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    Rapid Response 2026: Updated forecast assumptions amidst the Iran war (Issue 5)
    S&P Global Mobility’s fifth Rapid Response of 2026 discusses our latest forecast assumptions related to the Middle East conflict. At time of writing, the May 2026 light-vehicle production forecast is in development. On our typical schedule, there is no sales forecast for May, though we are providing a top-line interim forecast with the latest assumptions. The figures here are subject to change. The final forecast adjustments may vary and are subject to normal monthly forecast adjustments w...
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    From ‘eyes-off’ hype to ‘hands-free’ reality: Premium OEMs bet big on L2+
    While automakers from China to North America have publicly confirmed their intentions to pursue Level 3, others most notably the early adopter German premiums are subtly easing off their Level 3 ambitions as their latest Level 2+ systems come to market. BMW, Mercedes‑Benz and Stellantis all went to market with highly publicized Level 3 plans, and both German automakers have Level 3 systems in market today in very limited availability. But each has discovered that the combination of high cos...
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    BEV-native leadership and established OEM transition in SDV readiness
    The recent adoption by many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture based on zone controllers supporting a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is slowly replacing distributed electronic control architectures that rely on small pieces of control code housed and distributed widely inside isolated electronic control units (ECUs). This new approach centralizes the hardware processing and memory in fewer, more powerful control units that will house functional...
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    Understanding the software-defined vehicle (SDV) ecosystem
    The S&P Global Mobility SDV Ecosystem Report 2025 provides a comprehensive, end‑to‑end view of the global automotive software supply chain. The report is built around the S&P Global Mobility SDV Ecosystem Forecast that provides a complete mapping of the automotive software stack—from Cloud to Hypervisor—across all OEMs, brands, and nameplates. It reveals in‑house vs. outsourced development, supplier market share, and evolving OEM strategies tied to electrification, autonomy, and next...
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    DRAM Chip Shortage - The next Crisis ahead?
    As automotive DRAM demand accelerates with the rise of software-defined vehicles, AI cockpits, and advanced ADAS, supply constraints are emerging as the next major industry risk. This report examines the origins of the shortage, the industry’s exposure, and why there is no clear or near-term resolution in sight.
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    Advansolar
    Advansolar SAS designs, develops, sells, and rents a range of solar charging stations to serve the electric mobility market in France. It offers SimPod Auto, a solar charging station for recharging electric cars and buildings with solar energy; SunPod XL, a solar shelter and charging station for charging electric cars; SimPod Cyclo, an all-in-one solar station that allows users to secure, manage, and recharge their electric bicycles on tourist sites and business areas; and SunPod Nomad, a chargi...
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    BAI Infosolutions
    BAI Infosolutions Private Limited operates an online trip marketplace that enables users to book radio taxis, tourist taxis, self-drive cars, and share rides. It also offers TaxiVaxi Diaries, an online and in-car magazine that helps the travelers to read about the places, how they can plan the journey, the travelogues of the people travelled earlier, places to eat, and other trivia about the place; TaxiVaxi Corporate, a premium service for the corporate to fulfill the management travel needs; Ta...
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    Bolt Technology
    Bolt Technology OÜ operates a mobility platform offering ride-hailing, shared vehicles, micromobility services such as scooters and e-bikes, and food and grocery delivery. The company provides a mobility app that includes ride-hailing, car-sharing through Bolt Drive, electric scooter and e-bike rentals, and food and grocery delivery services. Business solutions are available under Bolt Business, enabling organizations to manage team travel, streamline expenses, and simplify payments, while Bolt...
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    Charge Amps
    Charge Amps AB provides electric vehicle charging solutions, including hardware and software for optimized charging. The company offers charging stations and related hardware for homes, workplaces, housing associations, public spaces, and car parks, with products such as Charge Amps Aura, Charge Amps Halo, and Charge Amps Dawn, along with accessories including cable holders and sticker plates. It supplies both hardware and proprietary software, featuring a cloud-based platform for remote adminis...
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    Circu Li-ion
    Circu Li-ion S.A. operates in automated disassembly and recycling of lithium-ion batteries, focusing on material recovery and process efficiency. The company provides automated disassembly and diagnostics solutions for lithium-ion batteries, enabling recovery of reusable cells, modules, and valuable materials for remanufacturing, reuse, and recycling. It offers Disassembly as a Service, handling the full battery recovery process from automated disassembly to diagnostics, and provides the Circufi...
