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EV SiC Adoption Advances as Tesla Announces 75% Reduction, Reports IDTechEx

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

IDTechEx presents granular forecasts detailing unit sales, GW and US$ demand for inverters, onboard chargers (OBC) and DC-DC converters segmented by voltage (600V, 1200V) and semiconductor type (Si, SiC, GaN).

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  • IDTechEx presents granular forecasts detailing unit sales, GW and US$ demand for inverters, onboard chargers (OBC) and DC-DC converters segmented by voltage (600V, 1200V) and semiconductor type (Si, SiC, GaN).
  • Infineon and ST Microelectronics are consistent market leaders in the supply of automotive power semiconductors, with both expanding major OEM partnerships recently.
  • 1 – Tesla – a company which had ~14% market share of all BEV+PHEV cars sold globally in 2022 according to the " Electric Cars 2023-2043 " report from IDTechEx.
  • While the announcement is a little unclear in isolation, IDTechEx expects all Tesla's vehicles will continue to use SiC MOSFETs in most of their power electronics.

LG Innotek is selected as an "Excellent Supplier" of Jaguar Land Rover

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Monday, July 3, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 3rd, LG Innotek announced that the company has received the esteemed "Supplier Excellence Award" from the luxury automotive brand, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 3rd, LG Innotek announced that the company has received the esteemed "Supplier Excellence Award" from the luxury automotive brand, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
  • LG Innotek is the first Korean company to win the JLR Supplier Excellence Award.
  • Recognized for its outstanding performance in supplying automotive components, LG Innotek was honoured with the prestigious JLR Supplier Excellence Award in the "Impact" category.
  • Moreover, by obtaining the Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) certification last year, LG Innotek has enhanced trust among global clients.

LG Innotek is selected as an "Excellent Supplier" of Jaguar Land Rover

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Monday, July 3, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 3rd, LG Innotek announced that the company has received the esteemed "Supplier Excellence Award" from the luxury automotive brand, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 3rd, LG Innotek announced that the company has received the esteemed "Supplier Excellence Award" from the luxury automotive brand, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
  • LG Innotek is the first Korean company to win the JLR Supplier Excellence Award.
  • Recognized for its outstanding performance in supplying automotive components, LG Innotek was honoured with the prestigious JLR Supplier Excellence Award in the "Impact" category.
  • Byaengkuk YOO, Head of Automotive Components Business Unit, stated, "LG Innotek is at the forefront of producing reliable automotive components that provide highly differentiated customer value."

indie Semiconductor Launches Unparalleled Automotive Wireless Charging Solution

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

indie Semiconductor (Nasdaq: INDI), an Autotech solutions innovator, has launched an integrated automotive wireless power charging system-on-chip (SoC) that offers the industry’s highest level of integration.

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  • indie Semiconductor (Nasdaq: INDI), an Autotech solutions innovator, has launched an integrated automotive wireless power charging system-on-chip (SoC) that offers the industry’s highest level of integration.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230629514830/en/
    indie Launches Unparalleled Automotive Wireless Charging Solution (Graphic: Business Wire)
    In-cabin charging has become a necessity for drivers and passengers who use their smartphone to provide navigation, music, voice connections and other services on-the-move.
  • “indie’s breakthrough automotive wireless charging solution speeds device charging times and delivers industry-leading levels of semiconductor and software integration, reducing the external bill-of-materials by almost half relative to existing discrete implementations,” said Fred Jarrar, vice president and general manager of indie Semiconductor's Power and USB product lines.
  • Further, indie’s wireless charging solution integrates all of the necessary power management, DC-DC converter, signal conditioning, WPC inverter drivers, and power FETs as well as LED and fan drivers.

Automotive-Compliant Silicon Carbide MOSFETs from Diodes Incorporated Enhance Automotive Subsystems Efficiency

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) (Nasdaq: DIOD) today announced a further enhancement of its wide-bandgap product offering with the release of the DMWSH120H90SM4Q and DMWSH120H28SM4Q automotive-compliant Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs.

