48V’s role in the future of emissions reduction is limited

Mild hybrids have become a fixture of several automaker portfolios, with manufacturers including BMW, Ford and Hyundai-Kia all offering 48V drivetrains across a number of models. One of the benefits often touted is improved fuel efficiency, with reported CO2 emissions reductions on the road as high as 11%. For customers, it translates into savings at the pump, particularly with auto start-stop technology assisted by the battery.