-output 10kW low-voltage DC-DC converter utilizing silicon carbide (SiC) technology at "VivaTech 2026," a startup and technology exhibition held in Paris, France, from June 17 to 20, 2026. This investment was secured thanks to the high acclaim the technology received. GnT has successfully developed inverter/converter systems for motor-driven electric power take-off (EPTO) units intended for Daimler and Mercedes-Benz electric trucks, and anticipat...

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evelopments during the year include magnets developed using Cerium to replace heavy rare earth elements, development of ERSM and SRM motor samples for magnet-free motor technology, a 2 kW hub motor integrated with a controller, commissioning of Power Hardware-in-Loop to emulate e-motors and qualify inverters at power level, and improvement of inverter efficiency using Silicon Carbide MOSFET technology. The company also completed full indigenisat...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/24

nsportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany, from September 15–20. The company will unveil its new oil-free, electrically driven Multi Tumble Piston (MTP) compressor, designed to deliver efficient and quiet compressed-air supply while supporting an optimized lifecycle and scalable use with or without an inverter. Knorr-Bremse will also present its redundant braking system (rGSBC), which is planned for series production in 2027, and Electric Power Stee...

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sales starting on June 18. The all-new Kicks now in its second generation evolves further as a sub compact SUV suited for both everyday driving and leisure activities. It is now being offered with the third-generation e-POWER system. This unit modularizes five core components — motor, generator, inverter, reducer, and increaser. Combined with a 1.4-liter dedicated power-generation engine, the entire powertrain achieves enhanced fuel efficiency...

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FINEST, China selects Melexis, Belgium current sensor ICs for EV traction inverter systems On June 11, Melexis announced that its current sensor ICs have been selected for use in traction inverter systems developed by FINEST, a global high-tech company specializing in automotive transmission and electric drive systems. FINEST has selected Melexis' IMC-Hall technology for precise current measurement, supporting motor control, efficiency, and syste...

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At the same time, CGD will gain access to NXP’s processor and analog product portfolios, system know-how, and global commercial reach, supporting wider deployment of optimized system-level solutions. For the automotive sector, GaN technology can help improve efficiency at low load in EV traction inverter applications. CGD’s ICeGaN technology is the only single-chip GaN-based technology running on a standard driver, enabling parallel operatio...

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IAV, Germany, and Nexperia, Netherlands, present ONE Inverter concept for high-voltage architectures On June 11, IAV and Nexperia presented the “ONE Inverter” concept. It combines Nexperia’s GaN and SiC technologies with IAV’s expertise in software-defined systems and battery engineering to explore a new generation of high-voltage architectures for electric mobility. A laboratory demonstrator has validated the ONE Inverter concept. The co...

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Hirschvogel wins Flex Cooling Power Module contract for Renault’s Power Electronic Box project Hirschvogel Group has secured a contract to supply its Flex Cooling Power Module, an innovative heat sink concept, for Renault’s “Power Electronic Box” project, a new generation of traction inverters. The award marks Hirschvogel’s entry into a new business area: heat sinks for traction inverters used in battery-electric vehicles. The cold-forg...

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is highlighting newly launched LNP THERMOCOMP OFM compounds, which are well-suited for high-power, high-voltage electric drive and power module applications. These compounds are based on polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin. It is displaying high-voltage capacitors made with ELCRES HTV150A film, an EV inverter housing molded from ULTEM resin, and a high-voltage header featuring LNP KONDUIT compound. Based on SABIC press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

NOVOSENSE, China, presents IC products for e-mobility components at PCIM Europe in Germany On June 10, NOVOSENSE Microelectronics announced that it had presented IC products for traction inverters, OBCs and DC-DC converters at PCIM Europe 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. It has presented NSI6911F, an ASIL D isolated gate driver designed for SiC and IGBT power stages, featuring high CMTI, 19 A peak drive capability, a 12-bit isolated ADC, and diagnosti...

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Skyworks, US, presents safety gate driver platform for EV inverters at PCIM 2026 in Germany On June 9, Skyworks Solutions, Inc. unveiled its new Si829x isolated safety gate driver for electric vehicle (EV) traction inverters at PCIM 2026. Developed according to ISO 26262 functional safety standards, the Si829x is suitable for use in functional safety systems rated up to ASIL D, delivering the robustness required for next-generation EV traction in...

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side of the package, these devices reduce reliance on the board as the primary heat-spreading path and allow the semiconductor and PCB thermal domains to be managed more independently. It is well-suited for EV onboard chargers, high-voltage DC-DC converters, EV charging infrastructure, photovoltaic inverters, motor drives, datacenter power systems, etc. Based on Nexperia press release...

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Nexperia partners with Semikron Danfoss on SiC power modules for EV applications On June 9, Nexperia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Semikron Danfoss to collaborate on silicon carbide (SiC)-based power modules for automotive traction inverter applications. The partnership aims to combine Nexperia’s SiC semiconductor expertise with Semikron Danfoss’ power module integration capabilities to evaluate high-performance and scalable...

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, and highly reliable cooling systems capable of managing high heat flux. The solution is designed to improve energy efficiency and simplify system integration. For mobility applications, it is designed to provide a plug-and-play cooling system for power electronics such as On-Board Chargers (OBC), inverters, and “x-in-1” integrated power electronics. It also supports software-defined vehicles (SDVs) by enabling optimized heat dissipation for...

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Mitsubishi Electric Develops 5th-generation SiC-MOSFET Chips On June 4, Mitsubishi Electric announced that it has developed new SiC-MOSFET chips designed for use in inverters for drive motors and eAxles of electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs), and other electrified vehicles (collectively referred to as xEVs). The chips are 5th-generation SiC-MOSFETs featuring Mitsubishi Electric’s proprietary trench structure and achieve indu...

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CARIAD develops Pulse Inverter software for VW’s electric urban cars On June 5, CARIAD announced that it has developed scalable software for a pulse inverter, which VW Group is using for the first time in its Electric Urban Car Family models. The inverter changes DC power into AC in real time, depending on how much power is required and what the system can safely provide. The process directly affects efficiency and the driving range. The teams ...

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Toshiba Europe launches new 40V MOSFETs for automotive applications On June 4, Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH launched three new 40V N-channel power MOSFETs, XPMR5904PB, XPMR7404PB, and XPMR8504PB. The devices are designed for automotive applications such as inverters, semiconductor relays, load switches, and motor drives. The XPMR5904PB features Toshiba’s new SOP Advance(EWF) package which uses a copper clip to connect the chip and leads. Thi...

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CGD, UK, develops 650V GaN IC to improve inverter efficiency On June 4, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) announced that it has developed a 650V GaN IC for automotive applications. ICeGaN helps designers realise smaller, lighter inverters that help extend EV range. The ICeGaN interface balances the operation of multiple devices without the need to select devices with similar performance characteristics or the need to incorporate balancing components an...

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UAES commissions Phase II of Wuhu plant in China United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES) announced that Phase II of its Wuhu plant in China has officially begun operation.The launch of Phase II makes the Wuhu plant UAES's fourth new energy production base in China, after those in Shanghai, Taicang, and Liuzhou. It primarily produces inverters and on-board charging and distribution units.According to disclosed information, UAES’s o...

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Infineon launches EiceDRIVER gate-driver ICs for EV traction inverters On June 3, Infineon Technologies introduced its new EiceDRIVER 1EDI3040AS and 1EDI3041AS reinforced isolated gate-driver ICs for battery electric vehicle (BEV) traction inverters. The new EiceDRIVER family enhances power-stage performance while integrating multiple functions into a single IC, helping OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers reduce external components and lower inverter cont...

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