'We’re taking a holistic approach in developing powertrain concepts'

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ATZelectronics _ Denso has entered into a partnership with Toyota, where the development of power semiconductors is also an issue. What are your plans? SCHWARZ _ The joint venture between Denso and Toyota is called Mirise Technologies and will start in April 2020. The name Mirise is an acronym for Mobility Innovative Research Institute for Semiconductors and is intended to refer to the actual research purpose. At the same time, the words mirai, Japanese for future, and rise are also combined. A new generation of semiconductors is to be developed for safe and sustainable mobility in the future: These are a necessary, integral part of technological innovations such as connected and automated driving, car sharing and electrification. By 2030, Mirise Technologies aims to pave the way for the mobility of the future while considering environmental issues and ensuring safety and comfort. The company will achieve this by combining Toyota’s knowledge on mobility with Denso’s knowledge on vehicle components.