“The correct choice for Stop Start vehicles,” says Century

Century explains that its EFB batteries have been engineered to withstand the constant cycling demand of modern stop start and mild hybrid vehicles.
Unlike conventional passenger car batteries which are designed mainly for starting the engine and then remaining in a relatively stable charge state once the alternator takes over, stop start and hybrid systems place a much heavier workload on the battery.
The engine is continually shutting down and restarting throughout every drive, often multiple times within a single minute in heavy urban traffic.
At each restart, return to idle, short hold at an intersection or low speed roll, the battery is supplying power to every electrical system in the vehicle while also accepting charge at a much greater frequency. In this duty cycle, higher cycling durability is critical.
Century says this is where its EFB range is designed to perform, explaining that EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) technology offers superior cycle life compared to standard flooded batteries, with greater internal strength, enhanced charge acceptance and improved resistance to the sulphation effects that occur when batteries are placed under constant partial state of charge operation.
It states the result is a battery platform capable of supporting the repeated cycling and harsher electrical loads found in stop start and hybrid vehicles without compromising reliability or service life.
For workshops, Century says this reduces the risk of premature failure returns, avoids customer dissatisfaction, and ensures the vehicle system continues to operate as designed.
Century’s EFB range is also reportedly one of the broadest available for the Australian aftermarket, now covering over 95 percent of stop start vehicles on the road.
The new DIN44LH EFB is a key fitment in models such as the Volkswagen T-Cross, while the larger DIN85LH EFB is commonly fitted to delivery vans and commercial fleet vehicles such as the Renault Master.
Century says the EFB range is also proven to be a valuable upgrade option for standard vehicles operating under heavy delivery cycles or high frequency start and stop conditions, where the additional cycling durability of EFB delivers real world advantage.
The company says workshops can confidently select its Century EFB batteries knowing they are choosing the correct technology for stop start and micro hybrid applications, supported by a trusted Australian brand that continues to invest, expand and technically align with the modern vehicle car parc.

For more information on the Century product range, contact your local Century representative on 1300 362 287 or visit www.centurybatteries.com.au