{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-29/clarios-hagm-battery-expansion","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-29/clarios-hagm-battery-expansion.md","title":"Clarios Expands hAGM Battery Technology to New Vehicle Programs","headline":"Clarios Expands hAGM Battery Technology Across New Vehicle Programs and Premium Aftermarket","description":"Clarios expands its hAGM battery technology to future OEM programs and the premium aftermarket, with production for previously announced programs starting in Q4 2026.","section":"Product Launches","published_at":"2026-10-29T14:38:44+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-29T14:38:44+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Clarios is expanding its hAGM battery technology across future original-equipment programs and the aftermarket.","Production for previously announced hAGM programs is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2026.","Clarios introduced the OPTIMA REDTOP with hAGM+ technology for premium aftermarket applications."],"companies":[{"name":"Clarios","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000s82/clarios","website":"https://www.clarios.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"GlobeNewswire","title":"Clarios Expands hAGM Adoption Across New Vehicle Programs and the Premium Aftermarket","url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/29/3391431/0/en/clarios-expands-hagm-adoption-across-new-vehicle-programs-and-the-premium-aftermarket.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Product Launches","Clarios"],"body_markdown":"Clarios is expanding its hAGM battery technology across future original-equipment programs and the aftermarket, with production for previously announced programs scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2026. The company announced the expansion on October 29, 2026, according to [GlobeNewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/29/3391431/0/en/clarios-expands-hagm-adoption-across-new-vehicle-programs-and-the-premium-aftermarket.html).\n\n## Clarios' hAGM Technology and OPTIMA REDTOP Launch\n\n[Clarios](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000s82/clarios) developed hAGM as the next evolution of Absorbent Glass Mat battery technology. The company said hAGM is designed to support improved dynamic charge acceptance and reliable operation under demanding conditions, including higher electrical loads, repeated cycling, extended parking periods and growing dependence on electronic systems. These capabilities support faster energy recovery during short charging periods, improved cycling performance and vehicle efficiency under real-world operating conditions.\n\nMultiple leading global automakers have selected Clarios' hAGM technology for high-volume future vehicle programs, and Clarios has also been selected to supply hAGM technology for future vehicle programs by an additional global automaker. \"The role of the 12-volt battery is changing as vehicle architectures become increasingly sophisticated,\" said Federico Morales-Zimmermann, vice president and general manager of global OEM customers and technology at Clarios. \"The selection of hAGM for future vehicle programs demonstrates that automakers are preparing for higher electrical demands with technology designed to support improved dynamic charge acceptance, enhanced cycling performance and reliable operation under real-world conditions.\"\n\nThe recently introduced OPTIMA REDTOP with hAGM+ technology builds on the Clarios hAGM technology foundation through a product developed for premium aftermarket applications. The product is designed to support demanding operating conditions, including higher electrical loads, frequent cycling, extensive accessory usage and modern electrical-system requirements. \"The technology trends shaping future vehicles will also shape the replacement market,\" said Marc Andraca, president of U.S. and Canada Region at Clarios. \"OPTIMA REDTOP with hAGM+ technology helps aftermarket partners and vehicle owners prepare for the more demanding battery requirements that increasingly sophisticated vehicles will bring.\"\n\nClarios and OPTIMA will highlight the hAGM technology platform during AAPEX and SEMA in Las Vegas.\n\n## Clarios' Battery Production Scale\n\nAccording to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Clarios produces more than 150 million advanced low-voltage batteries annually and serves more than 100 countries. The company's batteries power one in three vehicles worldwide. Clarios is a Brookfield portfolio company.\n\n## Clarios' Earlier Battery Service Launches\n\nClarios announced on October 16, 2026, that its Connected Services now supports approximately 20 commercial fleets, with nearly 2,000 connected commercial vehicles in North America, according to GlobeNewswire. The platform provides predictive battery and charging-system insights to reduce downtime and improve maintenance planning.\n\nOn September 26, 2026, Freightwaves reported that Clarios announced on September 14 that it is expanding its Battery Manager battery-monitoring service to European fleets. The service covers about 1,100 connected vehicles and expects to pass 2,000 by October.\n\nOn September 14, 2026, FinancialContent Business Page reported that Clarios, Altris and InoBat announced progress in sodium-ion battery technology, completing validation and improving cold-cranking to -40°C. The partners are advancing toward pilot-scale and small-series production using InoBat's Slovak facility.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}