Report: Power Electronics in Electric & Hybrid Vehicles TOC

Power module value in $ per hybrid application in 2009
EV and HEV annual demand forecast to 2020 in Munits Split: Micro Hybrid and others EV/HEV
Power module price roadmap split by HEV/EV application
Power module revenues in $M for HEV/EV applications to 2020
IGBT and MOSFET power modules revenues by applications
Silicon wafers consumption forecast for HEV/EV power modules (Munits of 6" equiv.)

Electric technology
Plug-in HEV (PHEV): a bridge technology to EV
Plug in HEV (PHEV) models introduction: large commercialisation after 2010
EV models introduction: big players in the starting blocks
PHEV / EV : Li Ion battery is a must... but who will afford it?
Key players in Li Ion batteries
Better place EV service provider : a solution to expensive and limited range batteries?
EV better place project
Better place EV service provider: a solution to expensive batteries?
EV infrastructure
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) : a possible option after 2015
Plug in and EV challenges

Different HEV architectures: Series / Parallel / Split
Different HEV architectures: Toyota Prius II HEV engine cross sectional view
Current HEV architectures
Toyota Prius electric components roadmap
Overview of Toyota power control unit for Prius 2003
Overview of Toyota power control unit for Prius GS 450 h (2006)
Overview of Toyota power control unit (PCU) for Lexus Sedan LS 600 h (2007) manufactured by Denso (JP)
Honda power control unit evolution
GM Hybrid 2 mode solution

Challenges for inverter suppliers in HEV/EV
Power module price roadmap split by HEV/EV
Example of traditional power modules design
Inverter cooling design: 2D approach
Inverter cooling design: 3D cooling new approach to save space
Inverter design : a trend for a stronger mechatronics integration
Many alliances in 2009 between car players and power players on HEV/EV power electronics
Industrial supply-chain and typical market prices from modules to power train
HEV power devices Industrial Supply-Chain: From discrete to vehicles, a worldwide coverage
HEV inverter module cost breakdown
Industrial supply-chain trends

Why SiC or GaN in cars ?
2 key power modules: DC-DC boost converter and DC-AC inverter
Expected improvements of SiC or GaN introduction in HEV
The TOP 5 key requirements for power transistors in HEV
Roadmap for operation voltage in HEV
Added value analysis of SiC electronics for HEV: fuel consumption and money savings
Silicon vs. SiC HEV inverter cost breakdown
Sales projection for Silicon and SiC devices in EV/HEV inverters
4" and 6" SiC substrate volume projection for SiC devices in HEV
SiC & GaN device suppliers - car manufacturers relationships
SiC device voltage range covered by main companies (Prod. or R&D)
Example of GaN Hybrid MOS-HFET by Furukawa Electric
Example of GaN HEMT by Fujitsu
Example of GaN-based power FET by Panasonic
Matsushita MEI / Panasonic: 10kV GaN high-voltage HEMT
Matsushita MEI / Panasonic: GaN high-voltage "Natural Super Junction" diode
AlGaN/GaN HEMT on n-SiC by Toshiba
AlGaN/GaN HEMT by Toyota R&D Lab
5" GaN-on-Si FET by Sanken Electric
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) GaN-on-Si integrated diode + transistor
International Rectifier GaNpowIRTM technology platform
Conclusion: perspective for SiC and GaN devices in the HEV

Power Electronics in Electric & Hybrid Vehicles