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From readings on the Web, in the mid 90's there was a major effort to upgrade automotive electrical systems to a Max of 50 volt.
Most automobile manufacturers finally coming to the agreement that 36 volts would be the best battery voltage and a 40 volt charging system would work the best.
Then the Dual-Voltage System 42V/14V concept was introduced and although it appear a Lead-Acid Battery was still the accepted battery for a dual voltage application it was getting old.
With all of the information out there, other than a Max of 50 volt to prevent shock hazzard, there is no final decision that says this is the voltage to use.
All the new electronics through a Monkey Wrench in the works, and electric vehicle requirements changed and upgraded systems for standard vehicles came to a stand still. Improvements in batteries took a lead role for a while, and now Electric Vehicles.
I would think unless we have a major improvement in batteries, maybe Lithium Ion but Abosbed Glass Mat work on higher CCA, 12 volts is going to be our standard for a long time.
I haven't read further, YET, but with all the electronics on board there new vehicles and people wanting more and more improvements in these systems WHY haven't we already changed over.
Chris, you mentioned extra batteries, who, what, when, where, are more batteries used, other than larger truck, Lorries ?
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2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !