onsemi Silicon Carbide Technology Enables All-Electric VISION EQXX to Go Further on a Single Charge
November 14 2022 - 07:32AM
Business Wire
As part of a strategic collaboration with
Mercedes-Benz, onsemi provides the carmaker with high-efficiency
silicon carbide (SiC) power modules that increase the range of its
VISION EQXX
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON), a leader in intelligent power and
sensing technologies, today announced that Mercedes-Benz adopted
onsemi silicon carbide (SiC) technology for traction inverters as
part of a strategic collaboration. onsemi’s VE-Trac SiC modules
increase the efficiency and lowers the weight of the all-electric
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX’s traction inverter, extending the
electric vehicle’s (EV’s) range by up to 10%. The EV completed a
1,202 km (747 mile) trip from Stuttgart, Germany to Silverstone,
England, holding the record for longest distance traveled on a
single charge.
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onsemi’s VE-Trac SiC modules increase the
efficiency and lower the weight of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz
VISION EQXX’s traction inverter, extending the electric vehicle’s
(EV’s) range by up to 10%. (Photo: Business Wire)
The VISION EQXX sets new standards for electric range and
efficiency, while remaining sustainable and luxurious – and
consuming less than 10 kWh of energy per 100 km (62 miles). This
was achieved by a benchmark drag coefficient of just 0.17,
lightweight design, reduced rolling resistance and the use of a
battery that stores 100 kWh in 50% less space (and with 30% less
weight) than comparable batteries. Key to the unprecedented range
is an electrical system that ensures that 95% of the energy stored
in the traction battery reaches the wheels – a huge improvement
over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles that are only able
to achieve around 30%.
”In addition to its superior SiC technology delivering extended
range, onsemi also provides assurance of supply for its SiC
solutions, the necessary scale to support production and a broad
portfolio of intelligent power and sensing solutions,” said Simon
Keeton, executive vice president and general manager, Power
Solutions Group at onsemi. “The high efficiency of our SiC
solutions allows customers to avoid trade-offs between the cost of
the battery and the range of the vehicle.”
A core piece of differentiation is the expertise in packaging,
which is critical for improving heat dissipation and increasing
power output at a smaller footprint than the closest competitor, as
well as reducing the weight and cost of a power module. onsemi is
the only large-scale supplier of SiC solutions with end-to-end
supply capability, which includes volume SiC boule growth,
substrate, epitaxy, device fabrication, best-in-class integrated
modules and discrete package solutions.
You can experience the VISION EQXX, learn about the onsemi
technology behind it and meet with onsemi experts in hall C4 booth
101 at electronica. The world’s leading trade fair and conference
for electronics is taking place at the Trade Fair Center Messe
München, Germany, November 15–18, 2022.
About onsemi
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to
help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and
industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in
megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable
energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud
infrastructure. onsemi offers a highly differentiated and
innovative product portfolio, delivering intelligent power and
sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges
and leads the way to creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
onsemi is recognized as a Fortune 500® company and included
in the S&P 500® index. Learn more about onsemi at
www.onsemi.com.
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Stefanie Cuene Public Relations onsemi (602) 244-3402
Stefanie.Cuene@onsemi.com
Parag Agarwal Vice President - Investor Relations &
Corporate Development onsemi (602) 244-3437 investor@onsemi.com
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