You could just wait a few more years--I read awhile back that they are planning to change new vehicles to a higher voltage system,and I think 48 volts was the target..
One prototype I saw in a magazine however,showed the alternator and starter being a combined unit,made around the flywheel,much like the charging system on many small engines..(can you say "nightmare to service" ?
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I would say it would be easier to boost a 24V alternator from a semi truck up to 48 volts,than a 12V car or truck one..or get more amps at least--its is possible to get up to 120+ volts from a 12V alternator,but at the penalty of losing amperage..but I've seen car ones used to weld with 1/8" rods,so they must be able to put out a healthy amount..
If you google "Alternator Secrets" you should be able to find a reprint from a Lindsay publications book that explains how to get more voltage from car alternaters..
One prototype I saw in a magazine however,showed the alternator and starter being a combined unit,made around the flywheel,much like the charging system on many small engines..(can you say "nightmare to service" ?
)..I would say it would be easier to boost a 24V alternator from a semi truck up to 48 volts,than a 12V car or truck one..or get more amps at least--its is possible to get up to 120+ volts from a 12V alternator,but at the penalty of losing amperage..but I've seen car ones used to weld with 1/8" rods,so they must be able to put out a healthy amount..
If you google "Alternator Secrets" you should be able to find a reprint from a Lindsay publications book that explains how to get more voltage from car alternaters..
