At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, Intel unveiled a comprehensive suite of technologies aimed at expediting the automotive industry's shift toward electric and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This holistic approach encompasses high-performance computing, discrete graphics, AI, power management and zonal controller solutions, all designed to streamline vehicle development and enhance performance. Whole-vehicle platform Intel's integrated platform addresses inefficiencies inhere...

At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, Honda introduced its first two new 0 Series line of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), the Honda 0 sport utility vehicle and Honda 0 saloon. These two prototype models are set to enter commercial production in North America in 2026 and later in global markets. The Japanese automaker also unveiled the ASIMO OS, an original vehicle operating system (OS) designed to provide a customized mobility experience for the Honda 0 Series models. T...

As reported in a press release on Jan. 9, WeRide, an autonomous driving technology company, has announced the introduction of its Robobus autonomous shuttle service at Zurich Airport in collaboration with Flughafen Zürich AG and Swiss Transit Lab. This initiative, marking a significant advancement in autonomous mobility at one of Europe's primary airports, complements WeRide's existing operations in Europe such as the service provided during the 2024 French Open at Roland-Garros. The Robobus...

Slovenia-based in-wheel motor manufacturer Elaphe has unveiled its Sonic.1 high-performance in-wheel motor for front wheels at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, according to a news report published by an online automotive portal Electrive on January 8. Citing Elaphe, the report mentioned that the Sonic.1 is the world's first and only direct-drive in-wheel motor compatible with high-performance brakes. The newly unveiled motor integrates 400mm disc brakes in a 21-inc...

Svolt Energy, an independent battery maker which was formerly part of Great Wall Motor, has launched a new fast-charging power battery, called the Fengxing Short Blade battery, on the sidelines of the 5th Battery Day event in Chengdu, Sichuan province in mainland China. This innovative battery features a 6C charging multiplier, allowing it to charge from 10% to 80% in just 8.5 minutes, and boasts an energy density of 185Wh/kg. Designed with Svolt's third-generation short blade cells util...

Autel made the North American debut of its MaxiCharger DC All-in-One unit at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the company announced in a press release on Jan. 8. The charger is capable of delivering up to 480 kW of power and can simultaneously charge up to four vehicles. Its design is aimed at accommodating all electric vehicles on the market, boasting a success rate of over 99% in charging. Among its notable innovations are ultrafast-charging speeds that significan...

HERE Technologies has introduced the HERE AI Assistant, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solution tailored to the automotive and transportation industries. The HERE AI Assistant utilizes Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs) to provide location-aware guidance through natural language interaction. Designed to enhance personalized travel planning, the AI Assistant offers instant, high-quality responses to complex location-based inquiries. It is aimed at the automotive sector to...

ProLogium Technology unveiled its fourth-generation lithium-ceramic battery (LCB) system at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, marking significant advancements in electric vehicle battery technology with five transformative breakthroughs. These breakthroughs aim to address the major concerns in the EV market — total cost of ownership, range anxiety and safety. The new fourth-generation LCB by ProLogium features a fully inorganic electrolyte, eliminating organic content and enhancing...

StarCharge, a company specializing in electric vehicle charging and energy solutions, introduced a new lineup of charging solutions at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 that aim to push the boundaries of sustainable energy technology. A key highlight of the event was the Aries V2 charging dispenser, coupled with the Nova power cabinet, which is designed to support fleet operations and public charging infrastructure. The Aries V2 stands out for its ultrafast-charging capability, providing a...

At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas this week, the BMW Group unveiled its close-to-production version of the new BMW iDrive, featuring BMW Panoramic Vision, underpinned by the new BMW Operating System X. This advanced software acts as the intelligence hub for the display and operating concept, set to be integrated into all new BMW Neue Klasse models by the end of 2025. “High tech meets highly intuitive operation — a quarter of a century of pioneering work and te...

Aeva announced on Jan. 7 the launch of Aeva Atlas Ultra, a high-resolution 4D Lidar sensor aimed at enhancing SAE Level 3 and 4 automated driving in both passenger and commercial vehicles. The Atlas Ultra boasts up to thrice the resolution of its predecessor, Atlas, and features configurable fields of view that provide up to 150 degrees of horizon coverage. Its on-sensor perception software supports detection capabilities at distances up to 500 meters and its design is 35% slimmer...

Cainiao has announced the launch of the Cainiao Autonomous Vehicle GT Pro. This initiative, unveiled on Jan. 6, represents a significant enhancement from its predecessor, the Cainiao GT, introduced in 2024. The GT Pro features considerable improvements in design, operational range, algorithm efficiency and user interaction, positioning it as a notable advancement in autonomous vehicle technology on public roads. The GT Pro, designed to resemble a compact passenger vehicle, boasts dimensions t...

Texas Instruments (TI) announced the introduction of new automotive chips aimed at enhancing driving safety and audio experiences across all vehicle price points. The announcement, made on Jan. 6, detailed TI's latest technological advancements in radar sensors and automotive audio systems-on-chips (SoCs), which are being showcased at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. TI's AWRL684460GHz mmWave radar sensor incorporates edge AI algorithms to support various in-cabin sensing fu...

