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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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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-...
    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...
    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 ...
    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...
    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 ...
    Automotive Grade Linux launches SoDeV reference platform for SDVs
    Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative project at the Linux Foundation developing the open source platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has announced the initial availability of its open source SoDeV reference platform and the addition of five new members: EMQ, Lineo Solutions, MediaTek, VA Linux Systems Japan and Very Good Ventures. The initial version of the AGL open-source SoDeV reference platform is accessible via the latest AGL Unified Code Base (UCB) release, codenamed "Ult...
    BMW rolls out Bosch's road hazard warning service in Europe
    Bosch has introduced a cloud-based road hazard service designed to increase road safety and driving comfort by providing early warnings of potential dangers, such as sudden fog or black ice. The service uses continuously updated data from numerous sources and is already being used in millions of cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Initial vehicles from the BMW Group are using the Bosch service, and Bosch plans to gradually roll it out in additional BMW vehicles over the next few years. Si...
    Rivian Assistant adds context-aware voice control and messaging for in-vehicle functions
    Rivian is rolling out its new AI-powered voice assistant to all Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners as part of its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update. The feature, activated by saying “Hey Rivian” or holding the left steering wheel button, requires an active Connect+ subscription. The assistant is notable because it can actually control a vehicle’s core functions — something that Tesla’s competing Grok assistant still cannot do months after its own launch. Rivian Assistant can now ...
    Google expands Android Auto and Google built-in with next-generation features
    Google has announced a sweeping redesign of its smartphone mirroring software Android Auto, along with major updates to its deeper in-car platform, Google built-in.  Android Auto introduces a more personalized interface, glanceable widgets, immersive navigation and enhanced entertainment capabilities tailored for modern vehicle displays of all shapes and sizes. The updated experience brings Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language from smartphones into the car, adding new ty...
    Ambilight debuts EC smart dimming panoramic roof integrated with ambient lighting on all-new AUDI E7X
    Ambilight, a mainland China-based company specializing in electrochromic (EC) products for various markets, including automotive, is expanding its partnership with Audi following the debut of the German carmaker’s first all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the AUDI E7X, at Auto China 2026 in Beijing in April. In 2024, Audi established a strategic partnership with SAIC to form a joint venture to produce electric vehicles for the mainland Chinese market. These vehicle...
    Bitsensing unveils new 4D imaging radar for autonomous vehicles
    Bitsensing has introduced the AIR4D Imaging Radar, a new 4D radar solution designed to help autonomous vehicle companies accelerate the deployment of autonomous fleets in real-world environments and at scale, according to a company press release dated May 13. The AIR4D Imaging Radar provides direct access to high-resolution 4D sensor data, including point cloud, Doppler and radar raw data outputs. The company said that this open-data approach enables autonomous vehicle developers to...
    Researchers at Swedish university deploy smart AI tools to extend battery life by 23%
    Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new AI-based method that adapts fast charging to the health of electric vehicle batteries, aiming to address the conflict between fast-charging needs and battery longevity. Fast charging is important for individuals and companies, including taxis, heavy vehicles in industry and passenger cars, as it facilitates commuting and longer journeys, even though many private motorists typically charge at home. EV batteries g...
    Stradvision launches integrated AI perception platform for automotive OEM deployment
    Stradvision announced the commercial launch of an integrated perception platform engineered for automotive original equipment manufacturer deployment. This move unites Stradvision's vision stack with a leading Physical AI systems developer to provide a unified, execution-ready architecture for the global automotive industry. The partnership, established through a comprehensive multiyear collaboration agreement, bridges the gap between advanced software development and large-scale series produ...
    Ouster Rev8 OS lidar qualified for NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion autonomous vehicle platform
    Ouster announced that its new Rev8 OS family of digital lidar sensors has been qualified to run on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform, which is used to accelerate the development and deployment of Level 4 autonomous vehicles. As a vendor within the open NVIDIA DRIVE ecosystem, Ouster's Rev8 OS has met the requirements of the DRIVE Hyperion sensor qualification process. The company combines hardware readiness with full-stack software compatibility through optimized plugins for its entire sensor p...
    Aptiv Gen 8 radar platform selected by Volvo Cars for future vehicle safety features
    Aptiv announced that Volvo Cars has awarded Aptiv's Gen 8 radar platform for deployment in future cars, beginning in 2028. The platform is expected to support a range of safety and driver-assistance functions as both brands continue to evolve their vehicle portfolios around software‑defined architectures. “Volvo Cars has always been guided by a belief that safety should be designed around people and real-world driving conditions. Aptiv’s Gen 8 radar platform helps us deliver even m...
    Audi unveils interior details of Q9 full-size SUV ahead of full reveal in summer 2026
    Audi has unveiled the interior of its forthcoming Q9 full-size sport utility vehicle, two months ahead of its world premiere in July. Designed as a versatile sanctuary for families, business travelers and long journeys, the spacious SUV offers up to seven seats, with easy access to the third row and a business-class six-seat layout option. Second-row individual seats feature electric adjustment and active ventilation, while all seats are at least partially power-adjustable. The third-row seats f...
    BorgWarner to supply turbocharger and EGR cooler to a European vehicle manufacturer
    BorgWarner has secured business with a major European commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturer to supply a high-efficiency variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler for a Euro 7-compliant, 6-cylinder heavy-duty diesel engine platform. This award expands BorgWarner's depth in the on-highway commercial vehicle segment and further broadens its collaboration with the customer, with production expected to begin at the end of 2028. Volke...
