Issue 02/2010 The Johnson Controls Power Solutions EMEA customer magazine
Dear readers,
You’re undoubtedly following the public debate about climate protection. It goes without saying that the car industry is not immune to the ever-increasing demand for an environmentally sustainable economy. New EU regulations have forced the car industry to develop new solutions, in which the promising StartStop technology will play a key role, heralding a new era in battery technology. New technological developments in the car industry have resulted in more challenging demands being placed on car batteries, as they will now become the sole provider of energy at times, putting them at the
READY TO FACE THE FUTURE: WITH VARTA START-STOP BATTERIES EU regulations stipulate that average vehicle CO2 emissions must fall below 130 g/km by 2012. The car industry is relying increasingly on Start-Stop technology in order to meet these requirements. With its innovative VARTA Start-Stop batteries, Johnson Controls is already well equipped to meet the demands of the future today. The battery is the heart of every Start-Stop system. This innovative technology places a whole new range of demands on batteries and thus requires a tailor-made battery solution. After all, a Start-Stop battery is not only responsible for generating sufficient energy to start the engine, but must also provide solutions to considerably more complex challenges than conventional starter batteries.
battery solutions. VARTA StartStop batteries with EFB technology were designed to meet the demands of vehicles with standard Start-Stop technology. VARTA Start-Stop Plus with AGM technology, on the other hand, is the ideal solution for vehicles featuring advanced Start-Stop technology with integrated regenerative braking and additional fuel-saving technologies.
all new Start-Stop vehicles being factory-fitted with innovative VARTA Start-Stop batteries. This is a market with a promising future, as around 70 % of all new vehicles will be equipped with Start-Stop technology by 2015.
Johnson Controls has worked very closely with leading car manufacturers to develop innovative
Johnson Controls is the world’s leading manufacturer of vehicle batteries, with more than 80 % of
You can find more information at www.varta-startstop.com
heart of future vehicles. We’re delighted to be able to provide information about the new VARTA Start-Stop batteries, a range which already makes short work of these demanding requirements. It’s no wonder 80 % of all new StartStop vehicles are fitted with VARTA Start-Stop batteries. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of PowerNews and look forward to receiving your feedback at
[email protected] With Johnson Controls’ VARTA Start-Stop and VARTA Start-Stop Plus batteries, you’re already equipped for the future today.
Jean-François Bouveyron Vice President Independent Aftermarket Johnson Controls Power Solutions EMEA
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP AWARD 2010 FOR AGM BATTERIES heat-resistant. These characteristics allow AGM batteries to be installed at high-temperature points under the bonnet, offering more freedom in the design and making them ideal for use in warmer environments.
The Volkswagen Group presents a supplier with an award for entrepreneurial achievement every year. This year, Johnson Controls was chosen as a result of its joint venture to develop powerful, heat-resistant AGM Batteries.
Volkswagen and Johnson Controls experts developed the heat-resistant AGM technology in Hanover. Available in the standard sizes L5, L6 and L7, the batteries are manufac-
This innovative battery technology is helping Volkswagen to provide sustainable solutions that are consistent across all climates. Experts agree that electric mobility can only be achieved gradually. “In the immediate future, the biggest demand will be for vehicles in the early stages of hybridisation, that is with Start-Stop technology. Solutions that reduce
(From left to right) Prof. Dr Martin Winterkorn (Chairman of the Board of Management at Volkswagen AG), Eric Mitchell (Vice President and General Manager at Power Solutions EMEA), Dr Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz (Member of the Board at Volkswagen AG)
fuel consumption and emissions in these vehicles are in particularly high demand,” says Eric Mitchell, Vice President and General Manager at Johnson Controls Power Solutions EMEA. The answer to this challenge is AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries, the heart of just such a system.
THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND START-STOP TECHNOLOGY WITH AN 80 % MARKET SHARE OF BATTERIES FITTED TO NEW START-STOP VEHICLES Johnson Controls has worked closely with leading car manufactures to develop suitable, innovative battery solutions to meet the unique challenges of Start-Stop technology. With a market share of 80 % of batteries fitted to new start-stop vehicles, Johnson Controls is the technological and market leader – and is well positioned as an aftermarket parts supplier.
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACTS: Audi e BMW EfficientDynamics Ford ECOnetic Hyundai Blue Drive KIA EcoDynamics Land Rover E Mercedes-Benz BlueEFFICIENCY MINI MINIMALISM GM ecoFLEX Seat Ecomotive Smart micro hybrid drive Volvo DRIVe VW BlueMotion
This technology improves performance and increases the service life of AGM batteries, especially at higher ambient temperatures. The batteries are also considerably more corrosion-resistant and boast substantially lower water consumption, which in turn makes them more
tured in Zwickau and Hanover, before being delivered to nearly all Volkswagen factories throughout Europe. These powerful and eco-friendly new batteries come as standard in all BlueMotion models with Start-Stop technology and will be incorporated into even more models in the future. The emphasis on environmental protection is not only reflected in the way in which the vehicle runs, but also in the entire product life cycle of the battery.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT START-STOP TECHNOLOGY You can find everything you need to know about the launch of our VARTA Stop-Start batteries at www.varta-startstop.com. The Start-Stop film and images are available in the download area. Our product finder will help you determine which Start-Stop battery is suitable for use with which Start-Stop technology. Simply click, take a look and find out everything you need to know about Start-Stop technology.
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POWERFUL VARTA BATTERIES IN THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT QUALITY Car manufacturers bring a range of new models onto the market every year – mostly fitted with numerous electrical devices. You need a battery you can rely on 100 % – both now and in the future.
Johnson Controls Power Solutions EMEA has just the right batteries for even the very latest vehicles. In the overview, you will find current vehicle models and, next to them, the VARTA battery recommended by Johnson Controls.
Model Last updated: April – June
Please bear in mind that vehicles with innovative Start-Stop technology require a suitable Start-Stop battery.
Engine
Start-Stop Plus
Blue Dynamic
R8 Spyder
Petrol
595 901 085 *
A3 1.6 TDI
Diesel
570 901 076 *
574 402 075
572 409 068
A5 Sportback 1.8 T
Petrol
570 901 076 *
574 402 075
572 409 068
X6 Hybrid
Petrol/hybrid
570 901 076 **
Active 7 Hybrid
Petrol/hybrid
595 901 085 **
Citroën
C3 Picasso 1.6 HDI
Diesel
563 400 061
560 408 054
Peugeot
3008 1.6, 2.0 HDI
Diesel
577 400 078
574 012 068
4007 2.0 HDI
Diesel
577 400 078
574 012 068
5008 1.6 HDI
Diesel
577 400 078
574 012 068
RCZ
Petrol
563 400 061
560 408 054
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Diesel
Ibiza ST
Petrol
554 400 053
552 400 047
563 400 061
560 408 054
577 400 078
574 012 068
Audi
BMW
Seat
570 901 076 *
Diesel VW
Use the battery search function at www.varta-automotive.com
Silver Dynamic
CrossPolo
Petrol
570 901 076 *
554 400 053
552 400 047
CrossPolo
Diesel
570 901 076 *
577 400 078
574 012 068
Polo GTI
Petrol
570 901 076 *
563 400 061
560 408 054
Touareg
Petrol
605 901 095 *
610 402 092
595 901 085 *
600 402 083
595 402 080
* Only use suitable Start-Stop batteries in vehicles with Start-Stop technology. ** Start-Stop batteries power on-board electrical devices when the engine is off – for example, when the vehicle is parked.