Research and Markets: Stop-Start Vehicle Systems Could Boost Fuel Efficiency and Reduce Exhaust Pipe Emissions

DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 3, 20050, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23408) has announced the addition of Starters/Alternators Edition 2 And Synopsis to their offering.

No stopping suppliers now.

According to recent research studies, vehicles are at a standstill for one-third of the time while in urban areas stop-start systems could help make cities quieter, boost fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust pipe emissions. Stop-start systems operate by cutting the engine when the driver comes to a complete standstill. The engine is switched back on when he/she releases the brake pedal.

This report looks at the following topics:

-- No stopping suppliers now

-- The market

-- Technical review

-- Defining the elements

-- Power-hungry options place unprecedented demands on automotive charging systems

-- Increased OEM interest in integrated starter-alternators...

...But high cost is still an issue

-- Mini hybrid approach

-- Citroen C3 is first European production vehicle to offer stop-start via a 14-volt belt-driven starter-alternator...

...Followed by Hyundai Getz and Ford Fiesta

-- Visteon's belt-driven system can be fitted to almost any vehicle engine

-- ZF Sachs' Dynastart will enter production in 2008

-- Ricardo, Valeo and Gates develop solution for Ford

-- Full hybrid approach

-- New starter and alternator concepts

-- Commercial vehicle applications

-- Other innovations

-- Manufacturers

-- Bosch

-- Denso

-- Lucas Electrical

-- Mitsubishi Electric

-- Motorcar Parts of America Inc

-- Prestolite Electric

-- Remy International

-- Valeo

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23408.