In case you haven’t noticed, automotive electrical systems are undergoing a significant change from the old 12-V systems to a new hybrid 12- and 48-V system. The number of new electrical and ...

We are living in a time of significant change and disruption in the automotive industry. The amount of electrical and electronic content in today’s vehicles continues to explode as consumers demand ...

In recent conversations with auto manufacturers, 48-V low-voltage rail has come up frequently. But why now? 48-V automotive systems aren’t new. They’ve helped improve efficiency and performance in ...

From small and humble beginnings, Michael Manning and Frank Michael cofounded American Autowire in Michael's garage back in 1983. With a passion for automotive aftermarket, the two remain at the helm ...

Automotive electrical and electronic (E/E) systems are becoming more complex, making the task of designing today’s cars much more difficult. Infotainment, comfort and convenience features, and even ...

Vehicle electrical engineers are like kids in a sandbox these days. The transition to 48-volt vehicle architecture represents nearly endless potential for improvement in efficiency and functionality ...

With each passing year, new cars get more complicated and high-tech. The new higher power requirements associated with these advancements—along with ever-stricter emissions regulations—are why 48-volt ...

The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by electrification and autonomous vehicles, and growing importance of technologies such as artificial intelligence ...

The nervous system of a car is the wiring that snakes its way through the chassis, delivering electrical signals to different systems and control modules. This mass of wires needs to be reliable, ...

Part 1 of this series dealt with overall wiring system design as providing the critical foundation for the growth in automotive electronics systems and functionality. In that installment we looked at ...

In case you haven’t noticed, automotive electrical systems are undergoing a significant change from the old 12-V systems to a new hybrid 12- and 48-V system. The number of new electrical and ...