An electric vehicle drive includes a support may receive one or more power electronic
circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid
circulating through the support. The support, in conjunction with other packaging
features may form a shield from both external EM/RFI and from interference generated
by operation of the power electronic circuits. Features may be provided to permit
and enhance connection of the circuitry to external circuitry, such as improved
terminal configurations. Modular units may be assembled that may be coupled to
electronic circuitry via plug-in arrangements or through interface with a backplane
or similar mounting and interconnecting structures.