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The success of electric mobility will depend on power electronics

Solid-state electronic components that control and convert electrical power are key to the energy management and lifetime of electrified transport.

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Williamson, S.S. The success of electric mobility will depend on power electronics. Nat Electron 5, 14–15 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41928-021-00710-w

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