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    From ‘eyes-off’ hype to ‘hands-free’ reality: Premium OEMs bet big on L2+
    While automakers from China to North America have publicly confirmed their intentions to pursue Level 3, others most notably the early adopter German premiums are subtly easing off their Level 3 ambitions as their latest Level 2+ systems come to market. BMW, Mercedes‑Benz and Stellantis all went to market with highly publicized Level 3 plans, and both German automakers have Level 3 systems in market today in very limited availability. But each has discovered that the combination of high cos...
    BEV-native leadership and established OEM transition in SDV readiness
    The recent adoption by many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of an electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture based on zone controllers supporting a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is slowly replacing distributed electronic control architectures that rely on small pieces of control code housed and distributed widely inside isolated electronic control units (ECUs). This new approach centralizes the hardware processing and memory in fewer, more powerful control units that will house functional...
    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&...
    Bosch launches third-generation SiC semiconductors in India for EV power electronics
    Bosch has introduced third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors in India to support the country’s rapidly growing electric vehicle market, offering technology that improves powertrain efficiency and cuts energy losses. The Germany-based supplier said the new chips deliver about 20% higher performance than its previous SiC devices and are designed for EV power electronics applications. SiC chips are used in EV inverters to manage energy transfer between the battery and the el...
    Aptiv launches camera-only advanced occupancy classification system for airbag sensing
    Aptiv has launched its Advanced Occupancy Classification (AOC) system, an occupant-detection system powered solely by an in-cabin camera. The camera-based approach removes traditional in-seat hardware from the airbag sensing system while supporting automated decisions on airbag deployment. The company said AOC is a software system that uses AI and computer vision to categorize occupants based on factors such as height, weight and body position. The system can use most existing vehicle interio...
    Forvia Hella localizes SSL | HD headlamp development and production in mainland China for Zeekr 8X
    Forvia Hella has fully localized development and series production of its Solid-State Lighting | Highly Digital (SSL | HD) high-resolution digital headlamps in mainland China. The company supplies these intelligent headlamps to the Zeekr 8X full-size luxury plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle, launched in mainland China in May. “The successful start of series launch for our high-resolution SSL | HD headlamp marks another important step in our product strategy to continuously roll out this ...
    OPmobility secures Stellantis contract for One4you integrated rear module on upcoming SUV
    OPmobility has won a major contract from Stellantis in Europe for its integrated One4you offer, under which it will supply a fully integrated rear module for the next generation of an electric sport utility vehicle. The module combines a rear bumper with a thermoplastic tailgate featuring integrated lighting. According to OPmobility, the thermoplastic design is lightweight, improves aerodynamic efficiency and delivers a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions compared with a steel ...
    Q-Free launches connected vehicle module for its cybersecurity software
    Q-Free, a provider of mobility solutions for smart cities, has launched Dynamic CV, a connected vehicle (CV) software module within its cybersecurity-first Dynamic Software, aimed at helping transportation agencies protect connected intersection technology. The company said the module enables encrypted and authenticated communications to CV operations at the edge as agencies face a more complex threat environment. According to Q-Free, Dynamic CV is designed to run connected vehicle applicatio...
    Lucid launches new features for Gravity in North America via OTA updates
    Lucid has begun rolling out its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update for the Gravity sport utility vehicle in North America. The update introduces several improvements to navigation, charging and overall vehicle usability. The automaker has detailed several driver-assistance and navigation updates, including Hands-Free Drive Assist for compatible highways in North America and new lane-change functions. The company said Hands-Free Drive Assist provides steering, acceleration and...
    Foxconn unveils Tesla Model Y rival as it accelerates EV ambitions
    Foxconn has unveiled a new electric crossover under its Foxtron joint venture as it seeks to expand its presence in the global electric vehicle market. The Foxtron Cavira, a five-seat midsize sport utility vehicle, enters a segment dominated by Tesla’s Model Y and offers slightly larger dimensions, including a wheelbase of 114.9 inches, about 1.1 inches longer than Tesla’s rival model. The vehicle is also longer overall, potentially allowing for more rear passenger space. The entry-lev...
    Calterah launches Kunlun-Pro and Andes-Pro radar system-on-chips for higher-performance ADAS
    Calterah introduced two new high-performance radar system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for advanced driver assistance systems, the Kunlun-Pro and Andes-Pro, at its annual Calterah Day product and technology event. The company said the chips are designed to meet growing demand and anticipated regulatory expectations for higher-performance ADAS radar as the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) 2026 tightens active-safety requirements, and China advances national Level 2 ADAS and autonomous em...
