In order to understand where the term “Cranking Amps” comes from, it is important to understand the history behind traditional automobile engines. Prior to the electric car starting system, a hand crank was used to turn over the engine. This was a dangerous task and required a lot of strength from whomever was physically cranking the engine.
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