TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics will begin producing in 2025 next-generation power semiconductors made of silicon carbide, the company said Friday, seeking to capture growing demand from the electric vehicle industry.
Technology expected to enable longer driving ranges for electric vehicles

Renesas was a latecomer in silicon carbide power chips, but it intends to bridge the gap with quality. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics will begin producing in 2025 next-generation power semiconductors made of silicon carbide, the company said Friday, seeking to capture growing demand from the electric vehicle industry.