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BONUS: The Tech Sheet (Pt2) - Why Do Cutting Edge EVs Still Have A 12 Volt Battery?

24 Sep 2025

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Welcome back to EV News Daily, welcome The Tech Sheet, the name we give to special bonus episodes which explain the tech behind EVs. Yesterday, in Part 1, we talked about: ➤ Electric Starter Innovation (1912) ➤ 6-Volt Era (1920s–1950s) ➤ Primitive Battery Tech ➤ Transition to 12 Volts (1953–1956) ➤ Efficiency of Higher Voltage ➤ Industry Standardization ➤ Failed 42-Volt Push (1990s–2000s) ➤ Dual Systems in EVs ➤ Critical Role of 12 Volts in EVs ➤ Manufacturing & Service Dependence ➤ Economic & Regulatory Inertia ➤ Tesla’s 48-Volt Revolution (2023, Cybertruck) A reminder our bonus shows are exclusively for our Patreon supporters. For the first 7 days, only Patreon insiders get early access, their name on the list of legends for Executive Producers and above, and the power to shape future shows. If being in the know and recognised as a supporter sounds like you, join us now at patreon.com/evnewsdaily and become part of something special.

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