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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...
    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...
    Aisin to showcase mobility solutions at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama
    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...
    Fraunhofer’s RoB@t2Cell research project developing automated battery recycling system
    Fraunhofer Institute's RoB@t2Cell research project, which began active collaboration earlier in the year, is developing automated solutions for the safe disassembly and targeted discharge of battery cells for recycling and reuse, with the aim of establishing a sustainable circular economy for the German and European battery industry. Fraunhofer IPA contributes expertise in automated disassembly with characterization and discharge, recycling, machining and separation technology, and life ...
    Toshiba expands 80V N-channel MOSFET lineup to support 48V automotive systems
    Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) has introduced two AEC-Q101 compliant 80V N-channel MOSFETs, the XPH2R608QB and XPH3R908QB, expanding its lineup to support 48V automotive systems. These are the first products from the latest-generation U-MOSX-H process to be housed in the SOP Advance (WF) package with wettable flanks. By using Toshiba's U-MOSX-H process, the new MOSFETs achieve low on-resistance (RDS(ON)), enabling designers to maximize efficiency in their 48V systems, improving per...
    TIER IV unveils MP camera series for Level 4 autonomous driving systems
    TIER IV has launched the MP camera series, an automotive-grade lineup engineered for advanced autonomous driving systems. The new series supplements TIER IV's current lineup of cameras built with hard-to-source automotive-grade components, meets the stringent quality requirements of production vehicles, and is available at scale. The MP camera series is characterized by several key features. It is Level 4 optimized, with proprietary image optimization and flexible camera control that deliver ...
    Automotive Grade Linux launches SoDeV reference platform for SDVs
    Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative project at the Linux Foundation developing the open source platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has announced the initial availability of its open source SoDeV reference platform and the addition of five new members: EMQ, Lineo Solutions, MediaTek, VA Linux Systems Japan and Very Good Ventures. The initial version of the AGL open-source SoDeV reference platform is accessible via the latest AGL Unified Code Base (UCB) release, codenamed "Ult...
    BMW rolls out Bosch's road hazard warning service in Europe
    Bosch has introduced a cloud-based road hazard service designed to increase road safety and driving comfort by providing early warnings of potential dangers, such as sudden fog or black ice. The service uses continuously updated data from numerous sources and is already being used in millions of cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Initial vehicles from the BMW Group are using the Bosch service, and Bosch plans to gradually roll it out in additional BMW vehicles over the next few years. Si...
    Rivian Assistant adds context-aware voice control and messaging for in-vehicle functions
    Rivian is rolling out its new AI-powered voice assistant to all Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners as part of its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update. The feature, activated by saying “Hey Rivian” or holding the left steering wheel button, requires an active Connect+ subscription. The assistant is notable because it can actually control a vehicle’s core functions — something that Tesla’s competing Grok assistant still cannot do months after its own launch. Rivian Assistant can now ...
    Google expands Android Auto and Google built-in with next-generation features
    Google has announced a sweeping redesign of its smartphone mirroring software Android Auto, along with major updates to its deeper in-car platform, Google built-in.  Android Auto introduces a more personalized interface, glanceable widgets, immersive navigation and enhanced entertainment capabilities tailored for modern vehicle displays of all shapes and sizes. The updated experience brings Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language from smartphones into the car, adding new ty...
    Ambilight debuts EC smart dimming panoramic roof integrated with ambient lighting on all-new AUDI E7X
    Ambilight, a mainland China-based company specializing in electrochromic (EC) products for various markets, including automotive, is expanding its partnership with Audi following the debut of the German carmaker’s first all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the AUDI E7X, at Auto China 2026 in Beijing in April. In 2024, Audi established a strategic partnership with SAIC to form a joint venture to produce electric vehicles for the mainland Chinese market. These vehicle...
    Bitsensing unveils new 4D imaging radar for autonomous vehicles
    Bitsensing has introduced the AIR4D Imaging Radar, a new 4D radar solution designed to help autonomous vehicle companies accelerate the deployment of autonomous fleets in real-world environments and at scale, according to a company press release dated May 13. The AIR4D Imaging Radar provides direct access to high-resolution 4D sensor data, including point cloud, Doppler and radar raw data outputs. The company said that this open-data approach enables autonomous vehicle developers to...
