The Weekly Automotive Podcast

Introducing AutoTechInsight Autology: Your Ultimate Podcast for Automotive Insights and Trends

Welcome to Autology, the premier podcast series dedicated to delivering in-depth automotive insights and analysis from AutoTechInsight. Each week, our expert hosts explore critical megatrends impacting the automotive industry, including the journey towards fully autonomous vehicles, advancements in V2X connectivity, and the electrification of transportation. Our podcast provides essential context and actionable insights to keep you informed and ahead in this rapidly evolving sector.

Join us as we dive into the forefront of automotive innovation, featuring leading industry experts in engaging roundtable discussions. Gain valuable perspectives on current developments and future trends that are shaping the automotive landscape.

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Autology Episodes

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New Product Development
29-Apr-2021
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Autology trailer

Welcome to AutoTechInsight's brand new dedicated podcast series! From AVs to V2X, join our experts and industry leaders in Autology - a freely accessible weekly podcast that discusses the latest news and megatrends in the world of automotive technology. Listen in on the Autology Trailer to hear a snippet of what's in store... We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email – and you can find out much more about our roundtable discussion topics across th...

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Electrification
24-Feb-2025

The Charge to Change: Embracing the Electric Future of Transportation

In this week's episode of Autology, Chris Heron and Claudio Vittori delve into the current landscape of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the challenges facing the industry, and the future of charging infrastructure. Featuring insights from a global consumer survey and projections for the growth of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), this episode provides a comprehensive overview of the electrification of transportation and the innovations shaping its future. Additionally, listeners will gain valuab...

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Supply Chain
12-Nov-2024

The Price of Lithium-ion Batteries: Trends and Forecasts

Today's episode of Autology is based on a recently published battery report, which aims to forecast the evolution of battery prices by analyzing the historical data. EV batteries account for about 30% to 40% of the total cost of a battery electric vehicle (BEV), making it the single most strategic component that is not only keeping the prices of BEVs more than their ICE counterparts but is also pushing the carmakers to rework their respective global supply chains. As a result, the price of an EV...

Caught in the Act – Securing raw materials in the EU

Discover how significantly the automotive industry will be impacted by the EU’s recently proposed Critical Raw Materials Act. This includes sourcing rare earth elements for e-motors and batteries. As well as outlining the details of the Act, S&P Global’s experts will further reveal the forecasted demand for some of the components included in the legislation. Will the CRMA also be an effective response to the US’s Inflation Reduction Act? Find out in this episode of Autology. S...

A fuel’s errand - Will hydrogen vehicles ever be mass market?

In this week’s episode of Autology, S&P Global Mobility experts discuss the topic of hydrogen internal combustion and fuel cell vehicles. With inputs from the light passenger vehicle team as well as the medium heavy commercial team, we dive into topics including the supply chain of hydrogen vehicles, what regions are driving these technologies as well as an update on any OEM announcements. We investigate when the market can expect a significant ramp up as well as why hydrogen vehicles a...

Charging ahead - Emerging tech for chargeable cars

In this week’s episode of Autology, IHS Markit experts discuss how charging infrastructure is set to develop over the coming years. This includes whether there are sufficient charging points to support electric and plug-in vehicles worldwide, and–importantly–can power grids handle the demand? With new technologies such as bi-directionality coming to market, we also look into the benefits of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities for EV owners. Will it be worth their time discharging thei...

Red, white and green – Biden’s American EV dream

Following this week’s passing of the United States USD1 trillion infrastructure bill, EV charging is set to benefit from around USD7.5 billion investment. IHS Markit analysts break down exactly how many chargers, and what types of chargers, this could translate into. Importantly, they also answer the question of whether the funding is sufficient for consumers’ need. This week’s podcast also investigates if the type of chargers expected to be installed are indeed the correct type of v...

London calling - Will low-emission zones be coming to your town too?

The City of London recently expanded its Ultra-Low Emission Zone on October 25, forcing those with non-compliant high-emissions vehicles to pay a daily fee of £12.50 to drive in the area. This is in addition to the daily Congestion Charge fee. IHS Markit experts explain what vehicles are subject to the charges and discuss whether schemes such as the above are forcing owners to purchase newer and greener vehicles. They also reveal the cost of the alternative: retrofitting your vehicle with...