YASA, a company specializing in axial flux electric motor technology, has announced an unofficial world record for electric motor power density with its latest prototype. Recent testing of a 12.7 kg axial flux motor prototype yielded a short-term peak output of 750 kW, resulting in a recorded power density of 59 kW/kg. This breaks YASA’s… Read more »
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Motiv Electric Trucks now available to public sector fleets via National Auto Fleet Group
Motiv Electric Trucks builds medium-duty electric trucks and buses. Now the company’s products will be available to public sector agencies through Sourcewell, thanks to a partnership with National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG). Sourcewell, a self-funded governmental organization established in 1978, administers a program that harnesses the collective purchasing power of more than 50,000 participating agencies…. Read more »
Plasmatreat launches plasma and oxide reduction solution for EV power module manufacturing
Plasmatreat has integrated its Openair-Plasma surface pretreatment technology with the REDOX-Tool for oxide reduction, targeting production challenges in automotive power electronics. The combined process is designed to improve manufacturing quality of power modules used in EVS by enhancing bond integrity and thermal performance. The Openair-Plasma pretreatment provides a dry, controllable surface activation that removes organic… Read more »
Molex launches eHV60 high-voltage connector for reliable, efficient EV power connections
Molex has announced the launch of its eHV60 high-voltage automotive connector, the first product in its new eHV high-voltage connector and terminal system portfolio. Molex says the eHV60 is purpose-built for auxiliary high-voltage functions, including DC/DC converters, onboard chargers, electric compressors and e-axles in battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The connector is… Read more »
Henkel launches two new thermal potting solutions for EV powertrain components
Component integration is a key strategy in the EV industry. Increasingly, multiple powertrain components, such as the motor, inverter, on-board charger and DC-DC converter, are combined into a single compact unit. This approach delivers significant benefits in efficiency, weight reduction and space optimization. However, it also presents new engineering challenges, particularly in managing heat dissipation… Read more »
Allegro MicroSystems unveils TMR current sensor for EV power electronics
US-based Allegro MicroSystems, which supplies power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, has introduced a 10 MHz magnetic current sensor featuring its XtremeSense tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) technology. The ACS37100 TMR current sensor is tailored to the needs of EVs and clean energy power conversion systems. It is designed to give designers precise… Read more »
High Power Density And Reliable 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 »
Webinar: Driving the future—high power density and reliable connection systems
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 »
Taiwan Semiconductor introduces new 1,200 V automotive-grade diodes
Taiwan Semiconductor has launched a new series of 1,200 V automotive-grade PLA and PLD low-loss diodes, targeting efficiency-focused power electronics and EV applications. The series comes in three package types: ThinDPAK, D2PAK-D, and TO-247BD, all using an industry-standard pinout for straightforward design integration. The diodes provide ratings of 15 A, 30 A or 60 A,… Read more »
Nexperia’s new automotive MOSFETS boast ultra-low conduction losses
Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia has launched its new AEC-Q101 qualified 100 V MOSFETs for thermally demanding 48 V automotive applications, including on-board chargers, traction inverters and battery management systems. The devices deliver ultra-low conduction losses, demonstrating on-resistance (RDS(on)) as low as 0.99 mΩ and enable safe current above 460 A, the company said. The MOSFETs… Read more »