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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 SupplierInsight 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

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

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 SupplierInsight 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 SupplierInsight 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 SupplierInsight 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

Autonomy & The Urban Mobility Summit 2019 – An Overview

IHS Markit’s analytical spotlight this month has been on the 4th edition of Autonomy & The Urban Mobility Summit held in Paris, France, on 16-17 October 2019. The Autonomy Salon is a go to event for mobility innovation with a strong focus in active mobility, electrification, autonomous vehicle...

29-Oct-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

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 SupplierInsight 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 SupplierInsight 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 SupplierInsight 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 SupplierInsight 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

EDITORIAL: Palladium demand to remain strong over next few years due to new emission norms, shift toward petrol vehicles

The demand for palladium is expected to remain strong in the near-term due to introduction of tougher vehicle emission norms and a marked shift in consumer preference from diesel to petrol (gasoline) engines―the auto industry consumes more than half of all palladium supply globally. Palladium is a...

05-Jun-2019 Analysis Investments

Suspension technology in an autonomous world

According to IHS Markit, nearly USD100 billion has been spent over the last four years on core development and M&A activities in the autonomous vehicle sector. This creates a significant potential opportunity for component system manufacturers in the long term. However, while automotive stakehol...

03-Jun-2019 Analysis New Products

Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2019—An overview

IHS Markit’s analytical spotlight this month is on the fourth edition of the VivaTech show held in Paris, France (16–18 May). Similar to the CES in Las Vegas and MWC in Barcelona, the Viva Technology show is a go-to event for technology innovation, with a strong focus on services and industry di...

27-May-2019 Analysis New Products

Increasing role of 3D printing in interiors

Technology penetration into the automotive domain has not only impacted the overall design language and component functionality; it also has a far-reaching impact on the overall component development phase. How we perceive production methodologies coming from an age-old coachbuilding to assembly lin...

23-May-2019 Analysis Investments

EDITORIAL: Driver monitoring system fitment to rise in next few years amid growing focus on safety and autonomous driving

With vehicles becoming more connected and automated, a driver monitoring system (DMS) has become a must-have technology to monitor a driver’s attention and prevent distracted driving. While greater connectivity features such as navigation and hands-free calling have enhanced drivers’ in-vehicle ...

20-May-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Automotive Image Sensors – A Review of Current Trends

Sensors have played a pivotal role in the automotive industry, as knowing the state of various systems within the vehicle is ever more important. Sensors are also increasingly being used to gather information about a vehicle’s surroundings and are being integrated more and more into several i...

14-May-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

ADAS & Electric Vehicles accelerate demand of automotive electronic control units

Our Analysis Electronic control units (ECUs) are playing an increasingly critical role in the automotive industry, driving the development of safer, smarter, cleaner and better-connected cars. As a result, global automotive ECU revenue is expected to soar to $211 billion in 2030, rising at a comp...

14-May-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Sustainable acquisition of e-motor materials, supply chain implications

Automakers have come under tight scrutiny in the aftermath of the Diesel Emissions Affair. Governments around the world are increasingly introducing and enforcing stringent policies and federal emission targets, which OEMs must achieve to sustain their operations. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehi...

09-May-2019 Analysis SupplierInsight Analysis Monthly

Indian Automotive Industry – Lightweighting Scenario

Lightweighting has been repeatedly touted as one of the most-favored OEM strategies to meet the stricter deadlines and demands of the future business, especially considering the increased regulations over emissions, fuel efficiency and safety standards. Globally, lightweighting has been progressivel...

09-May-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

EU General Safety Regulation 2019

Introduction In May 2018, the European Commission introduced a new regulation to enhance safety standards for passenger and commercial vehicles. The proposed regulation was part of the European Commission’s third “Europe on the Move” package launched in May 2018. The revised General Safety ...

08-May-2019 Analysis Policy & Regulation

Role of lighting system in V2X structure

Lighting serves as a communication medium between humans and cars and will continue to serve as long as human and vehicles coexist on the same roads. Even self-driving vehicles need light to make sure people see and understand cars for better road safety. In the automotive industry, the move...

06-May-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

2019 ADAS sensor conference observations and summary

The ADAS Sensor Conference 2019 provided numerous insights into the current state of the industry and technology from both financial and technical perspectives. The combination of sensors continues to be the trend with most still favoring the combination of radar, image and lidar. However ...

04-May-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

EDITORIAL – EV charging roaming interoperability to play a major role in pushing EV adoption

It is not very often that we see competing companies coming together to share their core technology and resources, especially when it can directly affect their business. Partnerships of this nature are now regularly happening in the EV charging infrastructure segment across major EV markets, where n...

02-May-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Vehicle electrification to spur robust market for electrification-related sensors

With hybrid and electric vehicles finally making significant headway among consumers, sensors related to system electrification are on a fast track to solid market expansion, according to a new IHS Markit report on passenger-car-related electrification sensors. Global revenue for vehicle-electrif...

