Automotive Engineering: August 2025
25AUTP08
08/07/2025
- Content
- Moving targets: How improvements to SiC, GaN power electronics will redefine EVs
Smaller devices that can do the same or more efficient work than silicon can to markedly smaller EV powertrain components. - Toyota's multi-pathway future on full display
The automaker's showcase HQC event highlights engineering efforts to bring PHEV, EV, H2 powertrains to more people. - 48V is coming, and not just for EVs
While electric powertrains are driving 48V adoption, OEMs are realizing that xEV and ICE vehicles can benefit from a shift away from 12-volt architectures. - Editorial
Governmental nonsense - Supplier Eye
Delay and extend and rescope - Industry vet: Rapid change required to catch up to Chinese EV makers
- ZF meets changing EV market with suite of improved components
- Factory robots see slight drop in growth, but still have momentum
- SAE J3400/2 update brings quicker NACS charging
- Audio updates you can't even hear
- 2026 Toyota bZ: improved, but still not a wheeeeeEV
- New styling, performance in a better Nissan Leaf
- Q&A
Lyten: 3D Graphene ready to disrupt racing, automotive and space
- Moving targets: How improvements to SiC, GaN power electronics will redefine EVs