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Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

Green Car Congress

Compared to advanced lead-acid batteries, the PbC batteries: Support higher [10-20x] charge acceptance and faster recharge [5-10x] in partial state-of-charge (PSOC) applications; Offer an 4x increase in cycle life in 100% depth-of-discharge applications; and. Axion has been working with BMW since 2009, and is currently in vehicle testing.

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Bosch reaches one million Start-Stop systems on the road

Green Cars News

A leading manufacturer in automotive technology, Bosch began production of the firm’s start-stop technology in 2007, with now a total of one million vehicles since fitted with the system. Cars made by BMW and Mini, Fiat, Kia, and Volkswagen, among others use the Bosch system to boost the fuel efficiency of their cars.