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    Hitting the software wall: the limits of consolidation in ADAS and automated driving systems
    Hardware consolidation in modern vehicles is no longer the industry's defining challenge, although it remains far from complete. The direction of travel is clear: from dozens of discrete electronic control units (ECUs) toward fewer, more capable compute platforms. Domain-centric solutions, including ADAS domain controllers (ADCs) and cockpit domain controllers (CDCs), have been the dominant intermediate step and are likely to remain the largest part of the industry for at least the next decade. ...
    Balancing the battery loop: Recyclers must manage ambitious growth with strategic caution
    As global EV sales growth moderates and several markets point to a prolonged slowdown, the battery recycling ecosystem built on the assumption of a steep ramp-up in EV penetration now faces a stark mismatch between supply and demand. Fleets of first‑generation EVs are only just beginning to reach the end‑of‑life (EOL), yet recycling facilities and technology platforms have been scaled on the expectation of a flood of spent packs that may now arrive later, slower, or in smaller volumes than...
    Geely launches 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive system with world-leading efficiency
    Geely Auto Group launched a 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive system weighing 75 kg that will debut on the Geely TT, the mainland Chinese automaker said on July 16. The 800V electric drive system integrates core electric-drive hardware and functions into a compact architecture, reducing the power transmission path and energy losses, Geely said. It was developed with support from InfiMotion, described by Geely as a core ecosystem partner. The system helped the Geely TT record measured energy cons...
    Honda adds Google Gemini to select vehicles with Google built-in
    Honda is adding Google Gemini to vehicles equipped with Google built-in across select Civic, Accord, Prelude, CR-V, Passport and Pilot models. The upgrade from Google Assistant is intended to give drivers a more conversational, hands-free voice system while keeping their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, Honda said. Customers must be signed into their Google Account to use Gemini, and some connected apps require setup, with compatibility and availability varying. Honda said Gemini...
    Horse Powertrain unveils methanol engine for range-extended electric vehicles
    Horse Powertrain has unveiled the Horse D20 Methanol, a 105-kW range-extender powertrain for electric vehicles that runs on 100% methanol. The powertrain, which was first revealed at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, is intended for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), where it serves as a reserve power source to recharge the battery. The 170 kg unit combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, power electronics, a generator and a motor. The company said that the engine can cold-...
    JSW MG Motor India unveils MG ADAPT multi-energy vehicle platform
    JSW MG Motor India has unveiled MG ADAPT, a multi-energy vehicle platform that will underpin one electric vehicle and one plug-in electric vehicle by fiscal year 2026–27. MG ADAPT, short for Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology, is a modular architecture designed to support EVs, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs and range-extender electric vehicles (REEVs) on a single framework, the company said. JSW MG described it as India’s first multi new-energy vehicle platfo...
    MY 2027 Audi Q3 features premium cabin tech, advanced lighting and comfort upgrades
    Audi has updated the Q3 sport utility vehicle for the 2027 model year (MY), placing a strong emphasis on interior technology, lighting innovation and comfort-focused equipment to strengthen its position in the premium compact SUV segment. Inside, the Q3 gains a more digital cabin with the introduction of a 10.9-inch passenger display, available for the first time. Audi's latest infotainment system, based on Android Automotive, brings integrated apps and enhanced voice control through the Audi...
    Clean Motion tests battery swapping for solar delivery vans
    Swedish company Clean Motion has integrated battery-swap technology into its solar-charged EVIG vehicle and moved the system into validation with Stockholm Local Transition (STOLT) and Foodora after a year of development. The company is delivering vehicles to STOLT, where the battery-swap solution will be validated in real urban conditions with Foodora. The project involves Clean Motion, the City of Stockholm, Lund University, GoCimo, and Foodora. The initiative aims to show how shared bat...
    Hyundai Motor, SK On JV company begins mass production of EV batteries in the US
    Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA), a $5-billion battery venture between SK On and Hyundai Motor Group, has started mass production in Georgia, US, and is supplying batteries to Hyundai’s Metaplant America.  The company began operations at its Bartow County, Georgia, plant last month and has started shipping batteries to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Savannah, Georgia. The facility employs 3,500 people and is expected to have an annual capacity of 35 GWh, en...
    Malaysia to begin initial production of domestic EV battery in July
    Malaysia is set to begin small-scale production this month of a domestically developed graphene-enhanced lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles (EVs), in a move seen as a step forward in the country’s effort to build higher-value manufacturing and clean technology capabilities. The battery has been developed by NanoMalaysia Berhad, an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, and will be produced by its wholly owned subsidiary, Gigafactory Malaysia. The project has...
    Volkswagen's all-new ID. Cross brings premium cabin materials, advanced lighting and ride comfort solutions to compact EV segment
    Volkswagen has unveiled the all-electric ID. Cross, a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) that aims to bring premium-class features into the affordable EV market. While the model's sub-€30,000 price point is expected to attract buyers, much of its appeal lies in its upgraded interior, advanced lighting technology and refined design. Inside, Volkswagen has focused on creating a more premium cabin environment than is typically found in the small SUV segment. The ID. Cross features fabric-cove...
    ZF Lifetec unveils advanced airbag concept for reclined seating positions
    ZF Lifetec has introduced a new occupant protection concept aimed at improving vehicle safety as automakers increasingly adopt more relaxed and comfort-oriented seating layouts. The company has developed a coordinated four-airbag system designed to protect occupants sitting in reclined positions, a scenario expected to become more common with the advancement of automated driving technologies. ZF Lifetec plans to start commercial production of the new airbag concept in 2028. The concept compri...
    Toyota Industries verifies bidirectional charger for vehicle-to-grid supply
    Toyota Industries has verified that its bidirectional onboard charger can supply alternating current (AC) power from battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to power grids under ISO 15118-20, in tests with RISE and DEFA. The company said the hardware verification confirmed that electricity stored in an onboard battery can be converted into alternating current and discharged to the grid. The work was conducted with the Research Institutes of Sweden and Norwegian charger manufacturer DEFA. Toyota I...
