Clean Mobility: Electrifying Transport for Lower Emissions
Semiconductor Solutions for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The transport sector remains heavily reliant on fossil fuel–powered vehicles, ships and aircraft, which together are responsible for around 8 gigatonnes of CO₂ emissions per year according to the IEA. To reach net-zero, emissions from the global transportation system must fall by about 25 percent to roughly 6 gigatonnes by 2030. This makes clean mobility and the electrification of transport critical levers for reducing carbon emissions across all major industry sectors.
EBV Elektronik supports this transition with semiconductor solutions for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, traction inverters and intelligent control systems.
Engineering Challenges & Pain Points
Charging Throughput
Developing public charging points that support high-speed charging while maintaining grid stability.
System Reliability
Ensuring power electronics can withstand vibration, temperature fluctuations, and moisture in outdoor environments.
Time-to-Market
Balancing custom innovation with the need for fast deployment in a competitive global EV market.
Road Transport Offers the Greatest Potential for CO₂ Reduction
Most transport-related greenhouse gas emissions stem from road traffic, so transport electrification and the rollout of robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure offer the greatest potential to reduce co2 emissions. Electric cars and commercial EVs are no longer a niche: in 2024, global EV sales reached a new record. According to consultancy Rho Motion, around 17.1 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide – including both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).
As public charging points, home chargers and high-power EV charging networks expand, drivers can rely on more accessible vehicle charging infrastructure with higher charging speeds. This helps local authorities, fleet operators and OEMs accelerate their clean mobility strategies and reduce carbon emissions from road transport.
Efficiency of Drive Systems Compared (Example: Lorries)
Compared to other drive technologies, battery-electric lorries convert energy into motion with far fewer losses, resulting in much lower carbon emissions at the vehicle level. This is reflected in the efficiency factor, which indicates how much of the energy input is converted into motion:
- Battery-electric drive: 75%
- Fuel cell: 26%
- eFuels: 14%
[Source: Technical University of Munich]
Focus Applications
From home wallboxes to ultra-fast public charging networks, the demand for efficient power conversion and secure communication is surging.
- Key Needs: High-voltage switching, secure billing communication, and modular hardware.
- EBV Value: Guidance on modular designs that can shorten development cycles by 3–6 months.
- Solutions: [Produktlösungen] from [Linecard-Hersteller].
The heart of the electric vehicle requires maximum power density and thermal efficiency to extend range and performance.
- Key Needs: SiC/GaN power stages, high-performance MCUs for motor control, and functional safety (ISO 26262).
- EBV Value: Access to the latest WBG (Wide Bandgap) technologies.
- Solutions: [Produktlösungen] from [Linecard-Hersteller].
Reference Material
Source Reference: Original Doc Section 1
Detailed analysis of the 8 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions currently produced by the transport sector. Includes the roadmap to reducing these to 6 gigatonnes by 2030 and the specific impact of road traffic vs. aviation and shipping.
Source Reference: Original Doc FAQ / Section 6
Explains the technical advantages of modular vs. white-label designs. Focuses on the 3–6 month reduction in time-to-market and the flexibility provided by pre-configured controllers, HMIs, and software stacks.
Compact Technology–Application Matrix
| Application | Technology Segments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Analog & Power |
Connectivity & Peripherals |
Embedded Processing |
Partner Solutions |
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| EV Charging Infrastructure | SiC Power Modules, Isolated Gate Drivers | PLC (Power Line Comm), RFID/NFC | MCUs for Load Management & HMI | [sponsoring partner solution] |
| Traction Inverters | High-Voltage SiC MOSFETs | CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet | Real-time Motor Control MPUs | [sponsoring partner solution] |
| Battery Management (BMS) | Cell Balancing ICs, High-Side Switches | Wireless BMS Modules | Safety-certified MCUs (ASIL-D) | [sponsoring partner solution] |
TQ of Future Mobility
Innovative semiconductor-based technologies will do more than make vehicles smarter – they will fundamentally change the way we see and use transportation. That holds great prospects for both the semiconductor industry and manufacturers who develop mobility solutions. As a passionate semiconductor distributor, EBV Elektronik would be more than happy to help you make the most of these opportunities. It’s time to immerse yourself in the world of future mobility!
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Where Direct Electrification is Not Feasible
Not every mode of transport can be directly electrified. Long-haul aircraft and deep-sea vessels would require battery capacities so large that their use would be economically unfeasible – or physically impossible due to weight constraints. In such cases, hydrogen and eFuels produced using renewable energy offer alternative paths to reduce carbon emissions.
Promising marine options include ammonia and methanol propulsion, while in aviation, hydrogen-powered concepts and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are being explored. EBV supports these technologies indirectly through high-efficiency power electronics, control systems and sensing solutions that increase the efficiency and safety of next-generation propulsion platforms.
From E-Bikes to Electric Construction Vehicles – Semiconductor Technology for Innovative Mobility Solutions
EBV Elektronik draws on decades of experience serving the world’s leading automotive brands and their system integration partners. Our offering goes beyond internal combustion engine (ICE) and EV passenger cars and includes motorcycles, mopeds, e-bikes, construction vehicles, agricultural machines, forklifts and commercial vehicles.
Find the right components and systems for your innovative and sustainable mobility solutions – and benefit from EBV’s expertise in clean mobility and transport electrification.
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