FORD F-150 EV announced

[JSH]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

In short-to-mid term, 48V systems seem to be somewhat of a low-hanging fruit that will eventually make its way even in entry-level cars.

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I expect 48v system to become standard equipment shortly.

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

Well, even if some accessory such as an EPAS or an A/C compressor can be driven with 12V, a 48V system provides the same power with fewer weight. Another advantage, even though some small places to take a handful of ounces out of a landyacht may look negligible at first...

The difference is that with 48v you can run the A/C while the engine is off. It makes stop/start technology much more effective. Lower weight is another andvantage as is smaller diameter wires.

[aerostealth]

For Phil Knox.

https://youtu.be/ZaCWo3WprXw

[aerostealth]

This Mustang-Inspired Ford F-150 Fastback Is Real, and Yes, You Can Buy It

For Phil Knox and Bret Herndon

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by JSH

I expect 48v system to become standard equipment shortly.

It does surprise me that 24-volt system usually fitted to trucks was seemingly never even tried in a car (assumig that trucks and SUVs don't count as a car), so even though the 48-volt is in fact promising sometimes it sounds like jumping a few steps.

The difference is that with 48v you can run the A/C while the engine is off. It makes stop/start technology much more effective. Lower weight is another andvantage as is smaller diameter wires.

It's not actually impossible to run the A/C with 12-volt or 24-volt, there are even some aftermarket all-electric A/C kits originally meant for big rigs.

[Piotrsko]

I think I will keep my cab high camper shell....

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by aerostealth

https://youtu.be/DfULm9uLgH8

For Phil Knox, "The Ascent of Man", episode 11.

Imitating Bronowski in cadence & gesture a favorite college party aside. Not complimentary.

[RedDevil]

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/02/12...la-powertrain/

A source somewhat close to the heart of a big new development at GM has informed CleanTechnica that GM is indeed working on an electric pickup truck, and it is based around a Tesla powertrain. As in, the majority of the guts of the truck will be made by Tesla.

Seems like a smarter thing to do than to develop an electric truck all on their own only to find it isn't competitive, analog to what these guys did.

[samwichse]

Originally Posted by RedDevil

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/02/12...la-powertrain/


Seems like a smarter thing to do than to develop an electric truck all on their own only to find it isn't competitive, analog to what these guys did.

Updated: Tesla Denies Partnership

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[RedDevil]

It definitely wouldn't be a partnership. Well, maybe we'll find out what was up with this someday.

[aerohead]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

It does surprise me that 24-volt system usually fitted to trucks was seemingly never even tried in a car (assumig that trucks and SUVs don't count as a car), so even though the 48-volt is in fact promising sometimes it sounds like jumping a few steps.




It's not actually impossible to run the A/C with 12-volt or 24-volt, there are even some aftermarket all-electric A/C kits originally meant for big rigs.

Decades ago the trade rags talked up these 48-V systems.
The advantage would be in current reduction,reducing wire size 4X,weight-savings,and they'd throw in multiplexing of signals off of a power bus,which I believe is done presently.