AutoTechInsight

Monetizing car data: The industry perspective

The automotive industry is going through a real revolution where incredible opportunities are created for all the stakeholders, and consumers are reaping benefits of this digital transformation journey. As more vehicles get connected with other devices and infrastructure, data becomes a crucial poin...

26-Feb-2020 Analysis Technology Trends

Prospects of integrating lidar sensors in headlamps

Automakers are exploring headlamps as a location for lidar sensors to achieve automated driving functionalities. According to IHS Markit, vehicles in future will have digital lighting system that will include a camera, lidar, and other sensors combined with artificial intelligence (AI) to understand...

26-Feb-2020 Analysis Technology Trends

The battery electric vehicle: Why mass adoption is inevitable, yet elusive

When will battery electric vehicles (BEVs) reach the tipping point and overtake the internal combustion engine (ICE) as the power source of choice? This question is already agreed by most industry observers one that defines the modern automotive era. Some industry analysts claim that retail ...

21-Feb-2020 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

AutoTechInsight Webinar: Consumer Analysis 2019

Watch an on-demand replay now Our webinar will provide a summary of the 2019 Automotive Consumer Analysis, tracking the changing automotive lifestyles of today’s consumer. The topics covered include Connected Services & Apps, User Experience, and NEW for 2019, E-Mobility. Taking input fr...

12-Feb-2020 Analysis Webinars

Suppliers to the new Mercedes Benz GLA

The second generation Mercedes Benz GLA is assembled at Daimler's facility in Rastatt, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Mercedes Benz GLA from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at over 127,000 units. If you would like your compa...

12-Feb-2020 Analysis Car Cutaways

BorgWarner looks to future-proof powertrain business with acquisition of Delphi Technologies

The fast-paced technology developments in the automotive industry have made consolidation almost a necessity in order to keep pace with the changes, not just in the powertrain domain, but across the industry. We have witnessed a number of consolidations in the form of mergers and acquisiti...

10-Feb-2020 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Airbag technology for autonomous vehicles

Automotive industry’s focus on active safety technologies―such as antilock-braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control system (TCS)―has increased significantly in the past two decades. Automakers are also offering new vehicles with rising number of advanced dr...

05-Feb-2020 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Outlook for automotive electronics in 2020

The growth in electrification, connected car and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), along with the strict regulatory emphasis on emission norms in the automotive industry, have set the ball rolling for changes that are expected to continue well into this decade. Multiple macro-economic facto...

04-Feb-2020 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Demand for center stack display to record strong growth over next five years

As modern vehicles become more digitally connected, automakers are replacing conventional buttons and knobs with more interactive and user-friendly displays. This industry-wide trend is driving demand for the center console display (CSD), a display in the center stack or center control of a vehicle ...

03-Feb-2020 Analysis Technology Trends

Better prospects for carbon fiber in automotive industry on the horizon

The advantages that carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) deliver for the automotive industry are significant in almost every performance criterion imaginable, when compared to materials such as steel or aluminum. CFRPs are considered to have high tensile strength, low weight, low density, reduced...

31-Jan-2020 Analysis Technology Trends

Coronavirus outbreak in China: Initial impact on automotive supply chain

On Thursday midnight (30 January), The National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China confirmed 9,692 cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), including 213 deaths, in mainland China. In Central China's Hubei province, where the epidemic is believed to have originated, 5,806 ...

31-Jan-2020 Analysis OEM Purchasing

Connected Car highlights from CES 2020

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an annual affair organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) since 1967, took place from 7-10 January 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event sees global OEMs and suppliers come together to showcase new products and technologies related to the consumer el...

30-Jan-2020 Analysis Technology Trends

Artificial intelligence driving autonomous vehicle development

Autonomous driving is one of the key application areas of artificial intelligence (AI). Autonomous vehicles (AV) are equipped with multiple sensors, such as cameras, radars and lidar, which help them better understand the surroundings and in path planning. These sensors generate a massive amount of ...

30-Jan-2020 Analysis Technology Trends

Outlook for torque vectoring technology

Torque vectoring technology is witnessing more widespread acceptance and use by automotive manufacturers and suppliers all over the globe than ever before. The differential in an automobile splits the incoming torque from the propeller shaft and sends it to the driven wheels. Torque vectoring enable...