    Researchers at Swedish university deploy smart AI tools to extend battery life by 23%
    Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new AI-based method that adapts fast charging to the health of electric vehicle batteries, aiming to address the conflict between fast-charging needs and battery longevity. Fast charging is important for individuals and companies, including taxis, heavy vehicles in industry and passenger cars, as it facilitates commuting and longer journeys, even though many private motorists typically charge at home. EV batteries g...
    Stradvision launches integrated AI perception platform for automotive OEM deployment
    Stradvision announced the commercial launch of an integrated perception platform engineered for automotive original equipment manufacturer deployment. This move unites Stradvision's vision stack with a leading Physical AI systems developer to provide a unified, execution-ready architecture for the global automotive industry. The partnership, established through a comprehensive multiyear collaboration agreement, bridges the gap between advanced software development and large-scale series produ...
    Ouster Rev8 OS lidar qualified for NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion autonomous vehicle platform
    Ouster announced that its new Rev8 OS family of digital lidar sensors has been qualified to run on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform, which is used to accelerate the development and deployment of Level 4 autonomous vehicles. As a vendor within the open NVIDIA DRIVE ecosystem, Ouster's Rev8 OS has met the requirements of the DRIVE Hyperion sensor qualification process. The company combines hardware readiness with full-stack software compatibility through optimized plugins for its entire sensor p...
    Aptiv Gen 8 radar platform selected by Volvo Cars for future vehicle safety features
    Aptiv announced that Volvo Cars has awarded Aptiv's Gen 8 radar platform for deployment in future cars, beginning in 2028. The platform is expected to support a range of safety and driver-assistance functions as both brands continue to evolve their vehicle portfolios around software‑defined architectures. “Volvo Cars has always been guided by a belief that safety should be designed around people and real-world driving conditions. Aptiv’s Gen 8 radar platform helps us deliver even m...
    Audi unveils interior details of Q9 full-size SUV ahead of full reveal in summer 2026
    Audi has unveiled the interior of its forthcoming Q9 full-size sport utility vehicle, two months ahead of its world premiere in July. Designed as a versatile sanctuary for families, business travelers and long journeys, the spacious SUV offers up to seven seats, with easy access to the third row and a business-class six-seat layout option. Second-row individual seats feature electric adjustment and active ventilation, while all seats are at least partially power-adjustable. The third-row seats f...
    BorgWarner to supply turbocharger and EGR cooler to a European vehicle manufacturer
    BorgWarner has secured business with a major European commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturer to supply a high-efficiency variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler for a Euro 7-compliant, 6-cylinder heavy-duty diesel engine platform. This award expands BorgWarner's depth in the on-highway commercial vehicle segment and further broadens its collaboration with the customer, with production expected to begin at the end of 2028. Volke...
    Microchip Technology introduces LAN878x and LAN888x single pair Ethernet PHY families
    Microchip Technology announced the LAN878x and LAN888x families of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) PHY transceivers, available in 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1 and dual-speed 100/1000BASE-T1 variants, to address growing demand for secure, reliable and scalable Ethernet connectivity in automotive applications as designers adopt Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and all-Ethernet architectures for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The LAN878x and LAN888x PHYs integrate hardware-based MACsec security compliant wit...
    MINI details advanced safety technologies across model range including ADAS
    MINI has outlined the active and passive safety technologies fitted across its model range, highlighting repeated five-star European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) ratings. The BMW Group brand said that all current models are equipped as standard with up to 12 ultrasonic sensors, five cameras and five radar systems, which support a range of driver-assistance functions. Standard active safety equipment across the range includes lane-departure warning with steering intervention, front-co...
    ABB E-Mobility launches OM X-Series distributed megawatt charging architecture for high-duty sites
    ABB E-mobility announced the launch of the OM X-Series, a distributed charging system designed for the highest duty cycle, megawatt-scale charging use cases in environments such as transit depots, logistics hubs and public charging corridors. The company said that these locations face challenges where isolated clusters of chargers create energy losses and operational friction as load increases, and that adding more infrastructure can worsen these issues. The OM X-Series is a coordinated site ...