    Indian startup Meine Electric’s fast-charging iron-air battery secures independent validation
    Indian deep-tech startup Meine Electric said its fast-charging iron-air battery system has been independently validated by Customized Energy Solutions (CES).  The company said CES, a US-headquartered energy services and technology company and parent organization of the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), tested two iron-air electrochemical cells at its battery laboratory. The structured protocol assessed electrochemical performance, capacity retention and operational stability, includi...
    Foxwell launches bidirectional diagnostic scanner with support for 140 vehicle brands
    Foxwell has launched the NT919 BT automotive scan tool with full-system diagnostics, more than 3,000 Bidirectional Active Tests and over 34 Maintenance Services. The company said that the scanner is aimed at independent repair shops, mobile technicians, fleet maintenance teams and advanced DIY users. The device also includes ECU Coding and support for controller area network with flexible data rate (CAN-FD) and DoIP communication protocols. The NT919 BT allows users to command supported ...
    NHK Spring and Daido Steel develop two EV traction motor rotors
    NHK Spring Co. and Daido Steel Co. have jointly developed two new types of rotors for traction motors used in electric vehicles. The new solutions, the surface permanent magnet (SPM) motor and the spring-fixed interior permanent magnet (IPM) motor, combine Daido Steel’s heavy, rare-earth-free, hot-deformed magnets with NHK Spring’s CFRP assembly technology and spring design technology. The SPM Rotor secures surface-mounted magnets with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), allowing...
    Hyundai adds myQ garage-door control to select US models
    Hyundai Motor America is partnering with Chamberlain Group to bring myQ Connected Garage technology to select 2024–2026 Hyundai models, enabling garage door control from vehicle touchscreens. The companies said Hyundai owners will be able to check whether a garage door has been left open and close it remotely from the vehicle display. The service is available depending on model and trim and can be checked through the MyHyundai with Bluelink mobile app. Hyundai Connected Garage will be of...
    MG Motor plans to roll out next-generation hybrid EVs with semisolid battery and ADAS technology in the UK
    MG Motor said it plans to launch its next-generation Plug-in Hybrid+ system in 2027 with the MG ZS Plug-in Hybrid+, part of a technology road map announced at its UK headquarters in London. The next-generation propulsion system uses dedicated hybrid petrol engines in 1.1-liter turbocharged and 1.5-liter turbocharged versions, with maximum thermal efficiencies of more than 42% and 43%, respectively. MG said the hybrid transmission combines Power Split and Motor Decoupling technologies to ...
    Vishay launches automotive high-speed optocoupler in 3.6-mm SOP-5 package
    Vishay Intertechnology introduced an automotive 1 megabaud (MBd) high-speed optocoupler in a 3.6 millimeter-wide SOP-5 package, targeting applications requiring isolation voltages up to 707 Vpeak. The Vishay Semiconductors VOMHA43A combines a comparative tracking index of 400 with a minimum guaranteed common mode transient immunity of 40 kilovolts/microsecond. The AEC-Q102-qualified device is intended to improve signal transmission quality while reducing board space. The optocoupler is des...
    Aidoptation secures Belgian approval to test Level 4 autonomous system on highways
    Aidoptation BV received Belgian approval to test a Level 4 autonomous driving system on 100 kilometers of the E313 and E314 highways in Limburg, Belgium. The authorization from the Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport (FOD) and the Flemish Agency for Roads and Traffic (AWV) marks the first test of a Level 4 fully autonomous driving system at highway speeds on public roads in the EU. Testing will use a Maserati GranTurismo Folgore electric vehicle fitted by Aidoptation with lidar, rad...
    Vector launches toolchain for Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics
    Vector has introduced an end-to-end toolchain for Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics (SOVD), available now, to help vehicle manufacturers and suppliers integrate SOVD into next-generation vehicle architectures. SOVD provides a unified API for diagnostics in both software-based and traditional mechatronic vehicles. Vector's toolchain combines existing and newly developed tools to cover development stages from specification and validation to implementation and in-vehicle use. The toolchain...
    AESC begins mass production of 46120 large cylindrical cells for BMW’s Neue Klasse EVs
    Japanese battery maker AESC has started mass production of its 46120 large cylindrical battery cells, which will support multiple BMW Group Neue Klasse models. The BMW iX5 is the first model on BMW Group's Neue Klasse platform that has been announced as using the 46120 cells, the Yokohama-based company said. AESC did not identify the manufacturing sites where production has begun. The cells measure 46 mm in diameter and 120 mm in height. AESC said the format increases usable energy pe...
    POSCO teams up with Hyundai Motor, others to develop efficient electrical steel for EVs
    POSCO launched a 10-member National R&D consortium on June 11, 2026, to develop 6.5% silicon-content wide electrical steel sheets and related EV motor manufacturing technologies.  The South Korean steelmaker said it is leading the project as the principal R&D institution, working with Hyundai Motor Company, SL Corporation, Polepair Electric, RIST, the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, the Korea Automotive Technology Institute, the University of Ulsan, Pukyong National Uni...
    Chery advances development of its solid-state battery, files patent for sulfide electrolyte surface coating
    Chery's proprietary powertrain division has filed a sulfide electrolyte surface-coating patent aimed at improving interface stability in solid-state battery cells. The technical specification, registered with the National Intellectual Property Administration, describes a functional coating layer applied directly to sulfide electrolyte substrates. The design uses chemical bonding to form molecular links, rather than relying on conventional physical interfaces, to limit structural degradat...
    Dongfeng plans 50,000 EVs powered by solid-state battery tech by 2027
    Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor aims to deliver 50,000 vehicles fitted with its in-house developed solid-state batteries by 2027, a company executive said. Zhang Wei, new battery operations manager at the Advanced Technology Research Institute under Dongfeng Group's R&D Academy, announced the target at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Manufacturing Technology & Equipment and Material Exhibition, according to China Star Market. Dongfeng plans to roll out 100 solid-state b...
