Wolfspeed Inc of Durham, NC, USA and the Biophysical Economics Institute (BPEI), a non-profit multidisciplinary organization dedicated to bringing the natural sciences into economic analysis and decision making, have announced the results of a HedgeRow Analysis study that demonstrates the superior performance of silicon carbide (SiC) versus traditional silicon semiconductor devices in electric cars.

“We believe the next generation in power semiconductor technology will be driven by silicon carbide,” says Wolfspeed’s chief technology officer John Palmour. “These study results reinforce the superiority of silicon carbide and the direct impact a more energy-efficient technology has on the reduction of carbon emissions, which has a positive impact on the environment,” he adds. “As the world shifts to a more sustainable future, it will need efficient materials to power it.” Read more…