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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard.

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ICCT: ongoing cost reductions in full- and mild-hybrid systems could bring them into consumer mainstream by 2025

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Thus, currently the hybrid system needs to offer a major improvement in fuel economy to entice customers to pay the price premium. The downside is the cost associated for the two large electric motors and associated power electronics. This favors full-function hybrids and works against mild hybrid systems.

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