VSP News: Kolman's Korner, Episode 56 - Maxwell Technologies and truck batteries

June 9, 2014
Maxwell Technologies' Mark Burnside discusses alternative technologies to lead-acid batteries, including ultracapacitors.

Fleet Maintenance editor David A. Kolman talks with Mark Burnside, senior marketing manager for Maxwell Technologies’ Engine Starting Group, about how electrical loads on today’s heavy duty trucks are stressing batteries. Maxwell Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of energy storage and power delivery solutions.

Among the topics discussed are alternative technologies to lead-acid batteries, including the ultracapacitor.

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