48-volt mild hybrid systems: what they do, how they change the car

To meet stricter fuel-economy standards, carmakers will have to rely more on all varieties of electrification in the coming years. That means more battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell cars, but also more hybrids. However, many of those hybrids may not be quite the same as, say, a Toyota Prius. DON'T MISS: Electric rear axle project uses 48-volt... 48-volt mild hybrid systems: what they do, how they change the car