    Cambridge GaN Devices develops 650-V gallium nitride integrated circuit for automotive inverters
    Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) said it has developed a 650-volts gallium nitride (GaN) integrated circuit (IC) for automotive applications aimed at improving inverter efficiency in electric vehicles. The company said its ICeGaN technology is intended to enable smaller and lighter inverters, which can help extend EV range as automakers seek to shift consumer demand away from internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrains and toward EVs. CGD said using GaN ICs in parallel in powertrai...
    Nissan, Oxford and Gelion team up on solid-state sulfur battery project
    Nissan, the University of Oxford and Gelion are joining forces on a three-year project to develop lower-cost solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries for electric vehicles, supported by new UK grant funding. The collaboration, called CoRe-SoLiS, will begin in June and has a total budget of £3.4 million. Of that, £2.4 million comes from Innovate UK through the Battery Innovation Concept Development Round 1 program, including £1.6 million awarded to Gelion’s UK subsidiary. The project will ...
    Freudenberg develops next-generation battery cell caps for higher energy density
    Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is preparing a new generation of battery cell caps designed to save space, improve safety and support more efficient battery packs for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company will showcase the Cell Caps 2 technology at Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 9 to 11, alongside expanded cell-to-cell barriers, venting foam mats, and a preview of advanced battery-cooling and heat-pump components. It will also present a demonstrator ...
    DENSO to showcase smart mobility solutions at 2026 ITS America Conference in Detroit
    DENSO will showcase connected vehicle technology at the 2026 ITS America Conference & Expo in Detroit from June 9–12, including demonstrations at booth #2053 focused on making intersections more connected and efficient. The company plans to present how its smart mobility solutions are intended to support safer and more seamless transportation systems. At the booth, DENSO will highlight its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) work through its smart mobility brand MobiQ, with examples aimed at bo...
    Wallbox deploys Supernova PowerRing fast-charging system at Port de Sitges in Spain
    Wallbox has completed the first real-world deployment of its Supernova PowerRing fast-charging system in Europe, installing the platform at Port de Sitges, a busy Mediterranean destination near Barcelona. The rollout marks the debut of Wallbox’s new charging architecture, introduced in late 2025 to help operators distribute power more efficiently across multiple chargers. Rather than treating each charger as a fixed-power unit, PowerRing dynamically shares available capacity across the site...
    Mitsubishi Electric to ship 5th-generation SiC-MOSFET bare-die samples
    Mitsubishi Electric said it will begin sequentially shipping samples in late June of two types of new 5th-generation silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) in bare-die form for inverters used in drive motors and electric axles of electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and other electrified vehicles (xEVs). The company said the devices use its proprietary trench structure and have low on-resistance, about 25% lower than existing products. The com...
    Murata unveils 2.2 μF at 100 Vdc soft-termination chip MLCC in 0805 size for automotive applications
    Murata Manufacturing introduced the GCJ21BD72A225KE02, a soft-termination chip multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) for automotive powertrain and safety equipment, which it said is the world's first soft-termination chip MLCC to provide 2.2 microfarads (μF) at 100 volts DC (Vdc) in an 0805-inch (2.0 millimeters x 1.25 millimeters) size. Murata said the product targets tighter board-space requirements driven by vehicle electrification, more advanced autonomous driving and advanced driver assis...
    Nexen Tire launches N'FERA Primus UX ultrahigh-performance tires in South Korea
    Nexen Tire has launched its new ultrahigh-performance (UHP) tire, the N'FERA Primus UX. Initially, the company launched the N'FERA Primus UX in South Korea, with plans to roll it out across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, and eventually to cater to the global replacement tire market. According to the South Korean tiremaker, the N'FERA Primus UX is part of its One Universal Fit strategy for both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles. The tire delivers a 20% improveme...
    HAAS Alert launches Safety Cloud for Android Automotive
    HAAS Alert has launched an embedded application that connects Android Automotive OS-equipped vehicles to the company's Safety Cloud network. The company said the product provides automakers with a production-ready connected safety experience delivered over a vehicle's existing cellular connectivity, without dedicated vehicle-to-everything (V2X) hardware. HAAS Alert said the application can be installed through an original equipment manufacturer's existing Android Automotive software architect...
    AT&T expands in-vehicle entertainment platform with LiveOne and Cisco
    AT&T, Cisco and LiveOne are collaborating to expand AT&T's Connected Car platform, aimed at simplifying the delivery of premium in-vehicle entertainment services for automakers. The collaboration combines AT&T’s wireless connectivity, Cisco’s advanced multi-party billing technology, and premium content from LiveOne and its subsidiary Slacker Radio to create a more streamlined infotainment ecosystem for connected vehicles. The AT&T Connected Car platform serves as the found...
