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New Bidirectional TVS Devices Aim for Enhanced Safety in EV Systems

New Bidirectional TVS Devices Aim for Enhanced Safety in EV Systems

The devices offer an important combination of low clamping voltage and peak power rating. 


new products Jul 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
ROHM, Vitesco Sign Billion-Dollar Long-Term SiC Supply Agreement

ROHM, Vitesco Sign Billion-Dollar Long-Term SiC Supply Agreement

Vitesco Technologies and ROHM have entered into a long-term supply partnership valued at over $1 billion for ROHM to supply silicon carbide power…


News Jul 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
Airbus, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on SiC/GaN Aircraft Electrification Initiatives

Airbus, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on SiC/GaN Aircraft Electrification Initiatives

Airbus and STMicroelectronics will collaborate on research and development initiatives designed to create more efficient, lighter-weight power…


News Jul 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
Renewables, Audience Energy Literally Powering Coldplay Summer Concert Tour

Renewables, Audience Energy Literally Powering Coldplay Summer Concert Tour

Coldplay has found a way to reduce the environmental impact of their tours, setting an example for musicians globally.


Vishay Anti-Surge Resistors Aim to Decrease BOM While Improving Reliability

Vishay Anti-Surge Resistors Aim to Decrease BOM While Improving Reliability

The new products can replace up to four components with a single device. This article will examine power ratings and how to design around them, as…


new products Jul 02, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Diodes’ Automotive-Compliant Silicon Carbide MOSFETs Enable Higher Efficiency

Diodes’ Automotive-Compliant Silicon Carbide MOSFETs Enable Higher Efficiency

The products from Diodes hope to elevate efficiency levels in automotive applications. This article examines silicon carbide, its role in…


new products Jul 01, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Brill Power’s New Technology Extends Battery Life by 60%

Brill Power’s New Technology Extends Battery Life by 60%

The company claims its new tech marks a step change in commercial viability.


new products Jun 25, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Regenerative EV Braking System Increases Truck Range, Efficiency

Regenerative EV Braking System Increases Truck Range, Efficiency

​​​​​​​British electric truck manufacturer Tevva, in collaboration with Tier 1 automotive supplier ZF, has completed the development…


new products Jun 24, 2023 by Mike Falter
Vishay Offers Industry-First for Optocoupler MOSFET Drivers

Vishay Offers Industry-First for Optocoupler MOSFET Drivers

The new product features a turn-off circuit integrated into an optocoupler.


new products Jun 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Ford, GM to Use Tesla Supercharger Network

Ford, GM to Use Tesla Supercharger Network

The move makes more than 12,000 Tesla chargers across the U.S. and Canada available to Ford and GM EV owners. 


SiC MOSFET Modules for PV Systems With Integrated Storage, EV Charging

SiC MOSFET Modules for PV Systems With Integrated Storage, EV Charging

This article discusses how SIC-MOSFETs in innovative packages can enable novel converter concepts to support ever-increasing efficiency and power…


High-Nickel Battery Cathodes Show Superior Cycle Life Performance

High-Nickel Battery Cathodes Show Superior Cycle Life Performance

Researchers from Idaho National Laboratory found that a high-nickel content battery cathode, NMC811, demonstrates superior cycle life performance…


ABB Invents High-Efficiency Propulsion System Inspired by Whales

ABB Invents High-Efficiency Propulsion System Inspired by Whales

The shipping technology achieves a 22% improvement in energy consumption.


News Jun 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

The carmaker and the California-based aerospace startup are moving toward manufacturing an all-electric VTOL commuter aircraft.


Examining Electric Aircraft Fuel-Cell-Hardware Simulation Challenges

Examining Electric Aircraft Fuel-Cell-Hardware Simulation Challenges

As one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions, the transportation industry has seen many companies pledge to lower their carbon…


Onsemi to Supply Silicon Carbide to Electric Vehicle Drive Developer

Onsemi to Supply Silicon Carbide to Electric Vehicle Drive Developer

Onsemi and Vitesco Technologies have announced a supply agreement valued at $1.9 billion over ten years to secure Vitesco’s supply of silicon…


News Jun 12, 2023 by Mike Falter
Nidec, Renesas to Jointly Develop EV E-Axle X-in-1 System

Nidec, Renesas to Jointly Develop EV E-Axle X-in-1 System

The companies have teamed up to develop reliable and high-performance EV solutions.


News Jun 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

Another round of Department of Energy funding announcements graces America’s electric vehicle market. Here’s a briefing. 


News Jun 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
EA Unveiling High-Power and High-Efficiency Battery Testing

EA Unveiling High-Power and High-Efficiency Battery Testing

EA Electro-Automatik’s recently released EA-BT 20000 Triple allows engineers to test three battery packs, cells, or modules, simultaneously.


UK EV Battery Production Falls Short

UK EV Battery Production Falls Short

The United Kingdom is racing to secure its domestic battery production capacity to compete in the global electric vehicle market. But new trade…