In case you haven’t noticed, automotive electrical systems are undergoing a significant change from the old 12-V systems to a new hybrid 12- and 48-V system. The number of new electrical and ...

We are living in a time of significant change and disruption in the automotive industry. The amount of electrical and electronic content in today’s vehicles continues to explode as consumers demand ...

Automotive electrical and electronic (E/E) systems are becoming more complex, making the task of designing today’s cars much more difficult. Infotainment, comfort and convenience features, and even ...

The nervous system of a car is the wiring that snakes its way through the chassis, delivering electrical signals to different systems and control modules. This mass of wires needs to be reliable, ...

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 ...

Automated wiring and component diagram generation decreases design engineers “drafting” tasks, while synchronizing and updating process documentation for increased productivity. Automation brings ...

Mustang electrical systems are clever pathways that accomplish a big job whenever we twist the key and hit the road. Yet, they don't always work as they're supposed to because parts wear out, people ...

Part 1 of this series dealt with overall wiring system design as providing the critical foundation for the growth in automotive electronics systems and functionality. In that installment we looked at ...

Lear is to rename its Electrical business segment as E-Systems, which it maintains is to reflect increasing complexity of automotive electrical systems and the supplier’s expanded electrical ...

When something goes wrong with a car's electrical system, it can be so frustrating and infuriating to diagnose that we sometimes just throw up our hands and blame the gremlins lurking in those ...

Raising the 12 volt electrical system voltage or adding a 24, 36, or 48 volt power source will have a tremendous impact on automobiles and the automotive industry. The impact will be on cost, mass, ...

In case you haven’t noticed, automotive electrical systems are undergoing a significant change from the old 12-V systems to a new hybrid 12- and 48-V system. The number of new electrical and ...