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Challenges and Opportunities in the 2024 Autonomous Bus Industry

Autonomous buses represent one of the most challenging platforms in the autonomous driving industry. In recent years, commercial interest has shifted towards roboshuttles and robotaxis, partly due to the complex operational design domains (ODD) of autonomous buses.

Victrex

Victrex, headquartered in Lancashire, UK is a world leader in PEEK (polyether ether ketone) and PAEK (polyaryletherketone) based polymer solutions. Victrex states that it is the largest producer of PEEK worldwide with over 8,000 tonnes of capacity. IDTechEx spoke to Victrex about its materials for electric motor insulation, one of its key markets.

McLaren Automotive

McLaren Automotive is the production car division of the McLaren Group. One of the most successful and iconic racing and motorsports brands, recent years have brought significant financial challenges as the company looks to adapt in an increasingly electrified world. IDTechEx explores the latest developments and challenges for the British brand.

Integrated Power Electronics Drive Electric Vehicle Costs Down

Efficiency is the key goal of electric vehicle development. This is especially true of power electronics, where one increasingly adopted approach is to integrate multiple functions into the same package. For automotive OEMs, this can result in reductions in overall weight to increase the efficiency of the vehicle while also reducing the cost of production.

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japanese automobile manufacturer founded in 1948. This profile will focus on Honda's offerings and strategy for the electrification of cars.

Subaru

Through 2023 and 2024 Subaru has been through a series of management changes. A key part of the change is a new focus and more ambitious plan for electric vehicles. This profile looks at Subaru's current product portfolio and technologies and evaluates its renewed electrification plans.

Renault

Renault is a French automotive manufacturer that is a leading producer of cars, vans, and commercial vehicles. This profile will focus on Renault's electric vehicle products.

Upcoming Webinar on the Future of EV Powertrains

Thursday 11 July 2024 - SiC, GaN, and the Evolution of Power Electronics. In this webinar, IDTechEx will summarize the current market landscape concerning the wide bandgap semiconductors SiC and GaN and other EV power electronics market trends.

The Rise of Ag Sintering and Cu Sintering

With the trend from Si IGBT to SiC MOSFET in electric vehicle (EV) power electronics, the junction temperature is expected to increase from 150°C to 175°C with the potential to exceed 200°C. This brings significant challenges for thermal management.

EV Thermal Management Fluid Demand Exceeds 880 million Liters by 2035

Electric vehicles, much like combustion vehicles, require a suite of fluids in order to operate optimally. However, the quantities and properties of these fluids can be quite different. With a strongly growing EV market, this presents a large opportunity for not just fluid suppliers but also fluid additives and fluid handling component suppliers.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies: SGP Gasifier

IDTechEx attended a webinar by Shell Catalysts & Technologies, where they showcased the potential of their Shell Gasification Process (SGP) technology in gasifying plastic waste and biomass to syngas, which can be converted to sustainable fuels.

800V EVs: Impact on Charging and SiC

Innovation map of the impact on charging and SiC in 800V electric vehicles.

The Emerging Adoption and Future Trends of SiC and GaN in EVs

In 2008, the commercialization of the silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET marked a major turning point for the power semiconductor market, representing its first significant development in decades. This technology was pioneered in electric vehicles (EVs) with the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The SiC MOSFET is a transistor that promises high power density, greater efficiency, and is less fallible to high temperatures.

Actronika

Actronika SAS is a Parisian developer of haptic products. Its Skinetic haptic vest delivers a range of sensations, from raindrops to gunshots, using 20 voice coil actuators.

Die-Attach Material Trend For EV Power Electronics

Thermal management for EV power electronics has long posed significant challenges. The ongoing shift from Si IGBT and SiC MOSFET to potentially GaN HEMT in the future results in higher junction temperatures and increased demand for die-attach materials in EV power modules. In traditional Si IGBT power modules, die-attach materials like Pb95Sn5 and Pb92.5Sn5Ag2.5 struggle to meet reliability requirements for packaging power devices in high-temperature applications due to creep-fatigue concerns.