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  • Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) (Nasdaq: DIOD) today announced a further enhancement of its wide-bandgap product offering with the release of the DMWSH120H90SM4Q and DMWSH120H28SM4Q automotive-compliant Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs.
  • These N-channel MOSFETs respond to the increasing market demand for SiC solutions that enable better efficiency and higher power density in electric and hybrid-electric vehicle (EV/HEV) automotive subsystems like battery chargers, on-board chargers (OBC), high-efficiency DC-DC converters, motor drivers, and traction inverters.
  • This device is designed for OBCs, automotive motor drivers, DC-DC converters in EV/HEV, and battery charging systems.
  • This MOSFET has been designed for motor drivers, EV traction inverters, and DC-DC converters in other EV/HEV subsystems.

Exro Announces Corporate Update Pertaining to Patent Applications, Operational Developments, and Upcoming Interest Payment

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Exro has filed two new U.S. provisional patent applications, presenting further powertrain uses for its technology, and strengthening Exro's intellectual property position.

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  • Exro has filed two new U.S. provisional patent applications, presenting further powertrain uses for its technology, and strengthening Exro's intellectual property position.
  • Exro has elected to issue common shares in satisfaction of interest payment due on June 30, 2023, under its C$15 Million convertible debentures.
  • While Exro will continue to use trade secrets to protect proprietary software and algorithms, it will look to bolster software-related patent filings in the coming quarters.
  • Exro anticipates receipt of the NDA-partners motor in Calgary by mid-Q3 2023 followed by pairing with Exro's Coil DriverTM.

Industrial Electrification to Drive Global Enterprise Electricity Consumption to 14700 Terawatt-hour (TWh) by 2030, 57% of Which Within Asia

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Most of this growth will be driven by wide-ranging electrification across industry verticals.

Key Points: 
  • Most of this growth will be driven by wide-ranging electrification across industry verticals.
  • Industry verticals will increasingly rely on the uninterrupted supply of high-quality electric energy to continuously operate their mission-critical processes, maximizing up-time and associated profitability.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Energy for Enterprises and Industries research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.
  • Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present an in-depth analysis of key market trends and factors for a specific technology.

Industrial Electrification to Drive Global Enterprise Electricity Consumption to 14700 Terawatt-hour (TWh) by 2030, 57% of Which Within Asia

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Most of this growth will be driven by wide-ranging electrification across industry verticals.

Key Points: 
  • Most of this growth will be driven by wide-ranging electrification across industry verticals.
  • Industry verticals will increasingly rely on the uninterrupted supply of high-quality electric energy to continuously operate their mission-critical processes, maximizing up-time and associated profitability.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Energy for Enterprises and Industries research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.
  • Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present an in-depth analysis of key market trends and factors for a specific technology.

EcoFlow Debuts PowerOcean Home Solar Battery Solution to Offer Innovation for Easy Power Independence

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoFlow, a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company, takes a step forward in its commitment to empower everyone with "The Power of Home", by launching the EcoFlow PowerOcean at ees 2023 today. The premium three-phase home solar battery solution features flexible upfront investment, outstanding safety protection, robust backup power, and smart control, and is designed to achieve power independence for the whole house.

Key Points: 
  • The premium three-phase home solar battery solution features flexible upfront investment, outstanding safety protection, robust backup power, and smart control, and is designed to achieve power independence for the whole house.
  • With the PowerOcean Home Solar Battery Solution and the PowerStream Balcony Solar System, which was launched on May 31st, EcoFlow demonstrates its commitment to providing intelligent energy solutions tailored to the specific needs of different households.
  • As the leader of portable power solutions, EcoFlow, inspired by its own users, is transitioning to home solar battery solutions in 2023.
  • "By providing a power independence solution for every home, the PowerOcean marks a milestone in EcoFlow's journey to power the world with new energy."

Global and China 800V High Voltage Platform Research Report 2023: Tier 1 Suppliers Race to Unveil their 800V Component Products - Most of the New Products will Become Available During 2023-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The "800V High Voltage Platform Research Report, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "800V High Voltage Platform Research Report, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The publisher's statistics about the insurance data show that insured vehicles with 800V platforms in China were still less than 10,000 units in 2022.
  • The low cost performance and poor ultra-fast charging experience offered by 800V models are the major flaws criticized by consumers.
  • Tier 1 suppliers race to unveil their 800V component products.