    Microchip Technology introduces LAN878x and LAN888x single pair Ethernet PHY families
    Microchip Technology announced the LAN878x and LAN888x families of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) PHY transceivers, available in 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1 and dual-speed 100/1000BASE-T1 variants, to address growing demand for secure, reliable and scalable Ethernet connectivity in automotive applications as designers adopt Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and all-Ethernet architectures for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The LAN878x and LAN888x PHYs integrate hardware-based MACsec security compliant wit...
    MINI details advanced safety technologies across model range including ADAS
    MINI has outlined the active and passive safety technologies fitted across its model range, highlighting repeated five-star European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) ratings. The BMW Group brand said that all current models are equipped as standard with up to 12 ultrasonic sensors, five cameras and five radar systems, which support a range of driver-assistance functions. Standard active safety equipment across the range includes lane-departure warning with steering intervention, front-co...
    ABB E-Mobility launches OM X-Series distributed megawatt charging architecture for high-duty sites
    ABB E-mobility announced the launch of the OM X-Series, a distributed charging system designed for the highest duty cycle, megawatt-scale charging use cases in environments such as transit depots, logistics hubs and public charging corridors. The company said that these locations face challenges where isolated clusters of chargers create energy losses and operational friction as load increases, and that adding more infrastructure can worsen these issues. The OM X-Series is a coordinated site ...
    Opel plans new all-electric C-segment SUV developed with Leapmotor
    Opel has unveiled a key project in its model strategy, a completely new, all-electric C-segment sport utility vehicle that would expand the carmaker's current portfolio. The new SUV is part of Stellantis and its Chinese partner Leapmotor's plan to deepen their strategic collaboration globally. According to the carmaker, the new electric SUV will not only serve as a blueprint for efficient global collaboration but also enable Opel to take a major strategic step forward in electrification and s...
    Hyundai Mobis unveils scalable 160-kW PE system for mainstream EVs
    Hyundai Mobis has developed a 160-kilowatt Power Electric (PE) system for general-purpose models, following its earlier development of a high-performance 250-kW PE system. The company also plans to complete the development of a 120-kW PE system tailored for small mobility vehicles by the first half of 2026. Through these developments, Hyundai Mobis aims to establish a drive system lineup covering all types of electric vehicles and to further enhance its global competitiveness in electrificati...
    Auto China 2026: Geely unveils EVA Cab robo-taxi prototype
    At Auto China 2026, Geely unveiled the EVA Cab, a purpose-built robo-taxi prototype, indicating a deeper move into autonomous, electric and software-defined mobility. The vehicle was revealed by Geely Auto Group together with AFARI Technology and CaoCao Mobility, Geely's ride-hailing and shared mobility arm. Geely presents the EVA Cab as a showcase for its Full-Domain AI 2.0 framework, integrating autonomous driving hardware, in-car computing, vehicle-cloud security and software systems for futu...
    Kempower expands portfolio with Mega Satellite Flex for megawatt charging
    Kempower has introduced the Kempower Mega Satellite Flex, the latest addition to its portfolio of high-power charging solutions and its first dispenser to support charging with either high-power CCS up to 560 kW or MCS up to 1.2 MW. The company stated that high-power charging leads to shorter charging times and higher fleet uptimes, which in turn lower the total cost of ownership (TCO). The flexible setup of the Kempower Mega Satellite Flex is intended to support fleet and charge point ope...
    Diodes introduces automotive 32-Gbps linear ReDriver for high-speed smart cockpit architectures
    Diodes Inc. (Diodes) has introduced the PI3EQX32904Q, an automotive-compliant, 32-Gbps, four-channel linear ReDriver designed to optimize signal integrity for high-speed protocols such as PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 specification, SAS4 and CXL. The device targets smart cockpit architectures that integrate advanced driver assistance systems, infotainment systems and instrument clusters into a single unit, addressing the growing signal-integrity challenges posed by these AI-driven computing platforms. ...
    Yokohama Rubber unveils AI-based tire mold design support system
    Yokohama Rubber has announced that it has developed a proprietary tire mold design support system using simulations (finite element method [FEM]) and the company's AI technology. The system supplements the knowledge and experience of the company's development staff and provides information obtained by conducting many virtual experiments, such as changes in tire characteristics due to different mold design factors. According to the Japanese tiremaker, the new system makes it easier even for le...
    AmpUp introduces KlooBot AI engine to boost EV charger uptime and diagnostics
    AmpUp announced the launch of KlooBot, a native AI-powered diagnostic engine integrated directly into the AmpUp EV Cloud, designed to provide 24/7 charger uptime intelligence for site hosts and technicians. Unlike stand-alone AI tools or chat interfaces that require manual intervention, KlooBot functions as an automated intelligence layer aimed at maximizing charger uptime and offering operational insight across any mix of electric vehicle charging hardware. The KlooBot intelligence layer is ...
    Octo and Sedgwick announce strategic telematics partnership
    Global telematics company Octo announced a strategic partnership with Sedgwick to combine advanced telematics with claims management services and reshape the future of insurance and mobility. The collaboration aims to create a new model in which telematics and efficiency are integrated to transform the customer experience. By merging Octo's telematics insights with Sedgwick's global expertise in claims handling, the partnership is intended to deliver enhanced speed and accuracy in crash and c...
