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    Is the automotive industry facing another chip crisis? Nexperia's control shift raises questions
    On Oct. 13, the Dutch government took control of Nexperia, a semiconductor manufacturer owned by mainland China's Wingtech, citing national security concerns and governance issues. This intervention aims to safeguard critical technological capabilities in the Netherlands and Europe, as approximately 80% of Nexperia's production capacity is based in mainland China, raising alarms about potential supply chain disruptions in the automotive industry. Who is exposed? While German original equip...
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    Dutch move on Nexperia triggers nervousness among auto suppliers and OEMs
    On Monday, Oct. 13, the Dutch government took a decisive step to assume control of Nexperia, the Nijmegen-based semiconductor manufacturer owned by mainland China’s Wingtech. Officials described the intervention as “highly exceptional,” citing governance shortcomings, national security risks and the need to safeguard critical technological capabilities for the Netherlands and Europe. Nexperia, headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, has been owned by Wingtech since 2018. Wingtech is...
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    A new tug of war for semiconductors: data centers vs. automakers
    The automotive semiconductor market has been navigating a period of unusual volatility. On one side, near-term demand pressures are easing. The slowdown in electric vehicle adoption is reducing average chip content per vehicle, since EVs typically contain significantly more semiconductors than internal combustion models. Tariffs are further dampening global vehicle demand. S&P Global Mobility estimates suggest up to 0.6 million fewer vehicles will be produced in 2026 because of trade barrier...
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    Implications of tariffs and BEV slowdowns on SDV, E/E architectures and semiconductor demand
    The automotive industry faces evolving challenges, including a notable slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the impact of tariffs. These factors are reshaping market dynamics, compelling Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to reevaluate their strategies on SDV and E/E architecture and adapt to the changing landscape. This presentation delves into the complex impacts of recent tariffs and the slowdown in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) production on Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV)
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    Rapid Response: Impact analysis of US automotive tariff actions - Issue #16
    In this latest edition of Rapid Response, we analyze how the framework agreements with the European Union and Japan have begun implementation, though there has been no further update on South Korea. The S&P Global Mobility tariff-related auto industry assumptions are largely unchanged. The recent activity will result in minor tariff-related changes with the S&P Global Mobility September 2025 sales and production forecasts, currently in development. The activity related to autos tariffs from the ...
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    Forvia's Q3 2025 sales decline 3.7% year over year to €6.1 billion
    Forvia’s sales declined 3.7% year over year to €6.1 billion in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025. Excluding tooling sales, product sales increased by 1% on an organic basis. The third-quarter sales included negative currency effects of €238 million, mainly resulting from the euro’s depreciation against the US dollar and Chinese yuan. Growth in product sales was led by strong performance by Electronics, Clean Mobility and Lifecycle business groups. Sales increased in the Elec...
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    Aumovio invests $110 million to expand Texas facility for ADAS production
    Aumovio, previously known as the Automotive group sector of Continental, has announced a $110 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in New Braunfels, Texas. The expansion is part of a strategic plan over multiple years to boost production capacity for North American projects related to advanced driver assistance systems and align with the company's long-term goals for growth and profitability. The project will involve a 65,000-square-foot addition and the creation of a state-of...
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    May Mobility partners with Grab for autonomous vehicle services in Southeast Asia
    May Mobility and Grab Holdings have announced a multiyear partnership to introduce autonomous vehicle services in Southeast Asia. This collaboration involves an investment by Grab into May Mobility, allowing the autonomous vehicle technology company to expand its market presence beyond the US and Japan. The partnership will integrate May Mobility's autonomous driving technology into Grab's ecosystem, including its fleet management and routing systems. This integration aims to adapt May Mobility'...
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    Neolix secures over $600 million in series D funding
    Neolix, recognized as the world's largest provider of Level 4 autonomous delivery solutions, has secured over $600 million in its series D financing. This fundraising round is the largest private investment in China's autonomous driving sector and one of the most significant private investments in China in 2025. The round was led by Stone Venture from the United Arab Emirates and included notable investors such as Gaocheng Capital, CITIC Capital, CDH, Sparkedge Capital, Beijing AI Fund a...
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    AIMMO
    Shenzhen Sitan Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures micro- light-emitting diode (LED)displays for wearable devices, wide band gap semiconductors, and artificial intelligence displays. The company offers micro-LED displays, chips, and portable driver modules for mini-LED/micro-LED. SHENZHEN SITAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. was founded in 2018 and is based in Shenzhen, China.
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    Arbe
    Arbe Robotics Ltd., a semiconductor company, provides 4D imaging radar solutions to suppliers of parts or systems, autonomous ground vehicles, and commercial and industrial vehicles in China, Sweden, Germany, the United States, Israel, and internationally. It offers a radar chipset, including transmitter (Tx), receiver (Rx), and processor chips; the Phoenix perception radar for free space mapping, object tracking, and simultaneous localization and mapping; and Lynx, a 4D imaging radar for corner...
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    BestMile
    BestMile Sàrl develops a smartphone application and a cloud intelligence platform for driverless vehicles. The company offers a fleet management software to manage a fleet of autonomous vehicles; consulting, supervision, and field services; and solutions for traveler information and solutions for the control of smart infrastructure. It offers solutions for vehicles used in campuses, airports, industrial sites, resorts, tourist sites, and city centers. The company was founded in 2014 and is base...
