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Fitment Centre Feature Bosch Batteries – Optimal starting power for all vehicles With the introduction of the Bosch Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB ) in 2013 for the South African market, Bosch has a maintenance free solution for all vehicles on the road; the Silver Calcium range for heavy duty commercial vehicles, Enhanced Flooded Batteries ( EFB ) for passenger vehicles as well as a range of Absorbent Glass Mat ( AGM ) batteries. T he EFB & AGM batteries from Bosch incorporate start / stop technology. Increasing numbers of new passenger cars manufactured in Europe are equipped with start/stop systems as standard. These systems automatically switch the engine off when the vehicle is stationary, thereby reducing fuel consumption and harmful emissions. However, start/stop systems place ever greater demands on vehicle batteries. In addition to greater performance, the batteries must above all have higher cycle stability compared to conventional starter batteries. Bosch EFB or AGM batteries with start/ stop technology satisfy these stringent demands & provide batteries designed for vehicles featuring start/stop systems. But while Bosch EFB & AGM batteries are designed to meet & exceed the increased demand from manufacturer’s vehicles equipped with start/stop technology, they are a perfect replacement for vehicles that are not equipped with start/stop technology. Since much of South Africa’s vehicle population is older than 10 years, these batteries are suitable for all vehicles on the road. | words in action 44 may 2014 Due to new processing techniques & new negative plate additives the EFB has an improved charge acceptance rate, with the ability to withstand ongoing charge & discharge up to twice the cycle life of standard flooded automotive batteries under stop / start conditions. The fully framed grids, additives & advanced processing techniques maximise the cranking power of the EFB range. Bosch has the battery solution for your vehicle, with nationwide support in South Africa. Keep your vehicle powered.