    Opel plans new all-electric C-segment SUV developed with Leapmotor
    Opel has unveiled a key project in its model strategy, a completely new, all-electric C-segment sport utility vehicle that would expand the carmaker's current portfolio. The new SUV is part of Stellantis and its Chinese partner Leapmotor's plan to deepen their strategic collaboration globally. According to the carmaker, the new electric SUV will not only serve as a blueprint for efficient global collaboration but also enable Opel to take a major strategic step forward in electrification and s...
    Hyundai Mobis unveils scalable 160-kW PE system for mainstream EVs
    Hyundai Mobis has developed a 160-kilowatt Power Electric (PE) system for general-purpose models, following its earlier development of a high-performance 250-kW PE system. The company also plans to complete the development of a 120-kW PE system tailored for small mobility vehicles by the first half of 2026. Through these developments, Hyundai Mobis aims to establish a drive system lineup covering all types of electric vehicles and to further enhance its global competitiveness in electrificati...
    Auto China 2026: Geely unveils EVA Cab robo-taxi prototype
    At Auto China 2026, Geely unveiled the EVA Cab, a purpose-built robo-taxi prototype, indicating a deeper move into autonomous, electric and software-defined mobility. The vehicle was revealed by Geely Auto Group together with AFARI Technology and CaoCao Mobility, Geely's ride-hailing and shared mobility arm. Geely presents the EVA Cab as a showcase for its Full-Domain AI 2.0 framework, integrating autonomous driving hardware, in-car computing, vehicle-cloud security and software systems for futu...
    Kempower expands portfolio with Mega Satellite Flex for megawatt charging
    Kempower has introduced the Kempower Mega Satellite Flex, the latest addition to its portfolio of high-power charging solutions and its first dispenser to support charging with either high-power CCS up to 560 kW or MCS up to 1.2 MW. The company stated that high-power charging leads to shorter charging times and higher fleet uptimes, which in turn lower the total cost of ownership (TCO). The flexible setup of the Kempower Mega Satellite Flex is intended to support fleet and charge point ope...
    Diodes introduces automotive 32-Gbps linear ReDriver for high-speed smart cockpit architectures
    Diodes Inc. (Diodes) has introduced the PI3EQX32904Q, an automotive-compliant, 32-Gbps, four-channel linear ReDriver designed to optimize signal integrity for high-speed protocols such as PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 specification, SAS4 and CXL. The device targets smart cockpit architectures that integrate advanced driver assistance systems, infotainment systems and instrument clusters into a single unit, addressing the growing signal-integrity challenges posed by these AI-driven computing platforms. ...
    Yokohama Rubber unveils AI-based tire mold design support system
    Yokohama Rubber has announced that it has developed a proprietary tire mold design support system using simulations (finite element method [FEM]) and the company's AI technology. The system supplements the knowledge and experience of the company's development staff and provides information obtained by conducting many virtual experiments, such as changes in tire characteristics due to different mold design factors. According to the Japanese tiremaker, the new system makes it easier even for le...
    AmpUp introduces KlooBot AI engine to boost EV charger uptime and diagnostics
    AmpUp announced the launch of KlooBot, a native AI-powered diagnostic engine integrated directly into the AmpUp EV Cloud, designed to provide 24/7 charger uptime intelligence for site hosts and technicians. Unlike stand-alone AI tools or chat interfaces that require manual intervention, KlooBot functions as an automated intelligence layer aimed at maximizing charger uptime and offering operational insight across any mix of electric vehicle charging hardware. The KlooBot intelligence layer is ...
    Octo and Sedgwick announce strategic telematics partnership
    Global telematics company Octo announced a strategic partnership with Sedgwick to combine advanced telematics with claims management services and reshape the future of insurance and mobility. The collaboration aims to create a new model in which telematics and efficiency are integrated to transform the customer experience. By merging Octo's telematics insights with Sedgwick's global expertise in claims handling, the partnership is intended to deliver enhanced speed and accuracy in crash and c...
    Brembo begins production of Sensify intelligent braking platform for global vehicle program
    Brembo has commenced production of its intelligent braking platform Sensify for a leading global vehicle manufacturer. The advanced braking system will be fitted as standard on 100% of the vehicles in the program, confirming the platform's readiness for full deployment. Sensify is a scalable, adaptable solution engineered to support a wide range of advanced vehicle architectures, from next-generation driver-assistance systems to fully autonomous applications. This developm...
