The Hindu Business Line : Bosch develops system to reduce fuel consumption

Bangalore, Aug. 6 Bosch has developed an electronic system that will help in reducing fuel consumption by switching off the combustion engine when the vehicle is stationary, particularly during traffic jams or at traffic signals.

This and other systems supplied by Bosch will also help reduce CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions further. The technology is stated to have been used in production at BMW wherein Bosch supplies the key component for this system, a starter that has been developed specifically for this application.

Bosch Smart Electronic start-stop system is a significant innovation for reducing fuel consumption, particularly when volatility in crude oil price was affecting the economics of running a vehicle.

The device switches the engine off when the vehicle is stationary, and starts it again automatically as soon as the driver wishes to move off again — an intention which can be indicated by depressing the clutch pedal.

Reducing emission

During a journey of 12-15 second stops over a distance of 7 km, the Bosch system reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by as much as eight per cent. If the stops last longer, the actual saving of CO2 emissions and fuel can be significantly higher, said the release.

For the Bosch start-stop approach, developers have designed a specially adapted starter, the Smart Starter Motor. There is no need for any further adjustments to the drive train or the engine.

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