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    Glydways
    Glydways, Inc. engages in manufacturing Glydecars, a driverless battery-operated electric vehicle for rapid transit. It provides the Glydcar vehicle, dedicated guideway infrastructure, development and demonstration hub (test track), and system deployment in cities. Glydeways, Inc. was formerly known as Wayfarer, Inc. and changed its name to Glydways, Inc. in December 2020. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in South San Francisco, California.
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    Kodiak Robotics
    Kodiak AI, Inc. engages in the development of autonomous vehicle technology and related services. The company offers Kodiak Driver, a unified platform driving autonomy forward across trucking. It also provides oversight and integration tools, including Kodiak OnTime, a proprietary suite of support services and tools designed to provide smooth integration with customer operations. In addition, the company delivers freight through its autonomous trucks; and offers driver-as-a-service to its custom...
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    Xingshen Zhineng
    Changsha Xingshen Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. operates as an autonomous driving technology firm. The company engages in researching driverless technology in the field of unmanned driving. It develops unmanned logistics vehicle products, key components, and overall solutions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Changsha, China.
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    Tesla recalls nearly 13,000 vehicles in US over battery defect
    Tesla is recalling 12,963 vehicles in the US due to a defect in a battery pack component that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power, Reuters reported Oct. 22, citing the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall covers certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles, where the defect could hinder the driver's ability to accelerate, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. As of Oct. 7, Tesla had identified 36 warranty claims and 26 field reports related to ...
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    Tata Motors partners with Genesys for navigation maps and ADAS integration in India
    India's Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPVL) has entered into a six-year contract with Genesys International Corp. Ltd. The contract involves the supply of standard-definition navigation maps and high-definition advanced driver assistance systems maps for Tata's upcoming software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms in India. The agreement outlines that Genesys will provide native navigation routing and precise ADAS mapping, with licensing fees based on the number of vehicles sold during the c...
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    General Motors announces eyes-off driving, conversational AI and unified software platform
    General Motors (GM), during its GM Forward media event in New York, US, announced advancements in AI, robotics, energy and autonomy aimed at transforming vehicles into intelligent assistants. Chair and CEO Mary Barra highlighted key developments, including plans for eyes-off driving, which GM expects to bring to market in 2028 with the Cadillac Escalade IQ electric sport utility vehicle. The company has already mapped extensive hands-free roads and accumulated significant driverless experience t...
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    AUTOBRAINS
    Autobrains Technologies Ltd. develops an automotive visual intelligence platform is built on the foundation of a mature self-learning technology. The company’s products include AB Entry, an extremely efficient perception software stack, for entry-level ADAS Smart Camera; AB Volume & AB Premium, a perception software stacks, for premium front-facing ADAS smart-camera or entry-level ADAS Domain Control Unit (ADCU); and AB Luxury, a breakthrough perception software stack, for higher level ADAS an...
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    AutoCore
    AutoCore.ai develops and offers autonomous driving solutions equipped with automotive integrated circuit and artificial intelligence-based algorithms. It also provides IoV technology, intelligent telematics, and ADAS. The company is based in China. AutoCore Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. is committed to building a world-leading mobile computing system platform with functional safety, cybersecurity, and high flexibility. The firm was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Nanjing, China.
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    Basemark
    Basemark Oy provides performance measurement tools and services for smartphone, tablet, and other industries. It offers Basemark ES 3.1 for graphics performance comparisons of OpenGL ES 3.1 enabled devices; Basemark OS II, a system-level benchmarking tool for measuring the performance of smartphones and tablets from various platforms, including Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 8; and Basemark X benchmarking tool for the evaluation and cross-platform comparison of gaming and graphics performance b...
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    Canatu
    Canatu Oyj develops and sells carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and related products for the semiconductor, automotive, and medical diagnostics industries in Finland, the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. The company offers custom CNT synthesis reactors; CNT membrane for high-power EUV lithography and X-Ray filter applications; EUV pellicies to protect photomask for contamination while permitting high EUV transmission; optical filters for use in X-Ray filter applications; and inspection membranes that enh...
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    Cipia Vision
    Cipia Vision, formerly known as eyesight technologies, specializes in computer Vision artificial intelligence (AI) for in-vehicle driver and cabin sensing. The company has developed driver sense, a driver monitoring system; cabin sense, an interior and occupant monitoring system and fleet sense, a driver monitoring solution for fleets. The technology behind these solutions utilizes computer vision, deep learning and AI to enhance the driving experience. These solutions allow customers to optimiz...
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    Helm.AI
    Helm.AI Inc. develops artificial intelligence (AI) software for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and robotics companies. The company's products include Helm.ai Vision, delivers perception for urban environments with geographic variation, diverse objects, dynamic pedestrian and vehicle interactions, and varying road geometries; Helm.ai Drive, which predicts the future path of the vehicle in real time using only camera-based perception; GenSim-2, produces realistic videos of virtual driving environments, i...
