Episodes

  • E11: Air Cooled Power Conversion in EVs?

    E11: Air Cooled Power Conversion in EVs?
    Oct 20 2024
    Dirk Geiger, a drive train expert at Infineon Technologies, explores the potential benefits of using air cooling instead of liquid cooling for power conversion applications in electric vehicles. He argues that air cooling could lead to lighter, more affordable EVs with improved efficiency and range, as well as easier manufacturing processes.
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    12 mins
  • E10: Fusion Inverter ?!

    E10: Fusion Inverter ?!
    Oct 17 2024
    It is about Balancing performance, cost, and sustainability. SiC offers superior performance and efficiency for electric vehicle traction inverters. Fusion technology combines Si and SiC to strike a balance.
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    8 mins
  • E09: How Would I Build an EV Drivetrain?

    E09: How Would I Build an EV Drivetrain?
    Oct 13 2024
    The article emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to EV drivetrain design, encompassing all components from the energy source to auxiliary systems. This approach is crucial for optimizing the entire system and creating vehicles tailored to different market segments.
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    17 mins
  • E08: The 48V Revolution in Electric Vehicles

    E08: The 48V Revolution in Electric Vehicles
    Oct 4 2024
    The transition to 48V is crucial for the evolution of EVs, offering enhanced performance and improved efficiency.
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    6 mins
  • E07: The Power of E-Axles and X-in-1 Integration

    E07: The Power of E-Axles and X-in-1 Integration
    Oct 4 2024
    Let's dive into the game-changing e-axle technology and x-in-1 integration that's reshaping the EV landscape.
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    14 mins
  • E06: Will air-cooled HV DCDC converters change the EV game?

    E06: Will air-cooled HV DCDC converters change the EV game?
    Jan 5 2024
    The higher efficiency of HV-DCDC converters with WBG devices results in lower energy consumption, which translates into longer range and improved performance. In addition, the higher power density of WBG devices enables more compact and lightweight HV-DCDC converters, resulting in a more efficient and space-saving design.
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    6 mins
  • E05: In-wheel motors, the skateboard architecture, and the future of in-wheel motor solutions

    E05: In-wheel motors, the skateboard architecture, and the future of in-wheel motor solutions
    Dec 21 2023
    We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this technology, the different designs of in-wheel motors, the skateboard architecture, and the future of in-wheel motor solutions.
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    11 mins
  • E04: Efficiency by Design - The Technology of Choice for Traction Inverters

    E04: Efficiency by Design - The Technology of Choice for Traction Inverters
    Dec 20 2023
    This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse functions of a traction inverter in electric vehicles, highlighting its importance beyond just propulsion and showcasing Infineon's role in advancing this technology.
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    Less than 1 minute