The battery specialist Banner expands its product portfolio by four new battery types that meet the rising demands of modern vehicles. These include three EFB models (Enhanced Flooded Battery) for passenger cars with start-stop systems, hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as an AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat) for use in commercial vehicles.
Banner's passenger car range grows with three new EFB batteries of the “Running Bull” series. They have been specifically developed for vehicles with start-stop automation and mild-hybrid technology:
- Running Bull EFB 552 11
- (52 Ah / 540 A EN): Compatible with numerous models from Alfa Romeo, Audi, Fiat, Lancia, Seat, Skoda, Suzuki and VW.
- Running Bull EFB 595 11 (95 Ah / 850 A EN): Suitable for models including Alfa Romeo, Audi, Fiat, Maserati, Nissan, Renault, Seat, Skoda and VW.
- Running Bull EFB 555 16 (55 Ah / 460 A EN): Developed for Subaru Boxer- and e-Boxer models with a dual-battery system
With these additions, Banner's EFB range now comprises 16 different Start-Stop batteries, which, according to the company,
cover around 90 percent of the European passenger car market.
New AGM battery for commercial vehicles
For the commercial-vehicle sector, Banner is bringing the "Buffalo Bull AGM 670 01" to market. The battery with 170 Ah is, according to the manufacturer, particularly suitable for buses, trucks, land- and construction-machines as well as piston devices. Its form factor (B-Box, 513 × 223 × 195/220 mm) makes it a suitable alternative to conventional HD-, SHD- and EFB batteries. AGM technology promises, according to the manufacturer, a threefold higher
cycle life compared with SHD batteries, an improved cold-start performance, and an increased vibration resistance. Thus, the battery is intended to offer longer life and lower risk of failure, especially under demanding conditions.
Focus on safety and durability
The new batteries are intended not only to increase reliability in daily operation but also to reduce operating costs through their longer service life. The company recommends a gradual conversion to the new battery types to make fleets more efficient, less maintenance-intensive, and more fault-tolerant in the long