    Toyoda Gosei develops unobtrusive air conditioner vent to enhance vehicle cabin appearance
    Toyoda Gosei has developed a register (vent) for automotive air conditioners with an unobtrusive aperture, aimed at improving the designability of vehicle cabins. These registers are used on the Toyota bZ7 battery-electric car, launched in mainland China in March. With the advances of electrified and autonomous vehicles, automotive interiors have shifted conceptually from simple movement spaces to more comfortable, relaxing spaces akin to living rooms, leading to a rising demand for inst...
    Tellus Power launches Nexus Megawatt Charging System for high-power fleet applications
    Tellus Power Global Holding Ltd. announced the launch of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), referred to as the Nexus MCS, as the first system under its Nexus platform. The company describes itself as a deep-tech company building bidirectional energy-transfer systems to power the physical AI economy. The Nexus platform is designed to support a range of high-power charging solutions for fleet and commercial applications. The modular Nexus MCS delivers between 600 kilowatts and 1.2 megawatts of...
    DENSO develops wireless charging technology, aims to commercialize by fiscal 2029
    DENSO Corp., an auto parts maker affiliated with Toyota Motor Corp., is developing a system to wirelessly charge moving electric vehicles, with the aim of establishing the technology by fiscal 2029. The company expects that, if realized, the system will help address consumer concerns about charging time and short cruising range, which have affected the purchase of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). The system operates by wirelessly transmitting electricity from power-transmission coils embedd...
    New Eagle launches OpenECU NX3 single-controller platform for electrified vehicle charging and control
    New Eagle announced the launch of the OpenECU NX3, a next-generation control platform designed to simplify electrified vehicle architectures by consolidating charging and supervisory control into a single electronic control unit (ECU). The NX3 leverages expanded hardware, software and engineering capabilities from the recent acquisition of Pi Innovo and extends New Eagle's unified Raptor and OpenECU platform to enable new levels of system integration, scalability and development efficiency acros...
    Ouster unveils Rev8 OS digital lidar sensors with native color
    Ouster announced its new family of OS digital lidar sensors, Rev8, which is powered by its next-generation L4 Ouster Silicon. The company said that Ouster Rev8 features the world's first patented native color lidar sensors, provides up to double the range and resolution of the previous generation, and is designed for functional safety, reliability, affordability, and scale. Ouster described its L4 architecture as doubling the range and resolution of its lidar over the prior generation, adding...
    Tesla launches Semi Charging for Business program
    Tesla has introduced a new Semi Charging for Business program that enables fleet operators and businesses to purchase and install their own Megacharger and a new product called the Basecharger, a 125-kilowatt charger intended for depot and overnight use. Under this program, Tesla offers two distinct Semi charging products, similar in structure to the Supercharger for Business program launched in April, with a $0.94 million price for an 8-stall V4 site. The Megacharger is an ultrafas...
    BorgWarner wins multiple contracts to supply eMotors for hybrids and EVs in Asia
    BorgWarner has won multiple contracts to supply electric motors (eMotors) from Asian original equipment manufacturers, strengthening its position across battery-electric and hybrid vehicle markets in Asia. Production for these programs is expected to begin in phases from June 2026 through September 2027. In South Korea, BorgWarner will supply a stator assembly for a new electric B-segment sport utility vehicle program. This award builds on BorgWarner's previous success in supplying hairpin eM...
    HiPower 5.0 consortium to develop compact 22-kW onboard charger using advanced GaN semiconductors
    In a press release dated April 28, the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM announced that the EU-funded HiPower 5.0 project is working to advance the next generation of onboard chargers (OBCs) for electric vehicles to support the EU's climate goals. Traffic accounts for 28% of the climate emissions in the EU, with 80% of this coming from road traffic, and EVs are seen as a potential game-changer. Current OBCs, which convert electricity from the grid into energy ...
    Humanetics launches UFOnext platform for advanced ADAS testing and NCAP 2026 readiness
    Humanetics has launched UFOnext, a next-generation advanced driver assistance systems testing platform developed to address the increasing complexity and resource demands of ADAS validation. The platform is designed to help customers test faster, more reliably and with less operational friction on the proving ground. UFOnext provides high acceleration capability, enabling it to reach required test speeds quickly, reducing the track length needed to achieve target velocities and allowing high-...
