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“The expanded series of Bosch S6 AGM batteries provides outstanding starting power and performance, meets the rigorous demands of today’s vehicles, and features new technology that maximizes energy capacity to sustain battery life over time. The new and highly advanced technology helps strengthen and maintain the charge pathways for enhanced life,” says Andreas Tobler, Product Manager, Energy Systems for Bosch.
Bosch S6 AGM batteries offer extended shelf life compared to standard lead acid batteries. Details on these batteries will be available at the Bosch exhibit (Booth #5037) at AAPEX, in the Sands Exposition Center in Las Vegas, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.
“Bosch 100 percent maintenance-free AGM batteries incorporate the only battery technology approved to be used inside the car, offer a four-year free replacement warranty and come with a free roadside assistance program,” Tobler indicates.
“The Bosch AGM battery series includes 14 Flat Plate, 2 Spiral Wound and 8 Pure Lead Flat Plate AGM SKUs. With the addition of the new AGM SKUs, the Bosch AGM series will provide 55% VIO coverage, the largest coverage in the aftermarket for an AGM product line,” Tobler says.
AGM Battery Technology
Inside an AGM battery, lead plates with glass mat separators containing the electrolyte are arranged in a straight line. Because the plates are compressed in rows, the battery has more capacity – it uses all of the surface area inside the container to provide more energy when it’s needed. Plate compression enables longer life for more total energy usage over time.
Bosch AGM battery features include:
- Lasting energy and maximum durability – better performing battery, day after day
- Significantly higher vibration resistance for reduced damage and corrosion
- Fast Recharge – enhanced charge acceptance even under extreme conditions
- Spill proof – non-spillable AGM (absorbed glass mat) construction
- Battery may be oriented on side (inverted not recommended)
- Increased endurance – substantially higher cycling endurance for today’s demanding vehicles
- Engineered and manufactured for greater energy capacity, excellent conductivity and maximum life
“OEMs are increasingly adopting new AGM battery technology, particularly for vehicles equipped with start/stop technology, and industry forecasts predict that by 2014, 25 percent of all automotive starter batteries sold in the aftermarket will be AGM. Bosch S6 AGM batteries will be ready to serve this growing demand,” Tobler indicates.
Visit www.boschautoparts.com/Batteries for more information on the exciting S6 AGM battery line.
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The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, more than 300,000 associates generated sales of $71.5 billion (51.4 billion euros) in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology in fiscal year 2011. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spent more than $5.5 billion (4 billion euros) for research and development in 2011, and applied for over 4,100 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.
In the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drives and control technology, power tools, security and communication systems, packaging technology, thermotechnology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare telemedicine and software innovations. Having established a regional presence in 1906, Bosch employs over 22,500 associates in more than 100 locations, with sales of $9.8 billion in fiscal year 2011, per preliminary figures.
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