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

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Start-stop is a proven technology, first introduced in Europe, that automatically shuts the engine off during idle, and restarts when the driver releases the brake pedal or engages the clutch, resulting in improved fuel economy and emissions reductions.

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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. TDI Engines.

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Proud of its roots

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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. EV entrant at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb starting line.

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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

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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. Hay Railroad Engineering Seminar, UIUC). Source: NS.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

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Overnight or deep-cycle discharge damages batteries, and high C rates degrade batteries because of the temperature created. times more life expectancy for a battery versus a deep-cycle charging approach. Charged : Tell me about your Kansas City International Airport project. How does that work?