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Aluminium Power Cables for Automotive Applications
Technical Paper
2003-01-0306
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
The standard conductive material used for automotive wiring is stranded copper cable. In pursuit of reduced exhaust emissions and increased fuel economy, aluminium is being (once again) evaluated as a viable alternative in order to reduce weight. The physical and electrical properties of aluminium pose specific challenges to its use within vehicles, and these are considered, together with a manufacturing process which addresses some of them.
The potential impact of a change to 42V for vehicle electrical systems is also discussed.
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Foster, K. and Evans, H., "Aluminium Power Cables for Automotive Applications," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-0306, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-0306.Also In
SAE 2003 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Electronic and Electrical Systems
Number: V112-7; Published: 2004-09-15
Number: V112-7; Published: 2004-09-15
References
- Denso (Alternator & starter motor) requirements
- Aluminium Federation (ALFED)
- Bosch Automotive Electrics and Electronics 3rd
- The Aluminium & Rolled Projects Association