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CAP-XX introduces supercap modules to support batteries in stop-start applications

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The downside is the increased number of starts over a Stop-Start vehicle’s life—potentially more than 100 per day—which means a standard car battery may last less than 18 months, the company notes. With 150F at 14V, and an ESR of 4.5 NEDC testing: battery alone. Click to enlarge. NEDC testing: battery plus supercaps.

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NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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Behind the targets is a significant amount of modeling, including revisions to certain aspects of the Volpe modeling process, such as the inputs, data, modeling techniques, and the constraints used in assessing appropriate stringency for future CAFE standards. Data: Preliminary Regulatory Impact Analysis. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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