Clarios Connected Services has officially launched Battery Manager Pro™ at the Technology & Maintenance Council Exhibition (TMC) 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. This innovative service represents a significant advancement in battery management for commercial fleets, offering a fully managed solution designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Revolutionizing Fleet Battery Management
The introduction of Battery Manager Pro addresses a critical challenge faced by many fleets: the lack of accurate insights into battery health. Traditionally, fleets have either replaced batteries prematurely, incurring unnecessary expenses, or waited until failures occurred, risking costly vehicle downtime. Battery Manager Pro solves this issue through a subscription-based model that provides continuous health monitoring, predictive replacement planning, and automatic delivery of optimal replacement batteries at precisely the right time.
How Battery Manager Pro Works
For a fixed monthly fee, fleets gain access to remote battery monitoring capabilities. The system utilizes IoT hardware and cloud-based analytics to track battery performance in real-time. When batteries approach the end of their life cycle, fleets receive advance notifications, allowing replacements to be scheduled during routine preventative maintenance. This proactive approach minimizes disruptions and ensures vehicles remain operational.
Key features of Battery Manager Pro include:
- Continuous health monitoring of fleet batteries
- Predictive analytics to determine optimal replacement timing
- Automatic delivery of replacement batteries
- Integration with existing maintenance schedules
- Real-time data analysis for performance optimization
Expanding Clarios' Connected Services Portfolio
Battery Manager Pro joins Clarios' growing suite of connected services, which already includes solutions like IdleLess™, Battery Manager, and Trailer Battery Manager. These services share a common IoT hardware platform and cloud-based analytics system, creating a scalable, data-driven ecosystem that helps fleets reduce downtime, improve battery reliability, and optimize operating costs across all vehicle segments.
Cagatay Topcu, Vice President of Connected Services at Clarios, emphasized the service's value proposition: "Battery Manager Pro enables fleets to focus on their core operations while we take care of managing the batteries. Our predictive approach ensures batteries are replaced only when needed, helping fleets reduce unexpected failures and total costs of ownership by maximizing their battery investment."
Benefits for Fleet Operators
The implementation of Battery Manager Pro offers several significant advantages for commercial fleet operators:
- Reduced Downtime: By predicting battery failures before they occur, fleets can avoid unexpected vehicle breakdowns and maintain consistent operations.
- Extended Battery Life: The service ensures batteries are used to their full potential, maximizing the value of premium battery technologies.
- Predictable Costs: The subscription-based model provides fleets with a consistent, predictable expense structure for battery management.
- Optimized Performance: Real-time data analysis allows Clarios to recommend the most suitable battery for each vehicle's specific usage patterns.
- Sustainability Benefits: By extending battery life and ensuring proper replacement timing, the service contributes to reduced waste and improved environmental outcomes.
About Clarios
Clarios stands as the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. The company's batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in one of every three cars on the road today. With approximately 18,000 employees operating in over 100 countries, Clarios brings deep expertise to both Aftermarket and OEM partners while delivering reliability, safety, and comfort to everyday users.
The company maintains a strong commitment to sustainability, advancing best-in-class practices throughout the industry. Clarios ensures that 100% of its products are recyclable and currently recycles approximately 8,000 batteries per hour through its extensive network.
The launch of Battery Manager Pro at TMC 2026 represents Clarios' continued innovation in connected services and its dedication to helping fleets operate more efficiently, cost-effectively, and sustainably in an increasingly demanding transportation landscape.
