Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

A123’s Engine Start Battery is designed as a replacement for absorbent glass mat (AGM) and other lead acid batteries, providing a lighter-weight, longer-lasting solution for micro-hybrid functionality that enhances vehicle performance, improves fuel economy and lowers total cost of ownership. Reduced Weight.

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MARCH 15, 2018

The three companies will work together to develop durable, heat- and impact-resistant 12-Volt lithium-ion batteries as a viable replacement for lead-acid starter batteries in motor vehicles by 2021.

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JUNE 12, 2012

We feel that we have erased the cold cranking deficit—the Achilles heel [for Li-ion] from a performance perspective against lead acid. ” Based on our analysis, the performance of A123’s new Nanophosphate EXT at high temperatures is unlike anything we’ve ever seen from lead acid, lithium ion or any other battery technology.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2015

Johnson Controls is expanding its manufacturing operations in China by beginning production of advanced lead-acid batteries for Start-Stop vehicles to help automakers meet increasingly strict fuel economy and emission regulations. The global Start-Stop market for new vehicles could reach 49 million annually by 2020.

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JUNE 2, 2015

The unique cost and performance advantages of NiZn over other advanced chemistries make it an extremely promising alternative for 12V lead-acid batteries in electric vehicles and stop-start applications. —Professor Bernard Bäker, Managing Director at IAD.

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APRIL 7, 2015

Together these advances, known as A123’s new UltraPhosphate technology, have achieved more than 25% greater cold cranking power and result in a product that significantly outperforms the best lead-acid batteries in industry standard cranking tests. The Gen 3 battery is also smaller than its predecessors. Product Specs.

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Johnson Controls is expanding the production of advanced batteries for Start-Stop vehicles amid growing demand for better fuel economy and more sustainable technologies. Start-Stop enables up to 5% fuel economy savings over a conventional vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

We have worked with several types of batteries, including advanced lead-acid batteries, and have come to the firm conclusion that even VRLA or glass-mat batteries are not capable of sustained performance in this demanding application for over-the-road transport. —Axion Chairman and CEO Thomas Granville.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

In light of recent extreme levels of air pollution in China, the government has implemented fuel economy standards requiring passenger cars to reach 34 mpg (6.92 In response, many automakers are looking to micro-hybrid vehicles as the lowest hanging fruit to improve fuel economy. l/100 km) by 2015, and 47 mpg (5.0

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

PowerGenix, the developer of high-performance, automotive Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, has entered into an innovation contract with PSA Peugeot Citroën Automobiles under which PSA will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the use of PowerGenix’s NiZn batteries as a replacement for lead-acid in stop-start vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2012

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. Most people will pay a little more for better fuel economy, as long as they don’t have to sacrifice performance.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The military is interested in replacing lead-acid batteries with higher performing Li-ion systems. A123’s 6T is designed as a direct replacement for 6T lead acid batteries currently deployed in military vehicles delivering a longer-lasting, lighter-weight system for engine start and enabling longer-duration silent watch functionality.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

AGM is an advanced lead-acid battery and is suited for Start-Stop systems, which help improve fuel economy in vehicles by 5 to 10%. Johnson Controls, Inc., has sold more than 18 million Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries since the technology launched in 2001, topping 4.5 million annually in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2013

This successfully delivered fuel economy and CO 2 equivalent to a full hybrid powertrain, with performance equal or better than the baseline 2.0L The demonstrator vehicle produced by the project used a highly downsized 1.0L vehicle but at a projected cost premium significantly less than a diesel.

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OCTOBER 21, 2013

We believe our evaluation will open up a lower cost product to our OEM customers interested in reaching the fuel economy gains offered by 48-volt mild hybrid systems. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. In addition, a starter alternator motor is used to supplement the internal combustion engine with some level of power assist during acceleration.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Leveraging a dual voltage architecture, Johnson Controls’ Micro Hybrid battery system will involve a 12-volt lead-acid starter battery and a 48-volt Lithium-ion battery that enables optimization of energy generation and consumption. The battery is designed with standardized components and size to help drive scale and minimize cost.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Growth in light duty SSV sales during the next decade will be predominately in the three major market regions of North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific, primarily because these regions are the most aggressive in their implementation of fuel economy and emissions regulations. By then, 82.8% billion total in 2013. of the market.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

i-ELOOP (short for “intelligent Energy Loop”) uses a supercapacitor to store electricity recovered during deceleration to power the vehicle’s electrical systems, thereby improving fuel economy. By freeing up this engine capacity, i-ELOOP increases fuel economy under everyday urban driving conditions. Mazda6 Engines.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

This is a result that makes the ADEPT powertrain architecture very competitive with other fuel economy solutions such as full hybridization, where costs of implementation can be significantly higher.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2013

The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) and Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will introduce a low-carbon 48 volt LC Super Hybrid technology demonstrator at the International Vienna Motor Symposium this week. —Allan Cooper, European projects coordinator at the Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium.