29-Jan-2020 Analysis Technology Trends

Adaptive headlamp market to record strong growth over next five years

As the name suggests, adaptive driving beam (ADB) implies active control of headlamp beam patterns. Headlights with ADB technology are smart lighting systems that help drivers see further without blinding oncoming vehicles and other road users. First ‘matrix LED adaptive’ headlamps came into the...

28-Jan-2020 Analysis Technology Trends

E-mobility sector round-up – 2019

The electrification of transportation segment has been one of the megatrends for a couple of years, and 2019 was no different. The number of new electrified models showcased and launched during the year was high, and so were the investments announced by automakers, suppliers and technology stak...

27-Jan-2020 Analysis Corporate developments

Suppliers to the new Audi A1

The second generation Audi A1 is assembled at Audi's facility in Martorell, Spain. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Audi A1 from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at over 81,000 units. If you would like your company included in this feat...

14-Jan-2020 Analysis Car Cutaways

ADAS/Autonomous driving wrap-up 2019

Automated vehicle (AV) driving remained one of the key focus areas for the automotive industry in 2019. The year witnessed key automakers, suppliers, mapping companies and software developers intensifying their efforts to launch solutions for highly automated and autonomous driving. Apart from estab...

31-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Automotive lidar: A dive into the technologies

Lidar (light detection and ranging) is a key yet somewhat controversial technology when it comes to automotive applications. Lidar is widely used in airborne and marine applications, but its high cost has raised multiple questions on its efficacy in automotive applications. While other existing tech...

31-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Thermal sector wrap-up 2019

The automotive thermal sector witnessed a wide range of innovations and developments, from improving vehicle efficiency to making vehicle occupants more comfortable. Irrespective of whether automobiles are being powered by conventional forms of drive such as internal combustion engines, or by n...

31-Dec-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Automotive cybersecurity to become more challenging over the next decade

As the industry shifts towards autonomous driving and connected car technologies, vehicles and the back-end systems supporting these functionalities will become more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States defines...

30-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Material and lightweighting sector round-up – 2019

The year 2019 has not been the most cheerful for the automotive industry, as the slowdown in automotive sales made itself felt across most regions in the world. Many estimates put the decline in automotive sales to be somewhere in the region of 3-5% year on year in 2019. The softening of China’s m...

30-Dec-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Powertrain sector wrap-up 2019

The response to climate change has been the defining aspect of this year for car makers and component manufacturers with regard to the powertrain sector. Car markets across the globe witnessed the creation and implementation of more stringent emission norms, forcing OEMs and ancillary companies...

29-Dec-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Highly integrated electric drives forecast to record strong demand

Automakers are employing a number of methods to make electric vehicles (EVs) more efficient, including innovative materials for building the vehicles and various cell chemistries for better battery systems. Another technology that is gaining traction in the industry is the highly integrated electric...

27-Dec-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Innovations in automotive interiors in 2019

The four key megatrends of the automotive industry—connectivity, autonomous driving, shared mobility services, and electromobility (CASE)—are set to transform the type vehicles automakers will produce and how such vehicles will be used in the future. These trends are expected to bring ...

26-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Automotive UI/UX: Key technology highlights in 2019

The automotive user interfaces market, once comprising mainly buttons and knobs, has now expanded to include touchscreen displays, touchpads, haptic feedback, gesture recognition, speech recognition, and many more. In 2019, automakers offered more models with center stack displays and heads-up displ...

26-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Chassis sector wrap-up 2019 – Market analysis

The buzzword for the automotive chassis sector in 2019 was “consolidation”. Ever increasing competition, falling demands and spiraling costs meant that different companies have felt the need to work together in order to outperform the competition and market standards, and reduce their exposure t...

24-Dec-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Year (2019) in review – Trends and innovations in automotive lighting

The year 2019 has been an outstanding year for automotive lighting, with many new product developments and collaborations among electronics/semiconductor companies and lighting systems suppliers. The industry is undergoing a shift from traditional lighting solutions to semiconductor-based technologi...

20-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Mercedes Benz B-Class

The third generation Mercedes Benz B-Class is assembled at Daimler's facility in Rastatt, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Mercedes Benz B-Class from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at over 86,000 units. If you would like your...

