Record-Setting Numbers To Travel This
Holiday
CHICAGO, June 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AAA is predicting a
record-setting 70.9 million Americans expected to travel 50 miles
or more this Fourth of July holiday, surpassing pre-pandemic
travel. Of those travelers, AAA projects a record 60.6 million
people will travel by car.
How can travelers prepare and ensure their vehicle is ready to
go when they are and avoid a vehicle breakdown? According to
global vehicle charging specialists, CTEK, short journeys to and
from work or vehicles that haven't been used in a while means
millions of motorists could be harboring a seriously discharged
battery, increasing the risk of vehicle breakdown, and risking long
term, costly battery damage.
To keep your car battery fully charged for that Fourth of July
road trip, CTEK's CS FREE® offers four products in one portable
unit – a battery charger, an adaptive booster, a hi-tech power bank
and a smart maintainer. Additionally, CTEK offers tips
for peace of mind for any road trip:
Charge before you go
Use the CS FREE® to get your battery fully charged and in
tip-top condition before you leave home, especially if you haven't
used your vehicle for a while or have only been using it for short
journeys.
It takes 12.2 to 12.6 volts of battery power just to
start the car, so quick trips in urban areas drain the battery
because the alternator won't have the time or capability to replace
this charge. In addition, a stationary vehicle can lose 0.1V of
energy every month just being parked, especially if your parked
vehicle is running an alarm system, onboard computer, remote
locking or other electronic system.
But even if you're using your car regularly, driving around will
only charge your battery to approximately 80 percent capacity. To
top it up to 100 percent, you'll always need an efficient battery
charger. Simply plug the CS FREE® into the power outlet
or another power source, and this smart battery charger will check
how much charge you have in your battery and get you fully charged
in advance of your trip.
Stuck with a dead battery? Use adaptive boost to get you
going again
The CS FREE® is fully portable, so you never need to worry about
being stuck with a dead battery again.
Simply charge the CS FREE® before you leave home, and it will
hold its charge for up to a year. Then, if you do find yourself
stranded, the CS FREE® uses patented adaptive boost technology to
gently and safely give you enough charge to get you going in around
15 minutes.
This is completely safe for your vehicle's electronics, unlike
most traditional boosters or jump starters which deliver a sharp
burst of power to effectively shock the battery into life, risking
potential damage to vehicle electronics.
Stay connected
The CS FREE® isn't just a battery charger; it's a high-tech
power bank with USB-A and USB-C ports to charge mobile phones,
tablets, cameras and other devices while you're on the road. This
means you don't need to worry about draining battery power from
your vehicle, especially if you're parked or stuck in stationary
traffic.
Add the optional CTEK CS FREE® SOLAR PANEL and you'll never
run out of power. The CTEK CS FREE® SOLAR PANEL CHARGE KIT
lets you recharge your CS FREE's internal battery using just solar
power. You can also use it to power the CS FREE® without connecting
to a power outlet, so you can charge and maintain your vehicle
battery wherever you are. The CTEK CS FREE® SOLAR PANEL CHARGE
KIT pairs perfectly with the CS FREE®. It delivers fast, reliable
solar power so you can recharge or even independently power your CS
FREE® wherever you take it.
Charge smart
Charging your car battery at least once a month prolongs its
life by up to three times, so getting yourself into a regular
battery maintenance routine makes perfect sense. And, as battery
failure can damage or compromise a vehicle's electronics, a smart
charger like the CS FREE® is most certainly a worthwhile
investment.
CTEK products are available in the U.S. through a network of
stocklists detailed on the CTEK website www.smartercharger.com
About CTEK
- Established in Dalarna, Sweden, CTEK is the leading global brand in
vehicle charging solutions.
- CTEK offers products ranging from 12V and 24V battery chargers
to charging solutions for electrical vehicles. CTEK's E-mobility
solutions range from individual EV chargers to larger corporate and
commercial installations with multiple charging stations, that
require load balancing and integrate seamlessly with monitoring and
payment equipment.
- CTEK's products are sold via a carefully selected network of
global distributors and retailers: as original equipment; supplied
to more than 50 of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers; and
through charge point operators, property owners and other
organizations/individuals providing EV charging
infrastructure.
- CTEK takes pride in its unique culture based on a passion for
innovation and a deep commitment to supporting the transition to a
greener mobility, by adhering to industry leading ESG
standards.
Press Contact
Michelle Suzuki
310-444-7115
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