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Knoxville, TN: Systematic Holdings is proud to announce their return to SEMA with a pair of booths. XS Power, JY Power, Sundown Audio and Lithium Pros can be found in the North Hall, Booth 10829. TurboStart Batteries is located in the Central Hall’s “Hot Rod Alley”, Booth 24498.

Made for the motorcycle and UTV’s market, the XS Power SS30 Sodium Safe Powersports Battery delivers 50-amp hours at 15.8 volts, and a class-leading 25 amp hours of power at 13.8 volts. Easily mounted in saddlebags, the top case of a bike or battery compartment of a UTV, the SS30 includes five-point distribution for easy accessory connections. Capacity doubles when attached to a 14-volt Lithium Ion charger, for high power use while parked.

The Sundown Audio Z8 eight-inch subwoofer is highlighted in the SEMA booth this year. Featuring a triple-stacked 190mm magnet, Megaroll v.3 surround and a carbon-impregnated pulp cone, the subwoofer is rated at 2,000-watts RMS.

A unique set of fins are integrated into the patented Z8 frame. “The new frame has heat sinks on the inside and outside,” explains Sundown Founder Jake Fuller. “The external heat sinks connect to the top plate, so it’s a direct thermal transfer. The inside has a set of fins as well – they’re specially contoured so the spider drives air at high speed to dissipate heat.”

The newest member of the Systematic family, Lithium Pros will feature the N series of networked lithium batteries. Equipped with compatible NEMA networked devices, the status of the battery is easily visible at a glance on boats and RV’s. Additional functionality is possible in industrial applications, with custom programming available by Lithium Pro’s in-house team. Using an NMEA 2000 interface installed on the battery, the protocol allows the network to see voltage state of charge, current, temperature, time remaining, and error messages all on-screen.

JY Power’s featured battery in the SEMA New Product Showcase is the NXT-6KW, as well as in the Systematic booth. “It’s the newest thing in the NXT lineup. The line is known for its reliability and ease of use on all charging systems,” says Travis Young, JY’s Founder and now Systematic’s Chief Innovation Officer. “The NXT-6KW is a Sodium Ion battery, with up to a 6,000-watt power capacity. It can be drained down to 0 volts and still be recharged. We went to sodium for it’s lower cost of ownership and improved safety.”

Serving the racing, restomod and classic car community, TurboStart features a host of 12 and 16-volt batteries, chargers and supercapacitors. For those recreating a “factory original” look, TurboStart features 6 and 12-volt batteries for a 33-39 Ford, 60-73 Ford, 56-60 Corvette, 65-74 Chrysler and many more. Visit Booth 24498 in Hot Rod Alley for more details.

Systematic Holdings is a multinational corporation headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, with manufacturing and distribution companies that lead the automotive audio and power storage industries. For more information on the Systematic family of companies, please visit https://4xspower.com/pages/contact-us.

Knoxville, Tenn. – July 1, 2019 -- XS Power Batteries, a world leader in performance power solutions announces a new and improved version of their BCI Group 34 AGM battery. XS Power Batteries offers four different options in their BCI Group 34 AGM battery lineup. The latest version of the XS Power Batteries BCI Group 34 batteries received over a 31 percent increase in power. 

XS Power Batteries offers the D3400, D3400R, S3400, A3400, and V3400 AGM batteries in the BCI Group 34 size. These models share the same performance, but they are offered in different appearance designs to match the variety of applications they are used for. All the XS Power Batteries BCI Group 34 AGM batteries bolster over a 15% increase in Cranking Power (CA) along with over a 22 percent increase in Amp Hour (AH) ratings. With these increases in power the BCI Group 34 AGM batteries come in at 1150 CA and 80 AH. This makes XS Power’s BCI Group 34 AGM batteries hands down the strongest BCI Group 34 AGM battery available in the industry. 

Brady Basner, Sales Manager of XS Power Batteries noted, “The BCI Group 34 is our most popular size battery in our lineup. The BCI Group 34 is used in all types of different applications like off-road, racing, street, audio, show, powersports, marine, and more. These can be used in just about any application that needs a battery.”

XS Power Batteries is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance batteries, chargers, capacitors, cable and accessories with locations in Knoxville, Tennessee and Sparks, Nevada. They offer AGM lead acid, lithium, and custom-made power solutions, as well as a complementary line of accessories. Please visit their website at www.4xspower.com or call 1-888-4XSPOWER for more information.

You can find the new XS Power BCI Group 34 AGM batteries at your local dealer today!

Knoxville, Tenn. – XS Power Batteries, a world leader in performance power solutions announces a new and improved version of their D1600 16V AGM battery.  

