GaN onboard charger (Project EMOTION)
Project EMOTION focuses on developing GaN-based on-board chargers (OBCs) for electric vehicles, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce size and weight, and potentially extend driving range. GaN-based chargers offer advantages like higher efficiency, smaller size, and reduced material usage compared to traditional silicon-based chargers. These improvements translate to benefits such as extended driving range, reduced weight, and greater design flexibility for EV manufacturers.
Benefits of GaN-based onboard charger systens:
Increased Efficiency:
GaN devices enable higher efficiency in onboard charger systens, reducing power dissipation and switching losses.
Reduced Size and Weight:
GaN-based onboard charger systens are significantly smaller and lighter than their silicon counterparts, contributing to overall vehicle weight reduction and improved design flexibility.
Extended Driving Range:
The efficiency gains from GaN can lead to a noticeable extension of driving range, as reported by some EV manufacturers.
Cost Savings:
The reduced size and weight, coupled with higher efficiency, can contribute to lower battery costs and overall vehicle production costs.
Environmentally Friendly:
GaN chargers require fewer raw materials to manufacture and waste less energy during charging, making them a more sustainable choice.