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    Inceptio
    Inceptio Technology designs and develops full-stack software for autonomous driving and in-vehicle computing platforms. The company's autonomous driving technologies helps in the development of a nationwide freight network using autonomous driving trucks. The company provides Transportation- as- a- Service (TaaS) to logistics customers. It develops L3/L4 autonomous driving technology for the transformation of line-haul logistics. It develops OEM pre-installed autonomous driving system for mass p...
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    Lunewave
    Lunewave Inc. manufactures luneburg lens-based antenna and automotive radar sensor system. It serves the telecommunication, aerospace/defense, automotive, and specialized research sector. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Tucson, Arizona.
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    Pony.ai
    Pony.ai, Inc. develops and operates full stack autonomous driving solutions for mobility. The company’s product includes Robotaxi, self-driving cars via the PonyPilot+ application, to start a new and enjoyable journey. Its artificial intelligence and algorithms accurately perceive the vehicle's surroundings, predict the surrounding driver's actions and directions, and help mobility companies to improve their car functionality and safety. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Fre...
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    RoboSense
    Robosense Technology Co., Ltd, an investment holding company, provides LiDAR and perception solutions in the People’s Republic of China and internationally. The company offers LiDAR products for advanced driver assistance systems, robotics, cleaning, industrial, logistics, public services, inspection, and other applications. It also provides LiDAR perception solutions consisting of P6, an automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR L4 sensor fusion solution; V2X, a vehicle-to-road synergistic perceptio...
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    Voyage
    Voyage Auto, Inc. provides autonomous taxicab services for the retirement communities. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Santa Clara, California. As of March 15, 2021, Voyage Auto, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cruise LLC.
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    ZMP
    ROBO-HI Corporation develops and sells humanoid robots and robotics in Japan. It is involved in the development and sale of automatic operation technology development for the advanced driver assistance systems and sensor systems; development of automatic operation products for mobile manufacturers and experiment agency industry; development and sale of logistics support robots; and universities and corporate research robots, as well as robot teaching materials. The company’s products include a...
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    Momenta's insights on ADAS and robo-taxi development
    The evolution of intelligent driving technology is entering a pivotal stage, marked by the large-scale deployment of high-level advanced driver assistance systems (Level 2++) and the engineering maturation of Level 4 autonomous driving. Rather than viewing assisted and autonomous driving as separate tracks, Momenta sees them as two stages of the same technological continuum — connected by data, software architecture and safety validation frameworks. Momenta’s approach embodies this transi...
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    Tata Technologies collaborates with Synopsys to accelerate software-defined vehicle innovation
    Tata Technologies has announced a strategic collaboration with Synopsys to accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The partnership will focus on the early and expedited verification and validation of electronic systems, aiming to address the complexities inherent in next-generation mobility. Tata Technologies will contribute its deep domain expertise in vehicle engineering, while Synopsys will offer its virtualization solutions for deploying electronics digital twins, cre...
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    Cambridge Mobile Telematics launches AI-based Telematics Foundation Models for mobility
    Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) has announced the launch of DriveWell Atlas, a suite of Telematics Foundation Models. Building on CMT's extensive experience of applying AI to driving data, DriveWell Atlas mirrors the transformation seen in industries such as language and robotics due to foundation models. CMT has been at the forefront of AI in telematics, leveraging sensor data since the advent of smartphones and the internet of things. The new DriveWell Atlas signifies a departure from sin...
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    Aptiv introduces Gen 8 radars to power next-generation ADAS applications
    Aptiv has introduced its latest radar technology designed to meet the evolving demands of future advanced driver assistance systems. The new Gen 8 radars, powered by Aptiv’s proprietary antenna and silicon design, provide superior performance and high-resolution sensing, which are essential for advanced AI and machine learning capabilities in vehicles. The Gen 8 radars enable hands-free driving in complex urban environments, enhancing vehicle perception with greater cost efficiency. The fro...
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    Nexar unveils BADAS to enhance vehicle safety with real-world driving data
    Nexar announced the launch of BADAS (Beyond ADAS), a foundation model aimed at redefining vehicle safety and autonomy by leveraging real-world driving data. BADAS is built on Nexar's extensive dataset, including over 10 billion driven miles and 60 million annotated edge-case events from its global sensor network of over 350,000 connected devices. This model anticipates road conditions rather than just reacting to them, thus providing enhanced accuracy in incident prediction and behavioral foresi...
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    Geely deploys Raytron's automotive thermal camera on LEVC L380 to reduce night collisions
    Geely’s new premium electric multipurpose vehicle, the LEVC L380, features an Infrared Night Vision System (NVS) developed by Raytron to improve visibility in low-light and nighttime conditions. The system uses a thermal imaging camera to help detect pedestrians and obstacles in darkness, fog, or glare, where conventional cameras may be less effective. It is part of the vehicle’s suite of 28 perception sensors, aimed at enhancing overall driving safety. According to the National Highway Traf...
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    Honda plans additional investment in Helm.ai to support development of next-generation ADAS and autonomous driving technologies
    Honda Motor has announced plans for additional investment in Helm.ai to support the continued growth of the US-based AI software startup. Established in 2016, Helm.ai specializes in AI technologies advanced through unsupervised learning. Honda's investment aims to enhance the development of next-generation end-to-end (E2E) autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems. Honda has been collaborating with Helm.ai through its Honda Xcelerator, a global open innovation program. The Jap...
