GLOBAL NETWORK, LOCAL IMPACT

  • Lithium-ion low-voltage production in Hanover and Delbrück, Germany.
  • Lithium-ion cell assembly in Holland, Michigan, US.
  • Assembly across Europe to ensure proximity to our customers.
  • Strategic acquisitions to enhance our global impact and drive battery innovation for future vehicle technologies.

LITHIUM-ION 12–48V INNOVATION

Our lithium-ion solutions integrate chemistry, electronics, software, and diagnostics to provide the best performance, regardless of voltage requirements (12-48V).

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IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY

Our lithium-ion solutions support advanced start-stop powertrains that boost fuel economy by up to 8%, and mild-hybrid powertrains that increase fuel efficiency by more than 15%—compared to conventional vehicles.
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PERFORMANCE YOU CAN COUNT ON

These features offer reliable start-stop performance, improved engine shut-off frequency and duration, and enable coasting or sailing. Additionally, they increase the energy captured (from braking and deceleration).
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LONGER LIFE

Our proprietary chemistry and electronics deliver exceptional charge acceptance and high cyclability, optimizing battery utilization and energy throughput to extend battery life and meet lifetime energy demands. Advanced state-of-health detection continuously monitors and predicts battery condition and performance over its entire lifespan.
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Functional Safety

Our lithium-ion batteries are designed to ensuring safe and reliable operation in diverse environments and vehicle architectures. They feature a smart Battery Management System (BMS) that enhances functional safety and longevity through real-time monitoring and alerts, providing continuous oversight and protection.
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Flexible Design and Use

Clarios batteries are versatile, fitting both standard and custom spaces (e.g., flatpack). Their durable design withstands environmental exposure, allowing installation in the engine compartment. Their safety and compact size permit mounting in cargo and passenger areas. Additionally, they are optimized for existing charging systems, eliminating the need for complex switching controls, a DC/DC converter, or an auxiliary lead-acid battery.
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September 16, 2024 Press Releases

Portfolio expansion: Clarios and a European Truck Manufacturer developing 24-volt Lithium-Ion battery

Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage battery solutions, announced an agreement to develop 24-volt lithium-ion batteries for heavy-duty applications together with a major European commercial truck manufacturer.
24 Volt Lithium Ion Battery
  • Clarios to showcase a newly developed lighter, safer, and more robust trucking battery at IAA Transportation
  • Battery highlights Clarios’s ability to use advanced chemistry to meet increasing electrical demand in heavy-duty vehicles
  • Battery will be offered through VARTA Automotive in European markets

 

GLENDALE, WISC., USA AND HANNOVER, GERMANY/ SEPT. 16, 2024 – Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage battery solutions, announced an agreement to develop 24-volt lithium-ion batteries for heavy-duty applications together with a major European commercial truck manufacturer.

 

The trend in trucking is the integration of more electrical devices, such as parking, heating, and cooling systems, to enhance driver comfort. Electrification trends, including the shift of auxiliaries from hydraulic and air pressure systems to electric ones, and the implementation of x-by-wire technologies like brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire, are significantly impacting the low-voltage power network in commercial vehicles and trucks. These advancements, along with increased demands from Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), infotainment, and connectivity, are transforming heavy-duty vehicles and raising safety requirements and the need for redundancy in Electrical/Electronic (E/E) architecture. Current energy demands may require up to 30 percent more battery capacity during an overnight stay, with improved hoteling comfort features contributing to higher electrical loads and anti-idle limitations resulting in deeper discharge cycles of up to 80 percent daily.

 

Lithium-ion systems are an excellent fit for these new demands, offering versatile electrochemistry with multiple design options. Clarios’s Lithium-Ion system is robust enough to withstand the harsh vibrations of over-the-road trucking and integrates seamlessly with all necessary safety and autonomous-driving functions. The enhanced performance supports overnight stays without idling and powers the low-voltage network, enabling cabin comfort features and key-off loads, such as over-the-air software updates when needed. In line with its commitment to expanding the portfolio beyond current AGM battery offerings, Clarios is also exploring future technologies, including Sodium-Ion and other chemistries. This approach allows Clarios to remain adaptable and responsive to the evolving needs of the heavy-duty market, without being confined to a single technology.

 

“Battery failure can account for as much as 20 percent of a truck’s downtime,” said Federico Morales Zimmermann, vice president and GM, Global Customers, Products and Engineering at Clarios. “Our new 24-volt Lithium-Ion battery for heavy-duty fleets not only addresses this challenge by reducing downtime but also introduces advanced energy management capabilities that optimize the overall efficiency of fleet operations. By integrating smart diagnostics and predictive maintenance features, these batteries allow operators to anticipate and prevent failures before they occur, resulting in significant savings on emergency repairs and premature replacements. We are planning to market this development in EMEA under VARTA Automotive, Europe’s leading brand for low-voltage batteries, further solidifying our position as innovators in fleet electrification and power management solutions.”

 

Clarios, the world’s largest low-voltage battery manufacturer for mobility, has close to 20 years of experience developing Lithium-Ion cells. Its expertise includes chemistry, cell design, supplier screening, performance and abuse testing, and manufacturing.

 

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. Clarios is a Brookfield portfolio company.

 

About VARTA

VARTA® automotive batteries are powered by Clarios, the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions. We partner with our customers to meet increasing market demand for smarter applications, on a global scale. Our 18,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute a portfolio of evolving battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. Technologies that deliver uniquely sustainable, next-generation performance, and bring reliability, safety, and comfort to everyday lives. We add value at every link in the supply chain, contributing to the progress of the communities we serve and the planet we all share.

 

Media Contact

Christian Riedel

+49 173 9975 410

christian.m.riedel@clarios.com