YES, EVS NEED A 12V BATTERY - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 606

EV Channels Review

This episode of Autoline After Hours features Mark Wallace, CEO of Clarios, discussing the essential role of 12-volt batteries in electric vehicles (EVs). Contrary to common assumptions, EVs require a separate low-voltage battery to manage critical functions such as infotainment, over-the-air updates, and crucially, to ensure safety by providing power during high-voltage system failures or disconnections for charging and emergencies. Clarios, a major producer of low-voltage mobility solutions, highlights its AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) technology as a key offering for automakers, noting its higher energy density and flexibility in placement compared to traditional flooded lead-acid batteries. The discussion also touches upon the recyclability of lead-acid batteries, Clarios's new XEV portfolio designed for electrified vehicles with internal cell monitoring, and the competitive landscape, emphasizing Clarios's dominant position in the AGM market. The latter half of the show delves into broader automotive market trends, including rising interest rates, fuel prices, declining sales forecasts, and the unprecedented profitability of car dealerships due to low inventory.