Johnson Controls is premiering its new 48-volt micro hybrid battery demonstration module in Europe at the Hanover Messe currently taking place in north Germany.
The 48-volt hybrid battery would be used in vehicles in conjunction with a 12-volt starter battery, allowing greater energy and power efficiency while keeping overall system costs to a minimum, says the supplier.
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Johnson Controls added it would also enable greater fuel savings than start-stop systems and is more cost-effective than hybrid or electric vehicle systems.
“This micro hybrid technology has huge potential,” said Johnson Controls head, Power Solutions EMEA, Holger Jetses. “By using the 48-volt battery, vehicles can save between 15% and 20% in fuel.”
The maximum power of the 48-volt battery would be enough to operate applications such as electric air-conditioning systems, active chassis control, storage and recuperation of brake energy and, if necessary, supply power to the drive system.
The 12-volt battery would also continue to power other components such as lighting and control units.
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By GlobalDataA survey conducted by Johnson Controls claims the majority of buyers in Germany, France, Italy, the UK and Russia are willing to pay more for their vehicle if it means reducing fuel consumption by 5%.
