Infineon EasyPACK 3B CoolSiC 2000 V modules specially designed EasyPACK have already been integrated by Electreon into test tracks in the United States, Germany, France, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Italy, Israel, and Japan. The technique will soon be used into longer-range projects.
For Electreon’s dynamic in-road charging technology, Infineon will supply specially designed silicon carbide (SiC) power modules. EVs can be wirelessly charged by inductive charging using this wireless electric road system (wERS). Buses, trucks, and other EVs are powered by copper coils placed beneath the road surface.
When vehicles are above the coils, the system, which is connected to the power grid, activates them. At the core of the application are Infineon’s specially designed SiC modules, which effectively transform energy from the power grid for seamless wireless battery charging.
These modules are used by Electreon’s system to optimize energy efficiency, performance, and dependability. Highways, toll roads, and other high-traffic locations like ports and vital transportation hubs like airports benefit greatly from this technology.
Infineon EasyPACK 3B CoolSiC 2000 V modules, which were developed especially to match Electreon’s requirements, increase the system’s power transfer to an average of 200 kW with peaks over 300 kW.
A recent milestone on France’s A10 highway, the first in the world to wirelessly charge heavy and medium-duty vehicles, buses, vans, and passenger cars in motion—confirmed this performance. Vehicles can go farther and use considerably smaller battery packs thanks to continuous on-route charging, which keeps the battery topped off. This lowers vehicle weight and upfront expenditures, increasing cargo capacity.
Infineon EasyPACK 3B CoolSiC 2000 V modules specially designed EasyPACK have already been integrated by Electreon into test tracks in the United States, Germany, France, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Italy, Israel, and Japan. The technique will soon be used into longer-range projects.
By switching electricity at higher frequencies with less energy loss, SiC-based semiconductors have transformed high-power applications like EV charging, allowing for more compact designs. Additionally, these semiconductors dissipate heat more efficiently than silicon and exhibit excellent reliability and resilience in harsh environments.
Leadership Comments
“Electreon’s wireless charging system is a real game changer on the road to reducing carbon emissions in transportation,” said Dominik Bilo, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Industrial & Infrastructure at Infineon Technologies. “We’re proud to contribute to this groundbreaking innovation with our customized SiC power modules, which efficiently convert electrical energy to charge vehicles on the go, tailored to meet Electreon’s specific needs. The solution fits perfectly with our goal to contribute to a climate-neutral future, further driving decarbonization and digitalization.”
“Wireless EV charging is already happening today, and Electreon is at the forefront of this transformation. We’re using Infineon’s advanced silicon carbide technology to make in-road charging even more powerful and efficient, allowing electric buses and trucks to operate continuously without relying on traditional charging stations. This breakthrough reduces operational costs, lowers emissions and expedites EV adoption on a global scale. The world is embracing wireless charging, and we are proud to lead the way,” said Electreon CEO Oren Ezer.Â
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