Composite Material Increases Electrical Current Capacity of Copper Wires

Researchers have created a composite material that increases the electrical current capacity of copper wires. The research is aimed at reducing barriers to wider electric vehicle adoption including cutting the cost of ownership and improving the performance and life of components such as electric motors and power electronics. The material can be deployed in any component that uses copper including more efficient bus bars and smaller connectors for electric vehicle traction inverters, as well as for applications such as wireless and wired charging systems.