Clarios Introduces Trailer Battery Manager to Enhance Connected Services Platform
Las Vegas, NV – January 7, 2026 – Clarios, the global leader in advanced low-voltage battery technologies, has unveiled its latest innovation, the Trailer Battery Manager. This innovative feature is designed to enhance Clarios’ digital fleet solutions by delivering real-time insights into trailer battery health and charge status, ultimately helping operators mitigate liftgate failures and ensuring timely deliveries.
Key Features of the Trailer Battery Manager
The Trailer Battery Manager is particularly vital for temperature-controlled transport, supporting applications within the cold chain. A consistent power supply is essential for operating refrigeration units on trailers that transport sensitive goods such as food or pharmaceuticals. By enabling real-time monitoring of battery health and charge status, fleet operators can guarantee that cooling systems are always operational, thereby minimizing the risk of delivery failures and safeguarding product integrity—a significant advantage for businesses involved in cold-chain logistics.
Addressing Critical Operational Challenges
This new offering boosts the effectiveness of Clarios’ Connected Services Platform for fleet operators and maintenance managers by extending visibility beyond tractors to include trailers. Fleets can now monitor the health and charge status of all critical low-voltage batteries in one location.
- Real-time Monitoring: Fleet managers can oversee trailer battery charge levels and detect issues before they lead to costly downtime.
- Predictive Alerts: The system sends notifications when a trailer battery is undercharged or approaching end-of-life, preventing logistical disruptions.
- Cost Savings: Avoid expenses associated with delays, blocked loading dock fines, and roadside assistance, which can surpass $700 per incident.
Customer-Centric Innovations
According to Cagatay Topcu, Vice President of Connected Services at Clarios, “This new feature is a direct response to customer feedback. It empowers fleet managers to monitor trailer batteries remotely and take action before issues arise. That saves time, money, and frustration.” With the introduction of the Trailer Battery Manager, Clarios is dedicated to expanding its Connected Services platform into new realms of fleet intelligence, enabling fleet operators to make informed, data-driven decisions across their entire vehicle ecosystem.
Comprehensive Fleet Optimization with Connected Services
Clarios Connected Services leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing to transform battery data into actionable insights. The platform now includes:
- IdleLess™: Reduces idling, thus saving on fuel costs and decreasing carbon emissions.
- Battery Manager™: Predicts battery end-of-life, eliminating the need for manual testing and improving maintenance planning.
- Trailer Battery Manager: Enhances visibility into trailer battery health, facilitating on-time deliveries.
Together, these solutions assist fleets in maximizing uptime, optimizing resource allocation, and lowering total ownership costs.
About Clarios
Clarios is a global innovator in low-voltage battery technologies for mobility, powering nearly every type of vehicle and featured in one out of every three cars on the road today. With approximately 18,000 employees across more than 100 countries, Clarios excels in providing expertise to its Aftermarket and OEM partners while ensuring reliability, safety, and comfort in everyday lives. The company is also deeply committed to sustainability, working to ensure that 100% of its products are recyclable and recycling 8,000 batteries every hour.