On November 7, 2024, Infineon Technologies AG, a German semiconductor company, and multinational electric vehicle (EV) automakerStellantis N.V.announced that they signed anagreementto work together on the power architecture for Stellantis’ EVs.
Stellantis, Infineon—Supply and Capacity Agreement
Stellantis and Infineon, the number one automotive microcontroller supplier in the world, have already been collaborating since 2022, with Infineon providing silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors to the EV manufacturer.
This latest agreement covers supply and capacity reservations for advanced power switches, SiC semiconductors, and microcontrollers.
New EV Components
With smart technology, the PROFET™ power switches that Infineon will provide are expected to replace traditional fuses, as they have fewer wires and offer more efficient power management. This change will make Stellantis’ EVs the first ever to feature such an intelligent power network.
The SiC semiconductors in development, CoolSiC™, are also important in improving EV efficiency and performance, extending driving range, and keeping costs to a minimum. In addition, the AURIX™ microcontrollers will allow advanced power distribution within Stellantis’ smart EV platform, the STLA Brain.
Stellantis, Infineon—Joint Power Lab
As part of this latest collaboration, Stellantis and Infineon plan to create a Joint Power Lab that will focus on the development of a scalable and intelligent power system.
With its production facilities in Malaysia and Germany, Infineon has stated that it’s more than ready to take on the market’s vehicle semiconductor demand, with enough production capacity and the ability to scale up as and when needed.
Stellantis, Infineon, New Agreement—Conclusion
In 2022, Stellantis announced its Dare Forward 2030 plan, which aims to reach carbon net zero by 2038—12 years ahead of the global goal of 2050.
The aim of the new deal is to save energy, money, increase EV driving range, and improve the overall EV user experience. The ultimate objective, however, is to make EVs safe, clean, affordable, and accessible to all.
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