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    Coreshell Technologies
    Coreshell Technologies, Inc. develops a nanolayer coating technology for rechargeable batteries. The company’s technology coats the electrodes to protect against chemical reactions that lead to reduced battery capacity. It also offers commercial-scale 60 Ah battery cells made using an anode with metallurgical silicon. The company has applications in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy markets. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Leandro, Californi...
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    Dodai Group
    Dodai Group, Inc. manufactures and sells electric motorcycles. The company offers electric motorbikes equipped with lithium batteries, IoT-enabled battery systems, and a network of battery swapping stations. It serves gig drivers and urban transportation clients. It serves markets in Africa with a focus on Ethiopia. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in New Castle, Delaware.
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    EvolOH
    EvolOH, Inc. manufactures electrolyzer stack modules for hydrogen production. The company provides electrolyzer stack modules, including the Nautilus stack module, for use in hydrogen production and decarbonization of fuels and chemicals. It focuses on high-throughput electrolyzer stack factories and sells only the stack components, supporting integration with standard balance-of-plant components. The technology utilizes advanced liquid alkaline electrolysis and supports multi-megawatt applicati...
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    FleetUp
    FleetUp, Inc. provides cloud-based fleet and asset management software and services, including real-time tracking, monitoring, and compliance solutions for vehicles, equipment, and other assets. The company offers software plans such as FleetUp Standard, FleetUp Compliance, and FleetUp Professional, along with real-time GPS tracking, remote monitoring, and management tools for fleet operations. Products include electronic logging device (ELD) compliance solutions, cargo temperature sensors, AI f...
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    Fluctuo
    fluctuo provides data aggregation and analytics services for shared mobility by collecting, processing, and distributing real-time and historical data on transportation modes such as bikes, scooters, mopeds, and cars. The company offers geo-datasets and real-time vehicle information across multiple cities, along with an API called Bridge that aggregates shared mobility options and enables mobility-as-a-service apps to access real-time feeds, manage payments, and unlock vehicles. It releases the ...
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    Inspiration Mobility
    Inspiration Mobility Group, LLC builds, owns, and operates the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The company invests in, develops, and manages companies that switch their light- and medium-duty fleets from fossil fuels to EVs. It also offers to finance electric vehicles. Inspiration Mobility Group, LLC was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.
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    Iontra
    Iontra Inc. develops and provides semiconductor-based battery charging technology and control solutions to improve rechargeable battery performance, safety, and lifespan. The company delivers charge-control technology as custom algorithm recipes for integration into microcontroller unit firmware, sometimes requiring hardware modifications. It offers development and validation of charge-control software tailored to specific product requirements, provides cyclers for on-site solution validation, a...
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    JeGo Technologies
    JeGo Technologies, Inc. operates a mobility-as-a-service platform that provides self-driving electric vehicles, modular energy systems, and portable solar power solutions. The company offers electric vehicles, including self-driving models such as the Jego Pod and Jego Zero Carbon EV, for passenger and cargo transport. It supplies modular and portable solar energy systems, including Jego On The Go for mobile use and Mega PowerPods for industrial and commercial applications, along with accessorie...
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    Lime
    Neutron Holdings, Inc., doing business as Lime, provides electric vehicle sharing services in the United States. The company offers dock-free bikes and scooters for riding through its mobile application. It offers Gen 4.1 scooters, e-scooters, e-bikes, Gen 3 e-scooters, Lime jump e-bikes, and Gen4 seated e-scooters. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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    ME Energy - Liquid Electricity
    ME Energy - Liquid Electricity GmbH develops and sells fast charging stations for electric vehicles. The company offers rapid charging stations, including the Rapid Charger 150, which enables decentralized charging with short charging times and operates independently of the power grid by generating electricity from sustainable fuel. It provides a full range of services, such as needs analysis, planning, implementation, operation, and billing, managed through a single point of contact. The compan...
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    Motive Technologies
    Motive Technologies, Inc. develops and provides technology solutions that combine IoT hardware and AI-powered applications to automate vehicle and equipment tracking, driver safety, compliance, maintenance, and fleet management. The company offers a platform that includes electronic logging devices, telematics, AI-powered dash cams, and fuel cards. Its solutions automate driver safety, compliance, spend management, vehicle and equipment tracking, and maintenance using machine learning models. Th...
