# Why Automakers Put Two Batteries In Diesel Trucks - CarScoops

> Why Automakers Put Two Batteries In Diesel Trucks New or old, pop the hood on a diesel truck, and you're likely to find two batteries in the engine compartment.

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- **Published:** 2026-10-13
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #battery #batteries #diesel #automakers #hood #trucks #carscoops #might
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