Corrosion will be a problem with 48-volt electrical systems. While voltage increases by a factor of four, corrosion could increase by a factor of 10. In a 48-volt electrical system, the alternator ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While automakers sketch out a world of sleek and silent electric cars or even self-driving pods that are more den than dragster, the all-electric future is farther off than it may appear. Car ...

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 ...