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    Noon Energy
    Noon Energy Inc. develops and provides ultra-long duration energy storage technology using carbon-based media. The company offers energy storage systems that utilize carbon-based storage media and reversible solid oxide fuel cell technology, with modular, high-density battery units designed for commercial, industrial, utility, and domestic applications. These systems support grid integration, backup power, renewable energy adoption, and are suitable for multi-day to seasonal storage needs, enabl...
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    Octopus Energy
    Octopus Energy Limited operates as an energy supplier and investor that provides electricity, gas, and associated services, and manages renewable energy projects. The company supplies electricity and gas to residential and business customers, offering a range of tariffs, such as smart, business, and export tariffs for solar energy. It provides installation services for solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, electric vehicle chargers, and smart meters and manages renewable energy generation assets,...
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    Partly
    Partly Group Limited provides AI-powered digital infrastructure and software solutions for managing and streamlining workflows in the automotive parts supply chain. The company offers a product information management system (Partly PIM) for handling auto parts data at scale, and an order management system (Partly OMS) that streamlines order processing and delivers data-driven insights. Its offerings include APIs, pre-built frontends, modular building blocks for custom system development, and int...
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    POEN
    POEN Co., Ltd. engages in remanufacturing and leasing electric vehicle battery packs. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Gunpo-si, South Korea.
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    Power Cube Semi
    Power Cube Semi Inc. designs and manufactures power semiconductors and heater-related products. It provides power semiconductor products, including components such as wide trench-type junction barrier Schottky diodes, and offers design and manufacturing services for low-power and high-reliability power semiconductors tailored to customer requirements. The company supplies customized high-temperature heaters and heating pattern design solutions, including products that integrate temperature senso...
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    REXEV
    REXEV Inc. provides a platform that integrates energy management and mobility management, focusing on the use of electric vehicle onboard battery storage and e-mobility management systems. The company offers an e-mobility management platform (EMMP) that enables electric vehicles to function as storage batteries, supporting the adjustment of electric power supply and demand for stable electricity supply. It develops and manages EV charging infrastructure, proposes solutions for optimizing chargin...
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    SEEDiA
    SEEDiA Sp. z o.o. develops and supplies solar-powered urban infrastructure solutions such as benches, info-kiosks, bus stops, and charging stations that support urban mobility and collect data for city planning. The company provides solar-powered urban furniture, including benches, info-kiosks, and bus stops equipped with device charging, disinfection, remote-managed audio, e-paper display capabilities, and accessibility features for individuals with disabilities. It offers solar charging statio...
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    SpotHero
    SpotHero Inc. operates a parking reservation marketplace that enables users to find, book, and pay for parking through its mobile app and website. The company provides a platform for reserving off-street parking at garages, lots, and valets, offering hourly, monthly, airport, and event parking reservations. It supports business solutions such as employee parking benefits, expense integrations, and commuter benefit partnerships, and offers a dynamic pricing platform for operator partners to manag...
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    Suzhou Lvkon Transmission Technology
    Suzhou Lvkon Transmission S&T Co., Ltd. engages in the research and development, production, and sale of power transmission systems for new energy commercial vehicles in China and internationally. The company engages in architecture design of electric drive assembly systems for new energy vehicles, control strategy, special gearbox development, high torque density and high-efficiency drive motor, and controller. it also engages in the design and production of key components such as gearboxes and...
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    The Smart Machine Company
    The Smart Machine Company Limited designs and develops fully autonomous tracked robotic vineyard tractor with advanced sensors, data capture capabilities, and connectivity. The company’s tractor performs multiple tasks like mowing, mulching, trimming, and spraying, in a single row pass. It also provides real-time data and video streams. The Smart Machine Company Limited was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Blenheim, New Zealand.
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    Wrightspeed
    Wrightspeed, Inc., doing business as REVO Powertrains, manufactures electric vehicle powertrains for vehicle manufacturers and commercial fleet operators. It offers a Wrightspeed Circuit, a plug-and-play repower kit for medium-duty fleet trucks, and a range-extended electric vehicle powertrain. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Alameda, California.
