Li Auto has become one of the first automakers in the world to open-source its vehicle operating system, named Halo OS. According to Li Xiang, chairman and CEO of Li Auto, Halo OS outperforms the widely recognized proprietary AUTOSAR system in terms of overall performance. This development comes as a response to the challenges faced by the global automotive industry, including the chip shortage experienced in 2020 and the limitations imposed by closed-source operating systems in chip adaptation ...

Energy Fuels Inc., a leading US producer of uranium, rare earth elements (REE) and heavy mineral sands (HMS), has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korea-based Posco International Corp., aiming to fast-track the formation of a commercial permanent rare earth magnet supply chain. This collaboration aims to utilize Energy Fuels' US rare earth oxide production with Posco's expertise in traction motor cores for electric vehicle and hybrid EV drivetrains, positio...

At the NVIDIA GTC conference in San Jose, California, NVIDIA highlighted the use of its AI technologies in advancing the mobility industry, encompassing passenger vehicles, trucks and autonomous systems. The company unveiled Halos Safety for autonomous vehicles, emphasizing the collaboration with leading automakers such as General Motors and Volvo Cars. These automakers utilize NVIDIA's diverse platforms such as DGX for AI model training, Omniverse and Cosmos for simulation, and DRIVE AGX for in...

An autonomous vehicle trial, the Solihull & Coventry Automated Links Evolution (SCALE) project, has commenced in Solihull, UK, offering visitors to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) a self-driving shuttle service during busy events. This trial is part of a broader initiative to explore the potential roles of autonomous vehicles in future transportation systems. The project's first phase, connecting the BP Pulse LIVE Arena to the VIP and blue badge parking area, was launched last...

REE Automotive Ltd., a company specializing in the development and production of software-defined electric vehicles, has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an unnamed global technology firm focused on new mobility solutions for both passenger and freight transport. This partnership, projected to be formalized into a definitive long-term collaboration agreement by the end of 2025, aims to usher in a new era of autonomous driving vehicles, leveraging REE's P7 platfor...

Volvo Cars is advancing its safety software development, including driver assistance systems, through the use of AI to create highly realistic virtual environments. This innovative approach allows the company to analyze and reconstruct incidents using data from advanced sensors in its new cars, exploring scenarios in ways that were not previously possible. The technique employed, known as Gaussian splatting, enables the creation of detailed 3D scenes from real-world visuals. This can significant...

As reported in a press release on March 18, Gatik, a company specializing in autonomous middle-mile logistics, announced its partnership with NVIDIA to employ the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX in-vehicle compute architecture across its Class 6 and Class 7 freight-only (driverless) vehicles. The collaboration aims to expedite the deployment of Level 4 autonomous trucks, facilitating Gatik's services to its Fortune 500 clients such as Walmart, Kroger and Tyson Foods. The partnership will leverage NVIDIA ...

As reported in a press release on March 19, Oxa, recognized for its autonomous vehicle software tailored for industrial and commercial fleets, has publicized its strategy to leverage NVIDIA Cosmos to expedite the advancement of Industrial Mobility Automation (IMA). The evolution of automation since the Industrial Revolution has notably boosted productivity, minimized costs and spurred innovation, with enterprise software playing a crucial role in automating numerous business tasks. The advent of...

Continental has announced the introduction of an innovative software application, AI-Based Requirement Engineering, aimed at revolutionizing requirements management within product development for the automotive sector. This move is part of Continental's strategy to align more closely with customer and market needs as it progresses toward becoming an independent listed company. The software, praised for its efficiency and precision, leverages AI to significantly accelerate a crucial step in produ...

Audi has integrated the DAZN sports streaming service into its vehicles, marking itself as arguably the first carmaker to do so. This integration will enable Audi passengers and drivers to access live sports, highlights and documentaries directly from the vehicle's MMI touch display, providing a unique viewing experience during charging breaks. The DAZN app can be utilized on the 14.5-inch MMI touch display and the 10.9-inch passenger display, offering a variety of content including sports event...

In a press release dated March 12, Solidion Technology Inc., a company recognized for its development of ultrahigh-energy-density batteries, announced a significant breakthrough in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technology. The Dallas-based company achieved a cell energy density of 380 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) with ambitions to reach 450 Wh/kg. This achievement was validated by a prominent electric vehicle battery manufacturer. Li-S batteries are noted for their high theoretical en...