    AoToRoBo makes US debut with AI companion and infotainment system
    AoToRoBo has launched in the US market with two aftermarket vehicle products, Civo and Aero, aimed at adding AI interaction, connectivity and cabin air purification to older cars. The announcement marks the smart hardware brand's first US product rollout. The products are available through AoToRoBo's crowdfunding campaign on KickStarter, with the company planning to expand to major online retail channels in the coming months. Civo is an AI-powered driving companion built around voice-fir...
    Panasonic Automotive Systems supplies cockpit domain controller for all-new Mazda CX-5
    Panasonic Automotive Systems announced July 7 that its cockpit domain controller has been adopted in Mazda Motor Corp.'s all-new MAZDA CX-5. The Yokohama-based company said the controller is positioned as a core cockpit system supporting the CX-5's redesigned human-machine interface. The model debuted in Europe in December 2025, launched in Japan in May 2026, and is scheduled for a worldwide rollout, including North America and Europe. Mazda's new Mazda E/E Architecture+ electronic platfor...
    CATL unveils ultra-fast charging battery for LCVs
    CATL has unveiled the Tectrans II light commercial superfast charging edition battery, which it claims can reach 80% charge in 6 minutes and 48 seconds. The Chinese battery company said the newly unveiled battery, aimed mainly at logistics vehicles, has superfast charging capability and can be fully charged in 8 minutes and 56 seconds, close to the refueling time for gasoline vehicles. The C rating refers to charging speed, with 8C theoretically meaning a battery can be fully charged in on...
    Li Auto develops Mach M100 autonomous driving chip with 1280 TOPS compute power
    Li Auto has developed the Mach M100 autonomous-driving chip with 1280 TOPS of computing power, 21st Century Business Review reported. The chip uses a dynamic dataflow architecture that no other automaker has adopted for autonomous driving chips, according to the report. Li Auto's project began after the 2021 global semiconductor shortage, when delivery times stretched to six months and prices rocketed. The company recruited Xie Yan from Huawei in July 2022 to lead its systems and computing...
    Allegro MicroSystems introduces ASIL-D power management IC with wheel-speed sensor interface
    Allegro MicroSystems has introduced the A81415, an ASIL-D-certified power management integrated circuit (IC) that it says is the industry's first to integrate a wheel-speed sensor interface.  Allegro said the device is designed for electromechanical braking and brake-by-wire systems, combining power management and wheel-speed sensing functions in a single chip for automotive corner modules. The A81415's on-chip wheel-speed sensor interface decodes standard 2-level, 2-level pulse ...
    Continental launches CrossContact A/T² all-season, all-terrain tire
    Continental has launched the CrossContact A/T², an all-season all-terrain tire for sport utility vehicles, 4x4s, pickups, light trucks and electric vehicles. Available in rim sizes from 15 to 17 inches, it is aimed at drivers who require dependable performance on both paved roads and challenging off-road terrain, including gravel, sand, mud and uneven surfaces. The CrossContact A/T² features an aggressive tread pattern with increased depth and a high void ratio to help the tread dig into lo...
    Forvia Hella launches integrated 12-volt lithium-ion pack
    Forvia Hella launched its first fully integrated 12-volt lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack, with series orders worth a low- to mid-three-digit million euro amount and production planned in mainland China in 2027. The company, part of the Forvia Group, said the product combines lithium-ion cells and a low-voltage battery management system (BMS) in one unit. It is designed for electric and hybrid vehicles that still require a stable 12-V supply for safety and comfort functions. Forvia Hella ...
    University of Cambridge discovers pressure-based solution to extend lithium-ion battery life
    Researchers led by the University of Cambridge say they have found that keeping lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries under carefully controlled physical pressure could double their lifespan, a result that could have major implications for electric vehicles and battery sustainability. The study, published in Nature Energy, focused on how batteries physically expand and contract during charging and discharging as lithium ions move between the anode and cathode. The researchers found that maintaining ...
    Taiyo Yuden commercializes 46 automotive hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors
    Taiyo Yuden has introduced its new HVX (-K) and HTX (-K) series of conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automotive applications. The capacitors comply with the AEC-Q200 automotive reliability standard and are designed for noise suppression and power smoothing in systems such as electric power steering and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The new series offers improved capacitance performance compared with earlier HVX and HTX products and includes 46 variant...
    ChargeJet launches QR-code EV charging feature across India
    ChargeJet has launched a QR-code-based electric vehicle charging feature across India that lets drivers scan, pay and start charging without downloading an app or creating an account. The Jaipur-based EV charging network said users can connect the charging gun, scan a QR code displayed on the charger, and pay through UPI or another digital payment method. Charging begins after the payment is processed, with no requirement to maintain a wallet balance. The company said the feature is based ...
    UK’s Integral Power joins EU-funded OLiMPUS battery project
    UK battery materials developer Integrals Power has been selected to supply its manganese-rich lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode material to OLiMPUS, a €9 million EU-backed project aimed at developing and industrializing next-generation battery cells using a regional supply chain. The Horizon Europe initiative, led by Norwegian research organization SINTEF, brings together 16 companies and institutions spanning the battery value chain, including Volvo Trucks, Magna Steyr, Frenc...
    Renault rolls out Google Gemini update for OpenR Link infotainment system
    Renault began rolling out Google's Gemini as a free opt-in upgrade on June 15 to vehicles already equipped with its openR link system, with Google built-in. The update is being pushed over the air in all countries where Renault is present and is available to customers who are signed in to a Google Account in a compatible language. Drivers can enable Gemini from the central display and can switch back to Google Assistant at any time. Gemini will be added gradually to compatible vehicles a...
    Lamborghini selects Bridgestone as exclusive tire supplier for all-new Fenomeno Roadster
    Bridgestone has been selected as the exclusive tire partner for the new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster. The hyper-exclusive supercar, limited to just 15 units, is powered by a 1,080 CV V12 hybrid powertrain. To harness that performance, Bridgestone has developed two custom-engineered Potenza tire configurations tailored for both road and track applications. The road-focused setup features bespoke Potenza Sport ultrahigh-performance tires designed to deliver high-speed stability, precise steeri...
