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NEW YUASA ELITE SERIES AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES OFFER MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY
Yuasa Battery has launched its new Elite series of automotive batteries that combines the latest technological advances in battery design with maximum performance and durability.
Yuasa Elite is a range of six 12V automotive batteries offering capacities from 47 to 95Ah that covers approximately 80% of cars and light vans in the UK. Elite batteries exceed the majority of OEM battery safety and performance standards, delivering optimum performance in all conditions.
The new Elite batteries feature the most advanced battery technology available on the market today, containing additional premium active material to deliver superior performance and greatly increased service life compared to conventional batteries.
The Elite’s lid design meets and exceeds the latest German OEM safety standards for acid leakage under extreme conditions. These stringent standards require that batteries can withstand acid leakage when upside down for a minimum of 30 minutes when “off charge” and a minimum of 2 minutes whilst receiving a charge. Many newer vehicles have the battery fitted inside the passenger compartment, usually under the rear seat or in the boot. In the event of an accident where a vehicle rolls onto its side or roof, conventional batteries will immediately begin leaking acid into the passenger compartment which can be extremely hazardous to the vehicle occupants. Design of the Elite series batteries prevents such leakage in these situations.
All Yuasa Elite batteries conform to the relevant section of EN50342:2006 for maintenance free characteristics (LWL - low water loss). This ensures that, when used in approved vehicle applications and operating under normal conditions, it is not necessary to add water to the battery. In addition, Elite batteries are maintenance possible, not impossible, as the batteries are designed to be topped up if water loss does occur. Excess water loss can occur in many circumstances, among the most common being charging system faults, prolonged operation in hot climates and excessive off-vehicle charging.
All Yuasa Elite batteries feature a flame arrestor disc built into the lid to provide complete protection from external sparks. In addition, Elite batteries feature end venting that allows gases produced during charging to be piped to the atmosphere as specified and required by many vehicle manufacturers.
Modern vehicles feature an array of electrical and electronic devices fitted as standard with many more being available in the aftermarket. This places higher demands on the batteries and can lead
to a subsequent reduction in service life. The new Elite range has been designed using special plate materials and processes that enable the battery to be deep discharged and recharged (cycled) without affecting the starting performance. Elite batteries can typically cycle 25% more than conventional batteries.
Elite batteries also feature a useful charge indicator that gives an at-a-glance indication of the battery’s state of charge. It provides information on the energy available from the battery and can help avoid potential vehicle starting problems.
Yuasa’s Elite batteries are available from a wide range of distributors in the UK.
About Yuasa
At the forefront of lead acid battery technology since the early part of the 20th century, Yuasa embraces new developments, applying research and investing in modern production plants to meet the increasing demands of a power hungry world. Yuasa batteries are available worldwide through a global network of Yuasa companies and appointed distributors.
Information from:
Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) Ltd, Unit 22, Rassau Industrial Estate, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 5SD
Tel: 08708 500312, Fax: 08708 500317
Email: enquiries@yuasa-sales.co.uk |
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