08-10-2019 17:31 via feeds.slashgear.com

A tiny chip change could coax more range from electric cars

Better battery tech isn’t the only way to boost electric car range, one big automotive tech provider is betting, with a shake-up in chip material potentially unlocking a 6-percent increase in range. Bosch plans to kick off production of silicon carbide semiconductors from 2020, taking advantage of more efficient electrical conductivity to make power electronics in EVs and hybrids less … Continue reading
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