    Nano One and Worley complete One-Pot LFP cathode production package
    Nano One and Worley completed a cathode active materials package for a One-Pot LFP production line, providing design, vendor and cost data to market the technology worldwide. The package covers the inside-battery-limits scope of a One-Pot LFP line, including the core process equipment that converts feedstock materials into LFP cathode. It includes process design and engineering, building layout, equipment specifications, qualified vendor quotes and capital and operating cost estimates. Nan...
    Valeo wins contract to supply corner radar suite to North American electric-vehicle maker
    Valeo has won a contract to supply a corner radar suite, including hardware and embedded software, to a North American electric-vehicle maker for Level 2+ and Level 3 systems. The company did not name the customer. The latest radar generation is designed to support automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and safe exit protection, and can support eyes-off functions that the automaker could add later through over-the-air updates. “This landmark win with a major North American auto...
    Molex expands HSAutoLink portfolio with 25 Gbps automotive Ethernet connector system
    Molex has expanded its HSAutoLink interconnect portfolio with the launch of the HSAutoLink G connector system, designed to support multi‑gigabit automotive Ethernet connectivity of up to 25 gigabits per second (Gbps). The new system addresses growing bandwidth requirements driven by advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), light detection and ranging (Lidar), radar, and software‑defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The connector is compatible with existing United States Council for Auto...
    Sensata launches STPS500P Series high-voltage Active + Passive PyroFuse
    Sensata Technologies has introduced an Active + Passive PyroFuse (STPS500P Series), a high-voltage protection device designed for electrified systems such as electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and industrial applications. The device combines system-triggered (active) and current-driven (passive) protection mechanisms in a single unit to improve fault protection and simplify system design. As voltage and system complexity increase in electrified platforms, conventional protection appr...
    NBHX secures order for exterior illuminated smart surface on TactoTek’s in mainland China
    NBHX, a mainland China-based supplier of automotive interior and exterior systems, has secured a high-volume order from a leading domestic automaker for the mass production and supply of an exterior illuminated smart surface application based on TactoTek’s In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology. The award marks NBHX’s entry into large-scale production of IMSE-based components in mainland China. The program covers an ext...
    EVB Charging promotes UL- and ENERGY STAR-certified charger for North American market
    EVB Charging is stepping up its push into the North American electric vehicle charging market with its BDC-D-UL charger, highlighting the product’s UL and ENERGY STAR certifications as it targets commercial charging customers in the US and Canada. The company said the charger is designed to meet growing demand for equipment that complies with recognized safety, interoperability and energy-efficiency standards, as buyers across the region place greater emphasis on certified charging hardware...
    Xpeng unveils X-Mind predictive world model for autonomous driving
    Xpeng outlined its approach to next-generation autonomous driving at CVPR 2026, presenting its World Model road map focused on predictive and reasoning-based capabilities. The company introduced X-Mind, a framework designed to simulate future driving scenarios and support decision-making through predictive modeling. Unlike traditional systems that react to current inputs, X-Mind allows vehicles to anticipate changes in traffic and road conditions by running internal simulations. It uses a Vis...
    CATL patents thinner battery cell structure for low-profile EVs
    CATL has developed a thinner battery cell design aimed at helping automakers build lower-profile electric vehicles without sacrificing cabin space or battery safety, according to details in a newly approved hardware patent. The new design focuses on one of the long-standing packaging challenges in electric sedans and other low-slung vehicles: the height of the battery pack. By reducing the vertical space required inside the cell, CATL is seeking to make it easier for manufacturers to design v...
    General Motors plans all-new dedicated BEV platform
    General Motors (GM) is developing a next-generation electric vehicle platform, internally known as BEV-N, that is expected to replace its current BEV3 architecture as the automaker prepares the next phase of its EV lineup, according to sources familiar with the matter. The new dedicated EV platform is expected to enter production toward the end of 2028 or in early 2029, the sources said. The move would mark a significant update to GM's EV strategy, as BEV3 currently serves as the foundation f...
    SK Keyfoundry starts mass production of on-chip EMC protection for automotive power integrated circuits
    SK Keyfoundry announced the development of a bidirectional silicon-controlled rectifier (Bi-SCR)-based on-chip electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection technology for automotive semiconductors. The solution has been implemented in the company’s 0.13-micron bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) process and has entered mass production. The technology addresses increasing reliability requirements in vehicles, where electronic components must withstand continuous electrical stress. Unlike conventional ...
    Sonos teams up with Škoda to deliver premium audio experience in all-new Peaq EV
    Sonos has partnered with Škoda to develop a premium in-car audio system for the automaker’s upcoming flagship electric vehicle, the Škoda Peaq. The collaboration sees Sonos take charge of designing the Peaq’s entire audio environment, shaping how music, voice and entertainment are delivered inside the vehicle. The system will be offered as part of Škoda’s optional Relax Package and has been engineered specifically for the model rather than adapted from existing solutions. Sonos CEO T...
    CATL executive expects uptake of at least 10,000 EVs using its sodium-ion batteries in 2026
    Sodium-ion batteries are moving closer to wider commercial use in electric vehicles and stationary storage, with CATL expecting 10,000 to 20,000 EVs to use its sodium-ion batteries in 2026. Ni Jun, chief manufacturing officer of CATL, gave the projection on June 24 in an interview with Bloomberg Television at the World Economic Forum in Dalian, mainland China. He said the batteries are designed to function in extreme cold, including temperatures as low as -20°C or even -30°C. "We came up...
    Tata Motors aims to quadruple EV sales over the next five years
    India's electric passenger vehicle segment could reach up to 1.1 million units by fiscal year 2031, according to Tata Motors, as the country's largest electric-car maker prepares for a sharp increase in its own electric vehicle volumes over the next five years. At its investor day on June 23, Tata Motors projected that EVs could account for 15%-20% of domestic passenger vehicle sales by fiscal year 2031. The company linked that growth to improving consumer acceptance, expanding charging infra...
