-
On the Charge Route: The Journey of Car Battery Development
Hey there, fellow traveler on the road of life! Have you ever pondered the magic behind the heart of your vehicle, the humble car battery? Let’s embark on a journey through time, exploring the evolution of this indispensable automotive companion. From its humble beginnings to the technological marvels of today, the story of the car battery is one of innovation, perseverance, and occasional unexpected twists. The Spark of Creation: Birth of the Car Battery Picture this: it’s the late 1850s, and the world is on the brink of a transportation revolution. In a small laboratory tucked away in Europe, a brilliant inventor by the name of Gaston Planté is about to make history. His invention? The world’s first rechargeable lead-acid battery, a crucial step in powering the dawn of the automotive age. You see, Gaston wasn’t just a scientist; he was an artist, a dreamer, and a bit of a mad genius, some might say. Legend has it that he stumbled upon the concept of the lead-acid battery while experimenting with various chemical concoctions in his makeshift laboratory. With a wild gleam in his eye and a heart full of curiosity, he combined sheets of lead with sulfuric acid and…
-
Kick Mat & Backseat Organizer Review
Why do kids have to press and kick the seats ahead of them in the car?? Why? More importantly why are their little feet always so dirty!?!? Seriously?!? I walk where they do, I do the same things they do! Why does dirt stick to them so much easier and faster?! This gets especially apparent and obvious when I have adults in the backseat of my car; they truly must think the Grandkids live in mud!! But, wait till you guys see these Kick Mat’s!! The back of my seats are fully protected!! The Kick Mat covers the entire seat on my Honda CRV so no more muddy dirty footprints. BONUS, there are two pockets along the top; a perfect place to store the headphones and a few other essentials. This mat is oversized and fits 99.9% of vehicle seats. This mat is an oval shape and measures 17″ wide by 23″ long. It’s 100% washable, just wipe it down with a damp rag. The mat has a frame around the outside which makes it very durable and prevents wear and fraying. The mat fits securely to the seat with two straps; an upper strap and a lower tie. What…
-
Brightech SPIDER Car Jump Starter
It makes me sad that Brightech no longer sells this item. This has quickly become one of my favorite companies! Seriously, these guys have thought of everything to make our lives easier!! Check out the Brightech SPIDER; this is a car jump starter and battery charger for all of my mobile devices!! The Brightech SPIDER car jump starter arrives in it’s own carrying case!! This is a SWEET product!! Not only does it give a boost of 400 Amps; but the charger has an integrated LED light and a USB charging port. So not only can I jump-start my car, but I can charge everything from my iPad to my Galaxy S4 phone!! My iPod and my daughters iPhone!! Inside the nylon carrying case is the SPIDER Battery, charging cable (USB to 30 pin/lightning cable/micro USB) alligator clips, car charger and wall charger. Everything all together in one spot!! The carrying case has a heavy duty zipper that goes all the way around making it easy to open the lid all the way. The SPIDER Battery has 5 LED lights on the front with the power button. Cycling through the LED you have the flash light, fast strobe, slow strobe and…
-
Easy-Tech’s 2-in-1 Mobile Phone Car Mount Review
I’ve lived in Southern California for the last 34 years and yet I swear I can get lost just going to my own mailbox!! So I always have my mobile phone close at hand. Since most of the time I have very precious cargo with me; as in one cute little granddaughter; I don’t want to be fumbling around on the passenger seat or worse in my purse!! I am really impressed with my new Universal 2-in-1 Smartphone Car Mount from Easy-Tech. TWO car mounts in one package!! After trying both the window mount and the car’s air vent mount, I’ve decided the air vent mount is my favorite. It’s SO convenient and easy to access. More importantly the GPS feature is very easy to follow!! The Easy-Tech’s 2-in-1 Mobile Phone Car Mount, Holder is a Universal 2-in-1 Smartphone Car Mount that quickly and securely installs in your car’s air vent, or to the windshield via a lock-tight suction cup. Let me tell you, this no slip suction cup holds TIGHT!! Mounting it to the windshield the suction cup does not lose it’s hold and does not slip off. Not only is the car mount secure in place but my…