    Fraunhofer IAF develops GaN-based power electronics module for 800-V bidirectional charging system
    Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics (IAF) have developed a gallium nitride (GaN)-based power electronics module for 800-volt bidirectional direct current (DC) charging, targeting electric vehicle applications. The module, built with 1,200-V GaN devices on an insulating substrate, is part of the government-funded GaN4EmoBiL project. Project partner Ambibox GmbH has integrated the technology into a prototype single-phase, offboard EV charger capable o...
    Valeo unveils new Ineez AC charger with V2G at Drive to Zero 2026
    Valeo has introduced a new Ineez alternating current (AC) charging station that supports vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability and the latest ISO 15118-20 communication protocol, as the automotive supplier expands deeper into smart charging and energy management. The company presented the charger at Drive to Zero 2026 in Paris, positioning it as part of a broader portfolio of charging solutions for residential, commercial and industrial users, as well as automakers and fleet operators. Valeo said ...
    EAS Batteries commercializes ultrahigh-power LFP cell using Asahi Kasei Acetolyte electrolyte
    German battery-maker EAS Batteries has brought its ultrahigh-power lithium-ion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell into commercial production, marking a new step in its collaboration with Asahi Kasei and in the push for higher-performance battery technology. The cell, first introduced in March 2026, uses Asahi Kasei’s acetonitrile-based Acetolyte electrolyte, which is designed to improve ionic conductivity, cut internal resistance and boost rate capability, particularly in difficult temperatu...
    Gotion's GGTC 2026: The rise of multichemistry battery systems
    The global transition to clean energy is undergoing a profound paradigm shift driven by raw material price volatility, domestic resource security concerns and localized geopolitical trade barriers. Historically, the EV battery landscape has been dominated by mainly high-energy nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) chemistries and low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) systems. However, as the limitations of lithium supply chains become increasingly apparent — characterized by highly volatile lithium ca...
    Foretellix unveils reference solution for NVIDIA Alpamayo to advance AI autonomous driving
    Foretellix announced its Reference Solution for the NVIDIA Alpamayo ecosystem, aimed at enabling developers building AI-powered autonomous driving systems to accelerate data curation, synthetic data generation (SDG), testing and validation workflows. The reference solution empowering any AI-powered autonomous driving development environment with the guidance, methodology and tools required to train and validate their AV stacks with greater confidence and scale.  The data-centric infrastr...
    Audi brings digital matrix LED ADB headlights to new Q9 flagship SUV in US
    Audi is all set to offer its all-new, full-size, 2027 Audi Q9 and SQ9 flagship SUVs for the first time in the US, featuring Digital Matrix LED adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights. The new micro-LED technology will be available when these models arrive at US dealers, with the SUVs expected in late 2026.  Digital Matrix LED technology differs from conventional high beams, which switch on or off as a single unit, by continuously shaping the light pattern in real time. It keeps more usabl...
    Bridgestone unveils UltraWeather grand touring tire with ENLITEN technology for all-season use
    Bridgestone Americas has introduced the UltraWeather, a premium grand touring tire for sedans, minivans, crossover utility vehicles, sport-utility vehicles and trucks. Designed for year-round use, it offers advanced wet traction and winter performance, backed by the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certification. The UltraWeather replaces the Bridgestone WeatherPeak and incorporates ENLITEN technology to extend wear life, cut rolling resistance and enhance all-season performance. "Our al...
    Forvia Clarion Electronics wins four global display supply orders in key automotive markets
    On May 28, Forvia announced it had secured four display-related supply contracts worldwide, reinforcing its position in cockpit electronics and sustainable mobility. The awards highlight the momentum of the Forvia Clarion Electronics business group and its role as a partner in next-generation mobility solutions. The French supplier said it won the contracts in a short period, strengthening its operational base and coverage in key regions such as Asia and the Americas. The new business undersc...
    Polestar, Clever team up to run V2X pilot project in Denmark
    Polestar and charging operator Clever are testing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology in Denmark, enabling electric vehicles to supply power to homes, feed electricity back into the grid and provide backup energy during outages. The joint pilot project marks the first full V2X solution in Denmark, using the Polestar 4 to both charge and discharge electricity. The system allows the vehicle to function as a mobile power bank, helping reduce energy costs, support grid stability and deliver em...
    Parkopedia adds EV charger reliability, utilization API to OEM navigation systems
    Connected-car services provider Parkopedia has enhanced its EV charging data offering to help OEMs improve the charging experience for drivers by highlighting charger reliability and availability. The company states that by introducing high-fidelity reliability and utilization datasets, it is enabling automakers to address what it calls the industry's most pressing hurdle to mass EV adoption: the inconsistency of public charging infrastructure. As EV ranges increase, the primary barrier to ad...
