Continental supplying 48-volt belt starter generator with integrated power electronics for Audi A8
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 15, 2018
When coasting to a halt at a red light, the engine in the new Audi A8 shuts down at 22 km/h (14 mph)—much earlier than with a conventional stop-start system. The engine also shuts down periodically during steady-state cruising at speeds between 55 and 160 km/h (34 and 99 mph), restarting instantly when the driver wants to accelerate.
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