Powertrains - Products

Full SiC power modules Rohm offers the first mass-produced silicon carbide (SiC) 1200-V/100-A rated power modules comprised entirely of SiC power elements, claims the company. Read full story

Traction inverters Arens' automotive hardened traction inverters with power ranges from 30 to 500 kW (40 to 670 hp) are for applications ranging from large transit buses and medium-duty trucks to hybrid passenger cars. Read full story

Engine starts Maxwell Technologies’ engine start module starts up to 15-L diesel engines with a single Group 31 module in temperatures from -40 to +140°F (-40 to +60°C). Read full story

Inline electric A/C compressor Making its global debut on the Ford Focus EV, Denso’s new e-compressor is lighter, quieter, and more compact than previous generations. Read full story

Sealed brushless motor The SBL300 sealed brushless motor, part of SPAL’s new range of brushless motors, equips axial fans and centrifugal blowers for applications such as energy-storage cooling, engine cooling, and HVAC. Read full story

Electric drive unit IAV’s DrivePac EV80 electric drive unit includes an electric motor and transmission, in a compact size with minimum weight. Read full story

Electric in-wheel motors Based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the BRABUS-built Technology Project Hybrid is equipped with Protean Electric in-wheel motors. Powering the rear wheels in combination with the 2.2-L internal-combustion diesel engine, the motors each add 80 kW of peak power and 800 N·m of peak torque. Read full story

Pressure transducers suitable for vehicle testing Offered in 15-, 50-, and 100-psi (1-, 3-, and 7-bar) ranges, the sensor series is suitable for testing of automotive door panel crash conditions and vehicle transmission performance. Read full story

Roller bearings Timken tapered roller bearings improve calculated load ratings and can be used in various mobile and industrial equipment such as rail and vehicle systems, mining, agriculture, and energy generation. Read full story