Re: [IRCA] OT: car electricals

["Powell E. Way III W4OPW" <w4opw@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- John Hunter <jshunter@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> 
> Hi Eric, They are changing over to 42 volt batteries
> to power the 
> hybrid cars. The driving motors must have enough
> torque to power the 
> car while the gasoline engine is off.  Eventually
> all accessories 
> will run on 42 volts.



I was told this WAS to start happening a few  years
ago. 12V systems are currently at the limit, and
higher voltage systems mean smaller everything. And
also the ability to run more powerful hybrid stuff.
Now to really get things going ..... battery
technology needs to take a big leap forward!


Powell



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