Power Electronics in Electrics and Hybrid Vehicles

This report presents the detailed major market metrics of the current and projected HEV/EV power module, power devices and substrate business. The HEV and EV power electronics market is booming & may use SiC or GaN technologies before 2020 Toyota, the world leading car producer has been dominant on the hybrid market up to now, but this niche market is becoming a must for car makers as the focus on car C02 emissions intensifies. Hybrid is defined in different levels: micro, mild, full, and plug in hybrid. Micro hybrid will see the highest growth due to its low cost and easy integration, specifically in Europe. Mild and full hybrid will continue their strong penetration in the US market. Plug-in hybrid is a bridge to EV technology, and uses the same high voltage battery technology and plugto- grid for recharge. EV car business will really ramp up in 2010 with the arrival of big car makers (Mitsubishi, Renault, GM, Ford, Daimler). Limited drive range (40 miles) and high cost, are still issues, but it is expected that huge investments in new Li-Ion batteries will increase the performance/cost ratio of EVs. Globally, more than 17 million cars will be hybrid or electric in 2015 and some forecasters suggest sales will reach 50 million units in 2020, meaning half of the cars produced. Power electronics are a key technology for hybrids and represent 20% of the material costs. It is even bigger for EV cars. HEV/EV power devices are used in DC/DC converters and DC/AC inverters. There are various configurations depending on the hybrid version and car makers’ choices. Please note: this is delivered as a PowerPoint presentation.

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A123 System, AIST, APEI, Aptera Motors, BMW, Bosch, Citroen, Cobasys, Continental, CREE, Daimler Chrysler, Danfoss, Delphi, Delta Q, Dodge, Dong Energy, Dow Corning, EDF, Fairchild, Fiat, Fisker Automotive, Ford, Fraunhofer IISB, Fujitsu, Furukawa, GeneSiC, GM, GSYuasa, Hitachi, Honda, Hyundai, Infineon, International Rectifier, Johnson & Johnson, Kia, LG Chem, Magna, Magneti Marelli, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, NEC, Nissan, Oak Ridge National Lab., Panasonic, PSA, Renault, Reva, Rockwell, Rohm, Sanken, SatCon, SB LiMotive, Semikron, SemiSouth, Shindengen, SiCed, STM, Tata, TDK, Tesla, Think, Toshiba, Toyota, TranSiC, Valeo, Vincotech, Volvo, VW.