Project at a Glance

HiPower 5.0 aims to develop highly integrated eDrive components using leading edge wide bandgap semiconductors and power electronics integration technologies, considering a resource-efficient and reliable design for next generation sustainable mobility solutions in the automotive and maritime domain.
36 Months duration
45 Project partners (one associated)
11 Countries
58 Total budget in millions of euros
340 Planned project years

HiPower 5.0 Objectives

The project will deliver groundbreaking technological breakthroughs in new GaN materials, advanced packaging and integration solutions, digital and eco-design tools, including the life cycle assessment (LCA), and control strategies. The four main objectives are 

  1. eDrive components with an energy efficiency of up to 99%

  2. Increased power density by 100%
  3. Increased lifetime and reliability of power electronics by 20%
  4. Digital tools to support the twin transition for next generation WBG technologies based eDrivetrains

HiPower 5.0 Vision

The project's vision is to exploit the potential of gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) devices to enable radical improvements in the performance, reliability, and sustainability of electric drivetrain components. The project will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport, enhancing energy efficiency and security, as well as to foster an all-European integrated value chain from semiconductor to mobility application level. 

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