Smart selects Valeo StARS starter-alternator for fortwo micro hybrid

July 19, 2007
Valeo (www.valeo.com) said its StARS micro-hybrid starter-alternator technology, part of the firm’s Powertrain Efficiency Domain, will be standard equipment on the smart fortwo mhd (micro-hybrid drive).

Valeo said its StARS micro-hybrid starter-alternator technology, part of the firm’s powertrain efficiency domain, will be standard equipment on the smart fortwo micro-hybrid drive (mhd). The StARS system can stop an engine at a red light or a traffic jam and then restart it immediately and silently when the brake is released. It’s said to offer significant fuel savings (up to 13% on the smart mhd in urban driving conditions) and emission reductions without disrupting a driver's normal driving habits.

Sponsored Recommendations

Board-Mount DC/DC Converters in Medical Applications

March 27, 2024
AC/DC or board-mount DC/DC converters provide power for medical devices. This article explains why isolation might be needed and which safety standards apply.

Use Rugged Multiband Antennas to Solve the Mobile Connectivity Challenge

March 27, 2024
Selecting and using antennas for mobile applications requires attention to electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics: TE modules can help.

Out-of-the-box Cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity with AWS IoT ExpressLink

March 27, 2024
This demo shows how to enroll LTE-M and Wi-Fi evaluation boards with AWS IoT Core, set up a Connected Health Solution as well as AWS AT commands and AWS IoT ExpressLink security...

How to Quickly Leverage Bluetooth AoA and AoD for Indoor Logistics Tracking

March 27, 2024
Real-time asset tracking is an important aspect of Industry 4.0. Various technologies are available for deploying Real-Time Location.

Comments

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Electronic Design, create an account today!