Monthly Archives: July 2016
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July 22, 2016
I was reading about an innovative company known as Advanced Battery Concepts (ABC for short) out of Clare, MI. They have developed a BiPolar battery technology that promises to propel the lead acid battery industry into the limelight once again. For this age old industry, thought to be in its twilight years, fighting against competing technologies, such as lithium-ion and NIMH Cobalt, this truly is remarkable. But what makes this technology so extraordinary? And perhaps more importantly, what is a bipolar battery and why should we care?
A Short Historical Foundation
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July 12, 2016
How many of you know the history of Power Wheels? They have quite the colorful past that spans over 30 years. Included in this history lesson is the rise of a global giant and the black eye of numerous product recalls. We will also provide a quick link to our What’s What in the battery world helping you select the correct 12 volt battery for your toy.
Power Wheels Origins
Does the name Pines of America ring any bells? Probably not, but this innovative company from the early 80’s pioneered the battery powered ride on toy. This pioneer, which invented and ushered in the multi-billion industry, was purchased in 1984 by a company called Kransco. A couple years later they settled on the Power Wheels brand name to market their investment. They licensed the rights to use popular attractions and adult vehicles, such as the Jeep Wrangler, to help bolster their appeal. Within six years Kransco Power Wheels was selling 1,000,000 plus battery-powered vehicles per year.