Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2019
A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years. —Ferg et al. Schuldt, J. 2019.03.063.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2014
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.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
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.
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2010
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).
Green Car Congress
MAY 28, 2014
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. —EUROBAT chairman Johann-Friedrich Dempwolff.
DIY Electric Car
MARCH 3, 2012
Winter 2011-2012: Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. No engine, no fuel tank, no alternator, pumps, radiators, exhaust pipes, or muffler. I only need existing wiring for lights, horns, wipers, rear defroster, etc. Batteries: I will be using Absorbed Glass Mat, Deep Cycle, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
DECEMBER 31, 2008
After contacting Zivan tech support, they said that lead-acid batteries typically get 400 deep cycles or 800 half-cycles at best. If my average trip is 20 miles between charges and I have 8600 miles on the car, that means about 430 half-cycles. I'm not too happy about the whole situation, but it's been a good run.
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