    Ashok Leyland plans to commence in-house EV battery pack production by FY 2028
    Ashok Leyland plans to start production at its EV battery pack manufacturing facility by the first half of fiscal year 2028 as the commercial vehicle maker deepens its push into electric mobility and localization. The company's management said the battery pack project, which is being developed in partnership with Chinese battery manufacturer CALB, is progressing as planned. Managing Director Shenu Agarwal said it is progressing as per schedule and that they are hoping to start production a...
    Tata Motors PV plans to invest over $1 billion on capacity addition, new product development
    Tata Motors plans to increase its annual spending on the passenger vehicle business by 5 billion to 10 billion Indian rupees ($52 million to $104 million) over the next two years, as it accelerates investments in new products, electric vehicles and manufacturing capacity expansion. Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said the company's annual investment will rise to 7%-9% of standalone passenger vehicle revenue, compared ...
    GM to replace shark-fin antenna with Connectivity Hub Module
    As General Motors (GM) prepares to introduce the next generation of connected vehicle technologies, the automaker is also redesigning the way vehicle connectivity systems are integrated. To support this transition, GM has unveiled its new Connectivity Hub Module (CHM), a consolidated architecture that combines multiple wireless communication technologies into a single system. According to GM, modern vehicles require increasingly sophisticated communications capabilities to support functions s...
    Targa Telematics launches AI-powered vehicle delivery monitoring for leasing companies
    Targa Telematics has announced the launch of Vehicle Delivery Monitoring, an innovative solution based on Agentic AI designed to optimize the vehicle delivery process for leasing companies. The solution consists of different software modules equipped with Agentic AI capabilities and aims to enhance visibility, control, and measurability across all stages of the process, from OEM production and transport to preparation at the delivery center. It addresses challenges arising from the outsourcing o...
    Diodes introduces APK43070Q automotive USB Type-C PD3.1 synchronous buck controller
    Diodes Inc. (Diodes) announced the APK43070Q, a highly integrated, automotive-compliant synchronous buck controller combined with a USB Type-C PD3.1 source controller. This integration reduces the number of external components, lowering bill-of-materials (BOM) cost and simplifying the design of high-power USB Type-C charging ports, with typical applications in single-port and multiport USB Type-C charging modules in vehicles. The device operates from a 4-volt to 36-volt input and support...
    Elektrobit and ETAS unveil integrated ADAS software foundation based on safety-enabled Linux
    Elektrobit and ETAS announced the launch of a fully integrated advanced driver assistance systems software foundation that combines EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications, a key component of Elektrobit's scalable, right-sized software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform, with the ETAS Vehicle Software Platform Suite ADAS profile. The joint solution is being showcased at the ETAS booth (N77) during the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026, held from May 27–29 in Yokohama, Japan. The new ADAS s...
    Brembo and NBHX form JV to launch Sensify brakes in mainland China
    Brembo SpA has signed a joint venture agreement with mainland Chinese automotive components supplier Ningbo Huaxiang Electronic Co. (NBHX) to localize its Sensify intelligent braking platform for the mainland Chinese automotive market. The partnership is intended to support the industrialization and large-scale deployment of Brembo’s Sensify braking technology in mainland China, while also contributing to the development of next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. Se...
    Helm.ai announces breakthrough in Full HD standard for generative simulation for ADAS applications
    Helm.ai has unveiled GenSim-3 and VidGen-3, its latest AI-powered synthetic data foundation models designed for advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous driving and robotics applications. According to the company, the new models are the first generative world models capable of delivering native Full HD (1920x1080) resolution across a synchronized six-camera, 360-degree surround-view system. The platform generates a combined 12-megapixel synthetic environment per timestep. According to&n...
    Schaeffler to showcase smart chassis and body technologies for future vehicle architectures at 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium
    At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, scheduled to be held in Bühl, Germany, in June 2026, Schaeffler will present its latest solutions in the Chassis and Body technology area. With a system-based approach and fully integrated components developed in-house, the Germany-based supplier aims to meet key customer requirements for modern vehicles across all powertrain types by intelligently integrating mechatronic solutions for an improved ride and user experience for all occup...
    Ablic expands 48-volt automotive power lineup with microamp-level standby LDO regulators
    Ablic is expanding its 48-volt automotive power portfolio to address microamp-level standby current in always-on electronic control units (ECUs), beginning with the S-19230/1 series of low-dropout (LDO) regulators. The transition from 12-volt to 48-volt has accelerated as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), automated driving and software-defined vehicle platforms increase electrical power demand. Using higher voltage reduces current to one-quarter at the same power level, enabling th...
