Gallium nitride power semiconductor developer GaN Systems has signed a comprehensive capacity agreement with BMW for the company’s GaN power transistors, which are designed to increase the efficiency and power density of critical applications in EVs. GaN Systems will provide capacity for multiple applications in series production. The guaranteed volumes are a building block for… Read more »
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A look at material considerations for EV charging systems
Sponsored by Toray It is fully expected that electric vehicle (EV) sales will erode internal combustion engine (ICE) market share over the next 10 – 15 years and new global government regulations will ensure this holds true. A recent Deloitte EV market analysis predicts EVs will have captured 30 – 35% of the global passenger… Read more »
Dana begins production of new e-Axle, expands powertrain lineup for medium- and heavy-duty EVs
Automotive supplier Dana (NYSE: DAN) will begin production of its eS9000r e-Axle—the first in a line of Spicer Electrified Zero-6 e-Axles—to support the market launch of the Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) all-electric MT50e medium-duty last-mile delivery vehicle. Designed with a custom Spicer S130 rear drive axle, the propulsion system for the MT50e application is… Read more »
Schaeffler shows 800-volt power electronics and thermal management system
At the upcoming IAA Mobility 2021 trade show in Germany, automotive supplier Schaeffler will present an 800-volt power electronics system for electric axle applications in high-performance vehicles. The system enables continuous outputs of up to 330 kW and short-term peak outputs of up to 500 kW. The achievable power density can reach 70 kW per… Read more »
BMW and Ford invest in solid-state battery startup Solid Power
Solid Power, a producer of solid-state EV batteries, has announced a $130-million Series B investment round led by the BMW Group, Ford and Volta Energy Technologies. Ford and BMW have also expanded existing joint development agreements with Solid Power to secure all-solid-state batteries for future EVs. “BMW and Ford now share leading positions in the… Read more »
REE Automotive signs strategic collaboration agreement with Magna for modular EVs
REE Automotive has announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Magna to bring to market modular EVs (MEVs) for tech companies and new electric mobility players under the “Powered by REE” brand. The strategic collaboration will explore the combination of REE’s REEcorner technology with Magna’s vehicle systems to develop MEVs that enable commercial customers to customize… Read more »
Advantages Of Using Bidirectional, Regenerative DC Supplies For EV Power And Drivetrain Test
Automotive electronics are changing in dramatic ways and the automotive world is racing into a disruptive future. The market demand for reduction in the use of fossil fuels is driving the inexorable move toward electrified vehicles. The complexity of testing the whole spectrum of electronic devices and systems within this new breed of vehicles is… Read more »
EV Power Components: A Total Testing Solution From The EVSE To The Battery
Chroma understands the automotive trends and obstacles that our customers face during design verification, functional and mass production testing and we have been actively developing solutions to improve EV testing performance by developing instruments, functional test systems, battery test and simulation systems. Chroma understands the whole scope of work and, besides reliability and performance as… Read more »
More power for battery systems of the future: EA-PSB 10000 series 30 kW programmable DC power supply
Sponsored by Elektro-Automatik Growing demands placed on modern batteries and accumulator systems present manufacturers with major challenges. On one hand, their systems have to provide more performance, service life and safety; on the other hand, end consumers expect products that have an attractive purchase price and energy-efficient operation. Changing market The market for batteries and… Read more »
Nexperia and UAES partner on gallium nitride power systems
Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has announced a partnership with United Automotive Electronic Systems (UAES), a provider of automotive powertrain and body control systems. The program will focus on power systems for EVs, with the aim of jointly developing automotive applications using gallium nitride (GaN) technology. UAES is currently using Nexperia GaN FETs in EV projects such… Read more »
