POWER SEMICONDUCTORS: A KEY TO HEV/ EV ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Semiconductors play an important role in the growth of EV and HEV in India. The article elaborates on why it is essential to develop charging stations in India and develop power semiconductor modules to support EV/HEV growth.

- Yogesh Bhatarkar

Since technological innovation occurs with each passing day, the automotive industry has witnessed rapid transformations. Earlier, auto manufacturers used to try hard to install vehicles with advanced technology. But the level of tech-enabled services in today’s models is such that the ecosystem is witnessing a realignment. This change has opened new avenues for the industry as smart technology is shifting towards battery-operated vehicles.

It is estimated that the automotive industry is undergoing a paradigm shift, attempting to make a quick transition to alternative energy sources. India, being part of the same league, has been making several attempts to move ahead with modern policies to deal with the accompanying growth in automobiles and shift to electric mobility after considering various factors such as the hassle of oil imports, global climate change issues, scarcity of natural resources, attainment of sustainability, pollution, and so on.

INNOVATING FOR EV ADOPTION

Considering it a great move, the Government of India has proposed several changes to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 to encourage electric mobility in India. India aspires to become a major global vehicle market, with several automakers and start-ups working on relevant segments and tech-enabled gears.