In the 1980s and 1990s it seemed like I encountered someone who needed their automobile jump-started about 4-5 times per year.
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In the 1980s and 1990s it seemed like I encountered someone who needed their automobile jump-started about 4-5 times per year.
Since 2000, it's been about 4-5 times *total.*
What changed? Did we collectively get better at not leaving the lights in the car on? Did cars start regulating their electrical bus more tightly? Do car batteries suck less? All of the above?
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In the 1980s and 1990s it seemed like I encountered someone who needed their automobile jump-started about 4-5 times per year.
Since 2000, it's been about 4-5 times *total.*
What changed? Did we collectively get better at not leaving the lights in the car on? Did cars start regulating their electrical bus more tightly? Do car batteries suck less? All of the above?
@valthonis I think it's that cars got a lot better at shutting off loads when the key is pulled out. Headlights and interior lights, for example, will automatically turn off in most cars made after 2000.
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@valthonis I think it's that cars got a lot better at shutting off loads when the key is pulled out. Headlights and interior lights, for example, will automatically turn off in most cars made after 2000.
@intrepidhero @valthonis I think battery technology has improved also.