    JSW MG Motor India commences local production of 2-liter diesel powered MG Majestor SUV
    JSW MG Motor India has begun production of its new premium sport utility vehicle (SUV), the MG Majestor, at its manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat. The MG Majestor is the carmaker's first D+ segment SUV in the Indian market. The MG Majestor is powered by a 2.0-liter twin turbo diesel engine that produces 215.5 PS of power and 478.5 Nm of torque. Its drivetrain features an advanced four wheel drive system with ten distinct off-road modes and crawl control functionality. The manuf...
    Smart Eye and Visteon showcase LCD Instrument Cluster with integrated driver monitoring
    Smart Eye AB and Visteon Corporation have jointly developed a new LCD instrument cluster with integrated Driver Monitoring capabilities, which will be showcased at JSAE 2026 in Yokohama. The solution enables automakers to position the Driver Monitoring System (DMS) camera directly in front of the driver while preserving display quality and instrument cluster design aesthetics. Integrating cameras behind LCD displays has long been a challenge for OEMs because LCD modules offer limited transmis...
    Ferrari unveils Luce, its first fully electric four-door luxury car
    Ferrari has presented its first fully electric car, the four-door Luce, marking a significant shift for the luxury sports-car maker at a time when competitors, including Porsche and Lamborghini, are scaling back their electric vehicle ambitions due to weak demand. The Luce, whose name means light in Italian, is Ferrari's first five-seater and was developed with the help of former Apple design chief Jony Ive and his collective LoveFrom. Aimed at affluent families, the car offers comfortable se...
    ROHM unveils RESDxVx ESD diodes with ultralow capacitance and dynamic resistance
    ROHM has developed a new series of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes, the RESDxVx series, which achieves both industry-leading low dynamic resistance (Rdyn) and ultralow capacitance. These characteristics make the series suitable for a wide range of high-speed data communication applications. The rapid adoption of high-speed data transmission and the miniaturization of high-performance electronics have transformed the industrial and automotive markets. As a result, system-level ...
    Chinese researchers unveil 451.5 Wh/kg solid-state battery with 3-minute charging capability
    Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have reported the development of a high-energy solid-state lithium-metal battery that has achieved an energy density of 451.5 watt-hours/kilogram while maintaining stable cycling under ultrafast-charging conditions at a 20C rate, which is equivalent to about 3-minute charge and discharge cycles. The Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of Sciences stated that the work was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society ...
    BYD files a patent on sulfide solid-state battery in mainland China
    BYD has filed a new patent in mainland China for a composite solid electrolyte membrane used in solid-state batteries. BYD's move highlights a broader wave of sulfide solid-state battery development across mainland China's battery industry. According to patent filing CN121983643A, published by China's National Intellectual Property Administration, the patent covers "a composite solid electrolyte membrane and its preparation method, solid-state battery, battery pack and an electrical devi...
    Stellantis launches STLA One modular vehicle architecture
    Stellantis has introduced STLA One, a modular vehicle architecture designed to support multiple powertrains and vehicle sizes. The carmaker said that STLA One will have a modular, scalable architecture with common interfaces intended to reduce complexity, speed up development and target 20% cost efficiency, driven by modularity by design and new battery choices. STLA One supports Stellantis' platform optimization strategy, helping the company to target reducing volumes by 50% across just...
    Basquevolt unveils lithium-metal battery cell for EVs
    Spanish battery developer Basquevolt has introduced a next-generation lithium-metal battery cell for electric vehicles, the BQV400L, claiming a gravimetric energy density of more than 400 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) and compatibility with existing gigafactory manufacturing infrastructure. Launched on May 22, the pouch-format cell is positioned as a step toward industrialization of lithium-metal batteries using a hybrid polymer electrolyte architecture. Basquevolt said the BQV400L deliv...
    Vector Informatik and Solectrix unveil integrated camera data replay solution for ADAS testing
    Vector Informatik and Solectrix are jointly introducing a data replay solution aimed at realistic and reproducible testing of camera-based driver assistance and automated driving functions. The solution is designed to enable development and test teams to efficiently and transparently validate state-of-the-art advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving functions. To achieve this, Vector contributes its simulation and test tools CANoe and DYNA4 for vehicle communication, remaining bu...