    Brembo begins production of Sensify intelligent braking platform for global vehicle program
    Brembo has commenced production of its intelligent braking platform Sensify for a leading global vehicle manufacturer. The advanced braking system will be fitted as standard on 100% of the vehicles in the program, confirming the platform's readiness for full deployment. Sensify is a scalable, adaptable solution engineered to support a wide range of advanced vehicle architectures, from next-generation driver-assistance systems to fully autonomous applications. This developm...
    Toyoda Gosei develops unobtrusive air conditioner vent to enhance vehicle cabin appearance
    Toyoda Gosei has developed a register (vent) for automotive air conditioners with an unobtrusive aperture, aimed at improving the designability of vehicle cabins. These registers are used on the Toyota bZ7 battery-electric car, launched in mainland China in March. With the advances of electrified and autonomous vehicles, automotive interiors have shifted conceptually from simple movement spaces to more comfortable, relaxing spaces akin to living rooms, leading to a rising demand for inst...
    Tellus Power launches Nexus Megawatt Charging System for high-power fleet applications
    Tellus Power Global Holding Ltd. announced the launch of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), referred to as the Nexus MCS, as the first system under its Nexus platform. The company describes itself as a deep-tech company building bidirectional energy-transfer systems to power the physical AI economy. The Nexus platform is designed to support a range of high-power charging solutions for fleet and commercial applications. The modular Nexus MCS delivers between 600 kilowatts and 1.2 megawatts of...
    DENSO develops wireless charging technology, aims to commercialize by fiscal 2029
    DENSO Corp., an auto parts maker affiliated with Toyota Motor Corp., is developing a system to wirelessly charge moving electric vehicles, with the aim of establishing the technology by fiscal 2029. The company expects that, if realized, the system will help address consumer concerns about charging time and short cruising range, which have affected the purchase of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). The system operates by wirelessly transmitting electricity from power-transmission coils embedd...
    New Eagle launches OpenECU NX3 single-controller platform for electrified vehicle charging and control
    New Eagle announced the launch of the OpenECU NX3, a next-generation control platform designed to simplify electrified vehicle architectures by consolidating charging and supervisory control into a single electronic control unit (ECU). The NX3 leverages expanded hardware, software and engineering capabilities from the recent acquisition of Pi Innovo and extends New Eagle's unified Raptor and OpenECU platform to enable new levels of system integration, scalability and development efficiency acros...
    Ouster unveils Rev8 OS digital lidar sensors with native color
    Ouster announced its new family of OS digital lidar sensors, Rev8, which is powered by its next-generation L4 Ouster Silicon. The company said that Ouster Rev8 features the world's first patented native color lidar sensors, provides up to double the range and resolution of the previous generation, and is designed for functional safety, reliability, affordability, and scale. Ouster described its L4 architecture as doubling the range and resolution of its lidar over the prior generation, adding...
    Tesla launches Semi Charging for Business program
    Tesla has introduced a new Semi Charging for Business program that enables fleet operators and businesses to purchase and install their own Megacharger and a new product called the Basecharger, a 125-kilowatt charger intended for depot and overnight use. Under this program, Tesla offers two distinct Semi charging products, similar in structure to the Supercharger for Business program launched in April, with a $0.94 million price for an 8-stall V4 site. The Megacharger is an ultrafas...
    BorgWarner wins multiple contracts to supply eMotors for hybrids and EVs in Asia
    BorgWarner has won multiple contracts to supply electric motors (eMotors) from Asian original equipment manufacturers, strengthening its position across battery-electric and hybrid vehicle markets in Asia. Production for these programs is expected to begin in phases from June 2026 through September 2027. In South Korea, BorgWarner will supply a stator assembly for a new electric B-segment sport utility vehicle program. This award builds on BorgWarner's previous success in supplying hairpin eM...
    HiPower 5.0 consortium to develop compact 22-kW onboard charger using advanced GaN semiconductors
    In a press release dated April 28, the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM announced that the EU-funded HiPower 5.0 project is working to advance the next generation of onboard chargers (OBCs) for electric vehicles to support the EU's climate goals. Traffic accounts for 28% of the climate emissions in the EU, with 80% of this coming from road traffic, and EVs are seen as a potential game-changer. Current OBCs, which convert electricity from the grid into energy ...
    Humanetics launches UFOnext platform for advanced ADAS testing and NCAP 2026 readiness
    Humanetics has launched UFOnext, a next-generation advanced driver assistance systems testing platform developed to address the increasing complexity and resource demands of ADAS validation. The platform is designed to help customers test faster, more reliably and with less operational friction on the proving ground. UFOnext provides high acceleration capability, enabling it to reach required test speeds quickly, reducing the track length needed to achieve target velocities and allowing high-...
    Rohde & Schwarz expands broadband amplifier range with higher power models
    Rohde & Schwarz has expanded its R&S BBA300 family, a series of compact, high-end solid-state broadband amplifiers, with the introduction of the new R&S BBA300-DE500 and R&S BBA300-DE1000 models. These new amplifiers now cover power requirements of 500 watts and 1,000 watts. Designed as single-band solutions, they cover the entire frequency range from 1 gigahertz to 6 gigahertz without band switching, which significantly increases efficiency in automated test sequences. Requir...
    CATL launches battery lookup tool for Chinese consumers
    CATL has launched an online lookup feature that allows Chinese consumers to directly see which car models are powered by its batteries. The online tool aims to reinforce consumers' perception of CATL's premium, safe batteries. Consumers can now access a dedicated online inquiry system that organizes complex supply information by car brand in alphabetical order. Car buyers can also enter specific brand or model keywords in the search bar to quickly retrieve information about the vehicle's...
