48V Industry’s Next Power Play

Mark Reuss Executive Vice President Global Product Development, General Motors “Higher voltage systems such as 48V will provide efficiency and performance improvements.” 

Bob Lee Vice President Powertrain, FCA North America Powertrain Coordinator, FCA Global “We think it’s intriguing.”

Kregg Wiggins Senior Vice President Powertrain Division, Continental “There is a very good appetite for 48V in the industry right now.”

Markus Heyn Board of Management, Bosch “48V uses less expensive components, yet is fuel efficient and enables additional comfort features, as well as dynamic acceleration.”

Electrical Demands Soaring

Regulatory Environment Tightening U.S. - 54.5 MPG by 2025 Europe - 95 g/km (68.8 MPG) by 2020 China - 5.0 L/100 km (55.7 MPG) by 2020

GM’s Latest Ecotec Line of Engine According to WardsAuto data, downsized boosted engines now comprise 6.2% of U.S. sales, up from 1.2% in 2005.

Automakers Demonstrating the Technology:

0-62 mph (100 km/h) 4 seconds, 44 mpg (5.3 L/100 km) Audi RS 5 TDI Concept Car 0-62 mph (100 km/h) 4 seconds, 44 mpg (5.3 L/100 km)

Suppliers Demonstrating the Technology:

Continental’s Eco Drive 48V System Low-cost, plug-and-play, permits sailing and coasting

Schaeffler 48V Module For MT Vehicles Installs between engine, transmission without modifications or need for additional cooling. Clutches decouple engine, transmission to drive the vehicle electrically.

Penetration Rates, Cost 4 million vehicles worldwide by 2020 18% of North American fleet by 2025 €30 to €50 per percentage point of efficiency $1,100 for 20% efficiency gain

Which OEMs, based on country of origin, will lead 48V rollout?

What is the greatest hurdle to the 48V changeover?

What is the greatest driver behind 48V adoption?

48V Survey Comments “It’s been used in golf carts for years.” “Stupid regulations!” “Legacy 12V could dominate for decades.” “The only driver I see is reduced weight (X4).” “12V too restrictive for modern cars.”

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