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Bosch Passes 1M Mark for Start-Stop Systems

Green Car Congress

Bosch start-stop technology already features in models made by BMW and Mini, Fiat, Kia, and Volkswagen, among others. 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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Bosch reaches one million Start-Stop systems on the road

Green Cars News

Cars made by BMW and Mini, Fiat, Kia, and Volkswagen, among others use the Bosch system to boost the fuel efficiency of their cars. On the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), start-stop systems reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 5 per cent, whilst the saving is as much as 8 per cent on the NEDC urban cycle.