    LG Innotek wins order to supply automotive Wi-Fi 7 communication module to Europe-based Tier-1 supplier
    LG Innotek will supply its automotive Wi-Fi 7 communication module, featuring advanced Wi-Fi technology, to a Europe-based Tier-1 supplier in a deal worth approximately $68 million, with mass production scheduled to begin in 2027. The module will be integrated into audio, video and navigation (AVN) systems, which will then be delivered to a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customer. By commercializing its first automotive Wi-Fi 7 communication module since 2005, the South Korean supp...
    Auto China 2026: Valeo and Holoride expand partnership, present expanded XR gaming portfolio
    At Auto China 2026, being held in Beijing from April 24 to May 3, 2026, Valeo announced the expansion of its partnership with Germany-based startup Holoride to accelerate the rollout of extended reality (XR)-gaming experiences for passengers in vehicles across global markets. After unveiling their collaboration at CES 2026, the two partners are now focusing on scaling a growing portfolio of in-car extended reality content by combining Valeo's advanced sensor technolog...
    POLYN Technology tapes out automotive chip for real-time tire-road sensing
    POLYN Technology has announced the successful tapeout of its automotive-focused VibroSense chip, marking a key milestone in the development of its Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology. The engineering chip integrates an analog neuromorphic core designed to enable real-time tire-road friction monitoring, supporting advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications. The VibroSense solution leverages accelerometer-based vibration signals to estim...
    Analog Devices launches A²B 2.0 Automotive Audio Bus
    Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) has announced that its A²B 2.0 automotive audio bus solution is now fully released to production. As the next evolution of ADI's A²B technology, A²B 2.0 is designed to help automotive OEMs and tier 1 suppliers deliver richer in-cabin audio experiences through greater bandwidth and Ethernet integration, while preserving the low-latency, simple architecture. Over the past decade, A²B has been broadly adopted in the automotive industry, with hundreds of millions o...
    General Motors to update model year 2022 and newer vehicles in US with Google Gemini
    General Motors (GM) has announced that it is upgrading vehicles with Google Gemini, bringing advanced conversational AI to the road. Gemini will be rolled out soon to approximately 4 million model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles in the US with Google built-in, which the company describes as one of the largest deployments of Gemini in the industry. This comes ahead of a custom-built AI assistant, fine-tuned with proprietary vehicle data and shaped by OnStar intelli...
    Polestar starts rolling out Gemini in models with Google built-in
    Polestar announced that it is starting to roll out Google Gemini to its vehicles. Starting from April 30, the advanced AI model will be available as a seamless upgrade to the current Google Assistant for customers in the US with Google accounts set to US English, with additional languages and regions to follow. Hans Bleckert, connected car manager at Polestar, said that Google Gemini represents a fundamental shift for Polestar drivers and how they interact with their vehicles. He said that to...
    Auto China 2026: Reach showcases full-stack AI vehicle intelligence portfolio
    At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Reach officially unveiled its full-stack product portfolio designed to accelerate the intelligent evolution of AI vehicles. Industry leaders and experts, along with executives and representatives from Honda, Toyota, FAW, Geely, GAC, Dongfeng Voyah, FAW Jiefang, BMW, Volkswagen Cariad, Chery, Nissan, Mazda, Hitachi Astemo, Bosch, UAES, ZTE Microelectronics, and other global original equipment manufacturers and industry partners visited the booth for in-depth discuss...
    Rocsys unveils M1 hands-free multibay charging system for robo-taxi depots
    Rocsys announced the launch of the Rocsys M1, described as the world's first hands-free charging solution capable of serving multiple bays in robo-taxi operations. The system is part of a broader depot service platform aimed at enabling full depot autonomy and is in pilot deployment, with large-scale rollout planned to begin in 2027. Alongside the launch of the M1, Rocsys announced a $13 million Series A extension led by Capricorn Partners, with participation from Scania Invest, Forward.One, ...
    Aumovio and trinamiX unveil in-cockpit finger sensor for blood alcohol detection
    Aumovio and trinamiX GmbH have developed a solution that measures blood alcohol levels by having a user place a finger on a sensor. The system delivers precise results within seconds and is intuitive and easy to use, like a fingerprint scan on a smartphone. The sensor-based system can be discreetly integrated into existing vehicle cockpit elements, preserving a clean and unobtrusive interior design. By enabling blood alcohol measurement prior to driving, the technology is intended to imp...
    Hyundai launches Pleos Connect next-generation infotainment system
    Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled Pleos Connect, its next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system. The system is designed to fundamentally transform the customer mobility experience and represents the first major step in the Group's transformation into a software-centric mobility leader. Pleos Connect is built on three core development pillars — intuitiveness, safety and openness — and combines a mobile-friendly user environment with advanced AI to create a highly scalable and intuitive pla...
    Auto China 2026: ThunderSoft debuts AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 for AI-defined vehicles
    At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, ThunderSoft officially unveiled AquaDrive AIOS 2.1, described as the industry's first unified experience architecture that consolidates cockpit, autonomous driving (advanced driver assistance system), navigation and AI Agents. The solution is presented as marking a pivotal paradigm shift from software-defined vehicles (SDVs) to AI-defined vehicles (AIDV). AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 is built on a full-stack AI-native four-layer architecture (Data-Model-System-Applic...
