# Cree selected as exclusive silicon carbide partner for Volkswagen FAST initiative

Volkswagen Group has selected Cree as its exclusive silicon carbide (SiC) partner for its Future Automotive Supply Track (FAST) Initiative, reflecting growing adoption of SiC in the semiconductor market.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2019-05-14
- Status: announced
- Products: silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Volkswagen](https://endata.com/companies/533.md) (customer)
- [Cree](https://endata.com/companies/23782.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [autotechinsight.spglobal.com](https://autotechinsight.spglobal.com/news/5249901/cree-selected-as-silicon-carbide-partner-for-vws-strategic-supplier-network-fast), 2019-05-20: "The Volkswagen Group (VW) has selected Cree as its exclusive silicon carbide (SiC) partner for its Future Automotive Supply Track (FAST) Initiative"

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