48 Volt Electrical Systems Are Becoming the New Standard in Modern Vehicles

Modern vehicles need far more electrical power than earlier models. Advanced driver-assistance systems, infotainment, start-stop technology, electric turbochargers, active suspension, pumps, compressors, sensors, and control units all increase demand on the electrical network. Twelve-volt systems became common during the 1950s, when vehicles mainly needed electricity for headlights, radios,…