The D1600 is strongest 16V AGM battery in the XS Power Batteries line up. The D1600 is a BCI Group 34 size battery and is the most commonly used size in racing applications. With the latest production upgrades, the new XS Power Batteries D1600 is now more powerful than ever! 

The latest D1600 bolsters more than 14 percent more Cranking Power (CA) along with over 12 percent more capacity (Amp Hours). The D1600 has always been a staple in the racing and car audio communities, and now with these increases in power, the D1600 has gapped the competition even further. The new D1600 comes in at 775 CA and 56 AH and weighs less than 47 lbs. The same model you are used to, but now with even more power and performance. 

Brady Basner, Sales Manager of XS Power Batteries noted, “Our D1600 has always been the strongest 16V AGM battery in our line up, and recently our customers have started to push the limits of the battery. It is our responsibility to keep offering power solutions that exceed our customer’s power needs. The latest D1600 is simply the most powerful 16V Group 34 battery we have ever manufactured to date.”

XS Power Batteries is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance batteries, chargers, capacitors, cable and accessories with locations in Knoxville, Tennessee and Sparks, Nevada. They offer AGM lead acid, lithium, and custom-made power solutions, as well as a complementary line of accessories. Please visit their website at www.4xspower.com or call 1-888-4XSPOWER for more information.

You can find the new XS Power Batteries D1600 AGM battery at your local dealer today!

Newton, NC -- Sundown Audio is proud to become a part of the XS Power line of products.

Sundown designs and manufactures a complete line of 12-volt audio speakers and amplifiers for automotive, powersports and marine applications. With countless records in the SPL and SQ competition arenas, Sundown is world renowned for both exceptional build quality and sound quality.

XS Power’s president and head of operations noted of the acquisition, “I have always had a deep respect for Sundown Audio’s company culture as well as their brand image in the car audio community. I am proud to be able to work with the team on growing an already phenomenal brand into a household name.”

“We are excited to be a part of the XS Power family. We look forward to gaining exposure with a customer base we’ve not previously worked with,” said Jacob Fuller, founder and president of Sundown Look for both XS Power and Sundown at several local and national events in 2023.

With product education and brand awareness being top priority, any audio enthusiast will benefit from the decades of combined knowledge the relationship brings. Sundown Audio is a manufacturer and distributor of high-end car audio, Powersports products, cable and accessories. They offer high-end audio and accessories at an affordable price. Please visit their website at www.sundownaudio.com or call 828-459-1980 for more information.

Knoxville, TN: Systematic Holdings, LLC, the parent company of XS Power, is proud to announce the acquisition of Ampere Audio.

Ampere becomes a sister company to Sundown Audio, XS Power Batteries, and several others under the Systematic Holdings, LLC umbrella. Scottie Johnson, Owner and CEO of Systematic Holdings reported this acquisition would further the overall portfolio of the Systematic family of brands and will allow consumers another avenue for cost-effective solutions for their everyday audio needs.

“Ampere Audio is a brand that has been well-known for its quality and craftsmanship. This acquisition allows us the ability to be involved in pushing that forward into the future and is a great fit for us,” said Shawn Mayo, Mobile Electronics Sales Manager for XS Power Batteries. Ampere Audio offers a variety of subwoofers ranging in size, as well as amplifiers and various mids and highs.

Ampere Audio was originally founded by Andrew Bailey in 2011, who quickly created a strong following for the brand. “Scottie and Systematic have been pushing the boundaries with innovation in the mobile electronics industry for nearly 30 years now, so giving the brand the opportunity to be continued within that network was an easy decision for me,” Andrew Bailey reported.

The staff at Systematic Holdings has numerous dedicated staff of mobile electronics experts and world-champion car audio competitors, ready to aid in expanding the Ampere Audio offering. It was reported that Ampere Audio will be re-evaluating and expanding its line of products to include a variety of high-quality and cost-effective options. More on the company's direction will be released as it becomes available.

XS Power Batteries® is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance batteries, chargers, capacitors, cables, and accessories located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Offering AGM, lithium, and custom-made power solutions, as well as a complementary line of accessories to the automotive, powersports, marine, and commercial markets worldwide. For more information on XS Power Batteries®, please visit www.xspowerbatteries.com or call 865-688-5953.

Knoxville, TN: Systematic Holdings, LLC, the parent company of XS Power, is proud to announce the immediate addition of Lithium Pros to its family of brands.

Lithium Pros is a recognized leader in power solutions for racing, marine, and other industries. They bring vast application knowledge, proprietary BMS systems, and state-of the-art testing equipment to the Systematic family, leveraging the company’s team of engineers, chemists, and machinists to deliver power in the most extreme conditions.

