42 volt Electrics....for your car

[JimH]

I've known the the switch to 42 volt automotive electrical systems has been coming for years, being involved in the automotive industry for 18 years. I was curious if the "average" consumer was aware of this?

http://www.msnbc.com/news/674071.asp?0si=-&cp1=1

Automotive companies just love finding new ways to increase repair costs. Although it will also reduce costs in some ways.

Jim H

[nfallon]

I've known the the switch to 42 volt automotive electrical systems has been coming for years, being involved in the automotive industry for 18 years. I was curious if the "average" consumer was aware of this?

http://www.msnbc.com/news/674071.asp?0si=-&cp1=1

Automotive companies just love finding new ways to increase repair costs. Although it will also reduce costs in some ways.

Jim H

The article said that you would get increased fuel economy from that battery. I doubt anything would give my Jeep better fuel economy.

Neil

[JimH]

Actually, the battery itself will not help fuel mileage, but the some of the new technology that the higher voltage electrical systems will allow.

Although I think it will lead to some really stupid ideas. With the "stop-start" idea leading the way. This is only going to increase engine wear and turn the starter into a maintenance item. The fuel mileage gains from this is just not worth it. I can just see all the calls already about someone's car shutting down at a stop light and not restarting. This is going to be especially prevalent in very hot climates.

Jim H

P.S. Nothing will help the fuel mileage on a Jeep.

[trommaster]

42? well, they got something right there