Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 6, 2011
Exide Technologies announced the production of its 2,500,000 th micro-hybrid battery in Europe. A total of 10 European car manufacturers are now using Exide AGM and ECM batteries in their micro-hybrid vehicles; Exide Technologies is the second largest supplier of Start-Stop batteries in Europe.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2019
This energy sector is primarily driven by the need for low-cost with reasonably long cycle-life energy storage technology, for which the lead-acid battery is well suited. That will see an uptake of more hybrid-, plug-in hybrids and BEVs in the EU. —Ferg et al. Schuldt, J. 2019.03.063.
Green Car Congress
MAY 18, 2012
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.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
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.
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2010
Featuring a start-stop system and battery regeneration, the Sharan equipped with the 140 PS TDI—the most popular engine version in Europe for the existing Sharan—will consume 5.5L/100km 100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. Battery regeneration. During coasting and braking phases of the Sharan—i.e.
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
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.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2011
In Europe, NEVs are categorized as a quadricycle, but are limited to a 4 kW motor for light NEVs or 15 kW for heavier quadricycles. Pike notes that essentially all NEVs use deep cycle lead-acid batteries due to their lower cost of between $100 to $200 per kWh. Top speed is 45 km/h (28 mph). Technology. Market forecasts.
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