Toyota Develops Chips to Increase Fuel Efficiency in Hybrids

Toyota is taking new steps to increase fuel efficiency within their hybrid lineup, developing a semiconductor chip that will improve efficiency by 10 percent and help reduce the size of automotive power control units by 80 percent. Made from one of the toughest natural materials, silicon carbide, the chips will greatly enhance Toyota's current hybrid powertrains and lead to further advancements in the future.




