What are the functions of a battery?
The primary purpose of a standard automotive battery is to provide power to a vehicle’s starter. The battery also serves to ensure that should the car’s alternator malfunction, there would still be some power left to get the car running for a limited div of time – hopefully enough to get to the intended destination. Moreover, the battery acts as an electrical shock absorber, protecting vital electrical components from burning out during high voltage/current output. Developments in automotive technology have resulted in more sophisticated pieces of equipment becoming regular fixtures in today’s vehicles. Since these gadgets continue to draw power even when the key is turned off, batteries have to deliver more power to serve the car’s requirements.
