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Bosch Passes 1M Mark for Start-Stop Systems

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In the NEDC urban cycle, the saving is as much as 8%. While only 5% of all new vehicles in Europe were equipped with this system in 2008, Bosch predicts that this share will increase to 50% by 2012. The system is rounded off by a crankshaft sensor, sensors on the pedals, and a deep-cycle resistant battery.

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Balqon Begins Production of Electric Port Drayage Trucks for San Pedro Ports

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Designed specifically for short-haul or drayage operations, this heavy-duty truck can pull a 60,000-pound cargo container at a top speed of 40 mph, and has a range between 30 to 60 miles per battery charge. A battery management system monitors each battery cell.

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Bosch reaches one million Start-Stop systems on the road

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On the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), start-stop systems reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 5 per cent, whilst the saving is as much as 8 per cent on the NEDC urban cycle. The system also features sensors on the crankshaft and pedals, as well as a deep-cycle resistant battery.