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Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

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This would especially be true for vehicle sales in developing countries, where the issues of CO 2 emission penalties often do not apply and the type of SLI battery purchased would be a simple cost factor for the owner who would see a replacement every five years as more feasible than an expensive battery. —Ferg et al. Schuldt, J.

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Exide Technologies and Maxwell Technologies form strategic alliance to develop and market integrated battery-ultracapacitor solutions

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With its lead-acid AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) technology that allows for deep cycling combined with high charge acceptance, Exide supports Start-Stop vehicles, energy recuperation, intelligent charging and other advanced power train features to reduce CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption.

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Pilot Project Sends Kelp–and Carbon–to the Seafloor

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The Climate Foundation , the Seattle-based company behind the project, has found that this deep cycling makes kelp grow three times as fast as it can when kept in shallow waters, as seaweed farmers do now. At daybreak, the cranks pull the ring back up to the surface to soak up sunlight and carbon dioxide.

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Williams Hybrid Power flywheel proves powerful and reliable in Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid in Zhuhai race

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Throughout the season the MLC flywheel technology has operated without fault in a deep-cycling, high duty cycle and aggressive mobile environment, according to Williams F1. The purpose of the project is to refine technologies that can bring considerable reduction in road car emissions.

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Exide Technologies has produced 2.5 million Start-Stop batteries in Europe since 2009

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These advanced lead acid batteries are used in vehicles with Start-Stop systems aimed to cut the fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. The advanced lead acid batteries allow deep cycling combined with high charge acceptance, supporting Start-Stop, Energy Recuperation, Intelligent Charging and other advanced power train features.

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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%. The system is rounded off by a crankshaft sensor, sensors on the pedals, and a deep-cycle resistant battery. Earlier post.)

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Johnson Controls study finds 97% of US consumers interested in start-stop technology in vehicles

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Start-stop is a proven technology, first introduced in Europe, that automatically shuts the engine off during idle, and restarts when the driver releases the brake pedal or engages the clutch, resulting in improved fuel economy and emissions reductions.