A SHIFT IN POWERTRAIN CONNECTIVITY TAKASHI ENDO TECHNICAL MARKETING SPECIALIST, INDUSTRIAL & AUTOMOTIVE HIROSE ELECTRIC
HEV and EV applications.
Despite the negative impacts of supply chain issues and the COVID pandemic on the automotive market, electric vehicle (EV) registrations increased in major global markets. Because of their growing popularity and acceptance, most car manufacturers have made significant investments in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and EVs. New technology developments have increased mileage ranges and decreased charging time. These powertrain advancements depend on higher-voltage connectors that use less real estate, while meeting the requirements of heat and vibration resistance. New rugged board-to-board connectors can help increase performance, while reducing design and assembly costs. High-voltage connectors that feature a floating contact system not only simplify assembly, but also offer enhanced vibration resistance, an important consideration in
With an expanding charging infrastructure and more than 16 million electric vehicles on the road in 2021, the attractiveness of HEVs and EVs is rapidly growing. This can be attributed to consumer demand for eco-friendly vehicles combined with increased confidence in the technology. Because HEVs use less gasoline and EVs use no gasoline, these vehicles are much quieter, cleaner during operation, less costly to refuel, and typically require less maintenance due to fewer moving parts and subsequent wear and tear. Growth Market Reports states that the electric vehicle market was valued at USD 273.31 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 802.75 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 21.6% during the forecast period.
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