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Leading the charge: auto batteries - test.(Evaluation)

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| October 01, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2001 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

This may be the last decade for the 12-volt batteries that have been used in cars and trucks since the mid-1950s. As early as 2004, carmakers will begin upgrading to a 42-volt system to cope with the added demands of electronically controlled suspensions, satellite navigation, and a slew of other devices. That means the beefier batteries needed to power those systems could cost three times as much as current models. Fortunately, you'll find capable performers that fit today's cars and trucks for as little as $60.

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