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    Pony AI's vision for robo-taxis
    Robo-taxis are emerging as a significant innovation in the transportation sector, particularly in mainland China, where the technology is being actively developed and deployed. In major cities, such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen, companies such as Pony AI has received licenses for fully driverless operations, allowing them to provide commercial ride-hailing services. As of the end of June 2025, Pony AI reported more than 380,000 registered users on its PonyPilot app, with their ve...
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    DoorDash partners with Waymo to launch autonomous delivery service in Metro Phoenix
    DoorDash Inc. announced a partnership with Waymo to launch an autonomous delivery service in Metro Phoenix, along with a limited-time promotion for DashPass members in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix. Through the end of 2025, DashPass members in these cities can receive $10 off one Waymo ride per month, with a new promotion code issued at the beginning of each month until Dec. 31. The autonomous delivery service testing in Metro Phoenix is underway, while broader commercial operatio...
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    Aichi Steel
    Aichi Steel Corporation manufactures and sells steel, forged products, and electro-magnetic products in Japan. It operates through Steel, Stainless, Forging, Smart, and Other Business segments. The company offers specialty steel, including carbon, alloy, H-shaped, high temperature alloyed, boron, spring, high carbon chrome bearing, non tempered steel; hot and cold work tool steel; stainless steel products, such as angle and unequal angle bars, wide channel, channel bars, compression bars, round ...
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    Denso
    DENSO Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive parts in Japan, Rest of Asia, North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers air-conditioning systems, including thermal management heat pump system, heat pump air-conditioning systems, personal heating and cooling devices, air quality system, heat exchangers, bus air-conditioning systems, automotive freezers, control system products, pick up systems, and cooling products, as well as heating, ventilation, and air...
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    Fuji Electric
    Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, develops power semiconductors and electronics solutions in Japan and internationally. It operates through Energy, Industry, Semiconductors, and Food and Beverage Distribution segments. The company also offers drivers and controls including AC drivers, motors, and servo systems; programmable logic controllers; human machine interface; power supply products, which includes uninterruptible power systems, solar inverters, data centers, regulat...
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    Fujitsu
    Fujitsu Limited engages in providing digital services in Japan, Europe, Americas, the Asia Pacific, East Asia, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Service Solutions, Hardware Solutions, and Ubiquitous Solutions. The company offers consulting services; data driven management; network and communication services; enterprise cyber security; multi cloud and hybrid IT services. It also provides assessment and consultative; SAP landscape, integrated systems; storage soluti...
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    Nippon Seiki
    Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of instruments for automobiles, motorcycles, agricultural and construction machines, and marine instruments in Japan, the Americas, Europe, and rest of Asia. The company also provides head-up displays; level, revolution, angle, stroke, inertial, and versatile ultrasonic velocity sensors; and automotive EMS with high-density PCB mounting for automotive components; and aftermarket products, such as link meters and multi-digital displays un...
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    Panasonic - Global Headquarters
    Panasonic Holdings Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, research, develops, manufactures, sells, and services various electrical and electronic products in Japan, the United States, Europe, Asia, China, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Lifestyle, Automotive, Connect, Industry, and Energy. The company offers refrigerators, microwave ovens, rice cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, air-conditioners, air to water heat pump system, air purifiers, showcases, as w...
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    Texas Instruments
    Texas Instruments Incorporated designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductors to electronics designers and manufacturers in the United States, China, rest of Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Japan, and internationally. The company operates through Analog and Embedded Processing segments. The Analog segment offers power products to manage power requirements across various voltage levels, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, AC/DC and isolated controllers and conv...
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    Autonomy Now
    Autonomy Now Sp. z o.o. develops driver assistance system. It helps to detect object, revers camera view, blind spot monitoring, intelligent speed assistance, front collision warning, and lane departure warning. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Warsaw, Poland.
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    ChuHang Technology
    Nanjing Chuhang Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the development and production of millimeter-wave radar-based assisted driving (ADAS) and automatic driving systems. It offers 77 GHz angle radars and forward midrange radars for blind zone detection, automatic parking, emergency braking, adaptive cruise, forward crossing warning, heartbeat breath detection, gesture recognition, dangerous liquid level detection, smart security, and smart agriculture/drone setting height applications. The company wa...
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    DiDi Autonomous Driving
    DiDi Autonomous Driving Unit develops and applies Level 4 autonomous driving technologies to enhance transportation safety and efficiency. The company focuses on advanced autonomous driving (AD) technology research and development, product application, testing, and deployment of AD solutions in shared mobility fleets. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Beijing, China.
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    Self-driving startup Wayve eyes $2 billion fundraise
    British self-driving technology company Wayve is reportedly in advanced talks with Microsoft and SoftBank to secure up to $2 billion in new funding, potentially valuing the firm at about $8 billion, according to the Financial Times. The discussions follow Nvidia’s letter of intent in September 2025 for a possible $500 million investment in the London-based startup, reflecting the ongoing surge of global investment into rapidly expanding AI-driven mobility companies. Wayve operates in t...
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    BavovnaAI
    BavovnaAI develops AI-based navigation system for aerial, surface, and subsurface vehicles operating. The company is headquartered in Ukraine.
