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The battery cable is among the most important components in a battery management system. High quality battery cables will help ensure you have power and avoid battery drain—but only if they are properly sized, installed and maintained.

There are two things you must absolutely double-check when selecting your battery cables.

Topics: How To, Resources & Tools, Battery Management, Wire & Cable

Automotive wiring has a tough job to do. Keeping your fleet up and running isn't easy, and often the electrical system takes the brunt of it. There's a lot you can do to keep your wiring functioning in top form, such as ...

 

Topics: How To, Resources & Tools, Wire & Cable, Automotive

Are you planning to upgrade your fleet's automotive electrical system with a telematics solution?

In our earlier post, " What Are Telematics and Why Are They Important?", we introduced the concept of telematics and listed some common applications used by fleets to help improve business. 

While telematics are an incredibly useful tool for building a more efficient fleet, many fleets struggle with implementing them due to concern on the part of drivers about privacy and how the data will be used. In this post, we explore how to balance fleet efficiency with team morale.

Topics: Industry Updates, How To, Resources & Tools, Fleet Management, Telematics

Molex® has a history of making industry leading crimp tools, so it's no surprise they have some excellent resources for crimping wire.

Topics: How To, Resources & Tools, Crimping, Molex, Wire & Cable

Power inverters are an important tool for fleets, especially commercial long-haul trucks who want to attract and retain drivers despite the current labor shortage. However there are many technical aspects to consider when making this substantial purchase.

Topics: How To, Fleet Management, Power Inverters, Eaton

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as the old saying goes, and this is as true of maintaining your fleet as it is of maintaining your health. A preventative fleet maintenance schedule helps ensure your fleet is in top condition and reduces the amount of time you'll have to take vehicles off the road. But what's the best way to start?

Topics: How To, Fleet Management, Vehicles

Summer is coming, and with it will come batteries that drain faster, engines that overheat quicker, tires deflating, and other fleet issues that can pop up at the worst possible time. If you want to beat the heat and keep your fleet rolling, here's what you should be aware of, and how to prepare for it.

Topics: How To, Fleet Management, Maintenance

Out on the water, an electrical failure can be annoying or even outright dangerous. Without electrical power, boats may be unable to navigate, use the radio, or even have lights on. To ensure a good, safe time on the water, make sure to address these factors before they become problems.

 

 

Topics: How To, Resources & Tools, Marine

A commercial operation often runs on its batteries. Poorly maintained batteries can take fleets off the road right when they need to be rolling the most. So how can you get more life out of your batteries, and keep up with proper battery management?

Topics: How To, Resources & Tools, Fleet Management, Battery Management

Your vehicle depends on its electrical system to do a myriad of things, from starting the engine to running the safety gear. And like any vehicle system, it needs care and respect to run at its best. But how do you keep an automotive electrical system functioning at it's peak?

Topics: How To, Resources & Tools, Circuit Protection