48-Volt mild-hybrid technology to become the norm

January 8, 2020

48V mild-hybrid systems use a belt-driven starter generator to recuperate low energy and reuse it to start the engine, to help acceleration, or to power ancillaries /Jaguar Land Rover

Mild-hybrid technology could very well become the norm for future engines, as its ratio of energy efficiency to cost makes it extremely competitive compared to other fuel-saving technologies. With its low voltage, it’s also safer and lighter. As carmakers are rushing to reduce their average CO2 emissions for 2020 and the upcoming years, numerous types

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