Exicom has begun manufacturing liquid-cooled AC and DC power modules at its Hyderabad Smart Manufacturing Facility for global markets, including Tritium’s DC charger portfolio in North America and Europe. The company said it is the first in India to produce this class of power electronics for EV chargers used globally. The initial modules will primarily be used in Tritium’s DC chargers, including the TRI-FLEX and DC-FLEX ranges. Exicom said the company plans to bring the technology to ...

Porsche plans to introduce gallium nitride (GaN) chip technology to series production in a future vehicle in 2027 to power a 400-watt Burmester subwoofer amplifier. The technology, developed with the University of Stuttgart, has been adapted by Porsche for its first automotive application in the Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System. A GaN-based high-performance chip performs the voltage conversion needed for the subwoofer amplifier. Porsche said it has filed several patent applicati...

Mahindra introduced the BE 6 SPORTEQ electric sport utility vehicle series at 1.145 million rupees (about $12,000) with battery-as-a-service (BaaS) and a battery charge of 3.75 rupees per kilometer. The company said deliveries will begin on Aug. 26. The series is offered in eight variants — ONE, TWO, THREE, THREE+, FOUR, FE, FE FOUR and Launch Edition. The BaaS option will be offered with the ONE and TWO variants, which come with a 59-kWh battery pack. The BE 6 SPORTEQ also gets a 70-k...

Nexteer Automotive has introduced a High Mount Direct Drive Steer-by-Wire Hand-Wheel Actuator (HMDD) that can reduce overall mass by up to 23% compared to legacy steering columns, depending on vehicle and packaging requirements. HMDD is designed for steer-by-wire systems, which replace the mechanical link between the steering wheel and road wheels with an electronic connection that sends driver inputs as digital commands while maintaining steering feedback. The system combines a motor...

BYD has launched its 2027 Seal 06 sedan in Shenzhen, China, pricing the 12-version lineup from 99,900 yuan (about $14,712).  BYD said the DM-i plug-in hybrid variants are priced from 99,900 yuan to 141,900 yuan, while the all-electric versions range from 109,900 yuan to 155,900 yuan. The currently available BYD Seal 06 EV went on sale in June 2025 at prices between 109,800 yuan and 129,800 yuan. According to BYD, the all-electric version is equipped with a flash-charging pla...

Indian electric vehicle charging technology startup RoadGrid has secured 130 million rupees (about $1.4 million) from the Technology Development Board for a 275 million rupees manufacturing project. The company will use the financial assistance to set up a manufacturing and assembly facility for its patented Universal EV Charger, which supports electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial EVs on a single platform. Commercial production is expected to begin in ...

Waymo is adding Google’s Gemini AI assistant and a redesigned rider interface to its Ojai purpose-built robo-taxi as it prepares to expand public access to the vehicle. The Gemini in Waymo feature, launching in beta, lets riders press a Gemini icon on the cabin screen to start a voice conversation. Waymo said the assistant can handle cabin controls, trip information, “Waymo education” and general questions during a ride. Riders can ask Gemini to adjust climate settings, such as say...

Infineon Technologies AG expanded its automotive power distribution portfolio with the SPOC Wire Guard BTS80009 SWPx 1ES, a 12-V automotive eFuse with SPI interface. The product is the first member of a new smart power switch family. It combines a protected high-side switch with integrated I²t wire protection, software configurability and advanced diagnostics for new electric/electronic (E/E) architectures supporting software-defined vehicle concepts with over-the-air updates. Infineon sa...

Driventic has launched its VEDS 2.2 electric drive system, a 275-kg unit aimed at buses, coaches and trucks as well as retrofit projects. The company said the newly developed propulsion system extends the integrated approach used in its VEDS 1.5 and is designed for new vehicles or for retrofit conversions. Driventic plans to use VEDS 2.2 in its global portfolio strategy to enter new markets and vehicle segments. The VEDS 2.2 combines three connected components in a compact unit: a high-spe...

ZF Lifetec, the passive safety subsidiary of the ZF Group, said it will start series production in August of an infrared seatbelt designed to help interior cameras verify whether occupants are wearing belts correctly. According to the company, its Infrared Belt is intended for all seating positions, including rear seats, and is aimed at helping automakers meet current and future requirements from safety rating groups such as the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The belt uses fabric made fro...

