1. Performance report No.: 1234567
Testing of PowerBatt treatment on starting batteries for
Volvo Slovakia
Participants from Volvo:
Michal Baterka, Technical Manager
Participants from PowerBatt:
Marek Záporný, BDM
Teo Kladný, Technical Manager
Test performed in Bratislava, December 2012 1

2. + 38% Average increase in performance during load testing
Executive summary
PowerBatt has performed the testing of 10 starting batteries of different age, used in logistics vehicles of Volvo
The following batteries have been tested:
3x, 12V, 75Ah, 6 months old
3x, 12V, 80Ah, 12 months old
4x, 12V, 70Ah, 18 months old
Results of testing can be summarized as follows:
+ 38% Average increase in performance during load testing
The achieved results lead to following implications for Volvo Slovakia:
Your company can double the lifespan of batteries, 7% p.a. of new battery costs through regular use of PowerBatt
Using PowerBatt will allow you to harvest improved reliability and operational performance of logistics vehicles
Over 400Kg CO2 emissions reduction for your company 2

3. Starting time under load
Achieved results
No.
Battery info
Starting time under load
without PowerBatt
(seconds)
with PowerBatt
Improvement 1
Starting, 6 months VARTA V 75Ah
9.1
12.2
+34% 2
8.3
11.8
+42% 3
Starting, 12 months EXCIDE V 80Ah
8.0
12.1
+52% 4
9.2
+31% 5
Starting, 18 months BOSCH V 70Ah
8.4
11.7
+39% 6
Starting, 18 months BOSCH V 70Ah
8.6
11.4
+33% 3

4. Battery maintenance processes Battery usage patterns
Qualitative assessment
This section analysis the current state of battery portfolio management at Volvo Slovakia. Furthermore, it outlines the areas where opportunities for improvement can be harvested in short and mid run
Battery maintenance processes
Battery condition
Currently there is no dedicated battery maintenance staff assigned. Battery servicing is one of several tasks performed by logistics vehicle maintenance staff
Basic maintenance tasks such as control and adjustment of acid levels is performed regularly on ongoing basis, however the lack of systemic approach exposes some batteries to risk of not being checked for a long time
In general, the batteries appear to be in standard condition. Few batteries had low acid levels and were covered by dust
It is advised to establish a systemic approach to regular maintenance and preventive servicing of all batteries in portfolio
Existing opportunities in battery operations
Purchasing of new batteries is the responsibility of Technical procurement department, which is an industry standard
Starting batteries at Volvo Slovakia are exposed to above average work load due to frequent start-stop movement of logistics vehicles and thus suffering from short charging patterns
It is advised to pay extra attention to disabling of all unnecessary electrical equipment in vehicles before the weekend, which can substantially preserve the performance capability of batteries
Battery usage patterns 4

5. Economic benefits
PowerBatt can double the lifespan of properly treated batteries at a fraction of new battery costs (approx. 7%p.a.)
250 Euro
93% savings
19 Euro 5

6. Action plan Business cooperation scenario Cooperation characteristics
Testing and applying
Adhering
Full roll-out
No. of PowerBatt treated batteries
Time
Cooperation characteristics
Treatment of 20% portfolio
Batteries age: 6-12 month
Evaluation and application in 6 months
Batteries treated by PowerBatt technicians
Training of Volvo staff
Treatment of 40-60% portfolio
Batteries age: 6-18 months
Evaluation and application in 6 months
Batteries treated by PowerBatt technicians
Partial involvement of Volvo staff and further training
Treatment of 80-90% portfolio
Batteries age: 3-24 months
Evaluation and application in 6 months
Full handover of treatment responsibility to Volvo staff
Monitoring and retraining
PowerBatt Help-Desk support 6