    Rohde & Schwarz expands broadband amplifier range with higher power models
    Rohde & Schwarz has expanded its R&S BBA300 family, a series of compact, high-end solid-state broadband amplifiers, with the introduction of the new R&S BBA300-DE500 and R&S BBA300-DE1000 models. These new amplifiers now cover power requirements of 500 watts and 1,000 watts. Designed as single-band solutions, they cover the entire frequency range from 1 gigahertz to 6 gigahertz without band switching, which significantly increases efficiency in automated test sequences. Requir...
    CATL launches battery lookup tool for Chinese consumers
    CATL has launched an online lookup feature that allows Chinese consumers to directly see which car models are powered by its batteries. The online tool aims to reinforce consumers' perception of CATL's premium, safe batteries. Consumers can now access a dedicated online inquiry system that organizes complex supply information by car brand in alphabetical order. Car buyers can also enter specific brand or model keywords in the search bar to quickly retrieve information about the vehicle's...
    LG Innotek wins order to supply automotive Wi-Fi 7 communication module to Europe-based Tier-1 supplier
    LG Innotek will supply its automotive Wi-Fi 7 communication module, featuring advanced Wi-Fi technology, to a Europe-based Tier-1 supplier in a deal worth approximately $68 million, with mass production scheduled to begin in 2027. The module will be integrated into audio, video and navigation (AVN) systems, which will then be delivered to a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customer. By commercializing its first automotive Wi-Fi 7 communication module since 2005, the South Korean supp...
    Auto China 2026: Valeo and Holoride expand partnership, present expanded XR gaming portfolio
    At Auto China 2026, being held in Beijing from April 24 to May 3, 2026, Valeo announced the expansion of its partnership with Germany-based startup Holoride to accelerate the rollout of extended reality (XR)-gaming experiences for passengers in vehicles across global markets. After unveiling their collaboration at CES 2026, the two partners are now focusing on scaling a growing portfolio of in-car extended reality content by combining Valeo's advanced sensor technolog...
    POLYN Technology tapes out automotive chip for real-time tire-road sensing
    POLYN Technology has announced the successful tapeout of its automotive-focused VibroSense chip, marking a key milestone in the development of its Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology. The engineering chip integrates an analog neuromorphic core designed to enable real-time tire-road friction monitoring, supporting advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications. The VibroSense solution leverages accelerometer-based vibration signals to estim...
    Analog Devices launches A²B 2.0 Automotive Audio Bus
    Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) has announced that its A²B 2.0 automotive audio bus solution is now fully released to production. As the next evolution of ADI's A²B technology, A²B 2.0 is designed to help automotive OEMs and tier 1 suppliers deliver richer in-cabin audio experiences through greater bandwidth and Ethernet integration, while preserving the low-latency, simple architecture. Over the past decade, A²B has been broadly adopted in the automotive industry, with hundreds of millions o...
    General Motors to update model year 2022 and newer vehicles in US with Google Gemini
    General Motors (GM) has announced that it is upgrading vehicles with Google Gemini, bringing advanced conversational AI to the road. Gemini will be rolled out soon to approximately 4 million model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles in the US with Google built-in, which the company describes as one of the largest deployments of Gemini in the industry. This comes ahead of a custom-built AI assistant, fine-tuned with proprietary vehicle data and shaped by OnStar intelli...
    Polestar starts rolling out Gemini in models with Google built-in
    Polestar announced that it is starting to roll out Google Gemini to its vehicles. Starting from April 30, the advanced AI model will be available as a seamless upgrade to the current Google Assistant for customers in the US with Google accounts set to US English, with additional languages and regions to follow. Hans Bleckert, connected car manager at Polestar, said that Google Gemini represents a fundamental shift for Polestar drivers and how they interact with their vehicles. He said that to...
    Auto China 2026: Reach showcases full-stack AI vehicle intelligence portfolio
    At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Reach officially unveiled its full-stack product portfolio designed to accelerate the intelligent evolution of AI vehicles. Industry leaders and experts, along with executives and representatives from Honda, Toyota, FAW, Geely, GAC, Dongfeng Voyah, FAW Jiefang, BMW, Volkswagen Cariad, Chery, Nissan, Mazda, Hitachi Astemo, Bosch, UAES, ZTE Microelectronics, and other global original equipment manufacturers and industry partners visited the booth for in-depth discuss...
