The BMW Group is stepping up its commitment to achieving climate neutrality and massively expanding its use of secondary material in closed recycling loops. For the first time in China, the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) has established a closed loop for reuse of the raw materials nickel, lithium and cobalt from high-voltage batteries that are no longer suitable for use in electric vehicles.

Researchers have found that cation engineering could be the answer to solving the problem of lithium microstructure proliferation during battery use, potentially paving the way for the development of safer, longer-lasting next-generation batteries.

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor specialist serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Sanan Optoelectronics, a market specialist in compound semiconductors in China, engaged in LEDs, SiC, Optical Communications, RF, Filters and GaN products, today announced that they have signed an agreement to create a new 200mm silicon carbide device manufacturing JV in Chongqing, China.

SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power are joining forces to establish the ultimate partner in power electronics. On August 22, less than five months after it was first announced, the new leader in power semiconductor modules started doing business as Semikron Danfoss.

Lithium-ion batteries – also called Li-ion batteries - are used by millions of people every day. This article looks at what lithium-ion batteries are, gives an evaluation of their characteristics, and discusses system criteria such as battery life and battery charging.

Navitas semiconductor says that it has shipped more than 13 million of its GaNFast power ICs with zero errors to companies including Dell, Lenovo, and Xiaomi, demonstrating the potential for this technology in modern charging applications.

What's the deal with the name change from Cree to Wolfspeed and how does this strategic decision affect the company's goals? Gregg Lowe, CEO at Wolfspeed, provides these and other answers in an interview.

HYZON Motors and Airdrivers have joined forces to develop and deliver a new concept commercial truck that’s both autonomous and powered entirely by hydrogen fuel cells—a clean energy source.

Critical applications that require carefully maintained control and precise, accurate measurements must use calibrated power electronics as components can drift over time due to a variety of factors.

Developments in AI are proving beneficial for semiconductor manufacturers, both by creating new marketing opportunities and by facilitating manufacturing process improvements. This article offers examples of both factors.