Kings Canyon Unified School District, in California, has ordered four buses from Trans Tech Bus, featuring electric powertrains from Foster City-based Motiv Power Systems. The SST-e, an electric version of Trans Tech’s popular SST model, uses a Ford E450 cutaway chassis equipped with Motiv’s electric Powertrain Control System (ePCS). The SST-e school bus is available… Read more »
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Inovance Automotive and Innoscience integrate OBC and DC-DC converter into two-in-one GaN power system
Chinese EV components supplier Suzhou Inovance Automotive Systems and gallium nitride (GaN) power device manufacturer Innoscience (Suzhou) Technology have integrated their 6.6 kW onboard charger (OBC) system powered by 650 V GaN devices. The two-in-one power system integrates the OBC and the DC-DC converter. The optimized architecture and Innoscience’s high-voltage GaN devices, which feature ultra-low… Read more »
Vishay releases AEC-Q200 qualified 30 W power resistor for high-reliability automotive electronics
Vishay Intertechnology has announced a new 30 W thick film power resistor, the Sfernice LTA 30, qualified to AEC-Q200 standards and packaged in a compact TO-220 form factor for direct heatsink mounting. The component is engineered for high reliability and durability in demanding automotive environments, targeting next-generation electric vehicle and hybrid systems. The LTA 30… Read more »
Vishay Intertechnology unveils automotive power resistor
Discrete semiconductor and passive electronic components supplier Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified, 50 W thick film power resistor in a compact TO-220 package for direct mounting on a heat sink. The Vishay Sfernice LTA 50 is engineered to deliver reliability and durability in extreme automotive environments. It withstands high humidity conditions and… 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 »
TDK introduces thin-film power inductors for automotive applications with higher currents
Japanese electronics firm TDK has started production of its TFM201612BLEA series of thin-film power inductors for automotive power circuits with currents up to 5.6 A. The TFM201612BLEAR33MTCA has a rated inductance of 0.33 µH and the TFM201612BLEAR47MTCA has a rated inductance of 0.47 µH. The new inductors achieve a 16% higher rated current of 5.6… Read more »
FUCHS Lubricants launches grease designed for electric power steering systems and automotive gears
Germany-based FUCHS Lubricants has released its RENOLIT CX SWG 0-1 grease specifically engineered for automotive gears, including electric power steering systems. The product is per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium-free, motivated in part by increasing scrutiny on PFAS and lithium hydroxide, which are now under regulatory pressure from global bodies such as ECHA, REACH… Read more »
TDK launches automotive power-over-coax inductors
Japanese manufacturer TDK Electronics has expanded its ADL3225VF series of wire-wound inductors for automotive power-over-coax (PoC). The company started mass production of the new components in March 2025. In standard configurations, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) cameras require two separate lines for power and signal transmission—a power line connected to the vehicle’s battery and a signal… Read more »
Renesas introduces low-power Bluetooth SoC for automotive applications including wireless battery management systems
Japanese semiconductor supplier Renesas has introduced a new automotive-qualified Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact system-on-chip (SoC) design. The DA14533, the first device in the company’s Bluetooth Low Energy SoC range qualified for automotive applications, includes advanced power management features to simplify… Read more »
Powering AI In Automotive
The automotive industry is experiencing a remarkable increase in computational demand, especially in Automated Driving and Premium Cockpit Infotainment systems. As a result, the need for robust high-current voltage rails in vehicle SoCs and central car computers is more critical than ever. Infineon addresses these challenges with a range of automotive power management solutions, including… Read more »