i3S: What does it mean and How this Technology Works
i3s stands for Idle Stop-Start System. Hero MotoCorp
developed this technology to improve the mileage of its bikes under the Indian
Driving Conditions
How does the i3s
system Work?
This technology is developed by Hero MotoCorp and implemented
in Hero Splendor iSmart bike. This
system automatically switches off the engine and switches back
on when you
simply press the clutch. When you stop the bike the i3S system puts the engine into hibernate or sleep mode.
The Idle Stop-Start System turns off the engine after
waiting for about 5 seconds for e.g. at a traffic signal. The system then
restarts the engine automatically as soon as you press the clutch. So when the
rider wants to go, the engine starts by simply pressing the clutch again;
that's it. You don't have to follow the routine procedure to re-start it. This
prevents running of the engine in idling when not needed. Thus, it improves
mileage.
The i3s technology was specifically put together by
Hero Moto to address the fuel consumption rates in two-wheelers. The i3s unit
presents itself in the form of a rider selectable on-off switch located on the
right handlebar of the Hero Splendor. A simple push of this button triggers the
stop-start system. After a brief period of idling, the engine switches off
automatically and springs back to life once the clutch lever is engaged.
This is valuable to the rider in many ways. Long waits
at traffic signals with your motorcycle engine running can not only waste fuel
but also detriment the air levels surrounding you. Also, allowing your engine
to run for prolonged durations in jam-packed roads and junctions can cause
air-cooled engines to heat up rather quickly and increase the temperature levels
around your vehicle. The i3S technology solves these issues, thereby improving
mileage, reducing emissions, and
extending engine life.
A smart inclusion to
the motorcycle segment definitely, but the entire system places heavy
dependence on the condition of the battery and the electric starter. This
technology works only on bikes that have an electric starter and requires the battery to be in pristine working
condition at all times.
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