Vehicle technology provider Delphi has proposed the 48 hp “ mild hybrid ” concept to reduce fuel emissions at a lower cost . The system replaces the traditional alternator with an electric motor and uses a 48-volt battery with corresponding software and hardware for fuel efficiency improvements , which provides around 50 - 70 % of the fuel savings found with a full hybrid system , at 30 % of the cost . Additionally , the system conserves fuel by not replacing the inefficient start - stop system . The mild hybrid concept reduces CO2 emissions , increases fuel effectiveness , improves fuel efficiency and increases performance .
Vehicle technology provider Delphi has proposed the 48 volt “mild hybrid” concept to reduce vehicle emissions at a lower cost. The system replaces the traditional alternator with an electric motor and adds a 48-volt battery with corresponding software and hardware for fuel efficiency improvements, which provides around 50-70% of the fuel savings found with a full hybrid system, at 30% of the cost. Additionally, the system conserves fuel by not using the inefficient start-stop facility. The mild hybrid concept reduces CO2 emissions, increases cost effectiveness, improves fuel efficiency and increases performance.