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    Bot Auto TX
    BOT AUTO TX INC. owns and operates an autonomous truck fleet and offer Transportation as a Service (TaaS). The company was incorporated in 2023 and is based in Houston, Texas.
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    Buyutech
    Buyutech Teknoloji Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S develops and manufactures camera based ADAS solutions to make the roads. It offers front and rear ADAS camera, side mirror camera system, rear view and surround view cameras, driver monitoring system, and driver monitoring system. Buyutech Teknoloji Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.s is based in Çankaya, Turkey.
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    Infinidome
    Infinidome Ltd., a wireless security company, develops detection and protection solutions for wireless communication of connected and autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and critical infrastructure from jamming and spoofing attacks on global positioning system (GPS), vehicle-to-everything, cellular, and other wireless sensors signal. It offers GPSdome, a non-military GPS anti-jammer and anti-spoofer for the protection of trucks, UAVs, critical infrastructure, and vehicles. The ...
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    Motive Technologies
    Motive Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, and operates fleet management software and electronic logbook applications. It offers a fleet management system for dispatchers, drivers, fleet managers, and owner-operators. The company’s software provides electronic logging device compliance, vehicle tracking, smart dashcam, international fuel tax agreement fuel tax reporting, driver coaching, vehicle utilization, vehicle inspections, vehicle diagnostics, messaging, driver workflow, an app marketp...
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    Sinpro Intelligent Technology
    Sinpro (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd, established in 2021, is a dynamic high-tech enterprise specializing in the large-scale mass production of automotive-grade 4D imaging radar sensing solutions. Their focus revolves around developing intelligent hardware, sensor algorithms, software, and artificial intelligence-based perception products for 4D imaging radar. With their independent and innovative core algorithm capabilities, Scion Leading aims to address the challenges faced in sma...
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    AAA unveils breakthrough in nighttime pedestrian detection
    AAA has found that pedestrian detection systems in newer vehicles have improved in nighttime conditions compared to their performance in 2019. Vehicles equipped with pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) systems avoided hitting pedestrian targets 60% of the time during nighttime testing, a significant improvement from 0% in 2019. The testing also explored the impact of high-visibility clothing on PAEB systems, finding varied results, including improved avoidance and complete loss of dete...
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    GlobalFoundries, Infineon, Silicon Box, STATS ChipPAC, Tier IV join Imec Automotive Chiplet Program
    Imec announced that GlobalFoundries has joined its Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP) as a foundry partner. Alongside GlobalFoundries, semiconductor and system companies such as Infineon, Silicon Box, STATS ChipPAC and Japanese autonomous driving technology developer Tier IV have also committed to the ACP. This expansion aims to enhance Imec's network and accelerate the development and adoption of advanced chiplet architecture tailored for the automotive industry's specific requirements. With t...
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    Waymo to launch commercial robo-taxi service in London by 2026
    Waymo announced that it will introduce a commercial robo-taxi service in London by 2026, marking its second international expansion after Tokyo, according to a report published by TechCrunch on Oct. 14. This move follows recent job postings in London and builds on Waymo's 2019 acquisition of Latent Logic, a UK startup specializing in imitation learning for self-driving simulations. As part of this expansion, Waymo plans to deploy its all-electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles equipped with self-driv...
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    Applied Intuition
    Applied Intuition specializes in creating simulation infrastructure software tailored for the design, testing, and rollout of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, and robotics. The company offers a range of solutions, encompassing simulation, vehicle dynamics, data and maps, as well as validation tools for autonomous vehicle advancements. Since its inception in 2017, Applied Intuition has expanded its presence with additional branches in locations such as Los Angeles, ...
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    Benewake LiDar
    Benewake offers solid-state lidar sensors and solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving applications. The company's lidar portfolio includes basic flash lidar and 3D flash lidar. Benewake's lidar sensors are widely used in collision avoidance applications in vehicles. The company is commercially producing these lidars for its customers in Europe, America, and Asia pacific markets. Benewake has a strong research and development (R&D) base with more than 65 asso...
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    StradVision
    Stradvision, Inc. develops and provides perception algorithms to enable cars to see and recognize objects inside and outside the cars. It offers SVNet External, which allows external vehicle perception through various platforms to detect and recognize objects; SVNet Internal, a system that detects driver and passenger's status, such as drowsiness, height, and weight to adjust airbag pressure, seat position, angle, and more; and Auto Labeling Tool, which annotates objects, traffic signs, free spa...
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    ZVISION
    Beijing Yijing Technology Co., Ltd. designs, develops, and manufactures artificial intelligence autonomous driving sensor and lidar. Its products include ML-30, ML-80, and ML-X. Beijing Yijing Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in Beijing, China.
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    Autonomous a2z
    Autonomous a2z Co., Ltd. develops and operates artificial intelligence (AI) based autonomous driving solution in South Korea. Its solution offers services, such as recognition of surrounding conditions, determination of driving conditions strategies, and automatic vehicle control. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Gyeongsan-si, South Korea with additional offices in Anyang-si and Sejong City, South Korea.
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    Blackshark.ai
    Blackshark.ai GmbH develops a platform that creates an authentic 3D map of planet. Its technology allows streaming and rendering of detected 3D features in unmatched visual quality containing material properties and other semantic features. The company also serves various industries, including autonomous driving, government, mapping/navigation, location intelligence, earth observation, geospatial, gaming, and insurance. Blackshark.ai GmbH is headquartered in Graz, Austria.
