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Figure 1. EAB450M12XM3 automotive qualified 1200 V, 450 A all-Silicon Carbide conduction-optimized, half-bridge module by Wolfspeed®

Optimizing Drive-Cycle Simulations for Automotive Applications

By: Blake W. Nelson, PhD, Power Modules Application and Systems Engineer, Wolfspeed, Mohammad Hazzaz Mahmud, PhD, Power Modules Systems Engineer, Wolfspeed

Silicon Carbide (SiC) has transformed power delivery and management in a number of industries, especially electric vehicle (EV) charging and on-board power conversion. This is due to its superior thermal characteristics, low losses, and power density, which result in higher efficiency and reliability when com

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Date:

11/30/2022

Coca-Cola will now make local deliveries in Belgium with 30 electric Renault Trucks vehicles

Coca-Cola will now Make Local Deliveries in Belgium with 30 Electric Renault Trucks Vehicles

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will start using 30 electric trucks to make “last mile” deliveries to local customers in Belgium. The first five vehicles will go out today in the Antwerp area. Through a key partnership with Renault Trucks, the beverage manufacturer is electrifying one-fifth of

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Date:

11/28/2022

Melexis Announces Solution for EV Battery Current Sensing

Melexis reinforces its reputation in the automotive current sensing market by announcing the MLX91230 and the MLX91231. They offer access to shunt or Hall type current sensor technologies. These ASIL compliant devices can measure voltage, current and temperature. Customers will be provided with flexibility an

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Date:

11/10/2022

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Figure 1: Residential application

Advancements in Energy Storage System Capabilities

TTI/Amphenol Communications Solutions

Energy storage systems are used in a variety of renewable energy sources to store power and stabilize electrical performance. With the growth of interconnected systems as well as an increased focus on clean energy at both commercial and residential levels, these systems require increasingly rugged and capable

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Date:

11/09/2022

CDE Addresses Capacitor Needs of Next-Gen Level-3 EV Charger Designers

In response to the rapidly growing demand for higher-performance DC link capacitors for EV chargers, Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE) has expanded its standard-product offerings and brought to light its advanced custom capacitor capabilities. While the inverter circuitry at the heart of EV charging st

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Date:

11/08/2022

Brian Pickard, Vice President and General Manager Integrated Circuit, Protection & Signal Division at onsemi

Onsemi Bucharest Expansion Drives Intelligent Power Solutions

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Just over a year ago, I interviewed onsemi’s CEO Hassane El-Khoury on the company’s direction and strategy. As well as the steps the company is making to guarantee supply to its customers, the main focus of the talk was around intelligent power and sensing solutions. In the interview, El-Khoury explained his i

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Date:

11/02/2022

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Figure 1. Infineon offering cover key components in chargers (colored in green)

Bring Your Next Battery Charger Project to Life with Minimum Design Risks

By: Aleksey Pantsirev, Application Marketing Manager for Battery Chargers, Infineon Technologies

Every day more and more of the devices and equipment used in our daily life are powered by batteries. For example, we can find electronic equipment with batteries around the house, such as cordless power tools, drones, and other domestic robots (e.g., robotic vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers, etc.). At the same time, due to rising fuel prices, government incentives, and rising awareness about air pollution, common modes of transportation such as bicycles, scooters, and mopeds have now also turned into electrical vehicles. All of these applications are

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Date:

11/01/2022

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Backlog for Electric Vehicles Eases Up (Mostly)

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Electric vehicles aren’t quite as scarce as they used to be. Back in August, we reported that most EVs were backordered anywhere from 3-6 months (or more), while arguably the most popular EV brand (Tesla) was delayed about a year. Well, supply has apparently caught up to demand. Or at the very least,

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Date:

11/01/2022

EV, Hybrids & Charging Infrastructure