"S Narayan" wrote in message
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A 42V DC? shock could be pretty bad. The new Toyota Prius uses 273V for
the
traction motor, but that is very local to the hybrid system. Maybe a low
voltage higher frequency AC system might be a solution as someone
suggested
earlier in the thread. Conversion efficiencies are pretty good these days
with more advanced controllers. Then individual components could step up
the
voltage and convert to higher DC voltages as needed.


I've worked on a lot of 48 Volt systems and it is more like an unpleasant
tingle than a bad shock.

Higher voltage means thinner wiring, cutting weight.