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NOVOSENSE launched driver IC products applied in GaN applications

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Monday, April 24, 2023

NOVOSENSE single-channel intelligent isolation grid driver NSi68515 is specially designed to drive SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs with bus voltage of up to 2121V DC.

Key Points: 
  • NOVOSENSE single-channel intelligent isolation grid driver NSi68515 is specially designed to drive SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs with bus voltage of up to 2121V DC.
  • Its input mode is compatible with optical coupler input, and the input terminal and output terminal adopt double capacitance enhanced isolation technology.
  • Based on the NOVOSENSE Adaptive OOK coding technology, it can support a minimum common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) of 150kV/μs.
  • GaN driver NSD2621 is a high-voltage half-bridge grid driver chip designed to drive E−mode (enhanced) GaN switching tubes.

Evans returns to the top step with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Apr 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin have returned to the top step of the podium with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, taking victory at the Croatia Rally.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, Apr 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin have returned to the top step of the podium with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, taking victory at the Croatia Rally.
  • Martin was previously co-driver to Breen between 2014 and 2018, claiming their first WRC podiums together.
  • A well-managed drive enabled Evans and Martin to claim their fifth win with TGR-WRT and their first since Rally Finland in 2021.
  • Takamoto Katsuta rounded out the top six finishers in his GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID supported by the TGR WRC Challenge Program.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing makes asphalt return in Croatia

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Apr 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team heads to the Croatia Rally for the fourth round of the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship season on April 21-23.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, Apr 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team heads to the Croatia Rally for the fourth round of the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship season on April 21-23.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing sends its deepest condolences to his family and to his team, Hyundai Motorsport.
  • Takamoto Katsuta will drive a GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID in Croatia with the support of the TGR WRC Challenge Program.
  • Akio Toyoda (TGR-WRT Chairman) / Koji Sato (President, Toyota Motor Corporation)
    "On behalf of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, we would like to express our heartfelt sadness following the sudden passing of Craig Breen.

Another record win for Ogier aboard the GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID

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Monday, March 20, 2023

This latest record broken by Ogier (who had claimed TGR-WRT's first Mexico win three years ago) comes after he also set a new benchmark for the number of wins on Rallye Monte-Carlo with his ninth triumph in January.

Key Points: 
  • This latest record broken by Ogier (who had claimed TGR-WRT's first Mexico win three years ago) comes after he also set a new benchmark for the number of wins on Rallye Monte-Carlo with his ninth triumph in January.
  • It also continues the great start to his collaboration with Landais, who was competing in Mexico for the first time.
  • Takamoto Katsuta reached the finish of his first ever Rally Mexico, driving a fourth GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID with the support of the TGR WRC Challenge Program.
  • As well as a mix of fast and more technical sections, the stages feature constant surface and grip changes.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in search of more Swedish snow success

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Friday, February 3, 2023

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to continue its strong record of success on the snow and ice of Rally Sweden when round two of the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship takes place from February 9-12.

Key Points: 
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to continue its strong record of success on the snow and ice of Rally Sweden when round two of the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship takes place from February 9-12.
  • That result kick-started Rovanpera's run to his first drivers' championship, and the Finn will again arrive in Sweden this year effectively leading the race for the title.
  • Part of the inaugural WRC season 50 years ago, Rally Sweden is the only true winter round on the calendar.
  • As well as providing a greater guarantee of the extreme conditions the rally is known for, the move also brought even quicker roads.

Ogier claims ninth Monte win in TOYOTA GAZOO Racing one-two

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Monday, January 23, 2023

TOKYO, Jan 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has started the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship with a one-two finish on Rallye Monte-Carlo as Sebastien Ogier claimed a record ninth victory on the legendary event ahead of team-mate Kalle Rovanpera.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Jan 23, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has started the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship with a one-two finish on Rallye Monte-Carlo as Sebastien Ogier claimed a record ninth victory on the legendary event ahead of team-mate Kalle Rovanpera.
  • The GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID was fastest in the first 11 stages of the season, its streak only ended on Saturday afternoon - by which point Ogier was focused on managing his lead.
  • It is also Toyota's fifth Monte win with a fifth different model of car: the GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID winning all but two of the 18 stages across the weekend.
  • He and co-driver Scott Martin fought back to finish fourth, 27.8s from the podium despite a brief spin on Sunday morning.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing starts WRC title defence on magical Monte

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Friday, January 13, 2023

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to begin the defence of its FIA World Rally Championship titles with a victory on the legendary Rallye Monte-Carlo, which opens the 2023 season on January 19-22.

Key Points: 
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to begin the defence of its FIA World Rally Championship titles with a victory on the legendary Rallye Monte-Carlo, which opens the 2023 season on January 19-22.
  • Toyota City, Japan, Jan 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to begin the defence of its FIA World Rally Championship titles with a victory on the legendary Rallye Monte-Carlo, which opens the 2023 season on January 19-22.
  • After becoming the youngest ever WRC drivers' champion at the age of 22, Kalle Rovanpera returns to defend his crown together with co-driver Jonne Halttunen.
  • Rallye Monte-Carlo is the oldest and most famous event on the WRC calendar, and often also one of the most demanding.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing seals manufacturers' crown in style with Ogier win*

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Monday, October 24, 2022

TOKYO, Oct 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has completed an FIA World Rally Championship treble in style by clinching the 2022 manufacturers' title* with a superb win for Sebastien Ogier at Rally de Espana.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Oct 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has completed an FIA World Rally Championship treble in style by clinching the 2022 manufacturers' title* with a superb win for Sebastien Ogier at Rally de Espana.
  • The manufacturers' championship success follows the drivers' and co-drivers' titles that were won by Kalle Rovanpera and Jonne Halttunen on the previous rally in New Zealand.
  • In total, this is the sixth occasion that Toyota has topped the WRC's manufacturers' classification, the third time since it returned to the series in 2017.
  • The rally win in Spain is the team's seventh of the season and a first for the outgoing eight-time champion Ogier in his part-time campaign.

Rovanperä crowned youngest ever champion with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Having led the standings since winning round two in Sweden in February, he has now clinched the title with two rallies remaining.

Key Points: 
  • Having led the standings since winning round two in Sweden in February, he has now clinched the title with two rallies remaining.
  • His is the eighth WRC title to be won by a Toyota driver and the fourth in as many years.
  • Sunday brought further wet weather for the final four stages but Rovanpera managed his lead ahead of the rally-ending Power Stage.
  • The outgoing champion Sebastien Ogier completed a one-two finish for the team together with co-driver Benjamin Veillas on their fourth start of the 2022 campaign.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Looks Forward to Another Returning Classic

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Takamoto Katsuta will be another New Zealand first-timer in his TGR WRT Next Generation entry.

Key Points: 
  • Takamoto Katsuta will be another New Zealand first-timer in his TGR WRT Next Generation entry.
  • The smooth gravel roads are characterised by their pronounced camber which drivers can use to carry more speed through corners.
  • "Personally I am really looking forward to going back to New Zealand and I think it's a rally that our team can look forward to as well.
  • I've heard many great things about the event and especially about the roads and how rewarding they are to drive.