AI is now a necessity in the automotive industry. From autonomous driving systems that promise seamless travel to in-cabin technologies that personalize our journeys, AI has become  a catalyst for accelerating the integration of new revolutionary technologies into vehicles. Until recently, there had been a prevailing notion that developing leading-edge large language models (LLMs) require significant technical and financial resources. That notion, however, stands disrupted now by a Chine...

Ambient lighting has rapidly emerged as a key tool for automotive designers to transform vehicle interior. Demand for the innovative interior lighting solution has grown rapidly over the past five years, consistently setting new fitment records annually. According to the forecast by S&P Global Mobility analysts, automakers installed 318.4 million ambient light components in more than 89 million vehicles produced in 2024. Ambient light fitment is forecast to continue to grow over the next six...

The automotive industry is transforming as it faces sustainability pressures and must adapt to changing market dynamics. Recently, the focus on sustainability has intensified due to regulatory requirements, consumer demand for greener products and the urgent need to combat climate change. The S&P Global Mobility 2025 Supplier Outlook highlights the sustainability practices being adopted across the automotive supply chain. The growing pressure for sustainability Luz Mauch, executive vic...

Maruti Suzuki has enhanced safety features in its Super Carry mini truck, making it the first vehicle in its segment in the Indian market to offer the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). The system includes seven key functions, aimed at improving vehicle stability and preventing rollovers, such as antilock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), engine drag control (EDC), traction control system (TCS), rollover prevention, hydraulic brake assist (HBA) and ESP itself. ESP ...

The automotive industry is rapidly evolving, shaped by shifting consumer preferences and economic pressures. Suppliers must be agile and proactive, swiftly responding to consumer demands while balancing production costs and profitability in a fiercely competitive market. The S&P Global Mobility 2025 Supplier Outlook emphasizes the need for suppliers to tackle these market changes head-on. Consumer behavior in flux Economic factors are key in shaping how consumers behave. In turn, these...

Soracom, an internet of things platform provider with full mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) capability, has announced its participation in the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) showcase within the Demonstration Area of the GSMA Open Gateway at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. AECC is an industrywide consortium that defines new network requirements for connected car data communication and promotes technological innovations necessary for next-generation mobility. At MWC 20...

Harman is showcasing its suite of connected, intelligent, and contextual products and technologies at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025. At the core of this year’s showcase is the company’s "Consumer Experiences. Automotive Grade" connectivity-driven theme.  Harman is exhibiting the whole range of its Ready portfolio to demonstrate how connectivity powers an entirely new ecosystem of empathetic, AI-boosted experiences that feel as intuitive as consumer technology, ...

Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), an initiative aimed at creating an open-source platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has welcomed Seafarix as its new Bronze member. AGL is anchored by The Linux Foundation and collaborates with automakers, suppliers and technology companies to propel the development and wide adoption of a wholly open software framework for vehicle technology, spanning from infotainment systems to autonomous driving capabilities. Dan Cauchy, a representative from AGL, empha...

In an era where vehicles are as much about software as they are about steel, partnering has become essential rather than just beneficial. It is the powerhouse driving advancements in connected vehicles, autonomous driving innovations and sustainable practices within the automotive industry. However, collaboration in this sector can be a double-edged sword; while it sparks innovation, it also presents challenges. Cultural clashes, intellectual property dilemmas and the need for agility in respons...

AI is now a necessity in the automotive industry. From autonomous driving systems that promise seamless travel to in-cabin technologies that personalize our journeys, AI is a catalyst for change. Insights from S&P Global Mobility’s 2025 Supplier Outlook highlight how AI can change vehicles and the entire automotive ecosystem. By analyzing user behaviors, AI can adjust settings and keep track of driver alertness, moving maintenance from a reactive to a proactive approach. This enhances f...

The automotive industry is grappling with a myriad of supply chain disruptions that have become increasingly common since the pandemic struck. In addition to Brexit complexities, rising material costs, natural disasters, geopolitical tensions and economic instability are forcing companies to rethink their logistics and sourcing strategies on the fly. While improvements are anticipated in the global car chip shortage, challenges persist. As Nimish Ashar, associate director of E/E & Semicon...

As the automotive industry evolves, suppliers must prioritize regulatory compliance due to stricter environmental laws linked to climate change. Investing in new technologies is essential to avoid penalties and enhance competitiveness. We examine the regulatory challenges facing suppliers and share insights from industry executives in S&P Global Mobility’s 2025 Automotive Supplier Outlook. Regulatory pressures: A catalyst for change Automotive suppliers are facing numerous challenges...