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    Zero Point Motion
    Zero Point Motion Ltd develops and manufactures precision motion sensing technology using photonics and micro-electro-mechanical systems for positioning and navigation applications. The company provides inertial sensors, including accelerometers and gyroscopes, that combine silicon photonics and MEMS technology for high-precision acceleration and rotation sensing. Its sensor solutions support positioning and navigation in environments where GPS is unavailable, offering dead reckoning capabilitie...
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    ZEWAY
    ZE WAY ASSET operates as a provider of electric scooter rental services with a network of battery swapping stations. The company offers electric scooters with removable and exchangeable batteries through long-term rental subscriptions for individuals and professionals. Services include unlimited mileage, energy, access to battery exchange stations, general maintenance (excluding wear parts), insurance with a deductible, and a lifetime battery performance guarantee. Scooter models include the Swa...
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    MFG EV Power selects AMPECO platform to expand ultra-rapid charging network across the UK
    MFG EV Power, the electric vehicle (EV) charging division of Motor Fuel Group (MFG), has selected AMPECO's EV charging management platform to support the nationwide expansion of what it describes as the UK's largest ultra-rapid charging network. The partnership currently covers more than 2,800 charge points across over 550 charging locations and is intended to support a consistent, reliable charging experience for UK drivers. MFG, the UK's largest independent forecourt operator with approxima...
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    GM and Samsung SDI pause $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant amid weaker EV demand
    A $3.5 billion battery project led by a joint venture (JV) between Samsung SDI and General Motors (GM) in New Carlisle, Indiana, has been put on hold as GM adjusts its electric vehicle (EV) strategy in response to moderating demand. A spokesperson for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, chaired by Indiana Governor Mike Braun, confirmed that the project is being paused. The suspension will delay the original plan to begin mass production in the fall of 2027 with an annual capacity of...
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    Honda scraps long-term EV targets and Canadian project after posting annual loss
    Honda Motor reported its first annual loss in nearly 70 years as a listed company, driven by more than $9 billion in costs to restructure its electric vehicle (EV) business, and scrapped its long-term EV sales targets. The company posted an operating loss of ¥414.3 billion ($2.63 billion) for the year ended March 2026. Honda booked total EV-related losses of ¥1.45 trillion for the business year ended March 2026 and expects additional EV write-down costs of ¥500 billion for the current year...
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    Germany launches €1 billion program to expand charging network for electric heavy trucks
    Germany is launching a €1 billion, four-year funding program through the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) to boost charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles, with the aim of accelerating the electrification of road freight transport. This sector is described as important for the German economy but hindered by inadequate infrastructure. According to Transport Minister Patrick Schneider, the transition of heavy transport will only be viable if there is a high-perform...
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    AiMotive launches aiWare5 automotive NPU IP with enhanced scalability and safety features
    AiMotive announced the official launch of aiWare5, its latest-generation automotive neural processing unit (NPU) intellectual property (IP), following a soft launch at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and an extension of the aiWare ecosystem through a strategic relationship with Socionext to meet the demands of global tier 1 and OEM partners. AiWare5 is now available for general licensing and, while aiWare has been designed to accelerate any automotive AI workload, this release also full...
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    Beijing Auto Show 2026: Raytron Automotive showcases advanced thermal imaging solutions for intelligent driving
    At Auto China 2026, Raytron Automotive, a subsidiary of Raytron Technology, presented its latest portfolio of automotive thermal cameras and perception solutions under the theme All-Weather Safety Perception. As intelligent driving moves toward Level 3 and Level 4 autonomy, the automotive industry is increasingly focusing on reliable environmental perception and proactive safety in all conditions. Infrared thermal imaging, which operates independently of ambient lighting and enhances target reco...
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    Malaysia targets Level 3 autonomous driving by 2030
    Malaysia is aiming to achieve Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities by 2030, aligning with standards developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), which define five levels of autonomous driving from Level 0, with no driving automation, to Level 5, which enables fully autonomous driving in all conditions. Level 3 is a system that manages all autonomous driving functions, while the driver remains ready to assume control if the system is unable to continue operating. Investment, Trad...
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    Nuro expands European presence with new Germany hub for its Level 4 AI driver
    Nuro announced that it is establishing operations in Germany, creating its first on-the-ground presence in Europe and extending the Nuro Driver, its scalable Level 4 AI driver, into another major global market. The office, located in the Munich area, will act as Nuro's European hub, supporting engineering, operations and partner engagement. This new presence is intended to strengthen Nuro's ability to validate and adapt its technology for Europe. Nuro is building a universal autonomy platform...
