Clarios says it has won a contract with “a major U.S. automotive manufacturer.” This contract will supply Clarios hAGM battery technology for a 2028 model year full-size SUV series. This agreement includes “some of the industry’s most recognized SUV models,” according to Clarios.

Clarios engineers its hAGM batteries to improve charge acceptance, it said. This results in improved fuel efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions, and reduced tailpipe pollutant emissions, according to Clarios.

Production and Implementation of Clarios hAGM Battery Technology

“We recognize the critical role we play in helping manufacturers design more efficient vehicles and meet their CO2 and tailpipe emission reduction targets,” said Federico Morales-Zimmermann, Vice President & General Manager, Global OEM Customers, Products, and Engineering at Clarios.

Clarios will begin production of the hAGM batteries in the fourth quarter of 2026 at the Toledo, OH AGM plant. This contract extends Clarios’ prior production agreement, now projected to span seven years, with an anticipated annual production volume of up to 745,000 units. This includes both full-size SUVs and previously awarded pickup truck programs.

Advanced Technology and Sustainability

Clarios’ advanced AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) technology drives the automotive industry’s shift toward sustainability. These batteries deliver enhanced charge acceptance, increased fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions, and lower tailpipe pollutant emissions. Engineers design them to meet rising electrical demands, and have certified them non-spillable, ensuring safety and reliability.

Clarios said it develops, produces, and delivers energy solutions for nearly every type of vehicle on the road today. In addition to its work in advanced lead-acid battery technology, including hAGM, Clarios develops lithium-ion, supercapacitors, sodium-ion, and software for low-voltage systems. These are tailored for hybrid and fully electric vehicles, supporting the industry’s transition to sustainable energy solutions.

Clarios also produces a broad portfolio of battery technologies. That includes SLI (Starting, Lighting, and Ignition) and EFB (Enhanced Flooded Batteries).