Engineers have consistently predicted that cars would shift from 12-volt electrical systems to 48-volt systems for two decades. But cost and inertia have kept 12-volt electrics in place, with the ...

Delphi Automotive has commitments from two automakers to use a new 48-volt battery system on vehicles that will go into production in late 2017, the London-based supplier said. The company didn't name ...

Ford’s upcoming midsize electric pickup truck will adopt a 48-volt electrical system and simplified wiring architecture that closely mirrors the approach Tesla pioneered in the Cybertruck. The ...

Mild hybridization in long-haul trucks is gaining momentum for fuel savings and emissions reductions. The 48-volt system works in tandem with a truck’s existing 12-volt architecture and includes an ...

With each passing year, new cars get more complicated and high-tech. The new higher power requirements associated with these advancements—along with ever-stricter emissions regulations—are why 48-volt ...

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Mahle Powertrain has unveiled a new 48-volt battery prototype with increased charge and discharge rates that could offer significant savings thanks to optimized battery cooling and cell chemistry. By ...

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