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News in brief: Battery sales show success of start-stop systems

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There are few technologies that have had a more successful introduction into our vehicles than start-stop systems: and this is emphasised by new sales figures from Johnson Controls, Inc. The company has sold in excess of 18million Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries which are typically used in the start-stop systems.

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Start-stop systems hit milestone

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Start-stop systems are no longer a technological niche – they’ve firmly gone mainstream as proven by Exide Technologies. Its advanced lead acid batteries feature in vehicles with start-stop systems and are produced in Italy and Spain. Back in 2004, Exide Technologies [.].

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Stop That: BMW Recalls Vehicles for Brake Issues

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Pursuant to federal law (we’ve always wanted to start a post in that manner), BMW is recalling approximately 80,000 machines from the 2023 and 2024 model years for vexing problems with braking systems. Models run the gamut, including some 5- and 7-Series sedans plus their electric i5 and i7 counterparts. You don’t say.&

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Peugeot-Citroen examines new batteries for stop-start systems

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PSA Peugeot Citroen is hoping to take the performance of stop-start systems to new levels by examining a new high performance automotive battery. Latest News Green cars Peugeot Citroen'

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CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up

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Attendance Down, But EV News Increases. It has become the auto show of January over the past decade, even more exciting than many auto shows of the traditional variety as technology is unveiled along with new cars and trucks. The RST bumps up the horsepower of the two-motor system to 664 hp and 780 lb.-ft.

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New stop-start system is a problem solver

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We all know that that stop-start systems can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions – but there have been concerns about their reactions when a driver changes his/her mind about stopping. Now however, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is ready to demonstrate a next-generation system that solves this issue.

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

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In December, Chevy issued a stop-sale order on the Blazer EV , due to software issues relating to the vehicle’s infotainment system and DC fast-charging capabilities. Chevy announced on Friday that it’s now resuming Blazer EV sales, re-launching the vehicle’s three configurations with lower price tags starting at $50,195.

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