Abstract
Bosch has developed a robust and reliable sensor for measuring the concentration of CO2 inside the vehicle’s compartment. For the first time the Climate Control Sensor CCS opens up the possibility of demand controlled ventilation. As a result, a large proportion of the air that has already been conditioned can be reused. This leads to significantly reduced energy consumption by the mobile air-conditioning system, hence lowering fuel consumption. After a specially developed simulation program had confirmed the potential savings for a wide range of climatic regions, a test series has successfully demonstrated the reduction in fuel consumption.
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Arndt, M., Sauer, M. & Wolz, M. Reducing fuel consumption by an improved mobile air-conditioning control. ATZ Worldw 109, 11–13 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03224930
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03224930