    Auto China 2026: Neusoft unveils OneCoreGo AI solution and NAGIC.AI cockpit software platform
    Neusoft Corp. is presenting the latest version of its OneCoreGo Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 7.0 at Auto China 2026, taking place in Beijing from April 23 to May 3. The company also launched the NAGIC.AI cockpit software platform and announced the strategic upgrade of its subsidiary, Neusoft Smart Go.  Neusoft’s OneCoreGo Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 7.0 is an evolved AI companion for global intelligent mobility, designed to address the n...
    Nexteer Automotive starts series production of Steer-by-Wire system for mainland China-based NEV manufacturer
    Nexteer Automotive has started series production of its Steer-by-Wire (SbW) system, marking its first SbW program in full-scale production. The system has been launched in a production passenger vehicle for a leading mainland Chinese new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer. The transition of SbW from development and validation into series production represents a significant advancement for the technology. Certified in late 2025, Nexteer’s SbW system achieved ASIL D fu...
    Bosch launches TB193 and TB293 ultrasonic chipsets to advance close-range vehicle perception
    Bosch has introduced a new generation of ultrasonic chipsets, TB193 and TB293, for close-range perception in vehicles at Auto China in Beijing. These chipsets enable more precise detection of objects, such as parked vehicles and curbs, and accurate distance measurement. For the first time, the solutions process the raw signals directly from the ultrasonic sensors, providing a significantly larger and more detailed dataset. The new generation of ultrasonic sensors from Bosch uses the original,...
    Sunwoda plans to leverage AI in battery R&D, manufacturing and quality control
    Sunwoda Mobility Energy Technology Co., a leading mainland China-based battery-maker, is adopting AI to redefine its products and reduce costs as the electric vehicle battery sector faces overcapacity and intense price competition. At its first tech day in Beijing, the company announced plans to use AI across research and development, manufacturing and quality control to transform batteries from passive energy containers into "smart energy bodies" that can think, communicate and manage t...
    CATL secures a major order for sodium-ion batteries from HyperStrong in mainland China
    CATL has secured a large sodium-ion battery order, marking what it views as a critical turning point for the commercialization of this technology. Sodium-ion battery technology is being increasingly seen as a lower-cost alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The company announced on April 27 a strategic partnership with Chinese energy storage system provider HyperStrong at its headquarters in Ningde, Fujian province. According to a press release, the two parties signed a three-year supply...
    Auto China 2026: Hyundai plans to launch 20 new BEVs and EREVs in mainland China over next 5 years
    South Korean carmaker Hyundai plans to regain lost market share in the world's largest electric vehicle market by implementing an aggressive localized product road map. At Auto China 2026, Hyundai announced that it will make a full push into mainland China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) sector, with a focus on its Ioniq brand. According to the company, it plans to roll out 20 new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) models in mainland China over the next five ...
    Valeo and Infineon develop laser-based ground projection module for vehicles
    Valeo and Infineon Technologies are collaborating on a short-distance ground-projection module that integrates laser beam scanning. The two partners are presenting their first joint innovation at Auto China 2026, showcasing it at the Valeo booth in Beijing, mainland China. The solution is designed to achieve daytime visibility for ground projections; this consequently requires high-performance systems. Valeo uses Infineon's 2D Micro Electronic Mechanical Systems (MEMS) mir...
    Auto China 2026: Huawei repositions its 1,500-kW charging system for multiple use cases
    Huawei's 1,500-kilowatt megawatt charging system, first introduced in 2025 as a high-power solution for heavy-duty, high-utilization electrification scenarios, supports up to 1,500 kW of peak output and 2,400 amperes (A) of current, enabling an approximately 300-kilowatt-hour battery charge in about 15 minutes under defined operating conditions. In 2026, the system is no longer presented as a new introduction but as part of a broader rollout strategy focused on deployment scale and infrastr...
    Auto China 2026: Valeo expands VSS360 smart safety platform with Highway Navigation on Autopilot for mass-market ADAS
    At Auto China 2026, Valeo presents a major functional expansion of Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360), its scalable system that enables the removal of individual electronic control units (ECUs) by using the smart front camera as a central compute for other advanced driver assistance system sensors. This cost-optimized ADAS solution offers best-in-class driving performance and sensor fusion while being easy to integrate in existing vehicle architectures. The upgraded VSS360 now supports Highway...
    Pony.ai unveils new Level 4 autonomous driving domain controller built with NVIDIA DRIVE Thor
    Pony.ai announced a new generation autonomous driving domain controller, a high-performance compute system designed for both Pony.ai's Level 4 autonomous driving platform and a broader set of customer applications across autonomous mobility. Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, the controller is built on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform and powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor with NVIDIA NVLink, and is intended to support Pony.ai's next phase of commercialization in robo-taxis and its gro...
    Adient wins order to supply ProForce Massage Flow solution on two mainland Chinese OEMs models
    Adient has announced the commercialization of its ProForce Massage Flow solution, an advancement of its mechanical massage portfolio and a further development of the ProForce platform launched in 2025. The new solution is scheduled for production on two Chinese original equipment manufacturer models and delivers expanded massage coverage, modular integration and mass production validated technologies, highlighting Adient's innovation-to-execution capability. The ProForce Massage Flo...
    BMW Group launches Plug & Charge cardless public DC charging in Germany and Austria
    The BMW Group has introduced a new Plug & Charge function to further simplify public charging of its electric vehicles and set a new standard for convenience and user-friendliness. Since March 16, customers in Germany have been able to charge their all-electric BMW or MINI directly at public direct current (DC) charging points using Plug & Charge without the need for a prior charging contract. The system uses the credit card stored with BMW or MINI: after logging in with the correspondin...
