negative active material. Using this material, with its comparatively low weight, makes it possible to achieve significantly better charging and higher cycle stability.
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Banner Lexicon: AGM, BEM, EAC, EBS, EFB, MCU, PTC, SAM, ...
The technical language of the automotive industry is for most people a book with seven seals.
Now, many of these terms are not terribly difficult to understand. Our little Battery ABC index will help you with this.
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Commercial vehicle batteries
What batteries are needed in a commercial vehicle and what are the differences?
Increasing demands are being placed on batteries for the commercial vehicle sector. Extreme vibration resistance and higher cold start currents are key features.
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Battery sensor – application and function
What is the function of the sensor at the negative terminal of the starter battery?
The electronic battery sensor (EBS = IBS intelligent battery sensor) is an important part of vehicle energy management. The sensor informs the car of the exact battery status, measures the temperature and controls the charging voltage and charging current accordingly.
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Battery technologies
What are the differences and advantages of the various battery technologies?
Cycle stability, vibration resistance, starting performance – different uses place different demands on the battery in the vehicle.
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Banner Lexicon: Reserve capacity
What does reserve capacity mean?
The reserve capacity is the capacity reserve that the battery can supply within minutes in the event that the alternator fails, there may be just enough power for you to get to the nearest garage.
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