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

Green Car Congress

The research was conducted to gain understanding of how consumers view fuel-saving power train technologies based on attributes such as purchase price, fuel economy, annual fuel cost and performance. It’s about implementing proven technology that large numbers of consumers are willing to purchase.

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Proud of its roots

Electric Auto Association

Fifty years ago, there were no EVs available commercially. I ordered a controller from a company in California, which used a single power Darlington transistor, and 4 deep cycle 12-volt batteries.” The chapter’s annual participation in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb also speaks to EV technology.

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Axion supplying PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern for all-battery switcher and working on line-haul hybrid locomotives; micro-hybrid and stationary expansion

Green Car Congress

In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. Sustain 80-85% round trip efficiency in PSOC applications; 90-95% in deep cycle applications. Source: NS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Micro-hybrids.

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