MILWAUKEE, Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson
Controls, the global leader in buildings and energy solutions, has
been selected by the Alliance to Save Energy to receive the Star of
Energy Efficiency Chairman's Award in recognition of its innovative
start-stop battery technology.
"We are honored to receive this award and recognition for our
start-stop battery technology, which significantly saves fuel,
reduces environmental impact and ultimately saves consumers money
over the life of their vehicle," said Kim
Metcalf-Kupres, vice president and chief marketing officer,
Johnson Controls.
Start-stop technology enables a vehicle's engine to shut off
during stops, such as red lights or traffic jams. Accessories such
as lights, air conditioning and other functions continue to operate
off stored battery power. When the driver lifts the foot off the
brake, the engine seamlessly restarts and is ready to move the
vehicle.
Start-stop technology, which is simpler and lower-cost than
hybrid or electric vehicles and can improve fuel efficiency by up
to 5 percent, has already been implemented in 35 million vehicles
around the world, saving around 660 million gallons of fuel while
cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 5.9 million metric tons per
year.
By 2020, Johnson Controls predicts 50 percent of all new
vehicles in the U.S. will have start-stop technology.
"Over the next five years, as we see adoption numbers go up, we
are committing more than $780 million
in battery capacity across the globe to support that growth," said
Metcalf-Kupres.
Founded in 1977, the Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofit
coalition of prominent business, government, environmental and
consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy
to benefit consumers, the environment, economy and national
security. Its mission is to promote energy efficiency worldwide to
achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and energy
security.
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About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global
diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide
range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 117,000
employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions,
integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation
systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of
smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability
dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first
electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers
win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders
through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth
platforms. For additional information, please visit
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on
Twitter.
CONTACT:
Fraser
Engerman
fraser.engerman@jci.com
414-524-2733
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