Lithium Pros offered the first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) engine start battery for marine in 2011, introduced the concept of the single 36V LFP battery to the marine industry in 2012, and introduced the first certified NMEA 2000 LFP marine battery in 2021. They manufacture and distribute these high-performance batteries in 12V~48V models, ranging from 400Whr to 7kWhr with advanced internal battery management systems.

Lithium Pros also has over a decade of experience with powering warehouse automation, with thousands of advanced LFP batteries in service 24/7 over its 13-year history.

“Joining forces with Lithium Pros adds another level of expertise in advanced battery design and manufacturing to the already well-rounded team within the Systematic family of brands,” says Systematic Holdings CEO, Scottie Johnson. “As we expand into new markets utilizing Lithium Pros vast experience in the marine and automation sectors, we will be able to introduce new and innovative ideas into our existing automotive, powersports and transportation markets, further improving the customer experience. We are very excited, not only about what is ahead for Lithium Pros, but for what this brings for XS Power, JY Power, TurboStart and Ioxus as well.”

With Systematic Power Solutions’ product development capabilities, broad manufacturing capacity, and capacity for distribution, the newly combined team is excited to expand their offerings to multiple new markets.

Lithium Pros President Kevin Bennett sees tremendous upside in joining the Systematic family of companies. “Joining the SPS team allows us to put our innovative passion to work in new markets, leveraging an extensive distribution network, a larger production footprint, and even better customer service. We're excited and ready to take lithium battery technology to the next level.”

This marks the third major acquisition for Systematic Power Solutions spanning the capacitor, and advanced battery industry, expanding their commitment to the growing energy sector, finding innovative solutions to the world's energy needs today and for decades to come.

XS Power Batteries® is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance batteries, chargers, capacitors, cables, and accessories located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Offering AGM, lithium, and custom-made power solutions, as well as a complementary line of accessories to the automotive, powersports, marine, and commercial markets worldwide. For more information on XS Power Batteries®, please visit www.xspowerbatteries.com or call 865-688-5953.

XS Power, a world leader in performance power solutions announces their new and improved 12, 14 and 16 Volt AGM Battery lineup.

Knoxville, Tenn. – May 20, 2019 -- XS Power has always been an industry leader when it comes to their powerful AGM batteries, and now they have distanced themselves even further from the competition with their latest product upgrades. You will now see up to a 79 percent increase in power on their latest production slated to start shipping immediately. Same XS Power name, with new increased power and quality.

Over recent years XS Power has seen the competition try to catch up on performance and even bolster some outlandish claims, but with the latest upgrades, XS Power has sent the competition back to the drawing board. For example, the latest D2400 bolsters over a 79 percent increase in Cranking Power (CA) and over 37 percent increases in Amp Hour Capacity (Ah).

Brady Basner, Sales Manager of XS Power noted, “Often imitated, but never duplicated has really become the norm lately. There have been some unbelievable claims recently, but we have always been the leader in the AGM battery industry when it comes to power and performance. There is now no debate that we have the strongest AGM batteries available in the world.”

XS Power is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance batteries, chargers, capacitors, cable and accessories with locations in Knoxville, Tennessee and Sparks, Nevada. They offer AGM lead acid, lithium, and custom-made power solutions, as well as a complementary line of accessories. Please visit their website at www.4xspower.com or call 1-888-4XSPOWER for more information.

You can find the newest offering from XS Power Batteries at your local dealer today!

April 29, 2019 - Knoxville, TN – XS Power, a world leader in performance power solutions announces the new copper and aluminum Terminal Blocks.
The new XS Power Terminal Blocks allow customers to add multiple runs of 1/0 gauge to their XS Power battery. XS Power’s Terminal Blocks are available with options for two, four, five, and six runs of 1/0 gauge wire.

XS Power’s Terminal Blocks are made from the highest-quality copper and aluminum to ensure unparalleled power transmission and eliminate electrical interference. The XS Power Terminal Blocks are designed and manufactured to handle extreme current demands. As usual, XS Power did their due diligence to find the optimal design and manufacturing technique to bring the most efficient Terminal Blocks to the market.

Brady Basner, Sales Manager of XS Power noted, “Resistance is the biggest enemy, in an electrical system, when it comes to pulling big power. Our new XS Power Terminal Blocks eliminate the worry of resistance in our customer’s electrical system when they are connecting multiple runs of power and ground wire. We have proven over the years that we know a thing or two running big electrical systems, and we knew this was a product our customers needed.”

XS Power is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance batteries, chargers, capacitors, cable and accessories with locations in Knoxville, Tennessee and Sparks, Nevada. They offer AGM lead acid, lithium, and custom-made power solutions, as well as a complementary line of accessories.

