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Default 48 volt car elect not going to happen

On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:21:42 -0500, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:

Ignoramus17662 wrote:

On 2008-02-03, Vaughn Simon wrote:


So, what voltage do the hybrid vehicles run at? I thought is was over
100, possibly 200 volts.

Yes, but that is "apples and oranges". (correct me if I am wrong) In a
hybrid car, most of the electrics are still 12 volt, the high voltage battery
just runs the hybrid part, and those wires are made very obvious.


So, in an electric car, the starter is 12 volts?

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For symmetry, it ought to be gasoline powered.
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