Micro Hybrid Technology

Johnson Controls, Inc., the world’s leading supplier of automotive batteries, introduces a 48 volt Micro Hybrid battery concept to help automakers meet increasing fuel economy and emissions requirements. The technology has the potential to deliver 15 to 20 percent in fuel savings over a conventional vehicle.

 

WHAT IS MICRO HYBRID?
WHAT IS MICRO HYBRID?
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Currently working with customers to identify development opportunities

Key Features

  • Dual voltage battery system to support higher power loads and provide redundancy
  • New 8-10 kW motor/generator to capture regeneration, support re-start and higher power loads
  • New DC/DC device to bridge between higher voltage and 12V networks

 

Opportunities / Benefits

  • Potential to radically change electrical load management due to high power regeneration
  • Electrification of new loads (air conditioning, active chassis and safety, electric supercharging
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HOW DOES IT WORK?

Micro Hybrid battery system involves a low voltage lead-acid battery and a 48 volt Lithium-ion battery that enable optimization of energy generation and consumption, thus saving fuel.

How Micro Hybrid Works

Inside the Lithium-ion battery:

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