Automobile of the Future

Not too long ago, electric vehicles were still a rare sight in the streets, seen as a luxury. Since then, electric cars have made significant steps toward mainstream acceptance as drivers are looking for lower energy cost per mile, a fun driving experience and reducing the carbon footprint. At the heart of every EV are power electronics systems.

The performance of these syst...

The automobile is at a convergence of all the latest technologies, as vehicles continue to evolve into a smarter, connected system. To do this, they must integrate the latest in embedded electronic systems, especially when it comes to power. Developing and creating these advanced automotive systems is a challenging one, driven by both technology and societal expectations.

Modern vehicles have evolved far beyond simply being a means of transportation. Cars are becoming even more a part of our extended identity. Every recent technological advancement, from wide band gap semiconductors to machine learning and artificial intelligence, is being harnessed in the service of creating the next generation of vehicles.

What makes the car? What is it tod...

he automobile has revolutionized the world, enabling us to live in ways that had previously been unimaginable. Vehicle electrification is at the core of today’s automotive revolution. The migration away from fossil fuel-based vehicle power systems has also launched a revolution toward more intelligent, connected vehicle systems.

In this episode, Alix Paultre, editor at large f...

Join us for the first episode of this special six-episode series produced in collaboration with Electronic Design and Texas Instruments. This podcast series will focus on the future of automotive technologies and their impact on our daily lives.

In Episode 1, Alix Paultre, editor at large for Electronic Design, sits down with Fern Yoon, Automotive...