    Infineon starts production of CTRX8188F transceiver for centralized radar architectures
    Infineon has started production of its RASIC CTRX8188F, an 8Tx8Rx radar transceiver aimed at next-generation automotive radar applications. The device is designed to support centralized radar architectures, where raw sensor data is sent to a central vehicle computer instead of being processed at the sensor level. This approach is intended to improve system performance while reducing overall cost. The transceiver is built for use with Infineon’s AURIX TC45 processors and targets applications...
    JLR debuts circular concept car, cuts over 1 metric ton of CO₂ with new design model
    Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has unveiled a new circular concept demonstrator vehicle, showcasing progress in low-carbon engineering, material innovation and design-for-recyclability under its Cornerstone project. Developed with more than 40 tier 1 and raw material suppliers, the program has produced 49 redesigned components using recycled, bio-based and low-impact materials. Each part has been engineered for easy disassembly, enabling repair, reuse and recycling at the end of the vehicle’s life...
    Giti Tire secures OE nominations from BMW for new energy-efficient GitiSynergy H3 tire
    Giti Tire has secured a pivotal original equipment (OE) nomination for its new GitiSynergy H3 tire for BMW’s all-electric iX1 and iX2 models. The development marks another milestone in the company’s relationship with the German automaker and underscores its expanding role in the electric vehicle ecosystem. The GitiSynergy H3 has been engineered to meet BMW’s stringent performance and efficiency requirements for its latest electric crossovers. It will be supplied in size 245/40 R20 99Y X...
    CATL expands sodium-ion battery portfolio with Tener energy storage system
    Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) unveiled the Tener Sodium energy storage system, which it claims is the world's first field-validated sodium-ion battery energy storage solution, expanding its push into an emerging technology seen as a lower-cost alternative to some lithium-based batteries. Introduced at the company's energy storage product event, the system has a rated capacity of more than 30 megawatt-hours and is built on a modular architecture, allowing configurations with ...
    Volkswagen, Elli officially launch vehicle-to-grid in Germany
    Volkswagen Group's energy subsidiary, Elli, on June 23 introduced a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging offering in Germany, marking a step toward the commercial deployment of technology that allows EVs to supply electricity back to the grid. The package, unveiled at the Power2Drive trade fair in Munich, has been developed with Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Cupra. It includes the Elli bidirectional charger, a Volkswagen Naturstrom V2G Flow electricity tariff and the Elli BiDi app,...
    Researchers at Chinese Academy of Sciences develop innovative composite gel electrolyte
    Researchers at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a composite gel electrolyte that improved the performance and durability of solid-state batteries in laboratory testing. The team designed an organic-inorganic electrolyte architecture intended to address limitations associated with the solid-electrolyte interface while maintaining mechanical flexibility, a key challenge for next-generation battery technologies. The new material...
    BroadBit announces new breakthrough in LMFP battery cycle life
    BroadBit Batteries said it has achieved a new performance milestone for lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) battery technology, reporting that its prototype 18650 cylindrical LMFP cells retained 85% of their original capacity after 2,000 full charge-discharge cycles. The Finland-based company said the prototype cells use LMFP cathodes, graphite anodes and its proprietary ProLion 3M electrolyte. According to BroadBit, the cells were cycled at 100% depth of discharge in each round of t...
    EcoG unveils Google Cloud-based AI agent system for EV charging networks
    EcoG has introduced a new AI-driven operations platform for electric vehicle charging networks, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, as the company looks to improve charger reliability and reduce operational complexity for large-scale charging fleets. The Munich-based company unveiled the system at 2026's Power2Drive event, presenting it as a tool for charge-point operators and charge-point manufacturers managing industrial internet of things EV chargers. EcoG said the new platform c...
    Valeo launches 48-V 2-speed e-axle for Dacia Hybrid-G 150 powertrain
    Valeo has commercially launched a 48-volt 2-speed electric axle (e-axle) with a Smart Dog-Clutch system to make electrified four-wheel-drive (4WD) systems more efficient and affordable. The solution replaces traditional mechanical 4×4 components with an electric rear drive that reduces fuel consumption and helps automakers meet stricter emission regulations. The technology has been adopted by Renault Dacia for its Hybrid-G 150 powertrain, initially offered in the Duster and Bigster sport uti...
    DrivebuddyAI receives Indian patent for real-time, self-calibrating lane detection system
    DrivebuddyAI has secured a patent in India for an advanced lane detection technology that enhances the accuracy and reliability of driver assistance systems. The solution focuses on identifying the lane region of interest in real time, supporting features such as lane departure alerts, collision warnings, steering assistance and autonomous emergency braking. The system overcomes limitations in conventional advanced driver assistance systems, where camera misalignment, vary...
    Vishay launches IHDV high-voltage power inductors for automotive and industrial equipment
    Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the first four products in its new IHDV series of high-voltage power inductors, designed for automotive and other applications. The devices support isolation voltages up to 1.5 kilovolts and are available in compact 0808 and 1008 case sizes, offering operation at up to 180°C and soft-saturation characteristics. To achieve higher voltage capability compared to typical 350-volt inductors, the new designs incorporate a polyethylene terephthalate (...
    Audi launches series production of new MEBeco electric drive in Hungary
    Audi Hungaria has begun series production of the new MEBeco electric drive, marking a key step in the Volkswagen Group's electrification strategy and expanding the Hungarian unit's role within the automaker's European manufacturing network. The MEBeco drive, developed for the MEB+ modular electric vehicle platform, is set to power a new generation of compact battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) across the Volkswagen Group, with the Cupra Raval among the first models to use the technology. The ...
    Woodbridge presents EPP technology portfolio at Foam Expo 2026
    Woodbridge, a global supplier of engineered materials solutions, will showcase its latest expanded polypropylene (EPP) technologies at Foam Expo 2026, scheduled to take place from June 23 to June 25 in Novi, Michigan. At its booth, the Canadian supplier plans to present new approaches to advance EPP applications across key industries, including automotive. At the event, Woodbridge will focus on how its innovations can help automotive manufacturers and mobility players accelerate product devel...