10-Dec-2019 Analysis Car Cutaways

New chassis technologies in ADAS and autonomous vehicles

The global chassis systems market is currently undergoing a sea change, and strategies of both OEMs and suppliers are, above all, being molded by the emergence of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. A growing number of chassis systems are being designed to be intellige...

04-Dec-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Factors driving development of intelligent seating systems

For many years automotive seats were designed to perform the mundane task of seating vehicle occupants. However, modern seats are doing more than that. Seating suppliers are equipping seats with electronics to perform varies tasks, ranging from remembering seating profile of the driver to helping to...

04-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Lightweighting and electrification drive demand for adhesives and sealants

The speed at which automakers have had to bring changes to their cars over the last decade has been unprecedented. Not only have the vehicles and the technologies used in them changed, but the materials used to build a vehicle and the process of manufacturing them have also undergone tremendous...

03-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Ultra wideband-based solutions offer added security

As the automotive industry moves swiftly towards connectivity and self-driving vehicles, security becomes a challenge. Hackers can remotely gain unwarranted access to vehicles by hacking the key fob and replicating the signal to unlock and start the car. Hence it is crucial for the industry to quick...

03-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Forecasting the implications of Euro 7 on powertrain technologies

Introduction Governments around the world are beginning a substantial push towards a clean, zero-emissions society. While there are unquestionably challenges and obstacles to overcome in making this happen, the automotive industry is already showing its commitment to playing its part. Global t...

03-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

New emission norms to drive demand for fuel-efficient clutch technologies

New developments and technological advancements in the automotive powertrain sector are taking place at an unprecedented pace. The focus is on ramping up power and torque levels delivered to the wheels from powertrain units that are increasingly more efficient, in addition to being lighter in weight...

02-Dec-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Digital instrument clusters to see robust growth

Instrument clusters could be either analog, digital or hybrid, a combination of both. Analog instrument clusters, which are the oldest form of instrument clusters, feature a plastic housing that contains mechanical gauges and indicator lights driven by a stepper motor. It is usually without an ...

02-Dec-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Autonomy & The Urban Mobility Summit 2019 – An Overview

The 4th edition of Autonomy & The Urban Mobility Summit, held last month (16-17 October 2019) in Paris, France, is a go to event for mobility innovation with a strong focus in active mobility, electrification, autonomous vehicles, corporate mobility, data and connectivity, and shared mobility. ...

29-Nov-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Automotive lidar’s halftime walk

Lidar, which stands for light detection and ranging, is one of the most widely debated topics when it comes to autonomous driving. Do autonomous vehicles really need lidar for object detection or can such vehicles handle this key task without this expensive sensor, by relying on more affordable came...

28-Nov-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Prospects of laser light technology in vehicles

Presently, laser lights are mainly used for high-beam applications in conjunction with some other lighting technologies, usually LEDs, to cater for low-beam operation. The technology is quite expensive, so the segment is currently quite niche; laser technology can only be seen in premium vehicles an...

28-Nov-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

The requirement for multi-speed EV transmission

Porsche Taycan is set to become the first mass market electric vehicle (EV) to come equipped with a 2-speed transmission. However, it may not remain the only one for a long time, as the advantages of a multi-speed transmission become more apparent to customers. So far, the multi-speed transmission t...

28-Nov-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Outlook for semiconductor applications in powertrains and e-drivetrains

While a raft of macro-economic factors, including the Sino-US ‘trade war’ and a slump in the Chinese automotive market, have led to a fall in vehicle production over the past two years, hybrid (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) production grew in double-digits in 2018, and the momentum is...

27-Nov-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Market outlook for AC condensers

Overview A key component of any automotive air conditioning system is the condenser. The condenser is a heat exchange system that condenses the refrigerant from a vapor state to a liquid state, thereby transferring latent heat to the surroundings and lowering the temperature of the air that is ci...

25-Nov-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Cabin air filter sector and technology

World Health Organization (WHO) statistics estimate that ambient air pollution accounts for an estimated 4.2 million deaths per year due to stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases. Air pollution can be defined as the presence of foreign substances in the air that do not ...

21-Nov-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Hitachi Automotive Systems, a global mega supplier in the making

Automakers and suppliers are joining forces to deal with the immense challenges created by megatrends such as connected cars, electrification, and autonomous driving. Today, there are hardly any automakers which are not investing in these fields. For new innovations with regards to these megatrends ...

