Each public report below represents the analytic integration of 100s of in-depth subject matter expert (SME) engagements alongside 1000s of unique primary source contacts and secondary sources assessed during a specific time period. Synthesis Partners’ EERE-VTO-sponsored research work is focused on gaps and R&D opportunities within the North American supply chain for transport electrification and traction drive power electronics, motor, magnet and component-related materials, hardware and manufacturing processes. Please let us know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. Thank you.
| Technology Intelligence: Electric Traction Drive Motors (2009) | View/Download |
| Technology Intelligence: IGBTs/High-Power Silicon Switches (2009) | View/Download |
| Technology Intelligence: Rare Earth Materials and Rare Earth Magnets (2009) | View/Download |
| Technology and Market Intelligence: Recycling of Automotive Motors, Power Electronics and Rare Earths (2010) | View/Download |
| Technology and Market Intelligence: Wide Bandgap Semiconductors: Silicon Carbide for Automotive Applications (2010) | View/Download |
| Ames Automated Literature Support: BREM 500 Pilot Demonstration (2011) | View/Download |
| Technology and Market Intelligence: Hybrid Vehicle Power Inverters Cost Analysis (2011) | View/Download |
| Assessing the North American Supply Chain for Automotive Traction Drive Power Electronics (2013) | View/Download |
| Technology Roadmap Analysis: Assessing Automotive Technology R&D Relevant to DOE Power Electronics Cost Targets (2013) | View/Download |
| North American Traction Drive Power Electronics and Motors Supply Chain Analysis (2015) | View/Download |
| Review of Public Data on Costs of Wide Bandgap (WBG) Substrate Manufacturing (2015) | View/Download |
| North American Motor Supply Chain Assessment: Current State and Gap Analysis (2016) | View/Download |
| R&D Gap and Trend Analysis for Autonomous and Connected Vehicles: On Connectivity, Sensors and Sensor System Report (2017) | View/Download |
| Class 3-8 Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Operating on North American Roads: Supply Chain Assessment of Vehicles, Drive-Train Motors, Inverters, Converters and Batteries Report (2019) | View/Download |
| Class 3-8 Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Operating on North American Roads: Supply Chain Assessment of Vehicles, Drive-Train Motors, Inverters, Converters and Batteries Report [UPDATED CORRECTION] (2019) | View/Download |
| North American (NA) Light Duty Electric Vehicle (LDEV) Supplier Equipment Market and Supply Chain Gap Intelligence Report (2020) | View/Download |
| Synthesis Partners Annual Merit Review Public Briefings | |
| Traction Drive Inverter Cost Analysis and Market Intelligence (2011) | View/Download |
| Global Automotive Power Electronics R&D Relevant To DOE 2015 and 2020 Cost Targets (2012) | View/Download |
| Automotive Technology R&D Relevant to DOE Power Electronics Cost Target Assessment (2013) | View/Download |
| North American Power Electronics Supply Chain Analysis (2014) | View/Download |
| North American Electric Traction Drive Supply Chain Analysis: Motors (2015) | View/Download |
| North American Supply Chain for Traction Drive Motors and Power Electronics (2016) | View/Download |
| Assessing the North American Supply Chain for Traction Drive Inverters, Motors and Batteries for Class 3-8 Hybrid Electric and PlugIn Electric Commercial Vehicles (2018) | View/Download |
| E-Mobility Supply Chain Analysis: North American Supply Chain for Traction Drive Inverters, Motors and Batteries for Class 3-8 Hybrid Electric and Plug-In Electric Commercial Vehicles (2019) | View/Download |
| Traction Drive RE Magnet NA Supply Chain Assessment: Trends, Gaps and Anticipated Strategic Moves of Interest to VTO R&D Planners (2020) | View/Download |
Global EV, Motors, Rare Earths and Power Electronics Supply Chain Research 