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Power Electronics – The Latest Innovations Maximising Energy Flow

Format: Talk/ Panel Session 

Power electronics are at the heart of efficient energy conversion in EVs, directly impacting performance, range, and thermal stability. With wide-bandgap semiconductors like SiC improving inverter efficiency by up to 6%, engineers are redefining system architectures to minimise losses and maximise power density. This session will explore the latest breakthroughs in materials, circuit design, and control strategies that are pushing the boundaries of energy flow optimisation in next-generation electric vehicles. 

  

  

 Key Themes: 

  • Advances in silicon carbide and gallium nitride for higher efficiency 
  • New inverter and converter designs reducing energy losses 
  • Thermal management solutions for high-power applications 
  • The impact of advanced control algorithms on system performance