13-Nov-2019 Analysis Mergers and Acquisitions

Suppliers to the new Skoda Kamiq

The first generation Skoda Kamiq is assembled at Skoda's facility in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Skoda Kamiq from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at more than 90,000 units. If you would like your co...

11-Nov-2019 Analysis Car Cutaways

Importance of over-the-air (OTA) software updates

With the increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and growing levels of autonomy, automakers are incorporating various softwares for controlling telematics control units (TCUs), and for electronic control units (ECU’s). As the automotive industry is transitioning from ...

31-Oct-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Steel in the age of automotive electrification

Change has been the name of the game in the automotive industry for the last couple of years, and the most prominent has been the advent of electric vehicles (EV). The change in powertrain technology is also expected to bring about a change in how the vehicles are manufactured. The build of EVs is e...

31-Oct-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Illuminated grill/logo and contour lighting outlook in lower segment vehicles

Nowadays, an increasing number of automakers are using exterior lighting (other than headlamps and tail lamps, which are used for traditional lighting functions) such as contour lighting, logo and grill illumination as one of the ways to differentiate their vehicles on the road. However, such lighti...

31-Oct-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium (AVCC): A step towards making autonomous driving a reality?

As the industry moves towards autonomous vehicles, it is important to create an ecosystem that not only sustains the progress but also creates an environment for collaboration and information sharing. It is difficult for one company to take on the responsibility of creating an autonomous vehicle ent...

31-Oct-2019 Analysis Joint-ventures

Outlook for HVAC HMI systems

Automotive manufacturers across the globe are investing ever increasing amounts of time, effort and money in order to make the interiors of their vehicles better. Vehicle owners are spending longer durations in their cars than ever before in history, particularly due to longer commute times. Studies...

30-Oct-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Low emissions zones and their impact on powertrain development

A study by the European Union (EU) in 2017 states that cars are responsible for around 12% of total carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the EU. By 2021, under the emission reduction targets planned by the EU, all new cars must achieve an average of 95 grams of CO₂ emissions per kilometer. This mea...

29-Oct-2019 Analysis Policy & Regulation

Lighting Suppliers strategy: Outlook

ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) and AD (autonomous driving) are now some of the main reasons for the automotive industry to improve safety for drivers and road users. Technologies such as laser, digital projections, and LED matrix are gathering momentum in the industry for both exterior an...

29-Oct-2019 Analysis Mergers and Acquisitions

Intelligent braking: Trends and drivers

Vehicle systems today are increasingly attempting to reduce driver dependence in the event of a crash, apart from day-to-day driving. Braking systems are also being looked at from a critical eye in this respect, in order to further the safety cause in an imminent autonomous future. No longer looking...

28-Oct-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Integrated approach to thermal management in BEVs and full HEVs

The alternative propulsion sector finally seems to be gathering some steam after being on the fringes of the market for several decades. According to IHS Markit forecasts the demand for EVs which include BEVs, full HEVs and FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles) is expected to grow by around 24% (compo...

24-Oct-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Global automotive safety supplier market insights

Introduction According to the World Health Organization’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018, traffic accidents were responsible for 1.35 million deaths each year and are the 8th leading cause of death among people of all ages. While technological advancements in safety systems have reduc...

24-Oct-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

The challenges EV start-ups are facing

Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) totaled more than 2 million units in 2018, a 63% increase from the previous year, according to the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2019. PEVs accounted for 2% of global light-vehicle sales in 2018, which is a quantum jump from 0.3% in 2015. If recent announcements ...

23-Oct-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

Chassis evolution and outlook

It is a common belief that the chassis of a vehicle has had limited evolution, when compared to other sectors of the car, such as powertrain or electronics. However, in the last decade, the chassis has seen several advancements, not just in terms of its structure, but also the way the chassis is con...

21-Oct-2019 Analysis New Products

Cancellation of Dyson EV project: Lessons for new EV start-ups

Dyson Technology has decided to shelve its plan to produce an electric vehicle (EV) as it could not find a way to make the vehicle commercially viable. In an email to its employees, a copy of which was published by Business Insider on 11 October, the company’s founder Sir James Dyson said the comp...

