Fast chargers can cut downtime on cordless tools, but many users wonder whether that extra speed comes at a long-term cost to battery lifespan.

The 12-volt battery is one of the least complex components in modern vehicles but one of the most crucial. If it’s not in good condition, the engine won’t start, nor can any of the vehicle’s fancy ...

Multifunction devices are great...as long as you can find uses for all (or at least some) of those functions that you end up paying for.

An offline battery charger — using the Unitrode UC3906 battery charger controller chip and a Vicor Maxi, Mini, Micro Series DC-DC converter module — provides design flexibility, small size, and high ...

Every car owner has, at some point in their vehicle ownership journey, dealt with a drained battery. If you haven't, consider yourself lucky. You might have left your car at a shop, gone on vacation, ...

Leaving your Milwaukee batteries on the charger overnight is something a lot of people do without a second thought. But when it comes to keeping your tools ready and your batteries healthy, it's worth ...

This is no joke: I recently woke up from a nightmare where my motorcycle wouldn’t start. Subconsciously, I’d been thinking about the fact I hadn’t ridden it in seven weeks and knew that was taking a ...

Could one USB-C charger cable be all you need to charge one battery that runs every electronic component on your bike, from ...

A DC-to-DC charger uses excess engine-alternator current, typically redirected from the starting battery bank, to charge the house battery bank. This can also be performed by an automatic charging ...

Portable solar panels and solar battery chargers are easy-to-use devices that provide backup power to anyone who happens to be away from a working power outlet, including hikers, car campers, and even ...

Thinking about using your laptop's USB-C charger with your Steam Deck? There is a chance it will work, but you'll need to ...