30-Apr-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

EDITORIAL: LED expected to remain key technology for ambient lighting

The collaborations between various stakeholders in the automotive interior lighting industry clearly indicates LED will remain the dominant technology for ambient lighting applications, at least over the short term. IHS Markit recently spoke to several automotive lighting suppliers to understand wha...

24-Apr-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Cockpit domain controller features vs peripherals

The central body control module was the first ECU to become a sort of hub or gateway managing multiple basic functionalities related to doors, windows, seats, lighting and air conditioning. However, infotainment is currently the vehicle domain where the most radical consolidation is happening. Cockp...

23-Apr-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Interior comfort and luxury gaining traction in the pick-up truck segment

When one thinks of a luxurious cabin, the first body-types which spring to mind as being a natural fit are limousines or the high-end premium sedans. For that matter, thriving on the tremendous popularity gained in recent times, SUVs too can now be associated with luxury inside the cabin. Howev...

23-Apr-2019 Analysis New Products

From infotainment consolidation to domain fusion and vehicle functions in the cloud

The central body control module was the first ECU to become a sort of hub or gateway managing multiple basic functionalities related to doors, windows, seats, lighting and air conditioning. However, infotainment is currently the vehicle domain where the most radical consolidation is happening. Cockp...

17-Apr-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

Connected Gateways Market – A Review of The Current Situation

Automobiles used to be very simple, with electrics covering all but the basics with lighting and ignition. Over time, and with the development of integrated circuitry, electronics entered the vehicle with single wires being used as control lines between switches and actuators. Modern vehicles featur...

15-Apr-2019 Analysis Corporate developments

V2X hardware: Platform-agnostic design the way forward

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication technology, an indispensable part of an intelligent transportation system (ITS), enables cars to communicate with their surroundings and makes driving safer and more efficient. In addition, V2X helps to optimize traffic flow, reduce traffic congestion, and l...

10-Apr-2019 Analysis Policy & Regulation

Suppliers to the new Bentley GT

The third generation Bentley GT is assembled at Crewe, United Kingdom. According to IHS Markit production forecasts, output of the new generation Bentley GT from the plant is expected to peak in 2018 at more than 6,700 units. If you would like your company included in...

10-Apr-2019 Analysis Car Cutaways

2019 Geneva Motor Show: Lightweight, high-performance chassis component technology, platform sharing gain traction

Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) is the first big car show for the year for the European automotive market. Showcases pointed to a renewed product focus on performance and sports cars, as well as high-end SUVs. This trend has been visible across other global shows this year, such as 2019 NAIAS...

10-Apr-2019 Analysis New Products

HD Maps – Competitive Landscape

Introduction Technology companies are taking their mapping and localization efforts to the next level to support the growing development of autonomous driving technologies. This has resulted in the integration of next-generation maps, known as HD maps, into semi- and fully-autonomous vehicles. HD...

08-Apr-2019 Analysis New Products

A look into the technology and supply chain of the global automotive thermostatic expansion valve sector

For quite some time now, effective cabin temperature control has been right up there with premium cabin materials and multimedia features, along with ergonomic and comfortable seating, as one of the cornerstones of passenger cabin experience. OEMs have not only obliged but have taken it up a notch �...

08-Apr-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

High Definition lighting systems

Since the introduction of LED technology, the lighting industry is exploring ways in multiple directions, and three are particularly important. The first is design and styling, which influence the construction of a lighting system. Second, energy efficiency solutions, which are redefining lighting p...

04-Apr-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Seating Subsystem Lightweighting

The seating subsystem in the interiors component area is estimated to account for more than 40% of the total component area weight and up to 6% of the total vehicle weight. In terms of additional comfort and luxury features, one of the first targets for OEMs is to improve the driving experience even...

03-Apr-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

Euro 7: Legislative time frame and parameters

Each stage of emission and fuel economy regulations and standardization of robust compliance testing procedures has consistently led to further advancement in powertrain technology. Particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions have fallen by more than 95% between Euro 1 and Euro 6 stan...

02-Apr-2019 Analysis Policy & Regulation

Geneva Motor Show 2019 : Material sector insights

The Geneva Motor Show 2019 was tracked extensively by IHS Markit, not only in terms of important OEM launch developments but also from the point of view of the supply chain and technology trends that the show offered. With analysts on the ground covering the show, there were many insights that could...

20-Mar-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

EDITORIAL: New regulations to increase global demand for advanced emergency braking systems

Two key regulatory developments last month are expected to significantly increase the demand for advanced emergency braking systems (AEB), also known as automatic emergency braking, in some markets. First, 40 countries, including the European Union (EU) and Japan, agreed on a draft United Nations Re...

14-Mar-2019 Analysis Technology Trends

MWC & Geneva Motor Show 2019 – An overview

IHS Markit’s analytical spotlight this month has been on the Mobile World Congress (February 25-28) and the Geneva Motor Show (March 7-17). While the ongoing Geneva show is obviously a purely automotive-centric event, the just-concluded MWC is fast becoming the European go-to event, not only for m...

11-Mar-2019 Analysis New Products