In recent years, high power electronics has become one of the fastest growing market segments of the semiconductor industry. With the development of hybrid/electric vehicles, the market for SiC based power modules is rapidly expanding. All power module manufacturer/designers are trying to get high efficiency and high-power density for the main inverter. However, the traditional… Read more »
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A unique, cost-effective substrate to meet the EV power module requirements (Webinar)
In recent years, high-power electronics has become one of the fastest-growing market segments of the semiconductor industry. With the development of hybrid/electric vehicles, the market for SiC-based power modules is rapidly expanding. All power module manufacturers and designers are trying to get high efficiency and high power density for the main inverter. However, the traditional… Read more »
Vanner begins serial production of liquid-cooled converter for EVs with SiC solid-state switching
Power conversion specialist Vanner has started serial production of a liquid-cooled converter with silicon carbide (SiC) solid-state switching for hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles. Vanner has designed a 17.1 kW, 600 A converter using its Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA), which is a 17.1 kW, 300 A, 600 VDC to 24 VDC air-cooled converter. It… Read more »
How pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes enable advanced thermal-runaway barrier design (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Avery Dennison. The electric vehicle EV segment is proliferating and forecast to reach 25.5 million sales globally by 2030. This is up from 2.3 million vehicles sold globally in 2020, representing a CAGR of 27%. Hybrid and plug-in hybrids are expected to account for another 21 million vehicles sold by the end of… Read more »
SAE International updates standard for bidirectional EV/charger communication
The SAE International Hybrid Communication and Interoperability Task Force has completed an extensive revision of SAE Standard J2847/2: Communication Between Plug-in Vehicles and Off-Board DC Chargers. This update is the first step towards the goal of enabling EV and charging station providers to use the same communication code for bidirectional DC charging, including Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)… Read more »
DOE announces $15.5 billion in funding to support legacy automakers’ transition to EVs
The US DOE has announced a $15.5 billion package of funding and loans primarily focused on retooling existing factories for the transition to EVs. This includes $2 billion in grants and up to $10 billion in loans to support automotive manufacturing conversion projects, along with $3.5 billion in funding to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries,… Read more »
Honda’s Ohio manufacturing facilities prepare for electrification
Honda’s largest engine plant, in Anna, Ohio, has produced its 30-millionth unit, a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine for the hybrid-electric system powering Honda Accord and CR-V hybrid vehicles. As part of its electrification strategy, the company is investing $700 million to retool three of its Ohio facilities to create a Honda EV Hub in the… Read more »
American Battery Factory raises capital to develop LFP battery gigafactory in Arizona
American Battery Factory (ABF), a battery manufacturer that plans to build a network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories in the US, has raised significant development capital in Series A funding. ABF will use the funds to secure production equipment and security technology needed for the first development phase of its recently announced… Read more »
Magna launches modular motor eDecoupling device for EVs
Magna, a Canadian automotive supplier, has begun production of a modular eDecoupling device to support several EV programs for a German premium vehicle OEM. Magna’s electro-magnetic eDecoupling disconnects the e-motor from the driveshaft in EVs when propulsion power isn’t needed, saving energy and improving efficiency. It reduces drag torque losses of the e-motor and gearbox… Read more »
Bidirectional and regenerative EV test equipment: technical gains with environmental benefits
Sponsored by Chroma Systems Solutions. Reducing the carbon footprint and optimizing thermal cooling are paramount in modern manufacturing and have become significant criteria for selection and deployment of automated test equipment. In addition, budget constraints could be circumvented by the use of multi-purpose instrumentation. Last but not least, replenishing dissipated power to the grid will… Read more »