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    CATL, Yutong deepen partnership to accelerate electrification of commercial vehicles globally
    Chinese battery giant CATL and bus manufacturer Zhengzhou Yutong Bus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for comprehensive strategic cooperation on May 12, further deepening their 15-year partnership. According to a press release, the cooperation will focus on jointly expanding in overseas markets. The partners plan to establish a model for exporting Chinese automotive technology across more than 60 overseas countries and regions, and will drive the electrification of commercial v...
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    Stellantis signs $1.18 billion deal with Dongfeng to produce Peugeot and Jeep models in mainland China
    Stellantis NV has agreed to an 8 billion yuan ($1.18 billion) project with mainland China's state-owned Dongfeng Motor to expand the production of Peugeot and Jeep vehicles for both domestic and export markets. The Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile (DPCA) joint venture will initially produce two all-new Peugeot-branded new-energy vehicles (NEVs) at its Wuhan plant starting in 2027. These two models will be based on the latest design language of the all-new concept cars unveiled by Peugeot ...
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    Rompetrol plans to develop EV charging infrastructure for light and heavy-duty vehicles in Romania
    KMG International (Rompetrol) is implementing a new investment co-financed by European funds to develop a national network of electric charging stations for light and heavy vehicles. Through its member companies — Rompetrol Financial Group, Rompetrol Downstream and KMG Rompetrol Development — KMG International (Rompetrol) is carrying out a strategic project to develop electric charging infrastructure for light-duty vehicles (LDV) and heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) across 26...
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    Gestamp Q1 revenue drops 5% year over year to €2.8 billion, EBITDA margin up 50 basis points to 10.8%
    Gestamp’s revenue declined 5% year over year to €2.8 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company’s topline performance was impacted by adverse foreign exchange rates in some of its markets and lower global light vehicle production volumes. According to S&P Global Mobility data, global light vehicle production declined by 3.4% year over year in the first quarter of 2026 to 21.5 million units. Amid this challenging business environment, Gestamp continued operational...
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    Hyundai debuts AI infotainment system on new Grandeur sedan
    Hyundai Motor has launched the facelifted Grandeur sedan in South Korea, describing it as a blend of the vehicle's long-standing luxury heritage with cutting-edge software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies. Grandeur is Hyundai Motor's most iconic flagship sedan, and since its debut in July 1986, the model has remained at the forefront of South Korea's premium sedan market for nearly four decades. The new Grandeur is powered by Hyundai Motor's latest AI infotainment system and a next-generati...
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    Mercedes-Benz partners with n8n to integrate AI-powered workflows
    Mercedes-Benz has partnered with German low-code automation company n8n to deploy a global AI automation platform that will allow employees across the organization to design and implement AI-powered workflows directly within operational processes. The initiative is intended to move AI automation beyond isolated pilot projects and embed it into day-to-day business operations across key functions, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, financial services, HR, and IT. As ...
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    Auto China 2026: Harman unveils AI-powered in-car karaoke platform
    Samsung's automotive technology subsidiary Harman has introduced Sing Drive, a new in-vehicle karaoke and sing-along platform designed to transform the car into a private, shared space for musical expression. The solution responds to consumer demand for more engaging and social in-vehicle experiences by turning music from passive listening into active participation through real-time AI vocal removal, deep integration with vehicle systems and premium audio engineering. Sing Drive is a production-...
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    Koito’s net sales up 3.4% year over year to $5.9 billion in FY 2025/26
    Koito Manufacturing reported a 3.4% year-over-year increase in net sales to ¥947.6 billion (nearly $5.9 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, due to factors including new orders in key markets and increased demand for hybrid vehicles in the Americas. Higher sales helped the Japan-based lighting supplier record a 14.6% year-over-year growth in operating profit to ¥51.4 billion, but net profit declined 64.2% year over year to ¥16.5 billion. The company recorded higher operating p...
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    Pirelli develops custom P Zero tires for new BMW iX3 electric SUV
    Pirelli has developed two distinct P Zero tire families for the new BMW iX3 all-electric sport utility vehicle. One is a dedicated P Zero version focused on precise handling, while the P Zero E highlights the characteristics of electric drivetrains. These tires have been developed for the first Neue Klasse model, the German manufacturer's new platform for electric vehicle models. Both custom tires feature Pirelli Elect technology, which is designed to enhance the performance of electric and plug...
