Despite the advancements in lithium-ion chemistry that makes these battery cells smaller, lighter, and more power-dense, the lead-acid box that occasionally strands you before a job interview is not ...

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 ...

Many cars will soon have 48-volt electrical systems. They'll power stop-start motors, hybrid motors, and turbochargers, allowing for smaller engines with better fuel economy and performance. They'll ...

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 ...

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Mercedes-Benz has let slip further details surrounding the 48-volt mild hybrid system avaiable in some E-Class coupe and cabriolet models. Available overseas on the flagship E350, the new 48-volt belt ...

Mercedes-Benz has detailed its 48-volt mild hybrid system for 2018 E-Class coupe and cabriolet models. Available on only the flagship E350, the new 48-volt belt driven alternator and battery system is ...

The next-generation Volkswagen Golf will get a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Adding the system to its global bestseller will go a long way toward meeting VW’s ambitious electrification goals, even if a ...