Latest Start-stop system Stories
TROY, Mich., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New developments and advancements in transmission technology are necessary as automakers work to meet the standards of future transportation systems. Schaeffler's Philip George, director advanced development; Jeff Hemphill, chief technical officer; and Jitesh Modi, group leader and principal engineer, will discuss the latest transmission concepts and innovations at the 7(th) International Car Training Institute's (CTi) Innovative Automotive...
Advanced batteries will power energy efficient vehicles in China SHANGHAI, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, will provide its Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) advanced battery technology to power the Chery Jaguar Land Rover Start-Stop and other vehicles made in China to serve the China market. "Johnson Controls is providing energy storage solutions to help our automotive customers meet increasingly stringent fuel economy...
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Robert Bosch LLC will be sharing its insight on Start/Stop and advanced propulsion vehicle technologies at the 2013 SAE World Congress. As a leading supplier to the automotive industry, Bosch executives participating in the panels will provide insight on the industry today as well as future technology advancements. Bosch will be...
DETROIT and HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- During its press conference at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Schaeffler presented a new concept vehicle. The Efficient Future Mobility North America vehicle is based on a mid-size SUV and shows the range of Schaeffler solutions for optimizing North American internal combustion engine drive trains. All of the showcased solutions are cost-effective, close to volume production and, when...
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc., the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, introduced its 48 volt Micro Hybrid battery demonstration module as part of its full spectrum of advanced energy storage solutions for automobiles. Power Solutions President Alex Molinaroli unveiled the company's next generation technology at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "Johnson Controls sees opportunities for the development of evolutionary...
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc., the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, is providing its advanced Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery technology to power Ford Motor Company's 2013 Fusion Auto Start-Stop vehicle. AGM batteries are a proven advanced energy storage solution for Start-Stop vehicles in Europe, where Johnson Controls has manufactured more than 18 million since 2001 and now produces more than 4.5 million annually. According to...
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc., today announced it has sold more than 18 million Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries since the technology launched in 2001, topping 4.5 million annually in Europe. AGM is the most advanced lead-acid battery and is ideal for Start-Stop systems, which help improve fuel economy in vehicles by 5 to 10 percent. Over the next five years, Start-Stop vehicles with Johnson Controls' AGM batteries will reduce CO(2) emissions by...
DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc., the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, will introduce its 48 volt Micro Hybrid battery demonstration module as part of its full spectrum of advanced energy storage solutions for automobiles. Power Solutions President Alex Molinaroli will unveil the company's next generation technology Jan. 14 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "Johnson Controls sees opportunities for the development...
DETROIT, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HELLA, a leading global supplier for automotive lighting and electronic systems and components, will premiere its "Enhanced Stop-Start Demonstrator" at this year's SAE Convergence® Conference at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111116/DE08035LOGO ) This brand new "state-of-the-art" demonstrator includes all of HELLA's electronic innovations for enhanced stop-start, vehicle coasting, and regenerative...
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent survey shows 82 percent of Americans are paying more upfront for green products that save money longer term, as many drive slower and take other steps to conserve fuel New 2013 Ford Fusion offers hybrid-based Auto Start-Stop technology that shuts off the engine at stops to reduce fuel consumption in stop-and-go driving conditions If just 50,000 customers add the $295 Auto Start-Stop Fusion option, it could save more than 14...