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    Cepton Technologies
    Cepton, Inc. provides lidar-based solutions for automotive, smart cities, smart spaces, and smart industrial applications in the United States, Japan, China, and internationally. The company offers autograde lidar sensors, including Cepton Ultra, a slimmest lidar with MagnoSteer technology and proprietary ASIC chipset, enabling a combination of 300-meter range at 10% reflectivity and 0.05° resolution; Vista-X, a compact lidar solution with a range of up to 200m for long-range applications in AD...
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    Einride
    Einride AB develops and provides freight transport solutions based on electric and autonomous vehicles. The company's vehicles are based on autonomous, all-electric technology, coordinated by intelligent routing software that integrates customer data and traffic data to optimize delivery time, battery life, and energy consumption which can be remotely controlled by drivers. It also offers smartcharger stations to power power electric and autonomous trucks; and Einride Mobility Platform, a transp...
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    Eye-Net
    Eye-Net Mobile Ltd. develops real-time pre-collision alert systems designed to enhance road safety for vehicles and vulnerable road users. Its products include the Eye-Net Protect, which are software add-ons (SDKs) for third-party location-based applications such as navigation, parking, and shared micromobility apps. The company also offers Eye-Zone, a holistic safety solution tailored for the automotive industry, connecting vehicles to all road users and providing life-saving alerts. Additional...
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    Foretellix
    Foretellix Ltd. develops verification framework for Intelligent Autonomous Systems (IAS), with an emphasis on Autonomous Vehicles (AVs). The company provides solutions for inspecting the smart systems of autonomous vehicles. It also develops a language that can serve as a standard for describing autonomous vehicle scenarios. Foretellix Ltd. has a strategic alliance with National Instruments Corporation. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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    Geometrical-PAL
    Shanghai Geometrical Partner Intelligent Driving Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and supplies 4D millimeter wave imaging radar systems for self-driving. It provides imaging cameras and radars. It also operates an autonomous driving platform. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Shanghai, China.
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    LiangDao Intelligence
    Beijing LiangDao Intelligence Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. develops and offers LiDAR sensors that focus on the development of equipment in the field of intelligent driving and smart mobility. The company's products include LiDAR-System, LDCompass, and LDTelescope. Beijing LiangDao Intelligence Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. has a strategic partnership with Innoviz Technologies. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Beijing, China with additional offices in Shanghai, China and Munich, Ger...
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    Luminar Technologies
    Luminar Technologies, Inc., an automotive technology company, provides sensor technologies and software for passenger cars and commercial trucks in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. It operates in two segments, Autonomy Solutions and Advanced Technologies and Services. The Autonomy Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and sells laser imaging, detection, and ranging sensors or lidars, as well as related perception and autonomy software solutions primarily for origi...
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    Lumotive
    Lumotive, Inc. develops and manufactures light control meta-surface based semiconductor. The company's products include LM10, an optical beamforming semiconductor; LCM development and evaluation kit, a platform for quick prototyping and faster concept development execution; 3D sensing development kit, such as M30 iToF, MD41 dToF, MD42 dToF, and open development platform; M30 reference design, 3D sensing reference system; and e-photonics, an infrastructure monitoring solution for Intelligent Tran...
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    MINIEYE
    Minieye Technology Co., Ltd engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of intelligent driving products and solutions in the People’s Republic of China. The company offers iPilot solutions that delivers advanced intelligent driving functions, including navigate on autopilot, home automated valet parking, and automatic parking assist; and iSafety solutions, which enable intelligent driving from L0 to L2, which are designed to be adaptable to mainstream system-on-chip platforms and to real...
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    Parallel Domain
    Parallel Domain Inc. designs and develops 3D environment generation software for autonomous vehicle simulation. Its platform generates synthetic labeled data sets, simulation worlds, and controllable sensor feeds so they can develop, train, and test their algorithms safely before putting these systems into the real world. The company offers an application programming interface which allows developers to integrate the simulation capabilities into their own software and workflows, a software devel...
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    Quanergy Systems
    Quanergy Systems, Inc. develops and markets light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for automotive and IoT applications. The company offers M1 LiDAR sensor for mid-long range industrial measurement applications; M1 Edge 2D LiDAR sensor that enables reliable collision avoidance and smart navigation; M8 LiDAR sensor, which provides 3D perception using multiple eye-safe laser beams and time-of-flight measurement technology; MQ-8 LiDAR sensor for flow management applications; M8-Prime 3D LiDAR...
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    Scantinel Photonics
    Savari, Inc. builds software and hardware sensor solutions for OEM automotive car manufacturers, the automotive aftermarket, smart cities, and pedestrians. The company offers vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure, vehicle-to-phone for pedestrians, and infrastructure-to-phone solutions based in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) sensor solution that connects cars to other old and new cars, infrastructure, pedestrians, and bicyclists. It also provides V2X middleware, V2X applications, road-side-u...