    FAW Jiefang, Hina Battery conduct road tests for sodium-ion battery-powered heavy truck
    FAW Jiefang, the commercial vehicle arm of mainland China's FAW Group, has completed nearly seven months of comprehensive testing on a sodium-ion battery-powered heavy truck, marking a milestone for the emerging technology in the heavy-duty transport sector. The company said the Jiefang J6P battery-electric tractor, equipped with a 339-kilowatt-hour sodium-ion battery supplied by Hina Battery, underwent more than 15,000 kilometers (9,320 miles) of road testing under real-world operating ...
    EU research project NEMO develops significantly more intelligent battery management system
    A research consortium led by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Vrije Universiteit Brussel and industry partners has developed an enhanced battery management system (BMS) capable of detecting damage and monitoring aging inside electric vehicle batteries, a breakthrough aimed at improving battery safety, performance and service life. Developed under the EU-funded NEMO project, the new BMS uses advanced models and algorithms to assess battery health directly within the vehicle. Convention...
    Wallbox launches Pulsar Pro AC charger for EV charging reimbursement in EU
    Wallbox has introduced a new version of its Pulsar Pro charger in the EU, aiming to make electric vehicle charging reimbursement easier to manage across homes, workplaces, fleets and shared residential settings. The Barcelona-based charging and energy management company said the latest addition to its alternating current (AC) charging portfolio is designed to address the growing complexity of tracking and repaying charging costs as EV use becomes more widespread across different locations. Th...
    Indian startup drivebuddyAI presents AI cabin safety system at InCabin USA 2026
    DrivebuddyAI, a startup based in Ahmedabad, India, showcased its latest AI-driven in-cabin safety platform at InCabin USA 2026, offering live vehicle demonstrations of its driver and occupant monitoring capabilities to original equipment manufacturers, tier 1 suppliers and mobility technology firms. The showcase marks another step in the Indian company’s global expansion, following previous appearances at InCabin Europe 2025 and Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. The platform integrates ...
    SmartSens presents automotive-grade image sensors and vision systems at AutoSens USA 2026
    SmartSens showcased a broad range of automotive imaging technologies at AutoSens USA 2026, held from June 9 to June 11 in Detroit, Michigan, highlighting its push into advanced vehicle vision and in-cabin sensing systems to improve safety, perception and the user experience. The mainland China-based company presented solutions spanning front-view cameras, surround-view systems, occupant monitoring and driver monitoring designed to support next-generation advanced driver assistance systems a...
    Toyoda Gosei supplies LIN-supported interior full color illumination unit for new Mazda CX-5
    Toyoda Gosei is supplying the new Mazda CX-5 with newly developed interior lighting and knee airbags to enhance the cabin experience and safety. The Japanese supplier developed an illumination unit equipped with Local Interconnect Network (LIN) communication functionality. LIN communication offers a high degree of freedom in installation due to its simple wiring structure. Although LIN is widely used in automotive applications, its slow communication speed has made it unsuitable for complex l...
    Toyoda Gosei supplies new driver-side airbag, other interior and exterior parts for new Lexus ES sedan
    Toyoda Gosei is supplying several components for Toyota Motor’s new Lexus ES sedan, including a redesigned driver-side airbag, noise-reducing glass parts and environmentally friendly exterior components. The new driver-side airbag uses a cylindrical structure rather than the conventional spherical design, increasing its depth by over 25%. This allows earlier and deeper deployment, helping restrain occupants sooner in a collision and better absorbing impact forces on the head and chest. The ...
    XCharge to unveil 480-kW C7 DC fast-charging station at Power2Drive Europe in Munich
    XCharge is showcasing a new generation of its C7 direct current (DC) fast-charging station at Power2Drive Europe in Munich, with the upgraded unit rated at up to 480 kilowatts, the company announced on June 17. XCharge, an integrated electric vehicle charging and energy solutions provider, said the product is intended to serve multiple operator scenarios across Europe. The C7 update is aimed at European demand for rapid-charging infrastructure that combines stronger performance, easier operat...
    MAHLE chargeBIG to unveil 4-port AC charging terminal at Power2Drive
    MAHLE chargeBIG is set to unveil a new 4-port alternating current (AC) charging terminal at Power2Drive in Munich on June 23–25. The charger can serve up to four electric vehicles at the same time, delivering 22 kilowatts at each outlet. The new charging terminal combines payment hardware and charging connections into a single compact enclosure. The MAHLE Group unit, which focuses on intelligent and scalable charging, is also adding financing options, a revised smal...
    Jaguar Land Rover plans to expand EMA platform with hybrid propulsion systems
    Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said on June 17 that it would broaden its next-generation Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) vehicle platform to accommodate hybrid propulsion in addition to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), marking a strategic shift to expand powertrain choices and support growth in key global markets. The move forms part of the next phase of JLR's Reimagine strategy, unveiled by Chief Executive P.B. Balaji at the company's Gaydon, UK, headquarters on the sidelines of the JLR Inv...
    ROHM introduces AG16xFNxx 80-V power MOSFETs for automotive 48-V power supply systems
    ROHM has introduced its AG16xFNxx Series of 80-volt power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), designed for emerging 48-V automotive power systems as vehicle power demands continue to rise. These systems are gaining traction as a more efficient alternative to traditional 12-V architectures, with broader adoption expected by 2030. The new MOSFETs aim to reduce power losses compared to conventional 100-V devices while enabling smaller designs. They use compact HPLF...
    KDDI and Aeris extend IoT Accelerator connectivity management agreement
    Aeris, a provider of wireless connectivity management platforms and connected vehicle solutions, has announced the successful completion of its internet of things (IoT) connectivity management services agreement with KDDI Corp. KDDI has used the platform — now branded as the Aeris IoT Accelerator — since 2017, when it was originally offered by Ericsson before being acquired by Aeris in early 2023. The renewed agreement underscores sustained demand for the IoT Accelerator platform, ...