    Hyundai provides additional personalization options to US customers via Bluelink Store
    Hyundai Motor America announced that it has expanded the availability of its Digital Features and Services platform, allowing eligible US customers to download and activate in-car features, such as Display Themes, via over-the-air (OTA) updates. This functionality can be accessed through the Bluelink Store and is part of Hyundai's strategy to enhance long-term customer satisfaction by enabling owners to add new features over their vehicle's life cycle without visiting a dealership. Digital Fe...
    Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama: Astemo to showcase innovations in environment, safety and digitalization
    Astemo will exhibit at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama, scheduled to be held from May 27 to May 29, at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan. The company will showcase advanced solutions and innovative products that are leading the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) in the areas of environment, safety and digitalization. This will include a focus on integrated control technologies that combine these fields at a higher level and the latest cloud-connected te...
    Infineon launches EU flagship project Moore4Power to drive the next generation of sustainable power electronics
    Infineon Technologies has launched Moore4Power, a major European semiconductor research and development initiative aimed at advancing the next generation of smart and sustainable power electronics for applications including renewable energy, electric mobility and industrial systems. The three-year project, backed by a total investment of €91 million, brings together 62 companies, SMEs and research institutes from 15 European countries under the European Chips Joint Undertaking program. Coor...
    Stellantis bets €60 billion on scale, tech and tough choices in ‘Fastlane 2030’ reset
    After years of managing a sprawling portfolio that often left investors questioning brand positioning, overlap and capital discipline, Stellantis is attempting a reset. The company is restructuring how it views its stable of iconic marques—splitting them into clearly defined global and regional roles, aligning product pipelines and sales strategies accordingly, and directing investment toward the most scalable and profitable nameplates. The aim is to eliminate internal competition, reduce d...
    Continental unveils SportContact 7 Force tire for high-performance supercar
    Continental has announced the expansion of its SportContact family with the launch of the SportContact 7 Force, a new ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) summer tire, specifically designed for high-performance sports cars. The Germany-based tiremaker is supplying the new tires to the new Brabus Bodo, a limited-production 2+2 grand tourer (GT). Building on the SportContact 7's success among the leading summer tires, the SportContact 7 Force was ...
    CHARGE rolls out first off-grid solar EV stations on South Africa’s N3 corridor
    Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), a South African electric vehicle infrastructure firm, has launched the first of two off-grid, solar-powered charging stations along the Johannesburg to Durban N3 corridor. This rollout is presented as part of a broader effort to expand charging infrastructure in Africa's most industrialized economy as EV adoption increases, despite grid constraints and energy insecurity that challenge large-scale electrification. The Eskom power utility has limited capacity and re...
    Ganfeng Lithium advances high-energy solid-state lithium-metal batteries toward small-batch production
    Ganfeng Lithium has said that its 500-watt-hour per kilogram (Wh/kg)-class 10-ampere-hour (Ah) lithium-metal battery has entered small-batch production. The company described this cell as the world's first product of its type to reach this stage. The company also reported that its 400 Wh/kg solid-state battery has surpassed 1,100 charge cycles and completed engineering validation. These updates were disclosed in an investor relations activity record published on May 20, where Ganfeng said it ...
    Geotab launches new product families for European fleets at Connect Europe
    Geotab Inc. has announced at Geotab Connect Europe 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, the European launch of the GO Device Family and the GO Anywhere asset tracker family. The company framed the launch against rising European diesel prices, which have increased more than 30% since January and exceed €2 per liter in some locations, and equipment theft that is estimated to cost the European construction and rental sectors €1.5 billion annually. Geotab said that as pressure on fleet margins intensifies,...
    May Mobility unveils fifth-generation autonomy system integrating deep learning and reasoning engine
    May Mobility announced the launch of its fifth-generation autonomy system, an autonomous driving system that fuses deep learning, a predictive world model and May Mobility's reasoning engine into an on-vehicle architecture. The company said that its technology uses a fundamentally different architectural approach from both modular autonomous vehicle stacks and pure end-to-end models. By integrating deep learning with reasoning, the system benefits from training data while also understanding h...
    Diodes introduces AH3711Q Hall-effect latch for low-threshold automotive motor control
    Diodes Inc. has expanded its AH371xQ series of automotive-compliant Hall-effect latches with the introduction of the AH3711Q, designed for motor-control applications that require very low magnetic thresholds and bipolar switching behavior. The device, which features a proprietary Hall plate design, is used for brushless DC (BLDC) motor control, valve operation, linear and incremental rotary encoders, and position-sensing functions. In vehicles, it is applied in window power-lift and sunroof...
    Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama: Aisin to showcase advanced mobility solutions and innovative products
    Aisin Corp. will exhibit at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama, scheduled to be held from May 27 to May 29, at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan. The company will present products and technologies through interactive exhibits under two main themes: User-friendly, Stress-free Driving and Ride Experience, and Safety, Peace of Mind, and Comfortable Mobility Experience, emphasizing the enhanced value of mobility. Under the theme of User-friendly, Stress-free Driving and Ride E...
