HELLA will conduct real-world vehicle tests to evaluate Nickel-Zinc’s ability in meeting the high-power requirements of 48V mild hybrid systems, while substantially reducing overall system complexity and cost.
"Nickel-Zinc could offer some unique benefits in 48V systems," said Dr. Marc Nalbach of HELLA.
"It’s inherently very safe and also promises to provide equivalent emissions reductions, but at a lower cost. We believe our evaluation will open up a lower cost product to our OEM customers interested in reaching the fuel economy gains offered by 48V mild hybrid systems."
"HELLA has built a worldwide reputation for high quality automotive systems and innovative new technologies," said PowerGenix’s Director of Business Development, Salil Soman.
"We look forward to collaborating to demonstrate that NiZn is capable of meeting all the needs of mild hybrids while offering considerable improvements in cost."