    Rocsys unveils M1 hands-free multibay charging system for robo-taxi depots
    Rocsys announced the launch of the Rocsys M1, described as the world's first hands-free charging solution capable of serving multiple bays in robo-taxi operations. The system is part of a broader depot service platform aimed at enabling full depot autonomy and is in pilot deployment, with large-scale rollout planned to begin in 2027. Alongside the launch of the M1, Rocsys announced a $13 million Series A extension led by Capricorn Partners, with participation from Scania Invest, Forward.One, ...
    Aumovio and trinamiX unveil in-cockpit finger sensor for blood alcohol detection
    Aumovio and trinamiX GmbH have developed a solution that measures blood alcohol levels by having a user place a finger on a sensor. The system delivers precise results within seconds and is intuitive and easy to use, like a fingerprint scan on a smartphone. The sensor-based system can be discreetly integrated into existing vehicle cockpit elements, preserving a clean and unobtrusive interior design. By enabling blood alcohol measurement prior to driving, the technology is intended to imp...
    Hyundai launches Pleos Connect next-generation infotainment system
    Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled Pleos Connect, its next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system. The system is designed to fundamentally transform the customer mobility experience and represents the first major step in the Group's transformation into a software-centric mobility leader. Pleos Connect is built on three core development pillars — intuitiveness, safety and openness — and combines a mobile-friendly user environment with advanced AI to create a highly scalable and intuitive pla...
    Auto China 2026: ThunderSoft debuts AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 for AI-defined vehicles
    At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, ThunderSoft officially unveiled AquaDrive AIOS 2.1, described as the industry's first unified experience architecture that consolidates cockpit, autonomous driving (advanced driver assistance system), navigation and AI Agents. The solution is presented as marking a pivotal paradigm shift from software-defined vehicles (SDVs) to AI-defined vehicles (AIDV). AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 is built on a full-stack AI-native four-layer architecture (Data-Model-System-Applic...
    Auto China 2026: Neusoft unveils OneCoreGo AI solution and NAGIC.AI cockpit software platform
    Neusoft Corp. is presenting the latest version of its OneCoreGo Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 7.0 at Auto China 2026, taking place in Beijing from April 23 to May 3. The company also launched the NAGIC.AI cockpit software platform and announced the strategic upgrade of its subsidiary, Neusoft Smart Go.  Neusoft’s OneCoreGo Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 7.0 is an evolved AI companion for global intelligent mobility, designed to address the n...
    Nexteer Automotive starts series production of Steer-by-Wire system for mainland China-based NEV manufacturer
    Nexteer Automotive has started series production of its Steer-by-Wire (SbW) system, marking its first SbW program in full-scale production. The system has been launched in a production passenger vehicle for a leading mainland Chinese new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer. The transition of SbW from development and validation into series production represents a significant advancement for the technology. Certified in late 2025, Nexteer’s SbW system achieved ASIL D fu...
    Bosch launches TB193 and TB293 ultrasonic chipsets to advance close-range vehicle perception
    Bosch has introduced a new generation of ultrasonic chipsets, TB193 and TB293, for close-range perception in vehicles at Auto China in Beijing. These chipsets enable more precise detection of objects, such as parked vehicles and curbs, and accurate distance measurement. For the first time, the solutions process the raw signals directly from the ultrasonic sensors, providing a significantly larger and more detailed dataset. The new generation of ultrasonic sensors from Bosch uses the original,...
    Sunwoda plans to leverage AI in battery R&D, manufacturing and quality control
    Sunwoda Mobility Energy Technology Co., a leading mainland China-based battery-maker, is adopting AI to redefine its products and reduce costs as the electric vehicle battery sector faces overcapacity and intense price competition. At its first tech day in Beijing, the company announced plans to use AI across research and development, manufacturing and quality control to transform batteries from passive energy containers into "smart energy bodies" that can think, communicate and manage t...
    CATL secures a major order for sodium-ion batteries from HyperStrong in mainland China
    CATL has secured a large sodium-ion battery order, marking what it views as a critical turning point for the commercialization of this technology. Sodium-ion battery technology is being increasingly seen as a lower-cost alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The company announced on April 27 a strategic partnership with Chinese energy storage system provider HyperStrong at its headquarters in Ningde, Fujian province. According to a press release, the two parties signed a three-year supply...