    Svolt plans to commercialize solid-liquid batteries in 2026
    Svolt Energy plans to begin mass production of hybrid solid-liquid batteries by September, with costs expected to be comparable to traditional liquid lithium-ion batteries. Yang Hongxin, Svolt's chairman and CEO, disclosed this plan in a video posted on Weibo on May 19, saying that the company's hybrid solid-liquid batteries offer significantly improved safety. Yang said that the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries still faces a long road and that until the technology reach...
    Stellantis plans affordable small E-Car production at Pomigliano plant in Italy from 2028
    Stellantis announced the launch of a small and affordable E-Car project, with production planned to start in 2028 at the Pomigliano d'Arco plant in Italy. The company said that the first E-Cars are expected to roll off the production line in 2028. According to Stellantis, the E in E-Car stands for European, Emotion, Electric and Environmental friendliness. The project targets a high-potential segment to be produced in Europe for Europeans and has been recognized by the European Commissio...
    Posco Future M aims to mass-produce next-gen silicon anode batteries by 2028
    Posco Future M has secured mass production technology for silicon anode materials and plans to accelerate its entry into the next-generation battery market. The company announced that it has completed product testing and quality verification with major domestic and international customers and is pursuing the start of mass production in 2028, considering market demand and industry conditions. Silicon anodes, despite their high-energy storage capacity, have faced volume expansion during charge-...
    ROHM introduces configurable power supply solution for automotive SoCs using PMIC and DrMOS
    ROHM has developed a configurable power supply solution that combines the PMIC BD968xx-C Series with the DrMOS BD96340MFF-C, targeting automotive systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) used in applications such as advanced driver assistance systems, driver monitoring systems (DMS) and sensing cameras. In recent years, increasing performance demands for automotive SoCs, driven by the evolution of ADAS, enhanced in-vehicle camera functionality, and electronic control unit (ECU) integration, have accelerated ...
    Valeo Smart Safety 360 ADAS package selected by leading Indian OEM for use in commercial vehicle
    On May 13, Valeo announced that its Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) system has been selected by one of the leading original equipment manufacturers in India to provide advanced driving assistance functions for commercial vehicles. This new version of VSS360 is designed specifically for the Indian market and will be manufactured at Valeo's Sanand facility in Gujarat, India. “This award demonstrates how our high-end ADAS technology can perform in the world’s most demanding environments whil...
    Bridgestone Americas launches Potenza Sport EVO tire, featuring ENLITEN technology
    Bridgestone Americas, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based tiremaker Bridgestone Corp., announced the launch of the Potenza Sport EVO tire, the next evolution of its Potenza Sport tire, engineered for responsive steering, extended longevity and confident wet performance. The new tire builds on the success of its predecessor, integrating ENLITEN technology, which includes an advanced tread compound engineered to help resist premature and irregular wear while supporting responsiv...
    CIBF 2026: Rept Battero unveils new battery solutions for passenger and commercial vehicle segments
    Rept Battero showcased a full range of energy storage products across several sectors and applications,  including energy storage, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicle applications, at the recently concluded 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026) held in Shenzhen, mainland China. In the passenger vehicle segment, Rept Battero introduced its 120 ampere-hours (Ah) fast-charging cell, high-capacity fast-charging hybrid PACK solutions, and hybrid solid-liquid high-n...
    Xpeng unveils mass-produced Level 4 robo-taxi built on GX platform in Guangzhou
    Xpeng has announced the official rollout of its first mass-produced robo-taxi in Guangzhou, mainland China, stating that this is the first time in mainland China that an automaker has achieved mass production of a robo-taxi through full-stack, in-house development. The robo-taxi is built on the Xpeng GX platform and is mainland China's first production-ready, pre-assembled robo-taxi model developed entirely with in-house technologies and engineered to Level 4 autonomous driving standards. It is ...
    Toshiba begins shipping TB9M040FTG motor control samples for small automotive applications
    Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has begun shipping engineering samples of TB9M040FTG, a motor control device with built-in power MOSFETs for three-phase brushless DC motor drives. The device is the latest addition to Toshiba's SmartMCD series of motor control devices that integrates a microcontroller (MCU) and a motor driver, can directly drive three-phase brushless DC motors, and is described as suitable for controlling small motors used in automotive equipment. ...
