Smart ways to extend life of your car battery

By, Moses Akaigwe
 
Your car battery provides the energy your vehicle needs to operate. Without one, you can’t start your vehicle, let alone drive it. While most car batteries have an expected lifespan of about three to five years, there are things you can do to ensure they reach those benchmarks.
How do car batteries work?
An automotive battery is an electrochemical storage device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy and comprises three basic components:
1. Electrodes that collect an electrical charge
2. Electrolyte solution that supplies water and sulfate for the electrochemical reaction to occur
3. Battery case to house these components
Most modern car ...