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    NHK Spring’s FY 2025/26 earnings decline despite marginal growth in net sales to $5.1 billion
    NHK Spring reported a 1.9% year-over-year increase in net sales to ¥816.9 billion (about $5.1 billion) in the fiscal year 2025/26, which ended on March 31, 2026. Despite higher net sales, the Japanese supplier recorded a 12.2% year-over-year decline in operating profit to ¥45.8 billion. The company concluded the fiscal year with a 42.2% drop in net profit to ¥27.9 billion. Net sales decreased in the Automotive Suspension Springs Business by 1% year over year to ¥116.4 billion, but operati...
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    Nada
    Nada Holdings, Inc., doing business as Nada, designs and develops a platform for buying and selling residential real estate properties. It also offers mortgage, insurance, and title services. Nada Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Hickory Creek, Texas.
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    Realtime Robotics
    Reality Analytics, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence-based software for sensor and signal problems. It offers Reality AI for IoT, an artificial intelligence software that enables sensor-driven devices or applications to know what is happening in the world around them; analyzes vibration and acceleration, sound, image, air conditioning power, and other types of signal data; deploys detector or classifier in the cloud, or on embedded target; suits for real-time classifications; and is used ...
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    Samsung SDI
    Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells batteries in South Korea, Europe, China, North America, Southeast Asia, and internationally. The company operates through Energy Solutions and Electronic Materials segments. It offers small-sized lithium ion batteries used in laptops, tablets, mobile phones, wearable devices, power banks, power tools, garden tools, vacuum cleaners, e-bikes, e-scooters, and ignition products; automotive batteries; and energy storage systems for use in residential, util...
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    The V-Model, recompiled: Q&A with MAHLE Powertrain
    For decades, the automotive industry has relied on the V-model as its preferred blueprint for engineering discipline. Conceived in an era when vehicle systems were largely mechanical and development cycles stretched comfortably over several years, the model offered manufacturers a reassuringly linear logic: requirements flowed downward through design and implementation before climbing back upward through validation and verification. Each stage mirrored another, and every requirement could, in pr...
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    The V-Model, recompiled: Q&A with Elektrobit
    For decades, the automotive industry has relied on the reassuring geometry of the V-Model. Conceived for an era when vehicles were defined chiefly by mechanical engineering, the framework brought order to complexity: requirements cascading down one side of the “V”, implementation at the base and validation climbing methodically back upward. In an industry where failure can trigger recalls, regulatory scrutiny or safety crises, such discipline became indispensable. Yet, the rise of the sof...
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    Blink Charging expands DC fast charging footprint with new sites and development pipeline
    Blink Charging Co. announced progress in expanding its DC fast charging (DCFC) infrastructure during the first quarter of 2026, emphasizing its strategy to grow owned and operated fast charging sites to support long-term, repeatable revenue growth. As of March 31, 2026, the company reported a focused pipeline of DCFC sites at various stages of development, with 27 sites approved or under construction. When completed, these sites are expected to provide a total of 136 stalls to increase access to...
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    City of Darwin seeks partner to roll out public EV charging network
    In a press release dated May 12, 2026, the City of Darwin announced that it is inviting proposals from suitably qualified providers to deliver a network of public EV charging stations across the municipality. The Request for Proposal seeks a long-term partner to design, build, finance, install, operate, maintain and monitor EV charging infrastructure on Council land, supporting the growing uptake of EVs across the Northern Territory. Requests for Proposal opened on May 12, and close on June 2, 2...
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    Wallbox partners with FreeNow by Lyft to support electrified taxi fleets in Europe
    Wallbox, a global provider of EV charging and energy management solutions, has announced a partnership with FreeNow by Lyft, described as one of Europe's leading multi-mobility apps, to support the electrification of taxi operations in key European markets. Through this agreement, FreeNow drivers and fleet operators will gain access to exclusive conditions on a selection of Wallbox charging solutions for both home and business use. The program has already launched in Germany, France, the UK, ...
