Written by Cláudio Afonso | info@claudio-afonso.com
According to a press release published on Monday, Wolfspeed deploys its Silicon Carbide power device solutions in the automaker’s high-performance the Lucid Air. Wolfspeed’s innovative Silicon Carbide MOSFET power semiconductors are an ideal fit for Lucid’s advanced technology, said Senior VP of Product and Chief Engineer at Lucid.
“Lucid’s proprietary powertrain technology – engineered and produced in-house – is at the core of what makes Lucid Air the most advanced and most efficient luxury electric vehicle in the world,” said Eric Bach, Senior Vice President of Product and Chief Engineer at Lucid. “With the perfect blend of high performance and high efficiency, Wolfspeed’s innovative Silicon Carbide MOSFET power semiconductors are an ideal fit for Lucid’s advanced technology.”
The award-winning Lucid Air will be supplied by Wolfspeed’s advanced, Silicon Carbide semiconductors from its state-of-the-art Mohawk Valley Fab in Marcy, NY. Set to open April 25, the facility will be the world’s largest 200-millimeter Silicon Carbide fabrication facility and dramatically expand production capacity for Wolfspeed’s power devices. This partnership gives Lucid access to increased capacity to better support their long-term automotive production.
BE THE FIRST ONE TO GET THE NEWS
“Lucid Motors is an emerging leader in not only electric vehicles, but the entire automotive industry,” said Gregg Lowe, CEO of Wolfspeed. “As the world advances towards an all-electric future for transportation, Silicon Carbide technology is at the forefront of the industry’s transition to EVs, enabling superior performance, range and charge time. Our investment in the Mohawk Valley Fab ensures our customers, including Lucid, have access to the advanced products they need to deliver innovative solutions to the market.”
Lucid Air’s inverters feature Wolfspeed’s XM3 Silicon Carbide power modules. With low switching losses, minimal resistance, and high power density, the XM3 power modules contribute to the efficiency and power density of Lucid’s 163-lb, 670-hp (74kg 500kW) electric motor.
Lucid announced on Thursday it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2022 financial results on May 5 at 5:30 pm ET. Prior to the conference call, the company will issue an earnings press release with a link to the live webcast on its investor relations website, ir.lucidmotors.com.
The company announced recently the opening of 3 new studios located in the North East of United States. The company opened now a Studio at Seaport District in Boston (MA) and will soon open another one at Manhasset on Long Island, New York.
Recently, Lucid announced that it will introduce a new version of Lucid Air, the Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance. The new Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance delivers 1,050 horsepower and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
The company will inaugurate its first European showroom in Germany in May amid global expansion. The confirmation was made through a billboard placed on Terminal 2 in Munich (Germany) saying: “Visit our Lucid Studio in Munich. Opening May 2022.”
Written by Cláudio Afonso | info@claudio-afonso.com