Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Adopts ST SiC Devices
| ST SiC-equipped OBC scheduled to enter mass production in 2021
| Will shorten EV charging time and extend driving range


STMicroelectronics announced on the 20th that its high-efficiency silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics devices have been adopted in the On Board Charger (OBC) of an electric vehicle (EV) scheduled to be released by Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi.

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi plans to reduce EV battery charging times and improve driving range by utilizing ST's SiC power technology to implement efficient and compact high-power OBCs.

ST also supplies standard silicon devices and related components to Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. ST's OBC equipped with SiC is scheduled to enter mass production in 2021.

Philippe Schulz, Vice President of Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Design at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, said, “By using ST’s SiC technology in OBC, we have achieved improved battery efficiency,” adding, “This will allow us to shorten charging times and extend EV driving range.”

Marco Cassis, President of Sales, Marketing, Communications, and Strategic Development at ST, stated, “SiC technology reduces dependence on fossil fuels and increases energy efficiency,” adding, “ST has established a portfolio of automotive-grade certified and commercialized SiC products.”