15-Oct-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Suppliers to the new Audi A8

The fourth generation Audi A8 is assembled at Audi's facility in Shendra, India. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Audi A8 from the plant is expected to peak in 2021 at more than 114 units. If you would like your company included in this feature&n...

14-Oct-2019 Analysis Car Cutaways

Impact of increasing sensor fitment on the in-vehicle network

ADAS for Autonomous Driving is the major force for the automotive in-vehicle networking sensor market; especially for image and radar sensors. These devices are being integrated into several interior and exterior components of the vehicle, including radar into bumpers and grills, and image sensors i...

04-Oct-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Investment trends in autonomous vehicle development

IHS Markit forecasts autonomous vehicles sales to reach more than 33 million units by 2040. The huge growth potential is driving many companies, including automakers and tier-1 suppliers, to commit huge investments in autonomous vehicle technology development and testing. Most of these companies pla...

02-Oct-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Examining the engine oil filter technology and market dynamics

The internal combustion engine (ICE) is an intricate assembly of several moving parts such as pistons, connecting rods, camshafts, and valves. The individual components are usually assembled with very tight tolerances between them and operate at very high speeds when the engine is running. For the e...

01-Oct-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Vehicle-to-pedestrian communication – a key enabler to vehicle autonomy

As research and development (R&D) around vehicle autonomy continues worldwide, another set of complementary technology—vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication—is quickly gathering momentum. While locally installed hardware, such as radar, lidar, camera and ultrasonic sensors, enables a veh...

30-Sep-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Rear-, four-wheel steering technology in steer-by-wire systems

Rear- or four-wheel steering has become synonymous with luxury. There are several factors contributing to the growth in demand for rear-steering systems, and perhaps the biggest factors are the need for improved comfort and handling higher safety solutions in a vehicle. As the automotive industry pr...

27-Sep-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

EV battery production in Europe enters the fast lane

From being almost non-existent on a global battery production map a couple of years back, Europe has emerged as a key location for setting up electric vehicle (EV) battery cell development and manufacturing facilities. There has been a strong push from national governments and the European Unio...

27-Sep-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Application of biobased materials in vehicles

Carmakers are already adopting parts made from different plant fibers, but new research on biobased materials suggest they will be able to incorporate such materials in a much larger scale in the future. Biobased materials will be increasingly used in future vehicles because of the environmental and...

26-Sep-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Irreversible diesel declines or “safe haven” market opportunities?

Diesel, as a choice of fuel for light duty vehicle powertrains, has globally witnessed a fall in demand since 2016. IHS Markit forecasts the production of diesel powertrains will decline globally by about 3% in the period 2018-25. One of the key regions that will lower the global count will be Europ...

17-Sep-2019 Analysis Policy & Regulation

Suppliers to the new Peugeot 208

The second generation Peugeot 208 is assembled at Peugeot's facility in Trnava, Slovakia. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Peugeot 208 from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at more than 174,960 units. If you would like your company included ...

17-Sep-2019 Analysis Car Cutaways

Additive manufacturing progressing from rapid prototyping to series production

The automotive industry is gradually adopting additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, in its design and manufacturing strategies. The technology offers potential benefits such as innovative designs, lighter and safer products, shorter lead times, and lower cost. However, there are st...

30-Aug-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

New incentive policies will promote EV component manufacturing in India

The electromobility industry has started taking shape around the world with some countries taking a big lead, especially China, the United States and Norway. India too is now pushing hard to catch up with these leaders through aggressive incentive policies. In February this year, the Indian governme...

28-Aug-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Varroc: Focus on improving vision with safety and style

Vehicle headlights are shifting from conventional bulb headlamps to high-resolution matrix headlights that focus on enhancing safety through various sensors. Most of the safety concerns, such as blind-spot and forward-collision warnings and avoidance, have diminished with the use of cameras and adva...

26-Aug-2019 Analysis Interviews

Vehicle dynamics: From motorsports to customized driving

The concept of vehicle dynamics has not only shaped the way a car drives on a fundamental level, but also has indirectly made consumers aware and more willing to spend for comfort and handling when choosing a car. Premium OEMs have been the champions of developing cars with more improved vehicle dyn...

