There are two major disruptions currently affecting the future of vehicular transport and semiconductor technology. We are embracing a new and exciting means to propel our vehicles cleanly with electrical power, while simultaneously re-engineering the semiconductor materials that underpin electric vehicle (EV) subsystems to maximize power efficiency and, in turn, EV driving range.
Government regulators continue to mandate that automotive OEMs reduce the overall CO2 emissions of their vehicle fleets, with stringent penalties for noncompliance, and EV charging infrastructure is beginning to proliferate alongside our roadways and parking areas. For all these advancements, however, mainstream consumer adoption of electric vehicles remains stunted by lingering concerns over EV range limitations.