    Nio rolls out NWM assisted-driving update to more than 700,000 cars
    Nio has started updating more than 700,000 cars in mainland China with a new Nio World Model (NWM) assisted-driving release. The update also reaches owners who purchased vehicles up to four years ago, giving them access to what the automaker described as its most advanced technology. Synchronized delivery applies to vehicles using four Nvidia Orin-X chips as well as models built around Nio's own Shenji NX9031 processor. Nio claimed it is the first automaker to co-develop driver-assistance sof...
    BYD plans to install 300 flash charging stations in the UK by end-2026
    BYD is accelerating deployment of its flash-charging network in the UK, targeting 300 ultra-fast charging stations by the end of 2026 as part of its push to expand electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the market. The Chinese automaker has already installed its first flash charging unit in Uxbridge, introducing technology capable of charging EVs from roughly 10% to nearly full capacity in under 10 minutes when paired with its latest Blade battery systems. The infrastructure rollout is designed to...
    Continental partners with Renault to develop low-rolling-resistance tire for EVs
    Continental has collaborated with Renault Group to develop an advanced tire designed to improve the efficiency and range of electric vehicles (EVs). Building on its EcoContact 7 model, the Germany-based tire-maker engineered a customized variant specifically for Renault’s innovation teams. The result is a tire with rolling resistance up to 35% lower than the threshold for the EU's highest tire-efficiency rating. This improvement can extend the driving range of an EV by arou...
    Taiwan Semiconductor launches TQM automotive-grade 40-V and 60-V power MOSFETs
    Taiwan Semiconductor (TSC) has formally introduced its TQM series, a new family of automotive-grade power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) offered as 40-volt and 60-volt N-channel devices. Built for modern vehicle electronics, the parts are designed for applications requiring high reliability and thermal management. Each device is supplied in a PDFN56U package using wettable flank technology, with the series positioned for adaptable use in board redesigns. The...
    CATL claims large-scale production of solid-state batteries is unattainable before 2030
    Solid-state battery technology, widely seen as the next breakthrough in electric mobility, remains years away from mass adoption as manufacturing and cost hurdles persist, according to China’s top battery-maker. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) estimates that large-scale commercialization will require production volumes equivalent to at least 1 million vehicles — an inflection point unlikely to be reached before 2030, Chairman Robin Zeng said in an interview with Caijing Magazin...
    LG Uplus upgrades Toyota Connect for all-new RAV4 SUV
    LG Uplus has enhanced its connected vehicle platform, Toyota Connect, and will deploy the upgraded service in Toyota Motor Korea’s all-new RAV4 sport utility vehicle. Developed jointly by LG Uplus and Toyota Motor Korea, Toyota Connect is built on the U+Drive integrated infotainment platform, offering a range of connected services including navigation, music streaming, voice recognition and in-vehicle entertainment. The latest update expands the platform’s capabilities with new entertainm...
    Changan Automobile introduces in-house developed ADAS SDA Pilot
    Changan Automobile unveiled SDA Pilot, its in-house developed advanced driver assistance system, at the 28th Chongqing International Auto Exhibition in Chongqing, mainland China, on June 14. The launch marks a notable step in Changan’s intelligent mobility strategy and underscores the company’s ambition to strengthen its position in smart vehicle technologies while maintaining a strong focus on safety and user-centric design. SDA Pilot will be offered as a standard feature on the Changa...
    Electrify Europe and Zeva Global launch over-the-air battery intelligence reports
    Electrify Europe and Zeva Global have introduced what they call the world's first over-the-air battery intelligence reporting system. The companies said the service is intended to address a gap in electric vehicle battery transparency as millions of EV owners depend on state of health (SoH), a metric they argue is too limited for judging battery condition. Over-the-air battery health reports are now offered worldwide for all Tesla vehicles. Support for additional manufacturers is planned...
    Diodes launches automotive-compliant DML1012ALDSQ smart load switch
    Diodes Inc. (Diodes) launched the DML1012ALDSQ, an automotive-compliant low drain-source on-resistance (RDS(ON)) N-channel metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) smart load switch. The device is designed to target dependable sequencing and control of power rails in vehicle electronics, including display clusters, infotainment platforms and advanced driver assistance systems. Across subsystem rail domains, the part supports inputs from 0.8 volts to 4 volts. Its RDS(ON) is s...
    Nexperia, IAV team up for high-voltage battery-cell architectures
    Nexperia and engineering specialist IAV have unveiled a joint concept to rethink high-voltage architectures in electric vehicles, aiming to extract greater value from existing battery capacity. The initiative, called the ONE Inverter, combines Nexperia’s gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor technologies with IAV’s expertise in software-defined systems and battery engineering. The companies said the approach focuses on improving the use of battery capacity rat...
    Bridgestone supplies bespoke Potenza Sport tires for Maserati MCPURA
    Bridgestone will be the exclusive tire supplier for the new Maserati MCPURA, a high-performance supercar positioned as an evolution of the outgoing MC20. The Japanese tiremaker has developed Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires, specifically designed and engineered for the supercar, which uses a 3.0-liter, 630 CV twin-turbo V6 engine and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in under 2.9 seconds. The custom Potenza Sport fitment is designed to enhance handling, control and overall drivin...
    Third-generation Audi Q7 SUV features striking exterior, spacious interior and several advanced technologies
    The third-generation Audi Q7 sport utility vehicle features a striking exterior, a spacious interior, and is equipped with several advanced technologies to deliver a balanced, enjoyable and confident driving experience. The SUV is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine, capable of producing 220 kilowatts (299 PS) or 180 kW (245 PS) with mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV plus) technology, including a powertrain generator that temporarily supplements ...
    RACV tests mobile DC charger to speed up EV roadside rescue
    RACV is preparing to trial a mobile direct current (DC) fast charger in its Emergency Roadside Assistance fleet, a move designed to help electric vehicle drivers who run out of charge get moving again more quickly. The trial will start in June with a single patrol van equipped with a 20-kilowatt DC onboard charger. RACV said the setup should deliver about 1 kilometer of range per minute, meaning a 20-minute charge could be enough for a driver to reach the next charging station or get home saf...
