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NXP Semiconductors launches i.MX 952 processor for AI-powered automotive applications
NXP Semiconductors announced the i.MX 952 applications processor, part of its i.MX 9 series, designed for AI-powered vision, human-machine interfaces, and in-cabin sensing applications. The processor utilizes sensor fusion with the eIQ Neutron Neural Processing Unit to deliver capabilities like driver monitoring and child presence detection. The i.MX 952 features pin-to-pin compatibility with the i.MX 95 family, allowing developers to scale their designs across different price points efficien...
GM to introduce centralized vehicle computing platform in 2028
General Motors (GM) is set to introduce a centralized vehicle computing platform and next-generation electrical architecture across electric and gas-powered vehicles, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028. This new design reflects a significant transformation in the construction and potential updates of GM vehicles over time. More than 4.5 million GM vehicles can receive over-the-air (OTA) system updates, with this capability expanding by approximately 2 million vehicles annually. In 20...
Sunwoda unveils polymer-based solid-state battery cell with 400-Wh/kg energy density
Chinese battery-maker Sunwoda has unveiled a new generation of solid-state battery cells, marking a new advancement in this emerging battery technology space. The company showcased its Xin·Bixiao polymer all-solid-state battery, which boasts an energy density of 400 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) and a cycle life of 1,200 cycles, on the sidelines of the 2025 New Energy Battery Industry Development Conference in mainland China. The event was organized in Zaozhuang city, Shandong provi...
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...
Ampere and Stratus Materials collaborate on cobalt-free battery technology for Renault EVs
Ampere, a division of Renault Group, has formed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Stratus Materials Inc. to investigate the application of LXMO™ (Lithium X Manganese Oxide) battery technology, a cobalt-free option, for Renault's future electric vehicles (EVs). The LXMO™ technology promises high-energy density akin to NMC batteries while maintaining cost efficiency and abuse tolerance similar to LFP batteries. This research is part of Ampere's strategy to develop next-generation batter...
Solid Power collaborates with Samsung SDI and BMW for all-solid-state battery development
Solid Power, Inc. has announced a strategic collaboration with Samsung SDI and BMW Group to advance the development of all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology for a demonstration vehicle. The collaboration aims to combine the expertise of the three companies to bring ASSB technology closer to commercialization. Solid Power will supply sulfide-based solid electrolyte to Samsung SDI, which will be incorporated into cells for evaluation based on mutual technical requirements. The ultimate goal...
BorgWarner to supply battery systems for HOLON's urban vehicles
BorgWarner will supply its lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) 5AKM 157 cylindrical-cell battery system for HOLON's urban vehicles. Each vehicle will be equipped with two battery packs featuring an integrated, replaceable contactor box and a multipack controller. These 57-kWh battery packs have a modular design with cylindrical NMC cells, offering advanced cell chemistry and high-energy density. The system is protected by a stainless steel case and includes a compact, active liquid co...
Hyundai Motor begins hydrogen fuel-cell facility construction in South Korea
Hyundai Motor Co. has initiated the construction of a new hydrogen fuel-cell production facility in Ulsan, South Korea, with a groundbreaking ceremony. The facility is funded with an investment of 930 billion won (approximately $648 million) and is slated for completion by 2027. Once operational, it will produce 30,000 fuel cell units and protein exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers annually. This project is part of Hyundai Motor's strategy to secure a leading position in the global hydrogen...
Interior Insight: Honda ZR-V
Honda ZR-V enters the crowded sport utility vehicle (SUV) market with a hybrid-only powertrain, Civic-based architecture and a clear emphasis on agile handling over sheer practicality. Sitting between the HR-V and CR-V, it targets buyers looking for premium touches without crossing into luxury-brand territory. This review continues our series exploring in-car tech and materials. Materials and finish Honda has made a perceptible quality uplift compared to previous models and even the Civic ...
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.. 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 equipment manufacturers have been the first to raise the alar...
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...
Key trends in software-defined vehicles: Insights from Neusoft
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are reshaping the automotive industry, marking a shift where software — not hardware — is at the core of vehicle innovation. Unlike traditional vehicles that depend largely on mechanical and electrical components, SDVs integrate sophisticated software platforms to deliver advanced capabilities such as intelligent cockpits, advanced driver assistance systems and seamless connectivity. This evolution is largely driven by consumer demand for safer, smarter and m...
How VW leverages next-generation software stacks to converge group platforms and E/E architecture
The Volkswagen group is going hard on software, which is now considered a core competency for the German automaker. The company is shifting from hardware-first development to “vehicle development starting from software”—meaning that the software stack drives hardware architecture, features and lifecycle of vehicles. The company places strong emphasis on in-house software development and governance—increasing the share of software developed internally to strengthen IP, reduce supplier rel...
How Trump’s recently passed budget bill will impact US’ EV battery supply chain
On July 4, US President Donald Trump signed a new federal budget, also called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, into law. Key priorities include cutting government spending to address the increasing national debt and lowering energy costs through significantly enhancing domestic oil production. The recently passed bill signals a policy shift that claims to support domestic electric vehicle production and battery supply chains but introduces uncertainty around how these goals will be achieved. T...
Interior Insight: Honda ZR-V
Honda ZR-V enters the crowded sport utility vehicle (SUV) market with a hybrid-only powertrain, Civic-based architecture and a clear emphasis on agile handling over sheer practicality. Sitting between the HR-V and CR-V, it targets buyers looking for premium touches without crossing into luxury-brand territory. This review continues our series exploring in-car tech and materials. Materials and finish Honda has made a perceptible quality uplift compared to previous models and even the Civic ...
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.. 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 equipment manufacturers have been the first to raise the alar...

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