    Ford Motor Co. reveals new model lineup, tech for Europe
    Ford Motor Co. has outlined a new vision for its future in Europe at a gathering of European dealers and partners, emphasizing a comprehensive product and technology rollout for commercial and retail customers over the next three years. The company's European strategy is anchored in its new Ready-Set-Ford global brand platform, focused on Build, Thrill and Adventure, with the first European campaigns under this banner launching in May. Ford Pro has evolved from a vehicle manufacturer ...
    Qingdao gets first fully automated charging center for autonomous vehicle
    A fully automated charging and operations center for autonomous vehicles, named Tide Island, began operation in Qingdao, Shandong province, representing a new step toward unmanned and intelligent charging for autonomous vehicles. The facility enables autonomous vehicles to complete the entire charging process without human intervention. When a vehicle detects a low battery level, it can automatically plan a route back to the hub, park in a designated space and recharge on its own. Located in ...
    VW-backed Gotion launches Gnascent sodium-ion battery
    Gotion High-Tech, a leading Chinese battery maker backed by VW, officially launched its dedicated sodium-ion battery brand Gnascent at its 15th Global Technology Conference, where it introduced three specialized versions of the battery. Gotion said that it has already established gigawatt-hour (GWh) scale production lines for these products in Tangshan and Hefei in mainland China. The Gnascent lineup includes a high-energy version with an energy density of 261 Wh/kg, which represents a 60%...
    BYD hires Nissan veteran to prepare for Japanese compact EV market
    BYD is preparing to launch its Racco electric K-car in Japan this year. To execute the project, the Chinese carmaker has hired former Nissan engineer Hirohide Tagawa, reported Nikkei. The Racco is described as a compact EV designed specifically for Japan's tightly regulated K-car segment, where strict limits on vehicle dimensions, output, and taxation define one of the country's most established automotive categories. Despite these constraints, K-cars remain central to Japan's domestic market...
    Uno Minda to set up new EV powertrain plant in Maharashtra, India
    Indian supplier Uno Minda Limited has announced plans to establish a greenfield manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India, to produce high-voltage electric powertrain products for EVs. The facility will be established through its subsidiary, Uno Minda Auto Innovations Private Limited, and will manufacture and assemble electric drive units (EDUs) and dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) systems. This expansion is already supported by new orders for EDU and DHT sy...
    AiMotive launches aiWare5 automotive NPU IP with enhanced scalability and safety features
    AiMotive announced the official launch of aiWare5, its latest-generation automotive neural processing unit (NPU) intellectual property (IP), following a soft launch at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and an extension of the aiWare ecosystem through a strategic relationship with Socionext to meet the demands of global tier 1 and OEM partners. AiWare5 is now available for general licensing and, while aiWare has been designed to accelerate any automotive AI workload, this release also full...
    Beijing Auto Show 2026: Raytron Automotive showcases advanced thermal imaging solutions for intelligent driving
    At Auto China 2026, Raytron Automotive, a subsidiary of Raytron Technology, presented its latest portfolio of automotive thermal cameras and perception solutions under the theme All-Weather Safety Perception. As intelligent driving moves toward Level 3 and Level 4 autonomy, the automotive industry is increasingly focusing on reliable environmental perception and proactive safety in all conditions. Infrared thermal imaging, which operates independently of ambient lighting and enhances target reco...
    Hyundai debuts AI infotainment system on new Grandeur sedan
    Hyundai Motor has launched the facelifted Grandeur sedan in South Korea, describing it as a blend of the vehicle's long-standing luxury heritage with cutting-edge software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies. Grandeur is Hyundai Motor's most iconic flagship sedan, and since its debut in July 1986, the model has remained at the forefront of South Korea's premium sedan market for nearly four decades. The new Grandeur is powered by Hyundai Motor's latest AI infotainment system and a next-generati...
    Auto China 2026: Harman unveils AI-powered in-car karaoke platform
    Samsung's automotive technology subsidiary Harman has introduced Sing Drive, a new in-vehicle karaoke and sing-along platform designed to transform the car into a private, shared space for musical expression. The solution responds to consumer demand for more engaging and social in-vehicle experiences by turning music from passive listening into active participation through real-time AI vocal removal, deep integration with vehicle systems and premium audio engineering. Sing Drive is a production-...
    Pirelli develops custom P Zero tires for new BMW iX3 electric SUV
    Pirelli has developed two distinct P Zero tire families for the new BMW iX3 all-electric sport utility vehicle. One is a dedicated P Zero version focused on precise handling, while the P Zero E highlights the characteristics of electric drivetrains. These tires have been developed for the first Neue Klasse model, the German manufacturer's new platform for electric vehicle models. Both custom tires feature Pirelli Elect technology, which is designed to enhance the performance of electric and plug...
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