Gate drivers hold the key for efficient wide bandgap semiconductor adoption on the road to sustainability. Innovative companies are developing disruptive new technologies that move the world towards a safer and more sustainable future. Wide … [Read more...]
What is thermal runaway and why does it matter for EVs?
Thermal runaway (TR) refers to a condition where Li-ion cells enter an uncontrollable self-heating state during which their temperature rises rapidly to as much as 900 °C. Applications like EVs require high levels of power and energy density from the … [Read more...]
Talk of EV fires still smolders
The latest figures from the National Fire Protection Association show that only about 20% of all vehicle fires arise from problems in the vehicle's electrical system — most fires have something to do with the fuel system. Seeing as electric vehicles … [Read more...]