The European automotive supply industry is currently grappling with a severe labor shortage, exacerbated by record attrition levels that have plagued it over the past few years. This alarming situation has led to job losses that surpass even the darkest days of the pandemic. Despite optimistic forecasts for new job creation, the reality reveals a staggering net loss of nearly 56,000 positions since 2020, with the worst yet to come, according to The European Association of Automotive Suppliers (C...

Samsung SDI recently announced the completion and impending commercialization of a new technology termed No-Thermal Propagation (No-TP), aimed at enhancing the safety of electric vehicle batteries by preventing thermal propagation, a significant factor in EV battery fires. The announcement, made through the company's newsroom on Feb. 18, highlighted that the No-TP technology effectively stops the spread of heat within battery cells, modules and packs by using advanced safety materials and a...

A Tesla Cybertruck owner in Florida experienced a significant malfunction with the vehicle's Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, leading to an accident. The owner, Jonathan Challinger, had activated the FSD v13 mode, expecting the vehicle to make a turn. However, the Cybertruck failed to recognize the need to turn and instead continued straight, crashing into an electric pole. This incident was shared on the social media platform X by Challinger, where it quickly went viral. He highlighted the mistake...

Sustainability is transforming almost every industry around the world, including the automotive industry. Several automakers have set targets to achieve net carbon neutrality over the next 15-20 years. Stellantis plans to reach this goal by 2038; Mercedes-Benz in 2039; General Motors and Renault Group in 2040, Hyundai Motor Group in 2045; and BMW, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, Toyota and the Volkswagen Group in 2050. To achieve net carbon neutrality, vehicle manufacturers are integrating susta...

Hyundai Motor India reported a significant increase in the sales of cars equipped with connected features, marking a rise to over 25% in 2024 from around 5% in 2019. The company has successfully sold more than 675,000 vehicles with these advanced features across the country since 2019, underscoring the growing demand for connected car technology. In 2019, connected cars accounted for only 4.7% of Hyundai's retail sales in India, but this figure climbed to 25.7% last year. Hyundai presently offer...

The software-defined vehicle or simply SDV is the new buzzword in the automotive industry and the recently concluded CES 2025 show was no different. As drivers today expect their vehicles to be fully integrated into their digital lives, the SDV is helping enable new connectivity, automation, and personalization features come alive. This trend of software increasingly shaping the customer experience and even the specification of the hardware in some cases makes new business models and types of co...

In the high-octane world of automotive manufacturing, AI is more than just a tool — it is the powerhouse driving a monumental shift across the entire industry. From design to the showroom, AI is breaking barriers and igniting innovation. While self-driving technology often steals the spotlight, AI's impact is felt everywhere in the automotive landscape. S&P Global Mobility recently tapped into insights from AI specialists to explore its vast potential. When it comes to safety, AI emerge...

Vehicles and cities are getting smarter and more connected than ever. As stakeholders across the mobility and industrial ecosystem rewire to become software-enabled enterprises, the concept of software-defined vehicles or SDVs has gained much attention. The recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas bore a testament to this. The software-defined vehicle was one of the buzzwords at the annual event this year, which lived up to its promise of being a proving ground for brea...

General Motors (GM) is reportedly developing mixed-chemistry battery packs for electric vehicles, joining several automakers and battery companies exploring this technology. According to a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Nov. 28, 2024, which was originally filed by GM on Aug. 2, 2023, the company is considering combining nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or similar chemistries. This approach involves d...

Drivers today want more intuitive, interactive and personalized in-vehicle experiences thanks to ever-rising connectivity, autonomy and even vehicle sharing possibilities. Visual stimulation and information presentation is more crucial to drivers and passengers today, be it for vehicle operations or simply entertainment. Consequently, automakers are gradually shifting their focus from cranking up horsepower to enriching mobility experiences and are leveraging in-car display innovations as a mean...

LED was adopted as the light source in a vehicle’s front lighting nearly two decades after it was introduced in a rear light application in the mid-1980s. In front lighting, LED was first used for daytime running light (DRL) applications in 2004, and shortly thereafter as a light source for low beam and high beam headlights. Then, automakers began providing full-LED headlights.   One key technology enabling widespread LED adoption in headlights was the matrix beam-shaping method, first...

As we approach the end of 2024, our Talking Heads series delves into conversations with the practice leads at AutoTechInsight. The aim is to explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in their respective domains. In 2024, the automotive sector faced a series of challenges that tested its adaptability. Supply chain disruptions, coupled with declining raw material costs like lithium, added to these difficulties. Amidst these challenges, manufacturers began pivoting toward plug-in h...

