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26 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2025 T H E ROA D TO R E L I A B I L I T Y S E R I ES by S ta nto n Ra k , S F Ra k C o m p a ny e-Mobility is the defining transfor- mation of 21st-century transportation. As legacy OEMs, startups, and gov- ernments race to electrify vehicle fleets, the land- scape of e-Mobility is expanding into previously unimaginable territory. But with innovation comes complexity, and with complexity, a need for systems that are not only high-performing but also reliably engineered for the long haul. Understanding the diversity and scale of the EV marketplace is essential to grasping the reliability challenges ahead. From compact urban commuters to heavy-duty trucks and city buses, each category of EV presents distinct performance demands and environmental challenges that shape both the design of its electronics and the manufac- turing processes behind them. The Expanding Scope of e-Mobility e-Mobility now touches nearly every transportation sector. Beyond battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the industry includes hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug- in hybrids (PHEVs), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), and micromobility platforms such as e-scooters and e-bikes 1 . Electrification is also advancing rapidly in transit fleets, mining equipment, agricultural machin- ery, and even aerospace. While the Road to Reliability series focuses on automotive use cases, it's worth not- ing that advancements in adjacent e-Mobility domains often push the envelope of what's possible in vehi- cle design, materials, and power electronics. Lessons learned from industrial EVs, such as off-road auton- omous haulers in mining, or fast-charging e-buses in congested city centers, can influence next-genera- tion reliability strategies in passenger cars and trucks. Mapping the EV Landscape: Markets, Platforms, and Powertrains