Dear ATVC: I’m wondering why ATV batteries are called “maintenance free”. It’s my understanding that they require as much maintenance as any other battery. LenC487 You’re absolutely right, a majority of the batteries nestled within our ATVs are the same lead-acid boxes that have been firing up automobiles and lawnmowers for decades (there are some […] More »

The Future of Batteries Has Finally Arrived Anyone who has ever plugged a cell phone into a charger is already familiar with lithium-ion batteries. Known for their reliable use and fairly quick charge times, lithium-ion has been the go-to power source for consumer electronics for years (laptops, tablets, phones) but of late it appears the […] More »

Dear ATVC: I have a question nobody seems able to answer- why do ATVs use magnetos instead of alternators like a car? Great question! The actual reason is pretty technical but we’ll do our best to summarize here and then point you to a link where you can find a much more in-depth explanation. ATVs, […] More »