On April 29, Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs GmbH (SAL) completed a joint proof of concept for integrating a current sensor into a power module to be used in automotive applications such as traction inverters and DC-DC converters. This technology enables energy efficiency, as well

On April 28, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) announced that it will present its ICeGaN technology at PCIM 2025. It will display world-first Combo ICeGaN innovation, which pairs the company’s ICeGaN GaN ICs with IGBTs to address electric vehicle inverters at 100kW+, improving efficiency over traditional silicon solutions

Valeo and PanGood announced the co-development of a new generation of Axial Flux Generator. Their thinner, smarter, and more efficient axial flux generator was unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025. The 2-in-1 generator integrates the motor and inverter into a highly compact and scalable solution. 
Its architecture is desig

On April 17, Rohm Co., Ltd. (ROHM) announced that it will present an inverter unit utilizing the TRCDRIVE pack that consists of a 2-in-1 SiC Molded Module at the PCIM Expo & Conference. Valeo and ROHM have been collaborating since 2022, initially focusing on technical exchange to enhance the performance and efficienc

On April 16, Fraunhofer IZM announced that it has developed a power inverter called the "Dauerpower" inverter, designed for modern electric vehicles. The project was funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and carried out in collaboration with Porsche AG and Robert Bosch GmbH.
The Dauer

On April 16, Infineon Technologies AG introduced EDT3 (Electric Drive Train, third generation) chips, designed for 400 V and 800 V systems, and the RC-IGBT chips, tailored specifically for 800 V systems. The new generation EDT3 achieves up to 20% lower total losses at high loads while maintaining efficiency at low lo

On March 10, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) presented more details about a solution that will enable the company to address EV powertrain applications over 100kW with its ICeGaN gallium nitride (GaN) technology. 
Combo ICeGaN combines smart ICeGaN HEMT ICs and IGBTs (Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors) in the same modul

Nidec Corporation (Nidec) announced that it will take over the inverter business of Nidec Mobility Corporation (Nidec Mobility), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nidec. Nidec will take over the inverter business through an absorption-type split. The aim is to efficiently use of its management resources, further strengthe

On March 11, hofer powertrain and Pollmann International announced a partnership to fast-track the industrialization of advanced powertrain solutions for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. By combining their capabilities, they aim to bring efficient and sustainable powertrain technologies to market quickly. Pollmann is a lea

On February 17, Uno Minda Limited announced a joint venture agreement (JV) with Uno Minda Auto Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Suzhou Innovance Automotive Co. Ltd., and Innovance Automotive (HK) Investment Co. Ltd. The partnership is aimed at developing and manufacturing high-voltage electric powertrain products for passenger

On January 28, Punch Powertrain announced that it has developed the IV5—a cutting-edge 800V high-power inverter. The IV5 is compatible with integration into any X-in-1 electric drive unit (EDU) configuration. It is scalable from 200 kW to over 400 kW for mass production. Punch Powertrain is currently researching the

On January 28, Infineon Technologies AG presented new isolated gate driver ICs for electric vehicles to enhance its EiceDRIVER family. The devices are designed for the latest IGBT and SiC technologies.  They support Infineon's new HybridPACK Drive G2 Fusion module.
The pre-configured third-generation EiceDRIVER produ

On January 17, Turntide Technologies announced the launch of its low- and high-voltage power electronics series, along with its advanced axial flux motors in India. 
Turntide’s Gen 4 series of inverters provide a compact, scalable solution for low-voltage applications (48 V to 80 V), making them ideal for two- and th

On January 20, MTA signed an agreement to acquire 60% of the shares of EFI Technology, a global leader in the development and production of Powertrain Control Systems for both combustion and electric vehicles. In addition to powertrain control systems, EFI’s portfolio also includes battery management systems (BMS), i

On January 14, Turntide Technologies announced that it will integrate its three U.K. facilities into a centralized engineering campus in Team Valley Gateshead. Turntide is integrating its Sunderland site, focused on energy storage, and its Cramlington site, specializing in thermals (fans, motors, and pumps), into its

On December 5, VisIC Technologies, a leader in gallium nitride (GaN) technology for electric vehicles (EVs), partnered with AVL, a developer partner of software and hardware solutions, to develop high-efficiency GaN inverters for EVs, offering better performance than silicon carbide (SiC) technology at a lower cost.

On December 3, Ampere announced that it has partnered with STMicroelectronics to supply Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules for Ampere's ultra-efficient electric powertrain starting in 2026. The collaboration will optimize the power module for Ampere’s electric powertrain inverter.
The partnership also includes the d

Several South Korean media sources reported that SM Bexel Co., Ltd. won a new order for electric vehicle (EV) parts from Hyundai Transys Ltd. The company will supply mid-casings to protect inverters and housing actuators to control the direction and speed of motor rotation.
The contract is valid from October 2027 to