Figures the Germans would call it 42 volts, instead of 36. Must be a good
size battery? Hmmm, more balast for racers.
John B
----- Original Message -----
From: "Henry Deaton" <hdeaton@verio.com>
To: "John Beckett" <landspeedracer@email.msn.com>; <RACE427@aol.com>;
<land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: 42 volt systems
> Actually, it's 36 volts nominal, using 18 lead-acid battery cells, but the
> running voltage is 42 volts. Just like in a "12-volt" car, when the car's
> running the system should measure close to 14 volts.
>
> Henry
>
>
> At 09:07 PM 1/16/2001 -0500, John Beckett wrote:
> >Wonder why 42 volts instead of 24 or 48?
> >
> >John Beckett
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: <RACE427@aol.com>
> >To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 8:34 PM
> >Subject: 42 volt systems
> >
> >
> > > 42 volt electrical systems are on their way on passenger cars and
trucks
> > > within the next 3-5 yrs. Too much electrical drain on 12 volts with
all
> >the
> > > PCM and BCM parasitic draws, etc. Ready or not change is on the
horizon.
> > > GM is stopping the V6 in their small SUV, straight 6 is coming back
!!!!!!
> > > Carburetors are dead forever, may they rest in peace, good ridance
!!!!
> > > Take care, Tony Greco
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