42 Volts?

[Bass101]

Imagine a car with a 42 volt electrical system. That would be like the coolest thing ever. Well, It's coming. Starting in 2004 the first 42 volt cars will be introduced. It'll be like a revolution in car audio.

[nineteen88ga]

42 volts? lol I hope thats because the cars are electric powered and not internal combustion engines! lol wow

[car audio dave]

actually, bass101, none of the current (no pun intended) aftermarket stuff will run off 42 volts. itll be interesting to see what they come up with.

[99GrandAMSE]

Huh?!?! I have never heard this before :shrug:

[Bass101]

Originally posted by 99grandamse
Huh?!?! I have never heard this before :shrug:

Yep, check Car Audio and Electronics for the whole article. Interesting.

[Bass101]

Originally posted by car audio dave
actually, bass101, none of the current (no pun intended) aftermarket stuff will run off 42 volts. itll be interesting to see what they come up with.

Probably have to use a step-down transformer. That's still cool cuz you can max out and run everything at like 16 volts.

[LargeFish]

Nope, transformers only work on AC, not DC.

Originally posted by Bass101
Probably have to use a step-down transformer. That's still cool cuz you can max out and run everything at like 16 volts.

[Bass101]

Originally posted by LargeFish
Nope, transformers only work on AC, not DC.

It's been a long time since electronics class.

[RomeoGAOC]

you can most likely buy a voltage divider...or you can grab a calculator and make one yourself for a fraction of the cost. with 42 volts, you can have way more versatility