Founded in 2007, Parkopedia has become a key player in the emerging in-car payments market. It is one of the world's leading connected car services providers. The Parkopedia app today is used by millions of drivers globally for not just parking-related solutions but finding and paying for fuel, EV charging, road tolls and other connected car services in over 20,000 cities across 90 countries. As the COO, Dr. Puvogel’s main responsibilities at Parkopedia include driving sales and marketing, ...

The global slowdown in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) demand has prompted many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to adopt a multipath strategy rather than solely focusing on electric vehicles. This decline in BEV uptake can be attributed to various factors, including regional policies, shifting consumer sentiments and the slow development of charging infrastructure and longer charging times. Despite significant improvements in the range of BEVs, these challenges, combined with their hig...

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has unveiled the world's first agile battery cell production system, a significant step toward making the future production of battery cells for uses such as electromobility or power tools more adaptable. This system, which has benefited from €19 million in federal and state funding, uses robotic automation to achieve a level of flexibility that was previously only possible with manual cell production. This innovation is expected to allow companie...

The US Commerce Department issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on Monday (Sept. 23) which, if approved, would ban the sale or import of vehicles that incorporate connectivity technologies plus systems incorporating prohibited hardware and software from countries of concern, specifically mainland China and Russia. The NPRM follows a process initiated by President Joe Biden in February and is based on public feedback to an earlier notice issued by the Commerce Department, which sought to...

In a press release dated Oct. 10, NaaS Technology Inc., a US-listed electric vehicle charging service company in mainland China, announced its strategic focus on enhancing its interconnectivity charging business through the adoption of AI technology and industry collaborations. This move aims to foster the development of the supply and demand ecosystem within China's burgeoning EV charging market. CEO Yang Wang of NaaS, highlighted the rapid growth of China's new-energy vehicle market and ide...

Sunroofs remain one of the key aspirational features in new vehicles. Nearly one in every three light vehicle produced in 2023 came equipped with a sunroof system. This share is forecast to further improve over the next six years. According to S&P Global Mobility expectations, automakers will equip 38 million sunroofs in 97 million light vehicles (39%) in 2030, up from 31 million sunroofs in 90 million light vehicles in 2023. One major trend in sunroof installations is the increasing prev...

1. FCEVs and hydrogen ICE-based vehicles HYVIA HYVIA presented the hydrogen-powered Renault Master H2-Tech Prototype, featuring a 700 km range and a 5-minute refueling time. This prototype is designed to serve professionals with versatility in van, floor cab and chassis cab configurations. It includes an integrated hydrogen architecture, optimized energy efficiency and a new-generation fuel cell produced at HYVIA's Flins plant. The vehicle offers a choice of two H2 fuel tanks (7.5 or 9.0 k...

Nuvve Holding Corp., a pioneer in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, demonstrated a significant development in AC V2G solutions in collaboration with Exelon at the Delmarva Power New Castle Regional Office. This demonstration underscored Nuvve's advancement in grid-stabilizing technologies, essential for the shift toward clean energy. Utilizing its three-phase Nuvve PowerPort3 Ultra chargers, Nuvve enabled Ford Mach-E EVs to deliver grid services, showcasing the benefits of AC bidirectional po...

A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset. By incorporating real-time and historical data alongside engineering, simulation and machine learning models, digital twins can provide valuable insights into the performance and behavior of physical assets. This capability allows the automotive industry to optimize operations and make more informed decisions. As vehicle digitalization advances, the use of digital twins in the automotive sector should grow significantly. They have the p...

Thanks to the arrival of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are rethinking their traditional approaches to vehicle design and development. Their focus is shifting toward software and hardware lifecycle innovations and accelerating time-to-market, necessitating enhanced collaboration and integration of practices from other industries. SDVs are enabling these OEMs to deliver backward-compatible features and timely software updates over-the-air, imp...

Evonik has announced significant progress in recycling rubber materials from scrap tires for production use in new tires. Traditionally, a recycled rubber's chemical structure limits its usage in new tire manufacturing due to difficulty in integrating with fresh tire materials. Evonik's research team, led by Christian Mani, project manager of Circularity, has developed a process that potentially allows for the utilization of up to four times more recycled rubber in new tires compared to current ...

In a blog post, Daniel Kern, vice president of Global Automotive Development at Novelis, highlighted the sustainability benefits of recycling aluminum in the electric vehicle market. He said that Novelis has developed innovative scrap sortation and segregation operations to recover aluminum from end-of-life vehicles, thereby enhancing the value of its recycled content. Novelis has also researched and introduced new automotive aluminum alloys that support higher scrap content and has designed sin...

