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Bosch Passes 1M Mark for Start-Stop Systems

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In the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), start-stop systems reduce fuel consumption, and thus CO 2 emissions, by up to 5%. 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.

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

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The Nautilus E30 uses a 336V traction battery pack comprising flooded, deep cycle lead acid batteries with a square tubular positive plate design for maximum exposure to the electrolyte. These trucks will be deployed as a zero emissions alternative to fossil fuel-powered yard tractors, or “hostlers.”. If those 1.2

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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.