# Wolfspeed to supply silicon carbide semiconductors to Mercedes-Benz

Wolfspeed announced it will supply silicon carbide components for future Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle platforms. The semiconductors will be manufactured at Wolfspeed's plants in Durham, North Carolina, and Mohawk Valley Fab in Marcy, New York.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2023-01-24
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: silicon carbide semiconductors, components for electric vehicle drivetrains
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Mercedes-Benz](https://endata.com/companies/1875.md) (customer)
- [Wolfspeed](https://endata.com/companies/35100.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [vision-mobility.de](https://vision-mobility.de/en/news/wolfspeed-semiconductors-make-mercedes-electric-vehicles-much-more-efficient-233622.html), 2023-01-24: "We have selected Wolfspeed as one of our key partners for future silicon carbide components, securing the preferred long-term supply, technology, and quality of this crucial semiconductor component for our electrification offensive."

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