Abstract
The need to reduce cost, cut emissions, improve fuel economy and safety are
the main forces driving the electrical and electronic distribution systems
(EEDS) market. Manufacturers point out that the increasing use of electronics
hard- and software can significantly help address these concerns. The
popularity of hybrid vehicles is also placing demands on EEDS. For instance,
the additional voltage level for the electric drive must be safely distributed
between the assemblies of equipment. Furthermore, the already existing demand
for weight reduction becomes far more critical when the extra weight of the
electro-motor and hybrid battery is considered. In today' s hybrid vehicles,
the conventional electrical system and the hybrid electrical system are, for
the most part, separate.
For manufacturers, the increase in the content and complexity of electrical
and electronic components also requires a broader overall design perspective.
This shift in design philosophy is, as Lear Corp describes it, “moving
from the wire itself to the wire ends”, reflecting a view that design
should include both the wiring and the electromechanical and electronic
devices to which they are connected.
In this fifth edition report, just-auto has added an additional 3,000 words
over the previous edition, reviewing the key market drivers for vehicle
electrical wiring systems, and updating the market analysis.
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