January 2021
Is Jumpstarting a Car a Long-Term Solution?
Let's refresh our memories about the events that occurred at the SEMA Show, particularly the 2019 event, before addressing the question of whether jump-starting a car is a sustainable solution. In the days leading up to the show, most of the cars were being prepared for display. The cars that could be started were put on and off, and trunks, hoods, and doors were left open, causing the batteries to become completely discharged. While some cars made it to the show with charged or partially charged batteries, they would still get drained after sitting idle on display for weeks....