26-Aug-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Ford Escape

The fourth generation Ford Escape is assembled at Ford’s facility in Louisville, United States. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Ford Escape from the plant is expected to peak in 2020 at more than 295,909 units. If you would like your company included...

23-Aug-2019 Analysis Car Cutaways

Expanding HD map coverage will be critical for large-scale deployment of self-driving vehicles

Autonomous vehicles will need very accurate, machine-readable, multilayer mapping information, down to the centimeter level of accuracy, for their precise localization and forward path planning. Initially, automakers and mobility service providers will be able to deploy autonomous vehicles in geofen...

22-Aug-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Evolving Seating Experience

The automotive industry is in a period of evolution, where previously simple components are being enhanced by technology to deliver new functionality. Such is the case with the modern vehicle cockpit; where designers continue to pursue new means of exciting and delighting consumers. No component, no...

20-Aug-2019 Analysis New Products

V2X regulatory review

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication technology—a key enabler of an intelligent transportation system (ITS) —allows cars to communicate with their surroundings and makes driving safer and more efficient. V2X helps to optimize traffic flow, reduce traffic congestion, and lessen the environme...

19-Aug-2019 Analysis Policy & Regulation

Balancing aerodynamic performance and cooling efficiency using AGS

Active aerodynamics and the art of manipulating airflow Modern automotive aerodynamics is more complex than just creating a vehicle with the lowest coefficient of drag (Cd). Cd of a vehicle is a dimensionless number that determines how much air resistance a moving vehicle encounters. Therefore, ...

19-Aug-2019 Analysis Financial results

Future of digital light

The introduction of LED technology has helped lighting manufacturers to gear up for industry megatrends—electrification, autonomy, and connectivity. Suppliers have begun developing energy-efficient solutions and more advanced systems that adjust their brightness in response to changing driving con...

09-Aug-2019 Analysis New Products

Monetizing Connected Car

Introduction A big buzz word in the automotive industry now is ‘connected car’—a vehicle which can optimize its operation and maintenance as well as the convenience and comfort of passengers using onboard sensors and Internet connectivity. General Motors (GM) introduced the concept of conne...

05-Aug-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Sunroof solutions in automotive

The automobile roof has been generally treated as another closure component protecting the occupants from environmental and NVH conditions. There has also been an element of safety combined with the design of passenger cells and connection of the pillars. However, over time the roof has become an in...

29-Jul-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Fuel cell EV sales and attempts to spur growth in the market

Introduction A hydrogen fuel cell can be likened to a battery that uses an electrochemical reaction to convert the chemical energy of hydrogen (fuel) and oxygen (oxidizing agent) to generate electricity. However, unlike conventional automotive batteries that store energy and must be recharged, an...

23-Jul-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

2018 Global plug-in electric vehicle index

Overview 2018 was a year of sustained growth for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). OEMs around the world exhibited an increased commitment towards improving their uptake, with global PEV market share increasing from 1.4% in 2017 to 2.2% in 2018 . This is backed by a 55% increase in PEV production...

18-Jul-2019 Analysis AutotechInsight Analysis Monthly

EV ripple effect: How electrification and change in propulsion technologies can impact vehicle interiors

One of the simplest ways to define the ongoing automotive shift could be—“the automotive world is going electric”. There are no two ways about it, and almost every OEM who has a desire to successfully sell vehicles from here on, has some plan in place to either electrify their existing product...

16-Jul-2019 Analysis New Products

Technology and market dynamics of engine cooling fans & motors sector

The internal combustion engine (ICE), irrespective of the fuel type, does not sit very high on the efficiency scale. In most engines, up to 65% of the heat energy produced can be written off as losses—the lion's share lost mainly to the cooling circuit and via exhaust gases. The ICE must be ...

10-Jul-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Suppliers to the new Mercedes Benz A-Class

The fourth generation Mercedes Benz A-Class is assembled at Daimler’s facility in Rastatt, Germany. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Mercedes Benz A-Class from the plant is expected to peak in 2019 at more than 91,600 units. If you would like your c...

09-Jul-2019 Analysis Car Cutaways

EDITORIAL – Gaping gap between EV wireless and plug-in charging technologies

The future of automotive is electric and autonomous. While almost all automakers have set up a roadmap to fully embrace electric vehicles (EV), many of them are now also channeling a good chunk of their investments towards developing autonomous driving technologies. Although real-world applicat...