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MARCH 31, 2011

The system comes equipped with battery management electronics for cell balancing and protection.

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MAY 23, 2012

The PbC battery is a hybrid device that uses the standard lead acid battery positive electrode and a supercapacitor negative electrode that is made of activated carbon. This advantage translates into much greater engine off time resulting in greater fuel economy and reduced CO 2 emissions.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The HyBoost project has been led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, with co-funding from the UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 15, 2018

The battery pack includes a 3-kilowatt DC-to-DC inverter to maintain the battery’s state of charge and convert 48 volts to 12 volts to power the Ram 1500’s accessories and charge its conventional 12-volt lead-acid battery. The wide gear ratio spread helps maximize fuel economy by helping lower engine rpm in city and highway driving.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2015

This situation means it is in the interest of the major brands to implement stop-start technology as standard (once the benefits have been established) to meet government targets for average fleet fuel consumption. —“ Start-Stop Vehicles ”. This also offers opportunities for other engine efficiencies such as electric boost.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

As the project approaches its mid-point, the research team—led by Ricardo and including Ford Motor Company, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC), Faurecia and the University of Nottingham—has completed the build of the first functional integration prototype ADEPT vehicle.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

During this time, the vehicle's electrical systems—from entertainment to lights—use energy from an advanced lead-acid battery (AGM) rather than the gas-powered engine, thus saving fuel. With the addition of a 12V Lithium-ion battery, automakers can increase fuel economy efficiency by up to 8%.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2016

The Forty-Eight Volt Electrified Rear-axle (FEVER) project will apply CPT’s SpeedTorq technology to an ultra-lightweight rear axle module to significantly improve the fuel economy of the target car.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2016

The ADEPT project is led by Ricardo in a research partnership including the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC); Controlled Power Technologies (CPT); Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies UK Ltd; Ford Motor Company and the University of Nottingham.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

If anything their low speed performance will be even better, while still delivering very significant fuel economy benefits and CO2 reduction. The project is being supported and funded by the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC). —Guy Morris, CPT’s engineering director and chief technical officer.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2012

Potential fuel economy benefit over baseline is 3% for both intercity and local duty cycles. This includes the addition of a new stop/start lead-acid battery system; gas exchange system upgrade; and a new 30 kW lightweight diesel genset , e.g. for cabin air conditioning. A gas exchange system upgrade for DMUs.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

An example of that was DOE’s ATVM Loan Program, the mission of which was to provide loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above the fuel economy levels for 2005. Advanced lead-acid batteries. Technology. Number of initiatives. Li-ion batteries.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The system is also designed to supply power to the drive assist motor, improving fuel economy. With this 12V Energy Recovery System, Panasonic aims to approximately double the fuel economy improvement rate of existing start-stop systems over conventional gasoline-engine vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The intent is to enable aggressive yet near term downsizing and downspeeding of existing engine families, delivering proven CO reduction and fuel economy improvement, without the usual dynamic compromises that typically limit market acceptance. —Morris et al. common rail TDI engine.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The PbC battery technology—multi-celled asymmetrically supercapacitive lead-acid-carbon hybrid batteries—replaces simple lead-based negative electrodes used by other manufacturers with activated carbon electrode assemblies and has significantly enhanced performance characteristics when compared with other advanced lead-acid batteries.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

Thermal management of the electrical machine is another critical factor, because the duration of the boosting and energy recovery operating modes directly impacts fuel economy and emissions. —Paul Bloore, product validation manager for CPT’s hybrid product group. 48V Hybrids Standards'

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

High-power lead acid systems (developer may propose to deliver cells, modules, or battery packs). For light duty passenger vehicles, the fuel economy improvement must be measured over the US06 cycle. A 33% percent reduction in energy consumption for heating/cooling of vehicle occupants.

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