NXP Semiconductors has announced the launch of SAF9800, a single-chip automotive audio and radio processor that integrates AM/FM reception and AI/ML-enabled audio processing. The chip is designed to simplify vehicle infotainment architectures by combining analog radio reception and audio processing in one device. NXP said the product allows automakers to reduce system complexity and scale radio and audio features across global vehicle platforms. The SAF9800 includes AI-driven acoustic sour...

Emerson introduced a modular automotive test architecture built on NI-based technology, centered on the NI PXIe-1480 FlexRIO multiprotocol vision carrier module for software-defined vehicle (SDV) display and camera validation. The system combines a high-performance Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) core with interchangeable serializer/deserializer (SerDes) interface devices. Emerson said the architecture lets engineers configure test systems as automotive display and camera requiremen...

Foxwell has launched the NT919 BT automotive scan tool with full-system diagnostics, more than 3,000 Bidirectional Active Tests and over 34 Maintenance Services. The company said that the scanner is aimed at independent repair shops, mobile technicians, fleet maintenance teams and advanced DIY users. The device also includes ECU Coding and support for controller area network with flexible data rate (CAN-FD) and DoIP communication protocols. The NT919 BT allows users to command supported ...

Vishay Intertechnology introduced an automotive 1 megabaud (MBd) high-speed optocoupler in a 3.6 millimeter-wide SOP-5 package, targeting applications requiring isolation voltages up to 707 Vpeak. The Vishay Semiconductors VOMHA43A combines a comparative tracking index of 400 with a minimum guaranteed common mode transient immunity of 40 kilovolts/microsecond. The AEC-Q102-qualified device is intended to improve signal transmission quality while reducing board space. The optocoupler is des...

Vector has introduced an end-to-end toolchain for Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics (SOVD), available now, to help vehicle manufacturers and suppliers integrate SOVD into next-generation vehicle architectures. SOVD provides a unified API for diagnostics in both software-based and traditional mechatronic vehicles. Vector's toolchain combines existing and newly developed tools to cover development stages from specification and validation to implementation and in-vehicle use. The toolchain...

Panasonic Automotive Systems announced July 7 that its cockpit domain controller has been adopted in Mazda Motor Corp.'s all-new MAZDA CX-5. The Yokohama-based company said the controller is positioned as a core cockpit system supporting the CX-5's redesigned human-machine interface. The model debuted in Europe in December 2025, launched in Japan in May 2026, and is scheduled for a worldwide rollout, including North America and Europe. Mazda's new Mazda E/E Architecture+ electronic platfor...

Li Auto has developed the Mach M100 autonomous-driving chip with 1280 TOPS of computing power, 21st Century Business Review reported. The chip uses a dynamic dataflow architecture that no other automaker has adopted for autonomous driving chips, according to the report. Li Auto's project began after the 2021 global semiconductor shortage, when delivery times stretched to six months and prices rocketed. The company recruited Xie Yan from Huawei in July 2022 to lead its systems and computing...

Allegro MicroSystems has introduced the A81415, an ASIL-D-certified power management integrated circuit (IC) that it says is the industry's first to integrate a wheel-speed sensor interface.  Allegro said the device is designed for electromechanical braking and brake-by-wire systems, combining power management and wheel-speed sensing functions in a single chip for automotive corner modules. The A81415's on-chip wheel-speed sensor interface decodes standard 2-level, 2-level pulse ...

Taiyo Yuden has introduced its new HVX (-K) and HTX (-K) series of conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automotive applications. The capacitors comply with the AEC-Q200 automotive reliability standard and are designed for noise suppression and power smoothing in systems such as electric power steering and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The new series offers improved capacitance performance compared with earlier HVX and HTX products and includes 46 variant...

Valeo has won a contract to supply a corner radar suite, including hardware and embedded software, to a North American electric-vehicle maker for Level 2+ and Level 3 systems. The company did not name the customer. The latest radar generation is designed to support automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and safe exit protection, and can support eyes-off functions that the automaker could add later through over-the-air updates. “This landmark win with a major North American auto...

