In hot climate regions automotive and truck batteries have to be especially resistant to keep drivers on the road. Johnson Controls, the world's largest automotive battery manufacturer, has launched a new VARTA product line in the Middle East and Turkey that meets the particular climate requirements of this region. The product line includes 77 enhanced battery types fitting more than 95% of the European and Asian vehicles. VARTA batteries are produced in Europe and stand forcutting-edge technologies and advanced, patented manufacturing processes. Dealers benefit from the strengths of the brand, used as original equipment by the most important automakers for decades. The success is based on excellent engineering capabilities and strong market trend know how. The new VARTA product range is designed for vehicles including standard Start-Stop technology and Start-Stop technology with regenerative breaking. The batteries are completely maintenance-free and designed to reliably start strong engines