48 Volt Energy Systems
(Source: autoweek.com)
Cars have been 12 volts for a long time. In this world of heavy electrical usage, 12-volt cars just aren’t cutting it anymore. It’s not just about recharging your smartphone, it’s your car’s electronics too. Car’s are less and less analog. The BMW 7 Series has been drive by wire since the 80’s. The next generation of commuter cars will offer the same features.