Hitachi Automotive Systems announced Audi is using its electric vehicle (EV) inverter in the e-tron SUV which went on sale in Europe last March.

It is customary for supplier deals such as this not to be announced until some months after vehicle launch.

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Hitachi said its inverter was specifically developed and designed for EVs and provides high power density output that helps to maximise electric motor performance.

The inverter has a compact, high efficiency power module with double sided cooling and a built in insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT).

Power density output has increased 160% compared to the previous generation.

The e-tron is a full-sized SUV equipped with dual electric motors and an electronic all wheel drive system and the Hitachi inverter supports the electric powertrain.

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"Hitachi Automotive Systems is committed to assisting the greater adoption of electric vehicles by automotive manufacturers," the supplier said.

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