Nissan has been conducting trials of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technology in mainland China, China Daily reported Aug. 29, citing Watanabe Seigo, deputy general manager of Nissan's AD/ADAS and Chassis Control System Engineering Department. The Japanese automaker is conducting testing of V2X technology in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. Seigo disclosed the ongoing V2X technology testing while addressing the 18th China Road Safety Forum in Beijing last week. V2X technology is an umbre...

For years, automakers have been equipping vehicles with lighting systems for seeing the road ahead, especially during nighttime, and for being seen by other road users including pedestrians, cyclists and other drivers. While headlights and sometimes front fog lights are mainly used for seeing, drivers count on signaling lights (taillights, brake lights, reverse lights, rear fog lights and center high-mounted stop lights), daytime running lights (DRLs) and turn indicator lights (both in the front...

Japanese researchers at Yokohama National University have developed a breakthrough in electric vehicle battery technology by using manganese in the anode, creating a high-energy density battery that outperforms traditional nickel and cobalt-based batteries in both cost-effectiveness and sustainability. The research team, led by Naoaki Yabuuchi, discovered a method to enhance the performance of lithium manganese oxide (LiMnO2) batteries, which had previously been limited due to poor electrode ...

Drivers today want more intuitive, interactive and personalized in-vehicle displays thanks to ever-rising connectivity, autonomy and even vehicle sharing possibilities. Visual stimulation and information presentation is more crucial to drivers and passengers today, whether for vehicle operation or infotainment. Consequently, automakers are gradually shifting their focus from cranking up horsepower to enriching mobility experiences and are leveraging in-car display innovations as a means to diffe...

Lithium iron phosphate is a crucial material for batteries used in electric cars, stationary energy storage systems and tools because of its long service life, cost-effectiveness and safety against spontaneous combustion. While progress has been made in energy density, a gap persists between the theoretical and actual storage capacities of these batteries, with up to a 25% discrepancy. Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have made a breakthrough in understanding this issue ...

Toyota Motor has announced plans to introduce a gigacasting machine at its plant in Aichi prefecture, Japan, potentially within the year. This machinery, one of the largest of its kind in the country, will exert up to 9,000 tonnes of clamping pressure, a capacity that outstrips the typical gigacasting machine's force of at least 6,000 tonnes. The process of gigacasting combines multiple vehicle components into singular large modules by utilizing high-pressure molten aluminum alloy, which, in ...

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL) has become the first carmaker in India to offer an electronic stability program (ESP) as a standard safety feature across its entire model lineup, except the Eeco minivan, the leading Indian automaker said in a press release on Aug. 20. The company has started equipping its entry-level car models, the Alto K10 and S-Presso, with ESP technology, which detects vehicle skidding movement and actively counteracts it, thereby improving driving safety. MSIL was alre...

Wireless communication with vehicle electronic systems has become inevitable, and it is only improving. This trend is the driving force for the extensive expansion of all connected services and the uptake of telematics hardware. In addition, growth drivers include connected, autonomous, shared and electric (CASE) mobility megatrends; maturing of 5G connectivity; vehicle-smartphone integration; favorable legislation/regulations; V2X mandates, etc. Future autonomous vehicles will have multiple wir...

AGC Inc., a leading global manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, has announced the development of a groundbreaking technology for the production of fluoropolymers without the use of surfactants. This technology is set to ensure a continuous and stable supply of fluoropolymers, crucial for advancing a carbon-neutral and digital society. Traditionally, fluoropolymers have been produced through emulsion polymerization, which employs fluorinated surfactants as polymerization a...

LG Energy Solution, a key player in the battery industry, has recently launched a task force aimed at developing prismatic batteries, indicating a strategic pivot toward this form factor amid rising demand within the electric vehicle market. This decision is driven by prismatic batteries' enhanced safety features and more cost-effective manufacturing processes. Historically, LG Energy Solution was involved with prismatic batteries in the 1990s, focusing on small devices production until ...

The AZL industry consortium is embarking on two new projects aimed at advancing the development of battery casings for electromobility. Building on their previous collaboration with 79 partners, these projects will focus on casing design for future cell technologies and simulation methods for thermal and mechanical loads during thermal runaway events. Companies interested in joining, including Audi AG, Magna Steyer Fahrezugtechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Posco and Syensqo, have until Sept. 11 to b...