Crown News

Not all batteries are created equal, but even in high-quality lead acid deep cycle batteries, different types are better suited to different applications, budgets, and maintenance capabilities. So what is the difference between flooded, AGM, and gel batteries, and which one should you use for your needs?

For individuals traveling with batteries, lithium-ion tends to get the most attention. Airlines have begun to ban all Li-ion batteries in checked baggage on passenger flights, largely limiting the transportation of lithium batteries that are not already in consumer goods to cargo airplanes only. But lithium batteries are not the only type that can cause serious damage during transit. Lead-acid batteries should be transported with care to limit the risks of shipping a hazardous material.

As part of the Make More in America initiative, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Export-Import (EXIM) Bank President Reta Jo Lewis visited our factory – to see firsthand how EXIM Bank and smart government policies are helping us create good jobs in America.

Crown Battery has exported its recyclable lead-acid batteries to more than 60 countries – and we couldn’t have done it alone. For more than 20 years, Crown Battery has worked with the US Export-Import (EXIM) Bank to expand to global markets. EXIM has helped us to create jobs, expand production facilities, and give back even more to Ohio and our community. The Fremont News-Messenger sat down with EXIM’s President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown to learn how these export initiatives help US manufacturers.

Days on the water should be enjoyable and carefree ‒ that’s why if you’re investing in a new battery this season, a CROWN1™ Maintenance-free Severe Duty AGM model is the right choice. Today’s highly specialized motors call for equally advanced AGM batteries to deliver the CCA and power they need, so we developed and introduced a high-tech, low-stress and no-maintenance AGM solution to our already powerful marine battery lineup.