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Modular, High-Power SiC Traction Inverters Accelerate Mobility Electrification Beyond Cars

Modular, High-Power SiC Traction Inverters Accelerate Mobility Electrification Beyond Cars

Freight transportation, off-road and industrial vehicles, marine applications, and aviation contribute more than 55% of the total greenhouse gas…


TI Launches Compact Power Devices Ahead of APEC 2024

TI Launches Compact Power Devices Ahead of APEC 2024

The company is demonstrating the new GaN power stages and DC-DC modules at APEC.


Testing Simulator Aids Sustainable Jet Fuel Development

Testing Simulator Aids Sustainable Jet Fuel Development

NREL is developing an accurate way to model and predict the performance of sustainable jet fuels that will result in a low-carbon aviation future.


New DC-DC Converters Pack Big Performance in Small Packages

New DC-DC Converters Pack Big Performance in Small Packages

In this roundup, we highlight three DC-DC converters that emerged in the last few months, each driven by package and performance improvements.


Electric Trucking Gains Momentum With Industry Investments

Electric Trucking Gains Momentum With Industry Investments

Three major developments in electric trucks breathe life into the electric trucking industry.


News Feb 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Do Electric Trucks and Airplanes Reduce Emissions?

Do Electric Trucks and Airplanes Reduce Emissions?

Research studies explore the benefits of electric trucks and airplanes on greenhouse gas emissions.


tech insights Feb 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Minimizing Quiescent Current With Automotive Linear Regulators

Minimizing Quiescent Current With Automotive Linear Regulators

Linear regulators maintain a fixed output voltage using a feedback system to dynamically adjust series resistance, inducing the exact voltage drop…


High-Voltage Charger to Propel Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

High-Voltage Charger to Propel Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

A bidirectional mobile charging unit will serve high-power batteries in Pratt & Whitney’s upcoming hybrid-electric flight demonstrator.


News Feb 08, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
NASA To Test High-Performance Batteries for Advanced Air Mobility

NASA To Test High-Performance Batteries for Advanced Air Mobility

Archer Aviation’s lithium-ion battery cells will be tested under extreme conditions to ensure the highest safety for advanced air mobility and…


News Feb 05, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Is Charging Infrastructure Ready for Widespread EV Adoption?

Is Charging Infrastructure Ready for Widespread EV Adoption?

The obstacles affecting the extensive deployment of charging infrastructure are vast and critical: infrastructure costs, performance…


Quad-Channel Digital Isolators Combine Safety, Isolation and Low Latency

Quad-Channel Digital Isolators Combine Safety, Isolation and Low Latency

The Novosense digital isolators combine robust safety and isolation with low latency for high-speed applications.


new products Feb 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Inverter Efficiency: Navigating Measurement Challenges in SiC- and GaN-Driven Systems

Inverter Efficiency: Navigating Measurement Challenges in SiC- and GaN-Driven Systems

If your power inverter measurements show an efficiency of more than 100%, or the measured values sound too good to be true, it could mean you found…


ROHM Speech Synthesis ICs Aim to Improve Driver Safety

ROHM Speech Synthesis ICs Aim to Improve Driver Safety

ROHM Semiconductor has launched a family of speech synthesis ICs. This article reviews the role of speech synthesis in automotive applications and…


new products Jan 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
WAVE Wireless Charger Could Combat Cold Weather Effects in EVs

WAVE Wireless Charger Could Combat Cold Weather Effects in EVs

The wireless charging solution is rated at 500 kW and can work in low-negative temperatures.


News Jan 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Protecting Critical Power Supplies With 24/7 Chip Production

Protecting Critical Power Supplies With 24/7 Chip Production

As semiconductor shortages cause disruption worldwide, production facilities are being commissioned to meet demand. Uptime is crucial, as these…


Can Liquid Hydrogen Power Long-Distance Trucking?

Can Liquid Hydrogen Power Long-Distance Trucking?

The trucking industry is pioneering liquid hydrogen-fueled semi-trucks capable of hauling large payloads with less refueling.


News Jan 26, 2024 by John Nieman
Bosch Tackles EVs and Efficiency at CES 2024

Bosch Tackles EVs and Efficiency at CES 2024

Bosch demonstrated a variety of new initiatives for a sustainable future. EEPower reports from CES 2024 in this roundup of Bosch’s innovations.


News Jan 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
eMobility Student Team Sets World E-Car Acceleration Record

eMobility Student Team Sets World E-Car Acceleration Record

The AMZ racing team shattered the world record for electrically powered vehicle acceleration with an e-racer that darted from zero to 100 km/h in…


Flying Cars Take Center Stage at CES 2024

Flying Cars Take Center Stage at CES 2024

Debuts from Supernal and Xpeng demonstrate that eVTOLs and flying cars are coming sooner than expected. EEPower covers the latest onsite from CES.


News Jan 18, 2024 by Jake Hertz
TI Simplifies ADAS and EV Designs With One-Chip Sensing and Power Solutions

TI Simplifies ADAS and EV Designs With One-Chip Sensing and Power Solutions

TI unveiled several single-chip automotive solutions at CES—one of which is the first automotive radar sensor for satellite architectures.