42-Volt Autos

Posted by michael on Sunday June 15, 2003 @05:37AM from the more-power dept.

brianlmoon writes "Car Audio Electronics Magazine has a story about the auto industry switching to 36/42-Volt systems starting in 2004 and being completely switched by 2020. The demand for luxuries in cars has grown to where 12/14-Volts is just simply not enough. The automotive sound enthusiasts are going to benefit greatly as amplification will be much easier and cleaner with 3 times the voltage availble. Mobile computing will also benefit: "One of the real benefits of jumping to 42-volt systems, especially for hybrid vehicles, is the ability of the vehicle to offer regular 110-volt electrical outlets". It seems cars will have dual systems for a while for legacy equipment."

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Oh Great. by robogun · 2003-06-15 05:45 · Score: 5, Funny

My neighborhood already rocks with jackasses with 3,000 watt sound systems in their cars. Just what we need, 12,000 watt sound systems at 3 in the morning.
Cool! by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-15 05:47 · Score: 5, Funny

Now I can have 2 blue lights under my D-reg Ford Escort!
Re:6 volts should be enough for anyone.. by Anonymous Coward · 2003-06-15 05:50 · Score: 5, Funny

Never create an artificial ceiling.. as it will be exceeded.. always.
299,792,458 meters per second should be enough for anyone.
Re:For those unfortunate times... by Drakin · 2003-06-15 05:54 · Score: 5, Funny

Naw, just flag down 3 12 volt cars to give you a boost...