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    Seoul Robotics
    Sentiance NV/SA operates as a data science and behavior change company. It provides Android and IOS software development kits to mobility, auto insurance, wellbeing, and commerce industries. The company enables insurance companies to link premiums with actual driving risks; allows the client to recommend the right content at the right moment; and provides marketing automation and advertising. Sentiance NV/SA was formerly known as Argus Labs Bvba and changed its name to Sentiance NV/SA in January...
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    Teraki
    TEQ Charging, Inc. develops a power management platform to charge electric vehicles. The company’s product includes a TEQ Charging system which is a hardware solution with the ability to process payments, control access, and view data and usage statistics. Further, the company offers a mobile website that allows users to manage and request charging through personalized dashboard. Additionally, the company’s queuing algorithms allow for more stations to be installed than there is available po...
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    Yamato Transport, Mitsubishi Fuso and Tier IV join Japanese government autonomous trucking project
    Yamato Transport, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. (MFTBC), and Tier IV have been selected for a Japanese government project to test autonomous trucks for long-haul transportation. This initiative will feature a tractor developed by MFTBC and Tier IV, paired with a Yamato Group trailer, to validate the vehicle's performance, safety and operational feasibility under real-world conditions along the Yamato Group's Kanto–Kansai route. The project, overseen by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infras...
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    Ooono introduces 'no-distraction' speed camera alert system to fleet sector
    The Co-Driver No2 alert system, developed by Danish firm Ooono, is now available to UK fleets. It provides a "no-distraction" method to warn drivers of road hazards, police presence and safety cameras. The device, which was already popular across continental Europe, aims to enhance road safety in the UK by allowing drivers to share traffic information with just a single click, eliminating the need for touchscreen interaction. This is particularly relevant given a study by Transport Research...
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    Lyft and Tensor partner to advance autonomous vehicle accessibility and monetization
    Lyft and Tensor have announced a strategic partnership that aims to transform the accessibility and monetization of autonomous driving technology for consumers. This collaboration will enable Tensor's Robocar, an autonomous vehicle, to be "Lyft-ready" directly from the manufacturer, making it the first personally-owned autonomous vehicle to do so. Lyft affiliates have also reserved hundreds of Tensor Robocars for purchase to expand their fleet operations. Tensor, founded in Silicon Valley, Ca...
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    AGC - Global Headquarters
    AGC Inc. manufactures and sells architectural glass, electronics, chemicals, automotive, and ceramics worldwide. The company offers architectural glass products, including insulated, laminated, wired, toughened, solar control, sound insulation, decorative, float and patterned, and industrial glass; structural glazing systems; and automotive glass, such as laminated, tempered, and privacy glass, as well as integrated glass antennas and module assembly windows. It provides glass substrates for thi...
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    Eaton - Global Headquarters
    Eaton Corporation plc operates as a power management company in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Electrical Americas, Electrical Global, Aerospace, Vehicle, and eMobility segments. The company offers electrical components, industrial components, power distribution and assemblies, residential products, single and three phase power quality and connectivity products, wiring devices, circuit protection products, utility power distribution pr...
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    Infineon - Global Headquarters
    Infineon Technologies AG engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of semiconductors and semiconductor-based solutions worldwide. Its Automotive segment offers automotive microcontrollers; 3D ToF, gas, magnetic, and pressure sensors; discrete power semiconductors; IGBT modules; industrial microcontrollers; power and memory ICs; transceivers; diodes, MOSEFTs, and modules; and voltage regulators for use in assistance and safety systems, comfort electronics, infotainment, power...
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    Mando - Global Headquarters
    HL Mando Corporation, an electric vehicle and autonomous driving solutions company, provides automotive parts and services in Korea, China, the United States, India, and internationally. The company offers braking systems, such as electronic brakes, electronic parking brakes, and foundation brakes; steering systems, including electric power and mechanical steering systems; and electronic suspension products. It also provides EV solutions comprising by-wire, EV suspension, power electronics, and ...
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide. The company’s Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Microsoft 365 Commercial, Enterprise Mobility + Security, Windows Commercial, Power BI, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Security and Compliance, and Copilot; Microsoft 365 Commercial products, such as Windows Commercial on-premises and Office licensed services; Microsoft 365 Consumer products and cloud services, such as Micros...
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    NIDEC Corporation
    Nidec Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells motors, electronics and optical components, and other related products in Japan and internationally. The company offers medium- and large-size motors, small-size and precision motors, motor-related products, units and modules, automotive components, mechanical equipment/machine tools, inspection and measuring equipment, electronic devices, sensors, and other products, as well as mold, molding, cutting, and machi...
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    Shanghai Zhuishi Technology
    Shanghai Zhuishi Technology Co., Ltd. develops low speed autonomous driving technology. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Shanghai, China.
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    NHTSA probes driver assistance software in 2.9 million Tesla vehicles over traffic violations
    The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into 2.88 million Tesla vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. This inquiry follows over 50 reports of traffic safety violations and several crashes involving these vehicles. The FSD is an assistance system that requires drivers to remain attentive and intervene when necessary. The NHTSA has noted instances where Tesla vehicles using the FSD ran red lights and changed lanes improperly...
