Faure's improvements greatly increased the capacity of Plante’s batteries and led to their manufacture on an industrial scale. In 1881, Camille Alphonse Faure, a French chemical engineer, developed a more efficient and reliable version of the battery. This discovery enabled the battery to reverse the chemically induced electron flow from positive to negative which resulted in the ability for the battery to recharge when plugged into an outside energy source. This created the chemical reaction for power and the first rechargeable battery. Plante used lead for the negative “anode" electrode and lead dioxide for the positive “cathode" electrode, and sulfuric acid as the electrolyte. This was a remarkable innovation in technology. In 1859, Gaston Plante, a French physicist, invented the first rechargeable lead-acid battery. Before this invention, early motor carriages had been powered by steam. The improvement was that the plates were arranged horizontally in a trough, rather than vertically in a column.īetween 18, Robert Anderson, a Scottish inventor created the first electric-powered motor car using a single-use, non-rechargeable primary cell battery. The invention of the first modern-day battery is credited to the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta in 1800.Īround 1808, William Cruickshank invented the Trough battery, an improvement on Alessandro Volta's voltaic pile. A Brief Timeline – The History of Battery Technology When the time comes to replace your battery, it’s best to talk to a trusted battery specialist who will ensure the correct battery, one with the seal of approval from South Africa’s Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), is fitted in your vehicle, and that the installation is carried out by an experienced technician.The history of batteries leading to the invention of the AGM battery that we have available today is interesting indeed. Entry levels systems would require the fitment of an Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB), whereas the more sophisticated systems will require an AGM battery to be fitted. In addition to this, where the vehicle utilizes regenerative braking technology, a standard lead-acid battery will not be able to accept the rate of charge through this process and could lead to the unit swelling up, leaking acid into the vehicle through excessive heat build-up or, in the worst case, explode within the vehicle.īattery Centre offers two options depending on the requirements of each vehicle fitted with Start/Stop technology. “It can void the car and battery warranties.” A standard lead-acid battery cannot endure the demands that a battery is subjected to in a high end Start/Stop application and will fail prematurely. “It’s strongly not advised,” Ravenscroft urged. The electricity produced when braking is stored in the AGM battery.Ĭan you use a standard lead-acid battery in a Start/Stop car?
They require no maintenance, which is why they can be positioned in the boot or under the seat. The difference between standard flooded lead-acid and AGM batteriesĪGM batteries are a newer technology lead-acid battery which loses almost no water and is powerful enough to start the engine and keep things running when the car is switched off. Start/Stop cars switch off several times during a single drive, such as waiting for a traffic light to change, and when the brake is released, or the accelerator is engaged, the car starts hassle-free because of the battery.
Many new vehicles with Start/Stop technology use batteries specially manufactured with Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM). Ravenscroft explains that the right battery should meet the demands of the vehicle, specifically newer vehicles, where there is a continuous discharge and charging process of the battery. “Most motorists only pay attention to the battery when it starts giving trouble,” said Jason Ravenscroft, Franchise Manager at Battery Centre, a network of more than 120 battery fitment centres around Southern Africa. Standard lead-acid vs AGM: What’s the right battery for a Start/Stop vehicle?Īll motorists know how important the battery is for their vehicle, but when it comes to needing a replacement battery, few people know which is the best battery for their cars.
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