On May 19, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it will supply Rivian’s R2 platform with power modules for traction inverters. The R2 platform will use silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon (Si) modules from Infineon’s HybridPACK Drive G2 family. Supply is expected to start in 2026. Additionally, Infineon will supply

On May 6, CISSOID and EDAG Group announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation Silicon Carbide (SiC) traction inverters for electric mobility applications. This collaboration brings together CISSOID’s expertise in SiC power semiconductor modules and control solutions with

On May 6, NOVOSENSE Microelectronics announced that it will present its innovative solutions at PCIM Expo & Conference 2025 in Nuremberg. NOVOSENSE advances electrification, intelligence, and safety with solutions such as its highly integrated ambient lighting driver SoC (NSUC1500-Q1), audio amplifier, body control m

On May 6, Infineon introduced a trench-based SiC superjunction (TSJ) technology concept to expand the technological capabilities of silicon carbide. The combination of trench and superjunction technology enables higher efficiency and more compact designs. Infineon will gradually expand its CoolSiC product portfolio,

On April 29, Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs GmbH (SAL) completed a joint proof of concept for integrating a current sensor into a power module to be used in automotive applications such as traction inverters and DC-DC converters. This technology enables energy efficiency, as well

On April 28, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) announced that it will present its ICeGaN technology at PCIM 2025. It will display world-first Combo ICeGaN innovation, which pairs the company’s ICeGaN GaN ICs with IGBTs to address electric vehicle inverters at 100kW+, improving efficiency over traditional silicon solutions

Valeo and PanGood announced the co-development of a new generation of Axial Flux Generator. Their thinner, smarter, and more efficient axial flux generator was unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025. The 2-in-1 generator integrates the motor and inverter into a highly compact and scalable solution. 
Its architecture is desig

On April 17, Rohm Co., Ltd. (ROHM) announced that it will present an inverter unit utilizing the TRCDRIVE pack that consists of a 2-in-1 SiC Molded Module at the PCIM Expo & Conference. Valeo and ROHM have been collaborating since 2022, initially focusing on technical exchange to enhance the performance and efficienc

On April 16, Fraunhofer IZM announced that it has developed a power inverter called the "Dauerpower" inverter, designed for modern electric vehicles. The project was funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and carried out in collaboration with Porsche AG and Robert Bosch GmbH.
The Dauer

On April 16, Infineon Technologies AG introduced EDT3 (Electric Drive Train, third generation) chips, designed for 400 V and 800 V systems, and the RC-IGBT chips, tailored specifically for 800 V systems. The new generation EDT3 achieves up to 20% lower total losses at high loads while maintaining efficiency at low lo

On March 10, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) presented more details about a solution that will enable the company to address EV powertrain applications over 100kW with its ICeGaN gallium nitride (GaN) technology. 
Combo ICeGaN combines smart ICeGaN HEMT ICs and IGBTs (Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors) in the same modul

Nidec Corporation (Nidec) announced that it will take over the inverter business of Nidec Mobility Corporation (Nidec Mobility), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nidec. Nidec will take over the inverter business through an absorption-type split. The aim is to efficiently use of its management resources, further strengthe

On March 11, hofer powertrain and Pollmann International announced a partnership to fast-track the industrialization of advanced powertrain solutions for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. By combining their capabilities, they aim to bring efficient and sustainable powertrain technologies to market quickly. Pollmann is a lea

On February 17, Uno Minda Limited announced a joint venture agreement (JV) with Uno Minda Auto Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Suzhou Innovance Automotive Co. Ltd., and Innovance Automotive (HK) Investment Co. Ltd. The partnership is aimed at developing and manufacturing high-voltage electric powertrain products for passenger

On January 28, Punch Powertrain announced that it has developed the IV5—a cutting-edge 800V high-power inverter. The IV5 is compatible with integration into any X-in-1 electric drive unit (EDU) configuration. It is scalable from 200 kW to over 400 kW for mass production. Punch Powertrain is currently researching the

On January 28, Infineon Technologies AG presented new isolated gate driver ICs for electric vehicles to enhance its EiceDRIVER family. The devices are designed for the latest IGBT and SiC technologies.  They support Infineon's new HybridPACK Drive G2 Fusion module.
The pre-configured third-generation EiceDRIVER produ

On January 17, Turntide Technologies announced the launch of its low- and high-voltage power electronics series, along with its advanced axial flux motors in India. 
Turntide’s Gen 4 series of inverters provide a compact, scalable solution for low-voltage applications (48 V to 80 V), making them ideal for two- and th

On January 20, MTA signed an agreement to acquire 60% of the shares of EFI Technology, a global leader in the development and production of Powertrain Control Systems for both combustion and electric vehicles. In addition to powertrain control systems, EFI’s portfolio also includes battery management systems (BMS), i