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Bosch Passes 1M Mark for Start-Stop Systems

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For this system, Bosch supplies a special starter, whose electric starter motor as well as low-noise, enhanced meshing mechanics provide safe, fast, and quiet engine starts. The system is rounded off by a crankshaft sensor, sensors on the pedals, and a deep-cycle resistant battery.

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done with phase two

DIY Electric Car

The motor and transmission is now mounted in the truck, motor mounts have been fabricated, placed and are rock solid. m still planning on using # 12 gp 27 deep cycle batts as my power pack I hope that gets me at least 40 mi. As I have a charging station at work. I know that I?m m very proud of the work that I?ve

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Being a Pro Eco Recycler

DIY Electric Car

20 Deka Ungly 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000). 3 72 volt forklift motors (retail $1200). When I told people at work that I was building a electric car I received 20 Deka Unigy 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000) for free as they were swapping out old ups batteries from a back up system.

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Balqon Begins Production of Electric Port Drayage Trucks for San Pedro Ports

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Designed specifically for short-haul or drayage operations, this heavy-duty truck can pull a 60,000-pound cargo container at a top speed of 40 mph, and has a range between 30 to 60 miles per battery charge. Total capacity of the pack at full charge is 160 kWh. Maximum output at each charge port is 40 kW. The E30 consumes 1.2

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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. I placed 4 in the front compartment and the other 16 in the bed. The technical problems that I encountered were in figuring out how to mount the tie downs for the batteries.

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Bosch reaches one million Start-Stop systems on the road

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Stefan Asenkerschbaumer, president of the Bosch Starter Motors and Generators division. The Bosch system features a powerful electric starter motor, as well as enhanced meshing mechanics, which guarantee a safe, fast, and quiet engine start. New alternator series for even greater fuel savings.