    Stellantis and Factorial integrate solid-state battery into development vehicle
    Stellantis and Factorial have integrated Factorial’s FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state battery cells into a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle and have launched road testing to verify performance, safety and reliability under real-world conditions. The integration marks the first automotive use of solid-state cells in a Stellantis vehicle in North America and the first vehicle in the company’s previously announced multistage development program. The battery...
    Mercedes-Benz commences production of axial flux motors at its Berlin-Marienfelde plant
    Mercedes‑Benz has started large-scale production of its electric axial flux motor at its Berlin-Marienfelde facility in Germany, positioning the site as a key hub for high-performance electric drive systems. According to the company, the compact motor is a high-performance and space-efficient drive unit that will make its debut in a production vehicle with the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. The Berlin-Marienfelde plant, founded in 1902, has been part of Mercedes‑Benz’s global powe...
    Indie launches iND881 edge AI SoC for smart cameras for automotive applications
    Indie introduced the iND881, a next-generation edge AI system-on-chip (SoC) for smart-camera use in vehicles, robotics and physical AI automation. The new device brings an AI compute engine together with its low-latency multicamera image signal processor (ISP), aiming to give designers a more efficient route to intelligent camera development. Designed for constrained power budgets and immediate response, the iND881 provides heterogeneous processing for intensive edge-perception workloads...
    Smart Eye introduces remote vital signs monitoring for driver monitoring systems
    Smart Eye has unveiled remote vital-signs features for its driver monitoring system (DMS) software, adding metrics intended to let vehicles track heart rate, pulse and estimated breathing rate. The functions use camera-based DMS hardware already installed in vehicles, and the company plans a first live showing at InCabin USA in Detroit from June 9–11. No wearables or driver contact are required, according to the announcement, which described the capability as fully remote and unobtrusive. B...
    Wolfspeed launches fifth-generation silicon carbide MOSFET platform
    Wolfspeed has launched its fifth-generation silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) technology, targeting next-generation 1,200-volt and 750-volt automotive applications and reporting a major jump in efficiency. The company said the Gen 5 platform was developed to help automakers working toward electrification goals as they contend with vehicle cost, safety, driving range and charging infrastructure constraints and that it can support smaller tr...
    General Motors launches Energy Pass to simplify charging on the go
    General Motors (GM) is introducing Energy Pass, a public-charging feature integrated into its MyChevrolet, MyCadillac and MyGMC mobile apps, intended to let drivers locate chargers, start sessions and pay through a single interface rather than multiple apps and accounts. At launch, Energy Pass will work with Tesla Supercharger, Ionna, Electrify America, and soon, ChargePoint, which GM said together represent approximately 60% of all direct current (DC) fast chargers in the US, alo...
    Schaeffler and Sonatus to bring Edge AI to motion control for software-defined vehicles
    Schaeffler has entered into a global partnership with Sonatus, a provider of intelligence-driven software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies, to bring Edge AI capabilities into vehicle motion control systems. The collaboration combines Schaeffler’s advanced control units with Sonatus’ AI infrastructure software, enabling intelligence to operate directly at the vehicle edge and helping automakers accelerate development, reduce system complexity, and continuously enhance vehicle functiona...
    Battery Show Europe 2026: Sabic highlights full EV battery materials portfolio
    Sabic is showcasing a broad range of materials for electric vehicle battery and power electronics systems at Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, as the company seeks to position itself as a supplier across the full EV energy-storage value chain. At its booth, Sabic is featuring newly launched LNP THERMOCOMP OFM compounds, which it said are suited to high-power, high-voltage electric drive and power module applications. The company said the compounds, based on polyphenylene sulfide resi...
    ProLogium and OPmobility sign MOU to integrate solid-state cells into EV battery packs
    ProLogium and OPmobility have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the joint development of solid-state battery modules and packs for electric vehicles, a move aimed at turning cell-level progress into system-ready technology for automakers. The Taiwan-based battery developer and the French mobility supplier said the initial phase of the collaboration will focus on performance testing and module development. ProLogium will provide solid-state battery cells for electrical test...
    BASF launches Oppanol N PLUS binder for next-generation EV batteries
    BASF has introduced Oppanol N PLUS, a new high-performance binder designed for next-generation electric vehicle batteries, as the company marks 95 years of work with polyisobutene technology. The product is being showcased at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart from June 9 to 11, where BASF is positioning it as a material tailored for evolving battery chemistries, including solid-state batteries. The new binder is meant to help battery-makers meet tougher demands for performance, reliability...
    Volkswagen presents prototype of an autonomous charging robot in Dresden
    Volkswagen presented a prototype autonomous charging robot in Dresden, Germany, marking the public debut of a system designed to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure in urban areas. The robot is being developed with the Mobility Data Space of Dresden-based research institute Fraunhofer IVI as part of the MOBILITIES for EU project, funded under the EU’s Horizon Europe program. The initiative is tied to Smart City Dresden’s plans to create a sustainable mobility concept for the ...
    Next-generation Opel Astra to be based on STLA ONE platform
    Stellantis announced on June 8 that the next-generation Opel Astra will be designed, engineered and manufactured at its Rüsselsheim facility in Germany on the carmaker’s all-new STLA ONE platform. The announcement reinforces Stellantis’ commitment to Germany as a production hub. Opel plans to launch at least four new models by 2030. These include next-generation versions of the Astra and Corsa, as well as a new C-segment sport utility vehicle being developed with Chinese partner Leapmoto...
    NXP Semiconductors introduces SAF8444 radar SoC for cost-effective Level 2 and Level 2+ ADAS
    NXP Semiconductors (NXP) has introduced the SAF8444 automotive radar system-on-chip, built on its 28-nanometer RFCMOS one-chip architecture, as it targets wider use of advanced driver assistance capabilities in mainstream and entry-level vehicles where cost and system complexity have limited adoption. The device supports Level 2 and Level 2+ functions such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot detection and park assist, and operates across the 76-81 gigahertz&...
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