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

Green Car Congress

The system generally relies on an advanced lead-acid battery—such as those provided by Johnson Controls—that can handle the deep cycling requirements of more frequent starts throughout the course of a trip. According to the research, most consumers like the idea of their engine turning off at idle.

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

DIY Electric Car

They couldn't wrap their heads around the idea I wanted a manual rack, even though I have a car with a power rack. Batteries: I will be using Absorbed Glass Mat, Deep Cycle, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries. The batteries of choice at the moment is the Werker brand from Batteries Plus, 12 Volt, 55AH, Deep Cycle.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

Overnight or deep-cycle discharge damages batteries, and high C rates degrade batteries because of the temperature created. times more life expectancy for a battery versus a deep-cycle charging approach. And the idea is that they are in revenue service all the time. How does that work?