From small and humble beginnings, Michael Manning and Frank Michael cofounded American Autowire in Michael's garage back in 1983. With a passion for automotive aftermarket, the two remain at the helm ...

In recent conversations with auto manufacturers, 48-V low-voltage rail has come up frequently. But why now? 48-V automotive systems aren’t new. They’ve helped improve efficiency and performance in ...

Why automakers are finally migrating from 12- to 48-V automotive accessory power systems. An overview of the technical challenges automakers and their suppliers must overcome. An introduction to the ...

Deal Overview On January 22, 2025, Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV, $62.80; Market capitalization: $14.8 billion) disclosed that its board of directors have unanimously approved a plan to separate its ...

Alternators like this one will probably disappear from the front of engines, replaced by a starter generator built into the transmission. Photo: Jim Park Within a decade’s time we will probably have ...

A panel of industry experts takes a sneak peek at system-level design challenges in EVs and outlines viable solutions.

GaN-inspired advances in on-board battery chargers. How AlGaN/GaN HEMTs deliver high switching frequencies. Buck converter reference design for 48-V apps that leverages GaN FETs. Electric vehicles ...

However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early ...