Ni-MH batteries based 12V power source for idle-stop automotives

Panasonic has developed a 12V Energy Recovery System for idle-stop vehicles that uses nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries for automobiles. Regenerative braking tech is used to store energy in the batteries and use the stored energy to power the vehicle's electrical components, thus ensuring power availability even when the engine is not being used. Key Features of this system as per Panasonic: 1. The new energy recovery system improves fuel economy by supplying the recovered energy to the electrical components and assist motor. The 12V Energy Recovery System for idle-stop vehicles converts deceleration energy into electrical energy so that it is able to reduce the need of power generation by the gasoline engine. This system is designed to complement the performance of main lead-acid battery by supplying power to the vehicle's electrical components as well as the drive assist motor, thus increasing the functionality of idle-stop systems and improving fuel economy. With this 12V Energy Recovery System, Panasonic aims to approximately double the fuel economy improvement rate of existing idle-stop systems. 2. The new system employs Ni-MH batteries that can be fitted to existing idle-stop systems without the use of a transformer. Outstanding high temperature performance enables installation inside the engine compartment. The 12V Energy Recovery System, which is desi...