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 30% of the fuel savings found with a full hybrid system, at 50-70% 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.
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.