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It requires smaller wire to deliver the same power to devices. Smaller wire is both cheaper and reduces the weight of the car, saving fuel (or charge if an electric car)
Comment by MusicusTitanicus at 13/12/2023 at 17:06 UTC
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I’d also add that 48v is a standard voltage for some peripherals (like cameras), especially when running “power over Ethernet”, which further reduces the wiring looms that run all around modern vehicles.