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News Release from: Strategy Analytics
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 19 January 2007

Automotive battery systems gain more
intelligence

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Report predicts strong growth in the use of automotive intelligent battery sensors, spearheaded by European luxury brands such as BMW and Mercedes Benz.

The Strategy Analytics Automotive Electronics Service report "Automotive intelligent battery sensors: a charged future", predicts strong growth in the use of automotive intelligent battery sensors, spearheaded by European luxury brands such as BMW and Mercedes Benz Intelligent battery sensors are used to monitor battery health, and can help avoid occasional problem situations where there is not enough charge to start a vehicle

According to the ADAC, a German roadside assistance organisation, 15% of breakdowns in new vehicles are directly attributable to battery energy management problems; for cars over 6 years old this figure climbs to over 25%.

"Intelligent battery sensing technology has a key role to play in improving vehicle reliability and robustness", noted Ian Riches, Service Director of the Automotive Electronics Service.

"We expect the market for these devices to exceed US $180 million by 2012", added Senior Industry Analyst, Mark Fitzgerald.

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