These chips will boost the autonomy of Hyundai and Kia
This page is translated from the original post "Ces puces vont booster l’autonomie des Hyundai et Kia" in French.
- 17/12/2022 8:00
STMicroelectronics launches new chips that improve the range of electric vehicles. Hyundai and Kia have placed orders.
Another success for STMicroelectronics. The semiconductor manufacturer announced on December 7th that they had secured a supply contract. It includes silicon carbide electronic modules for Hyundai. No figures or duration were disclosed.
More sustainable electric vehicles
Compared to traditional silicon power semiconductors, small SiC devices can handle higher operating voltages. Consequently, they enable faster charging and improved vehicle dynamics. Energy efficiency is also increased, extending range, and reliability can be improved. ST’s SiC strategy (silicon carbide), as an integrated device manufacturer (IDM), ensures quality and security of supply. Its goal is to serve automakers’ electrification strategies.
Hyundai Motor Company has chosen ST’s power modules for its electric vehicles. These modules will notably power the Kia EV6. “ST’s power modules are the right choice for our traction inverters. They allow for greater autonomy. The collaboration between our two companies has marked an important step towards more sustainable electric vehicles,” declared Mr. Sang-Cheol Shin from Hyundai’s inverter design unit. Specifically, a Kia EV6 could gain a few more kilometers of range and higher charging power.
“ST’s silicon carbide solutions enable leading automotive suppliers to set the pace of electrification during the development of future electric vehicle generations,” states Marco Monti, President of STMicroelectronics’ Automotive and Discrete Group. “Our third-generation SiC technology guarantees the highest power density and the best energy efficiency. This results in superior performance, range, and charging times for vehicles,” he affirms.
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