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    Seeing Machines secures $1.8M order for driver monitoring systems from North American autonomous vehicle firm
    Seeing Machines, a specialist in computer vision technology, secured an additional purchase order for its Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring System (BdMS) units. The order is from a prominent North American self-driving car company. The contract, valued at approximately US$1.8 million, will aid the customer's efforts to expand its test fleet across various sites in the US, as the autonomous ride-hailing sector experiences growth. With the integration of autonomous driving technology accelerati...
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    Geoflex
    Geoflex SARL designs and develops radio navigation satellites measurement systems. The company operates Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) that enables positioning and navigation, forecast timing, and provide meteorological forecasts. It offers services to construction industry such as, constructio equipment guidance, surveying and engineering structures stakeout, verticality control, and engineering structures monitoring. The company also serves railway sector by providing navigation an...
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    Motional
    Motional AD LLC engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of autonomous vehicles that perform all driving tasks. It offers IONIQ 5 robotaxi, an all-electric, SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle (AV) that can operate without a driver. Motional AD LLC was formerly known as Hyundai-Aptiv AD LLC and changed its name to Motional AD LLC in December 2020. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with global operations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylv...
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    Pontosense
    Pontosense Inc. manufactures wireless AI-based sensors for human monitoring and assisting. Its applications include driver monitoring, in-cabin safety, home monitoring, and assisted living across several industries, including mobility, AgeTech, and smart homes. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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    Omnivision unveils next-gen automotive image sensor OX08D20 with TheiaCel technology
    Omnivision has announced the launch of its latest automotive image sensor, the OX08D20 8-megapixel complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor with TheiaCel technology. This new sensor is an upgrade to the previously popular OX08D10, designed for exterior cameras in advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving (AD). The device will make its debut at AutoSens Europe, held in Barcelona, Spain, from Oct. 7–9, where Omnivision is the lead sponsor. Paul Wu, director ...
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    Bosch integrates NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor into vehicle platforms for AI-driven advancements
    Bosch has initiated a strategic integration of the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor platform into its upcoming compute and electronic control unit (ECU) architectures. This collaboration aims to advance Bosch's provision of AI-driven solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), reflecting the rising trend among automakers toward centralized computing platforms that can manage both safety-critical tasks and AI workloads. Industry analysts predict that by 2030, over half of new vehicles sold will adopt...
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    TDK launches software that combines GNSS and INS for enhanced positioning accuracy
    TDK Corp. has introduced Trusted Positioning DRIVE software designed to enhance positioning accuracy in environments where satellite signal reception is limited or unavailable. The software combines global navigation satellite system (GNSS) data with inertial navigation system (INS) measurements to achieve centimeter to decimeter accuracy in advanced driver-assist systems, robotic platforms and off-road vehicles. The software processes data from GNSS receivers and inertial measurement units...
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    ZF Lifetec opens advanced technology center at US facility to enhance vehicle safety
    ZF Lifetec, a company of the ZF Group specializing in passive safety systems, has inaugurated a new technology center in Washington, Michigan, marking a significant advancement in passive vehicle safety. The expansion incorporates advanced testing technologies with decades of expertise to assist automakers in meeting regulatory requirements and driving innovation in areas such as automated driving, interior design and real-life safety. The new 82,000-square-foot center merges advanced testing...
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    ZF Lifetec to unveil advanced adaptive restraint systems at InCabin 2025 in Barcelona
    ZF Lifetec will present its advanced solutions for adaptive restraint systems at the InCabin 2025 event (Oct. 7–9) organized in Barcelona, Spain. These solutions utilize advanced occupant monitoring technology, integrating camera and sensor data to identify and classify vehicle occupants in real time. This technology allows for airbag and seatbelt deployment customization based on individual seating positions and postures. During the event, ZF Lifetec will hold a live demonstration highlightin...
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    Mainland Chinese automakers’ tie-ups with Huawei to speed up smart EV launches
    Mainland China’s state-run automakers have pinned hopes on their partnerships with Huawei to gain a solid foothold in the country’s highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) market. Under Huawei-backed Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), mainland Chinese automakers have introduced a diverse range of EVs featuring Huawei’s smart vehicle technologies over the past three years. In late September, SAIC became the fifth automaker to join the auto alliance, following the footsteps of Se...
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    Cavnue
    Cavnue is a pioneering company focused on building advanced roads that revolutionize transportation. With a mission to enhance safety, improve access to public transit, and enable efficient movement of goods, Cavnue is developing cutting-edge infrastructure and integrating technologies to create the world's most technologically connected roads. By leveraging real-time data and digital modeling, Cavnue aims to support autonomous mobility systems for both passenger and freight transportation, ushe...
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    dRISK
    dRISK, Inc. develops and operates an autonomous vehicle platform for an edge case retraining tool to achieve performance in time to detect risk events. It offers dRISK, a tool for retraining AVs to recognize edge cases that represent a dramatic step forward in the technology that trains, tests, and validates autonomous vehicles on comprehensive sequences of edge cases that enhance autonomous vehicles’ responsiveness and safety. dRISK, Inc. was formerly known as Helynx, Inc. and changed its nam...
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    Maaind
    Maaind Limited provides biometrics and neuroadaptive artificial intelligence-based software. The company provides real-time stress detection, emotion detection, and neuroadaptive content. It offers services for smart cars, smart homes, and workplace wellbeing. Maaind Limited was founded in 2018 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
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