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    Mazda delays long-range EV to 2029 and shifts investment toward hybrids
    Mazda has postponed the launch of its first dedicated long-range EV from 2027 to at least 2029, citing minimal progress and shifting priorities. CEO Masahiro Moro stated that the decision was made before production began, which allowed the company to avoid write-downs or impairments, since no factory retooling or supplier contracts had been initiated. This situation differs from companies such as Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis, which have incurred significant losses when altering thei...
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    Tesla invests $250M in Giga Berlin, doubles capacity to 18GWh
    Tesla has announced plans to invest nearly $250 million more into battery cell production at its Grünheide facility near Berlin, significantly expanding its manufacturing footprint in Europe. The move will more than double the plant’s planned battery capacity to 18 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually and is expected to generate over 1,500 new jobs. The latest investment lifts total spending on the site’s battery cell production unit to close to €1 billion ($1.2 billion). Tesla said the scale...
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    Fraunhofer’s RoB@t2Cell research project developing automated battery recycling system
    Fraunhofer Institute's RoB@t2Cell research project, which began active collaboration earlier in the year, is developing automated solutions for the safe disassembly and targeted discharge of battery cells for recycling and reuse, with the aim of establishing a sustainable circular economy for the German and European battery industry. Fraunhofer IPA contributes expertise in automated disassembly with characterization and discharge, recycling, machining and separation technology, and life ...
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    Government of India clears $53M in new funds for EV chargers under PM E-Drive scheme
    The Indian government's Heavy Industries Ministry has approved the disbursal of ₹5030 million (about $53 million) for the installation of 4,874 public EV charging stations under the PM E-Drive scheme. The move is part of a major infrastructure rollout to accelerate EV adoption in India and strengthen energy security. These approvals fall under the government's broader ₹20,000 million plan to set up more than 72,000 EV chargers across the country within the ₹109,000 million PM E-Drive sc...
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    Fastned issues new bonds to fund EV charging network expansion
    Fastned, a leading European fast-charging service provider, has begun subscription for a new bond issue, which is the second tranche of bonds issued by the company in 2026. The investments from this bond issue will support the growth of Fastned's network of fast-charging stations in new and existing markets across Europe. Fastned's network currently consists of 418 stations in nine countries, including over 180 fast charging stations in the Netherlands and over 50 in Belgium. To further stren...
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    Innoviz Technologies signs software deal to evaluate on-sensor lidar perception for InnovizTwo platform
    Innoviz Technologies announced a new software development agreement with a leading autonomous driving technology company. Under this agreement, the parties will evaluate on-sensor LiDAR perception capabilities for the InnovizTwo LiDAR platform and deliver a development plan. The collaboration extends Innoviz's LiDAR embedded software and may potentially deepen Innoviz's role within the existing LiDAR supply relationship. As autonomous vehicle programs move toward series production, original e...
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    Toshiba expands 80V N-channel MOSFET lineup to support 48V automotive systems
    Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) has introduced two AEC-Q101 compliant 80V N-channel MOSFETs, the XPH2R608QB and XPH3R908QB, expanding its lineup to support 48V automotive systems. These are the first products from the latest-generation U-MOSX-H process to be housed in the SOP Advance (WF) package with wettable flanks. By using Toshiba's U-MOSX-H process, the new MOSFETs achieve low on-resistance (RDS(ON)), enabling designers to maximize efficiency in their 48V systems, improving per...
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    TIER IV unveils MP camera series for Level 4 autonomous driving systems
    TIER IV has launched the MP camera series, an automotive-grade lineup engineered for advanced autonomous driving systems. The new series supplements TIER IV's current lineup of cameras built with hard-to-source automotive-grade components, meets the stringent quality requirements of production vehicles, and is available at scale. The MP camera series is characterized by several key features. It is Level 4 optimized, with proprietary image optimization and flexible camera control that deliver ...
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    UK government signs MoU with Wayve to boost autonomous technology and jobs
    The UK government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wayve, a company pioneering AI for autonomous driving, to deepen collaboration on next‑generation autonomous technologies and support Wayve's growth in Britain. The partnership is framed as part of efforts to strengthen UK leadership in automated vehicles, focusing on shared research to enable responsible deployment of autonomous cars and reinforcing the UK's global role in autonomous and AI‑enabled mobility. By linking AI...
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    Schaeffler Q1 FY2026 sales declines 2.7% year over year to €5.8 billion
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