    Auto China 2026: Marelli showcases active suspension innovations that enhance vehicle safety, performance, comfort and user experience
    At Auto China 2026, being held in the New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC) in Beijing, Marelli is highlighting how vehicle dynamics and advanced suspension technologies are becoming increasingly central to vehicle safety, performance, user experience, comfort and brand differentiation, while also supporting the evolution toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs). At its booth, the company is showcasing suspension and chassis innovations, including the new Active Ca...
    Aisin debuts active front spats on new Toyota RAV4 SUV for North American market
    Aisin Corp. has developed Active Front Spats with Toyota Motor, Aisin's parent company and largest customer. The solution has been adopted for the first time on Toyota’s new RAV4 sport utility vehicle in North America. Front spats are installed on the lower section of the front bumper, ahead of the tires, where they optimize airflow around the tires during driving and, by reducing aerodynamic drag, contribute to improved fuel efficiency. Conventional front spats are fixed in po...
    Auto China 2026: Valeo showcases China Speed innovations and humanoid robotics
    Valeo is showcasing its latest innovations at Auto China 2026, which runs from April 23 to May 3 at the Capital International Exhibition Center (CIECC) in Beijing. At its booth, the French supplier is presenting a portfolio of integrated systems designed at China Speed, aimed at reducing development cycles while maintaining global safety standards. In electrification, Valeo highlights a 5-in-1 Deep Integration Module and a next-generation dual inverter that reached start of production (SOP) i...
    Webasto develops modular PTC air heaters for electric commercial vehicles
    Thermal technology specialist Webasto plans to launch modular positive temperature coefficient (PTC) air heaters with up to 2,100 watts of heating power for electric commercial vehicles in July. The air flow modules can be flexibly combined or installed and controlled individually within the vehicle’s interior. Fuel-powered vehicles are increasingly being replaced by electric vehicles, but unlike internal combustion engines (ICEs), electric motors generate very little waste heat to war...
    ABB E-mobility introduces M-series EV chargers with air-cooled, split architecture
    ABB E-mobility has introduced the M-Series, a modular, air-cooled split-system charging architecture that separates power cabinets from ChargePost dispensers, allowing charging systems to be configured around specific mission profiles rather than deployed as generic hardware. The system connects centralized power cabinets to a flexible portfolio of ChargePost dispensers — Solo, Duo, Dock and Ultra — supporting Combined Charging System 1 (CCS1), Combined Charging System 2 (CCS2), North Ame...
    Auto China 2026: HERE Technologies and Lotus debut integrated Navigation on Autopilot solution
    HERE Technologies and Lotus have announced the debut of Lotus' first overseas integrated navigation and Highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) solution at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. This marks the first time a mainland Chinese automaker has introduced a unified cockpit navigation and Highway NOA system for international markets, which the companies describe as a significant step in mainland China's automotive push toward global innovation leadership. The solution is designed to deliver more cons...
    Hyundai Motor presents IONIQ 3 electric hatchback in Europe, featuring spacious interior, Pleos Connect infotainment system
    Hyundai Motor has introduced the IONIQ 3, a fully electric compact hatchback designed to meet the electromobility requirements of customers in the European market. Built on Hyundai Motor Group's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with a 400-volt electrical architecture, the electric hatchback offers two battery options, with ranges of 344 kilometers (Standard Range) and 496 kilometers (Long Range). The electric powertrains deliver up to 107.8 kilowatts (147 PS) of output and 250 Newto...
    CATL plans to commence mass production of sodium-ion batteries in 2026
    On April 21, during the CATL Tech Day event in Beijing, CATL announced that its sodium-ion batteries will enter mass production later in 2026. The company said that when the supply chain of sodium-ion batteries matures, electric vehicles using these batteries will be able to achieve a driving range of up to 600 kilometers per charge. Wu Kai, CATL's chief scientist and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said the company has resolved core manufacturing challenges, e...
    Auto China 2026: Nexteer presents market-ready EMB system after completing development and validation
    Nexteer Automotive announced that its Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) is now ready for market after completing development and validation. Following its debut at Auto Shanghai 2025, EMB has reached maturity for mass production, enabling Nexteer to offer full Motion-by-Wire capabilities, including steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire. Over the past year, Nexteer has advanced product design, production line development and supply chain integration, achieving seamless collaboration across al...
    ChargePoint launches new ultrafast charger for electric cars
    ChargePoint has launched Express Solo, claiming it to be the world's fastest stand-alone electric vehicle charger capable of delivering 600 kilowatts of charging speed to a single EV. With Express Solo, the company has rolled out its next-generation direct current (DC) fast-charging architecture, positioning it as an industry-leading innovation. As ChargePoint continues expanding its hardware range beyond North America, Express Solo will be ChargePoint's first DC charger to also be ...
    Bosch rolls out third-generation silicon carbide chips to boost EV efficiency and range
    Bosch has begun introducing third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) chips for electric vehicles and is supplying samples to global automakers. These chips are intended to make electric cars more efficient and increase their range. According to Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Bosch Mobility business sector, SiC semiconductors control the flow of energy and make it as efficient as possible, and next-generation SiC chips are expected to help customers br...