    Auto China 2026: Hyundai plans to launch 20 new BEVs and EREVs in mainland China over next 5 years
    South Korean carmaker Hyundai plans to regain lost market share in the world's largest electric vehicle market by implementing an aggressive localized product road map. At Auto China 2026, Hyundai announced that it will make a full push into mainland China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) sector, with a focus on its Ioniq brand. According to the company, it plans to roll out 20 new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) models in mainland China over the next five ...
    Valeo and Infineon develop laser-based ground projection module for vehicles
    Valeo and Infineon Technologies are collaborating on a short-distance ground-projection module that integrates laser beam scanning. The two partners are presenting their first joint innovation at Auto China 2026, showcasing it at the Valeo booth in Beijing, mainland China. The solution is designed to achieve daytime visibility for ground projections; this consequently requires high-performance systems. Valeo uses Infineon's 2D Micro Electronic Mechanical Systems (MEMS) mir...
    Auto China 2026: Huawei repositions its 1,500-kW charging system for multiple use cases
    Huawei's 1,500-kilowatt megawatt charging system, first introduced in 2025 as a high-power solution for heavy-duty, high-utilization electrification scenarios, supports up to 1,500 kW of peak output and 2,400 amperes (A) of current, enabling an approximately 300-kilowatt-hour battery charge in about 15 minutes under defined operating conditions. In 2026, the system is no longer presented as a new introduction but as part of a broader rollout strategy focused on deployment scale and infrastr...
    Auto China 2026: Valeo expands VSS360 smart safety platform with Highway Navigation on Autopilot for mass-market ADAS
    At Auto China 2026, Valeo presents a major functional expansion of Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360), its scalable system that enables the removal of individual electronic control units (ECUs) by using the smart front camera as a central compute for other advanced driver assistance system sensors. This cost-optimized ADAS solution offers best-in-class driving performance and sensor fusion while being easy to integrate in existing vehicle architectures. The upgraded VSS360 now supports Highway...
    Pony.ai unveils new Level 4 autonomous driving domain controller built with NVIDIA DRIVE Thor
    Pony.ai announced a new generation autonomous driving domain controller, a high-performance compute system designed for both Pony.ai's Level 4 autonomous driving platform and a broader set of customer applications across autonomous mobility. Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, the controller is built on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform and powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor with NVIDIA NVLink, and is intended to support Pony.ai's next phase of commercialization in robo-taxis and its gro...
    Adient wins order to supply ProForce Massage Flow solution on two mainland Chinese OEMs models
    Adient has announced the commercialization of its ProForce Massage Flow solution, an advancement of its mechanical massage portfolio and a further development of the ProForce platform launched in 2025. The new solution is scheduled for production on two Chinese original equipment manufacturer models and delivers expanded massage coverage, modular integration and mass production validated technologies, highlighting Adient's innovation-to-execution capability. The ProForce Massage Flo...
    BMW Group launches Plug & Charge cardless public DC charging in Germany and Austria
    The BMW Group has introduced a new Plug & Charge function to further simplify public charging of its electric vehicles and set a new standard for convenience and user-friendliness. Since March 16, customers in Germany have been able to charge their all-electric BMW or MINI directly at public direct current (DC) charging points using Plug & Charge without the need for a prior charging contract. The system uses the credit card stored with BMW or MINI: after logging in with the correspondin...
    Auto China 2026: Marelli showcases active suspension innovations that enhance vehicle safety, performance, comfort and user experience
    At Auto China 2026, being held in the New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC) in Beijing, Marelli is highlighting how vehicle dynamics and advanced suspension technologies are becoming increasingly central to vehicle safety, performance, user experience, comfort and brand differentiation, while also supporting the evolution toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs). At its booth, the company is showcasing suspension and chassis innovations, including the new Active Ca...
    Aisin debuts active front spats on new Toyota RAV4 SUV for North American market
    Aisin Corp. has developed Active Front Spats with Toyota Motor, Aisin's parent company and largest customer. The solution has been adopted for the first time on Toyota’s new RAV4 sport utility vehicle in North America. Front spats are installed on the lower section of the front bumper, ahead of the tires, where they optimize airflow around the tires during driving and, by reducing aerodynamic drag, contribute to improved fuel efficiency. Conventional front spats are fixed in po...
