With fuel economy regulations tightening and connectivity and autonomous-driving capability proliferating, the old-fashioned 12-volt automobile electrical system has reached the end of the road.

Cars, trucks, RVs, and motorhomes run dual 12-volt batteries for various reasons. Depending on how you wire a two-battery 12-volt system, the result can be a 12-volt system or a 24-volt system—or even ...

CARS.COM — If you have a 12-volt power outlet that suddenly decided it didn’t want to work, the first thing to check is whether the phone charger or whatever 12-volt accessory you’re plugging into the ...

Sun Power Technologies says its self-contained 12-volt anti-idling system is designed to deliver 10,000 BTU of cooling capacity per hour for 8 to 12 hours without using any of the truck’s power ...

Eaton last week announced it is now offering a higher power version of its low-voltage 48-volt DC/DC converter for commercial and off-highway vehicles that is designed to withstand the harsh ...

Several 2024 Chevy Silverado HD trims will no longer offer 12-volt power outlets, GM Authority has learned. By comparison, the 2023 Silverado HD included the front 12-volt outlet (KC5) on all trim ...

We don’t often talk about power supplies, but Intel’s new ATX12VO spec—that’s an ‘O’ for ‘Oscar,’ not a zero—will start appearing soon in pre-built PCs from OEMs and system integrators, and it ...

A 12-volt outlet is a convenient feature on many vehicles allowing you to use electronic devices while driving or riding in the car. However, it's important to note that these outlets are intended for ...