Press Releases

OPTIMA Batteries, a division of Clarios, is thrilled to announce its partnership as the Official Battery of the popular Air|Water show – complete with a unique display at the event.

The new colour-coded portfolio simplifies the selection of low-voltage vehicle batteries for wholesalers, workshops, and fleets.

Only 136 companies globally have received this award, with just 7 being from the automotive industry.

Strengthening American manufacturing and starter battery supply chains essential for energy and critical mineral independence.

Clarios produces its one-millionth lithium-ion battery, marking a milestone in advanced energy storage for modern vehicles.

Clarios partners with European Schoolnet to promote STEM education in Europe, enhancing teaching methods and sustainability practices.

The 2025 OPTIMA King of the Hammers presented by Ford Performance will take place in Johnson Valley Jan. 23 – Feb. 8, 2025

The battery industry powerhouses continue their commitment to product development at the highest level of motorsport by partnering with four-vehicle Ford Raptor T1+ racing effort

Clarios, a global leader in low-voltage battery technology, has secured a significant contract with a major automotive manufacturer to supply its advanced Supercapacitors in a 12V and 48V architecture.

Clarios, a global leader in low-voltage battery technology, has secured an additional contract with a major U.S. automotive manufacturer to supply its advanced hAGM batteries for a 2028 model year full-size SUV series.

New Product Reduces Idling in Commercial Vehicles

On World Children’s Day, the Clarios Foundation announced a new investment to improve children’s environmental health globally.

Clarios is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexander van Laack as Vice President of Sales, Original Equipment (OE) Americas, effective November 11, 2024.

Clarios announces that Rebecca Conway, Vice President of U.S./Canada Aftermarket Marketing, has been awarded the 2024 MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leader Award.

OPTIMA Batteries, a leading brand of CLARIOS, has announced the debut of its new OPTIMA ORANGETOP QH6 lithium battery at the SEMA Show Nov. 5-8.

The aim of the agreement is to enhance diagnostic capabilities in workshops for low-voltage batteries. The solution will later be integrated into Hella Gutmann's diagnostic devices.

Muellerweiss recognized for leadership and influence as a strategic advisor, bridge builder, and change agent.

Clarios, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, has contributed $250,000 to the American Red Cross to assist communities affected by Hurricane Helene and to prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Milton.

Clarios announced a strategic investment in Altris, a pioneer in sustainable sodium-ion battery technology, with the aim of manufacturing low-voltage, sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries for the automotive sector.

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.

Software-based vehicle services with Clarios Connected Services, offer a new way for drivers, commercial fleets, original-equipment manufacturers and repair shops to monitor battery power and health in real time.

“Future Charge” effort will bring together VARTA Automotive aftermarket leaders and tech start-ups to collaborate on battery customer journey innovations.

Effort leverages parent Clarios’ leading portfolio and capabilities to deliver for customers

Clarios, along with FIRST Wisconsin, awarded two scholarships to current college students who are alumni of high school FIRST Robotics programs

The battery industry powerhouses aim to invest in the future and awareness of electric vehicle technology by backing the racing legend’s 2025 Nitrocross championship effort.

The battery industry powerhouses plan to support Wisconsin driver at “hometown” INDY NXT event in Milwaukee.

Clarios is investing approximately EUR 200 million in its European plants between 2022 and 2026, with the goal of continuously expanding its production capacities for advanced absorbent glass mat (AGM) vehicle batteries.

Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage battery solutions, highlighted its “circular mindset” in the company’s 2023 Sustainability Report, demonstrating a continued focus on recycling and an integrated supply chain that begins where it ends.

Clarios, producer of one in three of the world’s car batteries, broke ground today on a $16 million expansion of its manufacturing plant in Oconee County, South Carolina.

Expansão da parceria cria as bases para os próximos sistemas de baterias de íons de sódio de baixa tensão.

A Clarios, produtora de uma em cada três baterias automotivas de baixa tensão do mundo, garantiu um contrato de fornecimento com um importante fabricante de equipamentos originais para sua nova bateria Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) de recarga de alto desempenho.

O reconhecimento destaca a excelência em ética e conformidade, sustentabilidade, liderança e governança.

A Clarios, líder global em soluções avançadas de baterias de baixa voltagem, e a Altris, pioneira na tecnologia sustentável de baterias de íons de sódio, anunciaram a criação de uma parceria inovadora com o objetivo de desenvolver baterias de íons de sódio de baixa voltagem para a indústria automotiva.

A Clarios, líder global em tecnologias de baterias de baixa voltagem essenciais para o futuro do transporte, é a vencedora de 2023 do “Prêmio de Economia Circular” do World Sustainability Awards

As baterias Delkor® foram selecionadas como as melhores baterias automotivas pelo 18º ano consecutivo no Índice de Excelência de Qualidade Padrão Coreano (KS-QEI) de 2023.

O investimento alinha o foco da empresa com a arquitetura e os sistemas de veículos de baixa tensão.

A Clarios, líder em arquitetura de baixa tensão e baterias para veículos, tem o prazer de anunciar que Helmut Zodl se juntará à equipe de liderança da empresa como Diretor Financeiro (CFO) a partir de 1º de setembro de 2023.

It's May of 2023 and OPTIMA is excited to offer the third battery charger in our product line, with our all-new D200+ battery maintainer and charger.

Clarios Delkor Corporation won the Korean Standard Quality Excellence Index (KS-QEI) award, automotive battery category, for the 17th consecutive year.

MILWAUKEE (Nov. 1, 2022) – OPTIMA Batteries, a leading brand of Clarios, has announced its first-ever lithium-ion 12-volt battery, the ORANGETOP with HYPERCORE LITHIUM technology.

MILWAUKEE (Nov. 1, 2022) – OPTIMA Batteries, a leading brand of Clarios, debuted two Rivian EV overland builds at the 2022 SEMA Show to charge the off-road enthusiast EV market in collaboration with DCE, a new EV product line by Weistec Engineering.

Battery leader to deliver low-voltage, fully connected battery

Battery leaders combine expertise to provide low-voltage lithium-ion battery systems to global automakers

Investment signifies elevating strategic importance of the China market

Clarios, a world leader in advanced energy storage solutions, has been honored with the Master of Quality Supplier Award by Daimler Trucks North America.

Tools to create better batteries are the most obvious result of the Clarios partnership with the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).

Historically, the primary job of an automotive battery has been simple: to start the car and – in the event of an alternator failure – safely stop the car.

Clarios Launches Operations Bootcamp

How Cross-Functional Partnership and Innovative Tech Made 25-Year-Old Machines More Efficient Than Ever

Paving the Way for Young Talent