Why are PE&TS an Important Technology for the Detroit Region’s mobility industry?

Power Electronics and Thermal Systems (PE&TS) technologies are critical in electrified vehicle propulsion. Together, they ensure that the large amounts of electrical and thermal energy involved in powering a vehicle are both optimized and safely managed.

Production and adoption of components used in PE&TS technologies is forecast to grow rapidly in many key mobility sectors. Total North America (N.A.) Power Inverter production, for example, is forecast to grow from 6.8 million units in 2024 to over 21 million by 2030 – an increase of 209%. The Detroit Region’s expertise in developing and producing a wide array of powertrain and electronic components positions it well for meeting the PE&TS needs of not just the automotive industry, but also the other mobility sectors shifting to electrification.