Molex has expanded its HSAutoLink interconnect portfolio with the launch of the HSAutoLink G connector system, designed to support multi‑gigabit automotive Ethernet connectivity of up to 25 gigabits per second (Gbps). The new system addresses growing bandwidth requirements driven by advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), light detection and ranging (Lidar), radar, and software‑defined vehicle (SDV) architectures. The connector is compatible with existing United States Council for Auto...

Sensata Technologies has introduced an Active + Passive PyroFuse (STPS500P Series), a high-voltage protection device designed for electrified systems such as electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and industrial applications. The device combines system-triggered (active) and current-driven (passive) protection mechanisms in a single unit to improve fault protection and simplify system design. As voltage and system complexity increase in electrified platforms, conventional protection appr...

Xpeng outlined its approach to next-generation autonomous driving at CVPR 2026, presenting its World Model road map focused on predictive and reasoning-based capabilities. The company introduced X-Mind, a framework designed to simulate future driving scenarios and support decision-making through predictive modeling. Unlike traditional systems that react to current inputs, X-Mind allows vehicles to anticipate changes in traffic and road conditions by running internal simulations. It uses a Vis...

SK Keyfoundry announced the development of a bidirectional silicon-controlled rectifier (Bi-SCR)-based on-chip electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection technology for automotive semiconductors. The solution has been implemented in the company’s 0.13-micron bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) process and has entered mass production. The technology addresses increasing reliability requirements in vehicles, where electronic components must withstand continuous electrical stress. Unlike conventional ...

Infineon has started production of its RASIC CTRX8188F, an 8Tx8Rx radar transceiver aimed at next-generation automotive radar applications. The device is designed to support centralized radar architectures, where raw sensor data is sent to a central vehicle computer instead of being processed at the sensor level. This approach is intended to improve system performance while reducing overall cost. The transceiver is built for use with Infineon’s AURIX TC45 processors and targets applications...

DrivebuddyAI has secured a patent in India for an advanced lane detection technology that enhances the accuracy and reliability of driver assistance systems. The solution focuses on identifying the lane region of interest in real time, supporting features such as lane departure alerts, collision warnings, steering assistance and autonomous emergency braking. The system overcomes limitations in conventional advanced driver assistance systems, where camera misalignment, vary...

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the first four products in its new IHDV series of high-voltage power inductors, designed for automotive and other applications. The devices support isolation voltages up to 1.5 kilovolts and are available in compact 0808 and 1008 case sizes, offering operation at up to 180°C and soft-saturation characteristics. To achieve higher voltage capability compared to typical 350-volt inductors, the new designs incorporate a polyethylene terephthalate (...

DrivebuddyAI, a startup based in Ahmedabad, India, showcased its latest AI-driven in-cabin safety platform at InCabin USA 2026, offering live vehicle demonstrations of its driver and occupant monitoring capabilities to original equipment manufacturers, tier 1 suppliers and mobility technology firms. The showcase marks another step in the Indian company’s global expansion, following previous appearances at InCabin Europe 2025 and Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. The platform integrates ...

SmartSens showcased a broad range of automotive imaging technologies at AutoSens USA 2026, held from June 9 to June 11 in Detroit, Michigan, highlighting its push into advanced vehicle vision and in-cabin sensing systems to improve safety, perception and the user experience. The mainland China-based company presented solutions spanning front-view cameras, surround-view systems, occupant monitoring and driver monitoring designed to support next-generation advanced driver assistance systems a...

ROHM has introduced its AG16xFNxx Series of 80-volt power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), designed for emerging 48-V automotive power systems as vehicle power demands continue to rise. These systems are gaining traction as a more efficient alternative to traditional 12-V architectures, with broader adoption expected by 2030. The new MOSFETs aim to reduce power losses compared to conventional 100-V devices while enabling smaller designs. They use compact HPLF...

Nio has started updating more than 700,000 cars in mainland China with a new Nio World Model (NWM) assisted-driving release. The update also reaches owners who purchased vehicles up to four years ago, giving them access to what the automaker described as its most advanced technology. Synchronized delivery applies to vehicles using four Nvidia Orin-X chips as well as models built around Nio's own Shenji NX9031 processor. Nio claimed it is the first automaker to co-develop driver-assistance sof...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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 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...

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...

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 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 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 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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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,...

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 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...

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 ...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 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 (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...

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 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 ...

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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

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...

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. ...

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 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 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 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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 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...