AKO Group expands AGM battery range for Start-Stop vehicles

AKO Group is selling a family of AGM batteries for vehicles fitted with Start-Stop systems, under its AKO Prestige, Turbo and Petlas brands. The batteries are made in Europe and come in several capacity and cold cranking current options.

Why AGM batteries are used in Start-Stop systems

In AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries, the electrolyte is held in special glass fibre separators. The company says this design suits conditions with frequent charge and discharge cycles. In Start-Stop systems the engine switches off and restarts at traffic lights or in stop-and-go traffic, so the battery works harder through the day.

For vehicles designed around AGM technology, the battery type specified by the manufacturer matters. When choosing a battery, buyers should check capacity and cold cranking current as well as the vehicle's technical requirements.

AKO Group AGM batteries rated 680-950 A

The AGM range starts at 60 Ah and 680 A cold cranking current and goes up to 105 Ah and 950 A. Cold cranking amps, or CCA, measure how well a battery can start an engine in low temperatures and are one of the key figures for battery performance.

The range uses the Matrix Press (Punch) and Kaizen Tunnel technologies from the company's earlier development work. The whole series carries a two-year warranty.

Hüseyin Koca, general manager of AKO Group's battery factory, said the energy needs of vehicles are changing along with their technology. He said the right battery technology is critical for performance and reliability, especially in cars with Start-Stop systems and advanced electronics. The company aims to develop quality, affordable battery solutions that meet the needs of new-generation vehicles.