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What is a Battery

A battery is an electrochemical device that stores and supplies electrical energy to a wide range of applications.
In automotive applications a battery provides electrical power  normally for engine Starting, Lighting of accessories and feeding the engine Ignition system. Thus the term SLI for automotive batteries.

There are three essential functions that a battery provides in an automotive application:

  • Supplies energy for the accessories when the engine is not running.
  • Supplies energy to the starter and ignition system as the engine is started.
  • Stabilizes the voltage in the electrical system