    Volkswagen Group unveils smart mobility expansion and agentic AI road map for mainland China
    At the Auto China 2026 in Beijing, the Volkswagen Group presented a major expansion into smart mobility, unveiling a refreshed model portfolio with four global premieres. The new lineup is based on the "in China, for China" strategy, with design, digital cockpit services and advanced driver assistance systems tailored specifically for mainland Chinese customers. The group also launched its Agentic AI for All road map, built on the new, scalable China Electronic Architecture (CEA), which will int...
    CATL unveils new battery technologies at its 2026 Tech Day in Beijing
    CATL has introduced a series of new battery products for passenger vehicles, hybrids, racing and battery-swapping solutions at its Technology Day in Beijing on April 21. The new product advancements are aimed at consolidating its position in a highly competitive power battery industry. CATL has officially launched the third-generation Qilin Battery, increasing the charging rate to an equivalent of 10C with a peak of 15C. This nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) battery reaches a volu...
    Cellcentric launches new fuel-cell system BZA375 for customer testing and validation
    Cellcentric has officially launched its next-generation heavy-duty fuel-cell system, named BZA375, at Hannover Messe. BZA375 is now available for testing, validation and further industrial scale-up across a broad range of heavy-duty applications. As a tier 1 supplier focused on heavy-duty trucks and similar use cases, Cellcentric aims to address challenges in decarbonizing transport by making zero-emission drive technology competitive, durable and broadly applicable for demanding applications...
    Auto China 2026: Marelli to showcase propulsion and thermal innovations
    Marelli will showcase a range of propulsion and thermal innovations at Auto China 2026 in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. The company will present technologies that support vehicle-makers across the powertrain evolution, with solutions tailored for different propulsion configurations and regional requirements. A major highlight will be Marelli's new e-Transmission Cooling Pump, a system engineered to deliver precise, on-demand oil cooling for modern transmissions, enabling a 30-watt saving co...
    Aumovio and Tesa co-develop debondable adhesive solution for automotive displays
    Tesa, a global manufacturer of adhesive solutions, and Aumovio have introduced a new solution for automotive display manufacturing that addresses the demand for sleek, ultrathin frames while enabling controlled, detachable adhesive bonds. The system combines state-of-the-art bonding technology, optimized material usage and concepts that allow corrections during production and repairs throughout the product life cycle. An adhesive tape is applied robotically, creating an instantly load-beari...
    ADS-TEC Energy showcases battery-based charging solutions at Hannover Messe 2026
    ADS-TEC Energy is presenting its battery-based solutions for resilient energy infrastructure at Hannover Messe 2026, held from April 20–24 in Hannover, Germany. Against the backdrop of high and unpredictable energy prices in Europe, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and structural dependencies on energy imports, ADS-TEC Energy aims to demonstrate how battery-based systems can address these challenges and support scalable energy infrastructure. As a German partner, ADS-TEC Energy assumes ...
    Horse Powertrain to unveil X-range C15 Direct Drive hybrid unit at Beijing Auto Show 2026
    Horse Powertrain announced that it will unveil the X-Range C15 Direct Drive, an all-in-one powertrain, at the Beijing Auto Show 2026. The company describes itself as operating in the field of innovative, low-emission powertrain systems. The X-Range C15 Direct Drive is an ultracompact unit that integrates a full hybrid powertrain, including a 4-cylinder engine, transmission, power electronics and an electric motor, into a single compact housing designed to mount to the rear subframe and enab...
    Silicon Box joins Imec’s Automotive Chiplet Program
    Silicon Box has joined the Imec Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP), marking a strategic step toward accelerating chiplet adoption for next-generation vehicles. The collaborative initiative focuses on addressing the growing compute demands of software-defined vehicles, where chiplet architectures are emerging as a practical solution to rising costs, supply constraints and performance bottlenecks. Silicon Box will contribute its end-to-end expertise in chiplet interconnection — ranging from archit...
    GAC Aion launches electric sedan RT Super with CATL battery-swap technology
    GAC Aion has launched a new electric sedan named the RT Super, which is built on CATL's Choco-SEB battery-swap solution. The model is priced from 88,800 yuan (about $13,000) under a battery rental scheme that separates ownership of the vehicle body from the battery to lower the initial purchase price for consumers. Unlike Nio, where the vehicles offer a battery rental option or a complete car including the battery, the RT Super is not offered with a battery pack. RT Super owners can comple...
    Volkswagen, Elli to launch V2G services in Q4 2026 for EV customers in Germany
    Volkswagen, together with Elli, the energy and mobility brand of Europe's largest carmaker, is preparing the market launch of a fully integrated vehicle-to-grid (V2G) offer for private customers in Germany. Starting from the fourth quarter of 2026, Volkswagen customers will be able to do more than charge their electric vehicles: they will also be able to integrate them into the energy system and generate additional revenue. Pre-registration for the offer will be available from June, with furt...
    Sunwoda unveils Xingchi Supercharge Battery 2.0 in mainland China
    Sunwoda Power announced a full-scenario battery product road map at its April 16 technology day in Beijing, highlighting a new generation of ultrafast-charging batteries capable of 15C charging, along with sodium-ion and AI-integrated battery systems. At the center of the launch is the Xingchi Supercharge Battery 2.0, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack designed for passenger electric vehicles that supports peak charging rates of 15C, enabling a 5% to 95% state-of-charge recharge in 9 minutes...