09-Jul-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Vehicle entry system – A review of current trends

Technology disruptions have led to the evolution of vehicle access systems from traditional lock-and-key systems to keyless entry technology. Keyless vehicle access control systems are fully automated systems featuring an electronic locking feature that secures access to the vehicle electronically, ...

08-Jul-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Volkswagen’s strategic shift: Go hard on software

Volkswagen (VW) AG has announced that by 2025 it intends to group more than 5,000 experts in competence areas, such as software development, electrical and electronics development, connectivity, automated driving, user experience (UX), cloud architecture, and e-commerce, together in an agile Car.Sof...

05-Jul-2019 Analysis Investments

Suppliers to the new Chevrolet Silverado HD

The fourth-generation Chevrolet Silverado HD is assembled at the Oshawa, Canada, facility. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new-generation Chevrolet Silverado from the plant is expected to peak in 2019, at more than 242,000 units. If you would like your company...

05-Jul-2019 Analysis Car Cutaways

China 6 emission legislation

To address air pollution problems in China, the country’s regulatory bodies are working toward swiftly adopting more stringent protocols to reduce harmful automotive emissions and fuel consumption. In December 2016, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment put forward the final version of i...

04-Jul-2019 Analysis Policy & Regulation

Android Auto - Making car's smarter since 2015

Introduction Google announced Android Auto at Google I/O in June 2014 with the aim to making driving safer by minimizing distractions. Nearly a year after it was announced, Android Auto was launched on its first production vehicle, the Hyundai Sonata. It takes the best of Android smartphones...

04-Jul-2019 Analysis New Products

EDITORIAL: AABC Conference outlines solid-state progress, signals potential supply chain constraints

Key stakeholders from across the automotive battery landscape came together at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego last week for the 19th annual US edition of the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC). The event brings together expertise from the academic and scientific communities, ...

03-Jul-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Safety of the Intended Functionality: Functional Safety for Autonomous Vehicles

Introduction Strong concerns about the operational safety of highly automated and autonomous vehicles have prompted the requirement for the next generation of autonomous functional safety standards for achieving safety compliance targets. The technological development curve supporting highly auto...

03-Jul-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Electric Mobility - material choices affecting affordability

The e-mobility disruption in the automotive industry has reached more than the critical global mass and is now gunning to replace conventional ICE propulsion technologies from pole positions in markets across the world. It is not the breakthrough kid in business now and hence needs to address the re...

27-Jun-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

How does Infineon's acquisition of Cypress benefit their automotive business?

Given the recent announcement of Infineon’s acquisition of Cypress Semiconductor, IHS Markit explored what this represents and what are the benefits to Infineon’s automotive business. In terms of product portfolio what does Infineon get from Cypress? Flash, especially NOR Flash, and SRA...

19-Jun-2019 Analysis Mergers and Acquisitions

2019 TU-Automotive Detroit

TU-Automotive Detroit is one of the most influential automotive technology events globally and a platform where some of the most innovative minds in vehicle connectivity, mobility and autonomy converge each year. The event is well known for its expert panel discussions and also provides a great oppo...

18-Jun-2019 Analysis Investments

New innovations in door solutions

Responsible for a number of vital interior functions, including occupant protection, curbing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels, and functioning as a casing for door elements, the door trim panel of today has gone through a substantial evolution over the years. As an intrinsic component of...

13-Jun-2019 Analysis New Products

Advantages of twin-scroll turbocharger

Turbocharged engines of the past have perennially suffered from ‘lag’, a delay in response to a driver input request for increased performance by way of an accelerator pedal depression. This occurs as a result of the time taken for the turbocharger to ‘spool up’ (exhaust gas impeller to incr...

12-Jun-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

New exterior design language

Every vehicle has a unique identification in terms of design, performance, and features. From a design perspective, it includes interior and exterior lighting systems—the most recognizable elements on a new model. Premium vehicles, such as those of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, have simple brand d...

10-Jun-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Automotive Functional Safety

Introduction - Functional safety The growing demand for comfortable driving experience, along with a higher degree of safety and efficiency, has resulted in increased complexities and functionalities of ECU-based vehicle design. The technological advancement in automotive electronics has resulted...

06-Jun-2019 Analysis Technology Trends