Hi Colleague,

A wholesale changeover of light-vehicle electrical systems would affect every part that draws a spark and cost billions of dollars.  But the shift already is afoot in the industry.

Automotive electrical systems taxed by technologies for meeting tightening global fuel-economy and carbon-dioxide emissions regulations soon will be clamoring for more power, and the answer appears to be shifting from traditional 12V technology to 48V systems capable of handling the higher loads.

WardsAuto explores the implications of a shift to 48V in a new special report written for automakers and suppliers to be affected by the changeover.

Order this brand-new report to get a better understanding of the system technologies, the value equation in terms of cost and benefit, current activities by OEMs and suppliers, obstacles and opportunities, and forecasts

CONTENTS:

Background Why 48V?  And Why Now? Regulations Drive Change Cost-Benefit And Added Value Technology Current OEM Strategies VW/Audi BMW FCA Ford GM Hyundai/Kia Jaguar/Land Rover Mercedes Volvo Current Supplier Strategies Bosch Continental Controlled Power Technologies and Ricardo Delphi FEV

Current Supplier Strategies (cont.) Hella Johnson Controls Power Systems Mitsubishi Electric Schaeffler Group Sumitomo Electric Valeo Market Outlook WardsAuto Survey Results WardsAuto Market Forecast Industry and Government Perspectives SAE World Congress - Thoughts and opinions from 6 key industry executives Interview with David Howell – Manager, Energy Storage Research and Development, U.S. Department of Energy Conclusions

Simply click to order the WardAuto 48V Special Report now. You may download it immediately upon payment. Price: $1,875.