    GAC Aion launches Aion N60 smart SUV featuring WeRide WRD 3.0 ADAS system
    Guangzhou Automobile Corp. (GAC) Aion has officially launched presales for the Aion N60, a new smart urban sport utility vehicle powered by WeRide Driving (WeRide WRD 3.0), WeRide's one-stage end-to-end advanced driver assistance system solution. The new SUV offers intelligent driving features across the entire lineup, aiming to bring advanced assisted driving to a broad consumer market. With WeRide WRD 3.0, the vehicle delivers full-scenario, full-function ADAS capabilities that cover u...
    Auto China 2026: Nexteer will present Motion-by-Wire technologies under M³ motion control theme
    Nexteer Automotive will showcase its latest motion control technologies at Auto China 2026, scheduled to be held in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. At 2026's event, Nexteer will present its M³ theme, centered on Motion, Millisecond and Mastery, which represent motion, precision and trust. These pillars are described as capturing Nexteer's strength as a motion control expert by delivering millisecond-level responsiveness for precise vehicle control, supported by a century of engineering her...
    Svolt Energy commences mass production of 80-kWh PHEV battery in mainland China
    Svolt Energy has begun mass production of its high-capacity Fortress 2.0 battery for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle models. The 80-kilowatt-hour battery has rolled off the production line at Svolt's plant in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, in mainland China. Svolt Energy calls its 80-kWh Fortress 2.0 battery the largest PHEV battery developed in mainland China. Its capacity represents a 35.6% increase from the previous generation's 59-kWh system and is primarily aimed at large fa...
    Ford Motor Co. restructures EV division, Doug Field to depart in May
    Ford Motor Co. announced it is setting up a new end-to-end organization, Product Creation and Industrialization, to support one of the most extensive rollouts of products, software and services in the company's history. The new structure integrates Ford's Electric Vehicle, Digital and Design teams with its global Industrial System and is described as a key lever in achieving the Ford+ objectives, including a target of an 8% adjusted earnings before interest and tax margin by 2029. Jim Farl...
    Toshiba starts sample shipments of new SmartMCD product integrating microcontroller and motor driver
    Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corp. (Toshiba) has begun shipping engineering samples of TB9M030FG, a new addition to its SmartMCD series of motor control devices. This device integrates a microcontroller (MCU) and a motor driver, and incorporates sensorless control technology for low-speed operation of three-phase brushless DC motors. The TB9M030FG is suitable for sensorless control of three-phase brushless DC motors used in automotive applications, including electric water pumps, ele...
    Volkswagen unveils ID.3 Neo electric compact car with extended range and upgraded design
    Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.3 Neo as the successor to the ID.3, presented with a new name and extensive enhancements. The exterior features a new vehicle front design based on Volkswagen's Pure Positive design language and a new light design. The new efficient drive system, combined with the largest of three available batteries, enables a range of up to 630 kilometers, as per Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). Presales of the electric compact model will begin in German...
    Slate Auto secures $650 million in Series C funding round
    Slate Auto has closed its $650 million Series C funding round, which will provide the operating capital to reach the next stage of development with support from investors dedicated to developing the affordable and customizable vehicle. TWG Global led the round and continues its strong support of Slate. The company has taken over 160,000 reservations and plans to deliver its first vehicles to customers in late 2026. CEO Peter Faricy said that the Series C funding will enable Slate to reach ...
    Isuzu and Toyota team up to develop light-duty fuel-cell electric truck
    Isuzu Motors Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corp. have agreed to collaborate on the development toward the mass production of a next-generation light-duty fuel-cell electric truck. The vehicle will be based on Isuzu's ELF EV battery-electric vehicle (BEV) light-duty truck and will incorporate Toyota's new 3rd-generation fuel-cell system. Both companies will jointly develop the system to ensure compatibility and are aiming to start production in fiscal year 2027. Through this collaboration, they int...
    Pirelli develops new P Zero R tire for Porsche 911 Turbo S
    Pirelli has developed a new P Zero R tire specifically for the Porsche 911 Turbo S. The tire is an ultrahigh-performance product designed for everyday driving in sports cars and uses a compound derived directly from Pirelli's experience in motorsport. Its technological origins share the same DNA as Pirelli's racing solutions, proven in the prestige segment and delivering outstanding dynamic response for the most high-performance vehicles. The P Zero R for the 911 Turbo S has been designe...
    Geely Auto unveils i-HEV hybrid system with AI-led architecture and excellent thermal efficiency
    Geely Auto has launched its i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid technology, positioning it as a system that redefines hybrid capabilities by offering exceptional intelligence, fuel efficiency, electric vehicle-like refinement, and enhanced safety and reliability. The technology goes into mass production immediately and will first be equipped on new iterations of several top-selling models in 2026, including the Preface (Xingrui), Monjaro (Xingyue L), Starray (Boyue L) and the fifth-generation Emgrand (Diha...
    OnStar launches online platform in Mexico
    OnStar, General Motors' (GM) connectivity, safety and emergency service, is evolving the way users interact with their vehicles' connected services by strengthening its digital ecosystem with new platforms and enhanced features to provide a more integrated, intuitive and accessible experience. The brand is advancing its digital platforms with improvements focused on the user experience, including the launch of the first online store for connected services by an automaker in Mexico, a revamped mo...
    MOIA America and Uber begin testing autonomous ID. Buzz robo-taxis in Los Angeles
    Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA America and Uber have begun testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles as they move toward launching a robo-taxi service by late 2026. The commercial service will use autonomous versions of Volkswagen's electric ID. Buzz minivan, and Los Angeles is the first of multiple US cities where they plan to roll out the service over the next decade. Testing in Los Angeles will begin in the next few weeks with about 10 autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles, and the production version o...
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