42-Volt Switch To Help And Hinder Aftermarket.(Brief Article)

TWICE | November 13, 2000| | Copyright

The switch from a 12-volt to a 42-volt power system in the car is expected to begin in two years, but aftermarket suppliers are still uncertain about the impact it will have on mobile electronics, and how the transition will occur.

Autosound companies are concerned that the shift to 42 volts will make head units more expensive because head unit parts must be regulated down to 5 or 8 volts. On the other hand, amplifiers may benefit from the extra power, which could result in better performance, smaller size and possibly lower costs, especially in built-in amplifiers ...

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