One’s a retro icon, electrified, the other’s a fast, sleek luxury seven-seater—but they both qualify as minivans if you squint. Remember minivans? The hugely practical family vehicles with three rows of seats, superb cabin access, sliding side doors, and features like hidden floor compartments and vanishing third rows? They hit their height of popularity in… Read more »
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BorgWarner wins contracts to supply high-voltage coolant heaters to major PHEV OEMs
BorgWarner has announced that it has secured contracts to supply its high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology to two major OEMs for use in plug-in hybrid vehicle platforms. The HVCH units will operate at both 400 volt and 800 volt, covering a range of light-duty PHEV platforms, including pickup trucks. Production for both contracts is scheduled… Read more »
Diodes releases automotive-compliant 80-volt ideal diode controllers
US-based semiconductor supplier Diodes has introduced its AP74502Q and AP74502HQ automotive-compliant 80 V ideal diode controllers, providing protection against reverse connections and voltage transients in applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), body control modules, infotainment systems, exterior lighting and USB charging ports. The ideal diode controllers have the features required to implement an… Read more »
Rimere releases nanocarbon and graphene materials for commercial applications
Plasma technology company Rimere has made its portfolio of nanocarbon materials available for testing and evaluation. Rimere’s initial two products, branched nanocarbon spheres and crumpled graphene sheets, have now moved into production and are ready for partner testing. The branched nanocarbon spheres material is well-suited to applications in the concrete, polymers and automotive industries. Crumpled… Read more »
Webinar: High power density and reliable automotive connection systems—driving the future
As the global mobility industry accelerates toward full electrification, the performance demands placed on electrical connection systems have intensified. Automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs, along with suppliers, engineers and procurement professionals, are under pressure to deliver higher power density and uncompromising reliability within smaller, more constrained packaging environments—all while maintaining long-term performance in harsh, real-world… Read more »
onsemi’s EliteSiC to power Schaeffler’s new PHEV inverter platform
onsemi has expanded its collaboration with Schaeffler to supply silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs from its next-generation EliteSiC product line for a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform. The traction inverter, developed by Schaeffler for a global automaker, uses onsemi’s SiC technology to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and packaging flexibility. According to onsemi, the EliteSiC MOSFETs… Read more »
Easing Traction Inverter Power Design With A Novel Family Of Pre-Configured High Voltage Gate Drivers
Watch this webinar to learn about new preconfigured automotive high voltage gate drivers for efficient switching of the latest automotive IGBT, SiC MOSFET, and Si/SiC Fusion power modules. Key takeaways: • Gate drivers matches to latest IGBT, SiC MOSFET and Fusion switch technologies • Developed according to ISO 26262 • No configuration required • Compact… Read more »
Elaphe unveils Sonic X in-wheel motor platform for high-performance EVs
Elaphe Propulsion Technologies has announced its new Sonic X in-wheel electric motor platform, designed for high-performance battery-electric and hybrid vehicle architectures with limited onboard space. The Sonic X system adds up to 300 kW peak (200 kW continuous) power per wheel with an additional weight of only 25 kg (55 lbs), fitting within standard 20… Read more »
Nexperia introduces 48 V ESD protection diodes for automotive data lines
Nexperia has released a new portfolio of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes engineered specifically for 48 V data communication networks in electric and hybrid vehicles. These are the first AEC-Q101 qualified ESD diodes optimized for legacy automotive protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and FlexRay operating at higher board voltages. EVs and HEVs increasingly use… Read more »
Parker Hannifin to acquire Curtis Instruments, expanding commercial and off-highway electrification portfolio
Parker Hannifin announced an agreement to acquire Curtis Instruments from Rehlko for approximately $1 billion in cash. Curtis Instruments designs and manufactures power electronics, instrumentation and input devices for a range of commercial vehicles. The transaction is expected to close by the end of calendar year 2025. Curtis expects 2025 calendar year annual sales of… Read more »