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Bosch Passes 1M Mark for Start-Stop Systems

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Start-stop systems stop the combustion engine when the vehicle comes to a halt at a red light or in a traffic jam, starting it again automatically when the clutch is depressed and the vehicle is put back into gear. This ensures that the engine is only stopped if the battery has stored enough energy to start the engine again quickly.

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Navitas Systems receives $1.55M contract for 2nd-gen 6T Li-ion battery; double energy density, +50% power density

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The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (“JLTV”) is targeted to replace a portion of the Army and Marine Corps’ Humvee fleets, and Lockheed Martin, AM General, and Oshkosh Defense are vying for the production contract. The 12V version can be used in either military or in commercial starting/deep cycle applications.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report. Therefore their cycle life, power density and charge acceptance will need to be further improved.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. This relieves engine load, which in turn reduces fuel consumption. at traffic lights).

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Battery Woes

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Apparently the alarm is indicating a timeout that the charge cycle is taking too long for the capacity of batteries that I have. If I charge overnight, I wake up in 40 degree weather and the pack is very warm, around 80 degrees with vigorous "boiling." I'm not too happy about the whole situation, but it's been a good run.

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mostly finished-90%

DIY Electric Car

These are 68 lb lead acid batteries @ $109 each (I lucked out with no core charge and free delivery), you do the math. most deep cycle batts. If I were a better engineer, or designer I could have planned for a standard length of these connectors. I placed 4 in the front compartment and the other 16 in the bed.

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Bosch reaches one million Start-Stop systems on the road

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Start-stop systems stop the engine when the vehicle comes to a halt, for example at a red light or in a traffic jam, starting it again automatically when the clutch is depressed and the vehicle is put back into gear. This ensures that the engine is only stopped if the battery has stored enough energy to start the engine again quickly.