Infineon’s CoolSiC(TM) Power Module Cuts Energy Consumption of Streetcars by 10%

The global trend to gradually eliminate the use of fossil fuels has challenging consequences for numerous industries, including transportation.

The transition toward green mobility, for example, entails a reduction in short-haul flights and travel by car, which in turn will encourage the growth of rail transportation.

Government decarbonization measures support this development: In Europe, various subsidy programs worth billions of euros are planned for rail transportation.

Changes are on the horizon in this industry, as diesel locomotives and railcars will be incrementally replaced by environmentally-friendly, electric solutions.

Considering the coming requirements of green mobility, new technologies must be developed, with increased energy efficiency in particular being a key objective.

To support this trend, Infineon Technologies AG will launch power semiconductors with CoolSiC™ MOSFET and XT technology in the XHP™ 2 package – tailored specifically to the requirements of rail services.