Electric Vehicle
Valeo Launches 48V 2-Speed eAxle for Dacia Duster, Bigster and Striker
Valeo announced the commercial launch of its 48V 2-Speed eAxle with Smart Dog-Clutch. Dacia has selected the system for its new “Hybrid-G 150” powertrain on the Dacia Duster, Bigster, and upcoming Striker models. The 48V 2-Speed eAxle enables the combination of bi-fuel (Petrol/LPG) te
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Valeo and Nissan Sign Contract for V2G Bidirectional Charging Stations in Europe
Valeo and Nissan announced an agreement for the commercialization of Valeo’s bidirectional charging stations in Europe, starting in the United Kingdom. The contract supports Nissan’s Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) roadmap by providing bidirectional charging technology for eligible Nissan elect
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Schneider Electric Introduces StarCharge Fast 720 High-Power EV Charger for Commercial and Fleet Use
Schneider Electric has launched the Schneider StarCharge Fast 720, a high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging system targeted at commercial and industrial sites as well as fleet operators. The system provides up to 720 kW of power and supports simultaneous charging of up to 12 vehicles. I
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Siemens, i-charging, ABB E-mobility, and Kempower Lead ABI Research’s 2025 Commercial EV Charging Vendor Ranking
ABI Research released a competitive ranking of nine commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging vendors, evaluating them based on innovation and implementation criteria. The ranking addresses the evolving commercial EV charging market, driven by global electrification trends and constrained grid ca
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Ather Energy and Infineon Technologies collaborate to advance electric two-wheeler technology in India
Ather Energy, an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, and Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, a semiconductor solutions provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Seoul, South Korea, to collaborate on advancing India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. The partnershi
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Global NEV sales hit 4.02 million in Q1 2025, BYD leads BEV and PHEV markets
Global sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), encompassing battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), reached 4.02 million units in Q1 2025, a 39% year-on-year increase, according to TrendForce. NEVs represented 18.4% of tota
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AOS launches advanced GTPAK and GLPAK MOSFET packages for high-current applications
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor has released two state-of-the-art surface mounting package options for its industry-leading high power MOSFET portfolio. Designed to meet the robust packaging requirements for the most demanding applications that require increased performance and reliability,
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STMicro unveils new-gen SiC power tech tailored for next-gen EV traction inverters
STMicroelectronics is introducing its fourth generation STPOWER silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology. The Generation 4 technology brings new benchmarks in power efficiency, power density and robustness. While serving the needs of both the automotive and industrial markets, the new technology is p
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Volkswagen next-gen EVs to use onsemi's power semiconductors
onsemi signed a multi-year deal with Volkswagen Group to be the primary supplier of a complete power box solution as part of its next-generation traction inverter for its Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). The solution features silicon carbide-based technologies in an integrated module that can scale
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650 V and 1200 V SiC MOSFETs optimized for AI DC power and EV charging
Navitas Semiconductor unveiled their new portfolio of Gen-3 ‘Fast’ (G3F) 650 V and 1,200 V SiC MOSFETs optimized for fastest switching speed, highest efficiency, and increased power density for applications such as AI data center power supplies, on-board chargers (OBCs), fast EV roadside super-charg
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Qualcomm Accelerates Development for Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows
At Microsoft Build, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in collaboration with Microsoft, today announced the Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows, a compact-form-factor PC powered by Snapdragon X Elite and specifically designed for developers creating or optimizing apps and experiences for the next generation of
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Eaton new plant in Dominican Republic to make fuses for Evs and energy systems
Intelligent power management company Eaton is opening its new 65,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros to meet growing demand for its fuses. Announced in February 2024, the project will increase supplies of Eaton’s Bussmann series fuses, which provide critica
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