    Auto China 2026: Valeo showcases China Speed innovations and humanoid robotics
    Valeo is showcasing its latest innovations at Auto China 2026, which runs from April 23 to May 3 at the Capital International Exhibition Center (CIECC) in Beijing. At its booth, the French supplier is presenting a portfolio of integrated systems designed at China Speed, aimed at reducing development cycles while maintaining global safety standards. In electrification, Valeo highlights a 5-in-1 Deep Integration Module and a next-generation dual inverter that reached start of production (SOP) i...
    Webasto develops modular PTC air heaters for electric commercial vehicles
    Thermal technology specialist Webasto plans to launch modular positive temperature coefficient (PTC) air heaters with up to 2,100 watts of heating power for electric commercial vehicles in July. The air flow modules can be flexibly combined or installed and controlled individually within the vehicle’s interior. Fuel-powered vehicles are increasingly being replaced by electric vehicles, but unlike internal combustion engines (ICEs), electric motors generate very little waste heat to war...
    ABB E-mobility introduces M-series EV chargers with air-cooled, split architecture
    ABB E-mobility has introduced the M-Series, a modular, air-cooled split-system charging architecture that separates power cabinets from ChargePost dispensers, allowing charging systems to be configured around specific mission profiles rather than deployed as generic hardware. The system connects centralized power cabinets to a flexible portfolio of ChargePost dispensers — Solo, Duo, Dock and Ultra — supporting Combined Charging System 1 (CCS1), Combined Charging System 2 (CCS2), North Ame...
    Auto China 2026: HERE Technologies and Lotus debut integrated Navigation on Autopilot solution
    HERE Technologies and Lotus have announced the debut of Lotus' first overseas integrated navigation and Highway Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) solution at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. This marks the first time a mainland Chinese automaker has introduced a unified cockpit navigation and Highway NOA system for international markets, which the companies describe as a significant step in mainland China's automotive push toward global innovation leadership. The solution is designed to deliver more cons...
    Hyundai Motor presents IONIQ 3 electric hatchback in Europe, featuring spacious interior, Pleos Connect infotainment system
    Hyundai Motor has introduced the IONIQ 3, a fully electric compact hatchback designed to meet the electromobility requirements of customers in the European market. Built on Hyundai Motor Group's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with a 400-volt electrical architecture, the electric hatchback offers two battery options, with ranges of 344 kilometers (Standard Range) and 496 kilometers (Long Range). The electric powertrains deliver up to 107.8 kilowatts (147 PS) of output and 250 Newto...
    CATL plans to commence mass production of sodium-ion batteries in 2026
    On April 21, during the CATL Tech Day event in Beijing, CATL announced that its sodium-ion batteries will enter mass production later in 2026. The company said that when the supply chain of sodium-ion batteries matures, electric vehicles using these batteries will be able to achieve a driving range of up to 600 kilometers per charge. Wu Kai, CATL's chief scientist and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said the company has resolved core manufacturing challenges, e...
    Auto China 2026: Nexteer presents market-ready EMB system after completing development and validation
    Nexteer Automotive announced that its Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) is now ready for market after completing development and validation. Following its debut at Auto Shanghai 2025, EMB has reached maturity for mass production, enabling Nexteer to offer full Motion-by-Wire capabilities, including steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire. Over the past year, Nexteer has advanced product design, production line development and supply chain integration, achieving seamless collaboration across al...
    ChargePoint launches new ultrafast charger for electric cars
    ChargePoint has launched Express Solo, claiming it to be the world's fastest stand-alone electric vehicle charger capable of delivering 600 kilowatts of charging speed to a single EV. With Express Solo, the company has rolled out its next-generation direct current (DC) fast-charging architecture, positioning it as an industry-leading innovation. As ChargePoint continues expanding its hardware range beyond North America, Express Solo will be ChargePoint's first DC charger to also be ...
    Bosch rolls out third-generation silicon carbide chips to boost EV efficiency and range
    Bosch has begun introducing third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) chips for electric vehicles and is supplying samples to global automakers. These chips are intended to make electric cars more efficient and increase their range. According to Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Bosch Mobility business sector, SiC semiconductors control the flow of energy and make it as efficient as possible, and next-generation SiC chips are expected to help customers br...
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