 

Knoxville, Tenn -- XS Power Batteries is proud to announce the acquisition of premium audio brand Sundown Audio of Newton, North Carolina.

Sundown designs and manufactures a complete line of 12- volt audio speakers and amplifiers for automotive, powersports and marine applications. With countless records in the SPL and SQ competition arenas, Sundown is world renowned for both exceptional build quality and sound quality. XS Power’s president and head of operations noted of the acquisition, “I have always had a deep respect for Sundown Audio’s company culture as well as their brand image in the car audio community. I am proud to be able to work with the team on growing an already phenomenal brand into a household name.”

“We are excited to be a part of the XS Power family. We look forward to gaining exposure with a customer base we’ve not previously worked with,” said Jacob Fuller, founder and president of Sundown Look for both XS Power and Sundown at several local and national events in 2023.

With product education and brand awareness being top priority, any audio enthusiast will benefit from the decades of combined knowledge the relationship brings. XS Power is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance batteries, chargers, capacitors, cable and accessories. They offer AGM lead acid, lithium, and custom-made power solutions, as well as a complementary line of accessories to the automotive, powersports, marine and commercial markets worldwide.

Please visit their website at www.xspowerbatteries.com or call 865-688-5953 for more information

January 10, 2020 -- CES marks the official full release of the new Titan 8 Series Lithium Titanate Oxide (LTO) battery lineup designed with the most demanding enthusiasts in mind.  The unique modular design allows users from nearly any market segment to benefit from the many well thought out features it brings. With 2V, 12V, 14V, and 16V modules available in either high power or high reserve capacity configurations, this series will find itself right at home in Mobile Audio, Commercial, Leisure, Marine, Powersports, Racing and many other applications. 

The built in 2/0 bussing allows up to 4 Positive and 4 Negative hidden direct connections to each module without the need for any external exposed bussing, while still leaving two easily accessible top terminals and four series or parallel expansion terminals to easily build a bank of nearly any configuration from 12V, 14V, 16V, 24V, 28V, 36V, 48V, or any configuration imaginable. With the unique design, single 2.4V individual modules can be made for even further installation flexibility.  Each module comes packed with all the required accessories including two XS Logo cable covers, expansion bussing with rubberized insulating covers, mounting hardware, and all the terminal set screws and bolts required.

Each module comes standard with built in balancing system and can be upgraded to include Bluetooth connectivity that allows remote cell monitoring, internal temperature sensing, battery health monitoring and can be configured to send notifications to any tablet or smartphone when any user preset limit is met, including low voltage, over temp, over charge, etc.  Usage data is stored in the app to assist with trouble shooting and allows the user to enjoy an extended warranty up to 4 years. Multiple Titan 8 batteries can be monitored from one app from a single installation, or multiple different vehicle installations. 

The initial release includes the modules listed below with their voltage, power, capacity and price listed. Many more options will be available soon including BCI direct fit models that are fully insulated with temperature monitoring built in that are suitable for use in the factory under hood position.

Power Modules - Designed for Peak Power

This series uses a very high power lithium cell that is designed for very high burst output (up to 100 times its capacity) as well as very high charge current (30-60 times its capacity).  This translates to a single 10Ah module that can support burst current up to 1,000A, and can accept 300A of continuous charge current.

PWR-S5: $599.99
12V, 10Ah, 5,000W - 8,000W

PWR-S6: $699.99
14V, 10Ah, 6,000W - 9,000W

PWR-S7: $799.99
16V, 10Ah, 7,000W - 10,000W

Reserve Modules - Designed for Peak Capacity

This series uses a cell that is designed to maximize capacity and deep cycling abilities. Although it is physically the same size as the power series, it has double the amount of storage energy but only half of the instant discharge energy. This gives it double the capacity rating, but half of the wattage rating. In some installations, it may be desirable to use one or more modules from each series to get the desired wattage and capacity. In this type of installation, we recommend the PWR module be placed nearest any high amperage loads.

RSV-S5: $649.99
12V, 20Ah, 2,500W - 4,000W

RSV-S6: $769.99
14V, 20Ah, 3,000W - 4,500W

RSV-S7: $889.99
16V - 20Ah, 3,500W - 5,000W

BCI Models soon to come include 51, 51R, 47, 48, 49, 34, 34R, and 65.

All Titan 8 products are backed with a one year free replacement warranty which is extended to 4 years when purchased with the Bluetooth battery management system included.

Pre Orders will be accepted beginning January 15th with the first wave of shipments expected to ship in late February. 

Visit the Titan 8 section of the website and check out all the other new lithium options while you’re there! 

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