Power Electronics in Vehicles: Current Status and Future Trends (KEY IJP************158)

• Mathu Vanth Mathiyalagan

Abstract

Power electronics technology has become an integral part of modern vehicles, enabling the efficient and reliable operation of various subsystems such as powertrain, HVAC, and lighting. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current status and future trends of power electronics in vehicles. It covers the major power electronics components used in vehicles, including converters, inverters, DC-DC converters, and battery management systems, and discusses their applications and challenges. The paper also examines emerging technologies and trends in power electronics for vehicles, such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) devices, wide bandgap devices, and digital power electronics. The study highlights the importance of power electronics in enabling the transition towards more sustainable and efficient transportation systems, and provides insights into the opportunities and challenges of this rapidly evolving field.