Exide Premium Batteries Boast Technology Enhancement
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Alpharetta, Georgia - (September 11, 2006) - Exide Technologies, a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announces an enhancement to its premium, maintenance-free lines of endurance and higher starting power batteries.
Both lines now share an innovative, heat-sealed, double lid designed to further improve safety. The lid, sealed and secure, prevents tampering and controls spillage. Both battery lines boast a central venting system that safely manages the escape of any gases. In addition, a robust, internal labyrinth controls acid spills and a state-of-charge indicator monitors the battery's level of charge.
Exide's new endurance battery, marketed in Europe under the brand names including the Exide X-treme2, Tudor Tech-Tronic2, Fulmen Prestige2 and Deta Senator2, is designed for vehicles outfitted with an array of electrical accessories such as GPS navigation, air conditioning, heated seats or onboard entertainment systems.
Based on the results of tests performed in accordance with the European Norm 50342 endurance standard, the Exide endurance battery line lasts twice as long as a battery that simply meets the standard.
The endurance battery offers better performance due, in part, to thick positive plates and a non-woven mat that keeps the active paste material firmly bonded to the grid. An envelope separator also fully encloses each positive plate to help reduce the risk of a short-circuit.
Exide's higher starting power battery, available in Europe as Exide Xtra+, Tudor Tech-Start+, Fulmen Intense+ and Centra Futura+, delivers long-life and excellent cold cranking capabilities, making it ideal for cold weather and stop-and-start driving demands.
Recent industry tests show that the higher starting power battery can provide up to thousands more engine starts than a standard battery, thanks to its advanced EXMET plate production technology. The combination of expanded metal grids with corrosion-resistant alloys produces a battery that can accommodate more plates within each cell - boosting performance and reliability.
According to Joseph L'Hostis, vice-president of aftermarket sales and marketing for Exide Technologies, exceeding customer expectations is a daily challenge, one that is accepted and enjoyed every day at Exide.
"Exide uses its original equipment pedigree and expertise to produce high-quality replacement batteries that are not only profitable for aftermarket customers, but also are reliable, top-performing products for installers and motorists," said Joseph L'Hostis. "Our new generation of premium batteries reflects Exide's determination to ensure that our customers receive state-of-the-art technology that can help strengthen their business and increase consumer satisfaction."
More information on Exide Technologies' range of batteries and other products is available at eu.transportation.exide.com.
About Exide Technologies
Exide Technologies, with operations in 89 countries, is one of the world's largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. The Company's four global business groups- Transportation Americas, Transportation Europe and Rest of World, Industrial Energy Americas and Industrial Energy Europe and Rest of World - provide a comprehensive range of stored electrical energy products and services for industrial and transportation applications.
Transportation markets include original-equipment and aftermarket automotive, heavy-duty truck, agricultural and marine applications, and new technologies for hybrid vehicles and 42-volt automotive applications. Industrial markets include network power applications such as telecommunications systems, electric utilities, railroads, photovoltaic (solar-power related) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and motive-power applications including lift trucks, mining and other commercial vehicles.
Further information about Exide, including its financial results, are available at www.exide.com
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