SoundHound AI has introduced an in-vehicle voice commerce platform at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, currently (Jan. 7–10) taking place in Las Vegas. This platform, demonstrated at its CES booth, enables drivers and passengers to use the car's infotainment system to order takeout and navigate to the pickup location hands-free. It leverages SoundHound's conversational AI technology, allowing users to perform various tasks such as finding restaurants, placing orders and making payments se...

At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, Pioneer unveiled an innovative in-vehicle listening experience that integrates Apple CarPlay, which is now enhanced with support for Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, into a four-channel solution compatible with a wide range of vehicles. Demonstrated in a late-model midsize sedan, this setup highlights the potential for achieving Dolby Atmos playback using the vehicle's standard speaker positions and just four discrete amplifier channels, a configuration tha...

Japanese battery-maker Panasonic Energy announced Jan. 6 that its advanced lithium-ion (Li-ion) electric vehicle battery cells will power Lucid Group’s newly launched electric sport utility vehicle Gravity Grand Touring model. The model comes with a US Environmental Protection Agency-estimated driving range of up to 450 miles from a battery pack that is up to 40% smaller than that from Panasonic’s competitors. The battery company said that this was achieved via collaborative efforts ...

Autel Energy, a leader in electric vehicle charging technology, is set to showcase innovative EV charging solutions at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the company announced in a press release on Jan. 6. Autel is poised to introduce new product lines at the event. Michelle Luo, chief revenue officer at Autel Energy North America, emphasized Autel's mission toward a cleaner, smarter and more connected future, highlighting the importance of CES 2025 as a milesto...

Mazda Motor Corp. plans to establish a new battery module pack plant for automotive cylindrical lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cells in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. This facility will produce battery modules and packs utilizing automotive cylindrical Li-ion battery cells sourced from Panasonic Energy Co. Ltd. These battery packs are designated for use in Mazda's first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) that will be built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform, with production slat...

In a press release on Jan. 6, Aeva has unveiled a collaborative development in the field of Lidar sensing technology for passenger vehicles. This announcement was made in anticipation of its participation at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. The partnership has led to the creation of the first functional frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) in-cabin 4D Lidar solution, known as the Aeva Atlas 4D Lidar sensor. This sensor is integrated behind the vehicle's windshield, offe...

At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, will unveil a suite of intelligent, contextual products and technologies that are redefining what it means to drive and ride in a car. The company has been pivotal in transforming vehicles into connected, responsive hubs through its Ready Upgrade, Ready Care and Ready Display products. These offerings integrate vehicles with immersive audio, augmented reality displays and seamles...

ZER01NE and Hyundai CRADLE, the open innovation platforms of Hyundai Motor and Kia, will showcase their commitment to fostering innovations in societal challenges and emerging technologies at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 from Jan. 7–10. ZER01NE Ventures, the Creative Talent Platform of Hyundai Motor and Kia, has supported startups for over seven years, investing in 107 startups and executing 144 collaborative projects as of the first half of 2024. Additionally, it has spun off 36 in...

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has revealed the electric version of its popular Creta sport utility vehicle, which will be launched with two battery pack options of 51.4 kWh and 42 kWh, the company announced Jan. 2. It said that the long-range variant of electric Creta SUV, which will offer the 51.4-kWh battery pack option, will be able to deliver a driving range of 473 km in a single charge. Meanwhile, the regular variant with the 42-kWh battery pack will offer a driving range of 390 k...

China-based battery manufacturer Farasis Energy’s all-solid-state battery, which is developed with an energy density of more than 400 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), has entered the real-world testing phase with stable cell cycling, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Dec. 24, 2024. The news report cited a company announcement. Farasis Energy’s all-solid-state battery is developed using a sulfide-based system with a high-nickel ternary anode and a high-silicon anode,...

Infineon and Flex have joined forces to present the Flex Modular Zone Controller design platform at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Munich, according to a press release on Jan. 3. This platform incorporates a scalable zone control unit (ZCU) that uses a modular microcontroller (MCU) architecture along with common hardware building blocks, aimed at automakers for rapid and scalable implementation of ZCUs. Infineon's contribution of innovative chipsets combined with Flex's design and manuf...

Hyundai Motor Group has established a pilot production line for next-generation all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) at its battery research and development center in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, according to a news report published by Korean Car Blog on Dec. 24, 2024. The report, which cited industry sources, said that the carmaker is in the advanced stages of finalizing preparations to install an ASSB pilot line within its battery research center. It further said that the state-of-the-art facilit...

SoundHound AI, a US-based company specializing in voice AI, has partnered with premier electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid to introduce the Lucid Assistant, an advanced hands-free voice assistant designed for Lucid's EVs. The Lucid Assistant, powered by SoundHound ChatAI, facilitates an interactive and user-friendly interface for vehicle controls and information retrieval. SoundHound will offer visitors a hands-on experience with a Lucid Air demo car at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. T...

Valeo is set to showcase its innovative solutions at the CES 2025 next month in Las Vegas, the US, continuing its tradition of participating in the event since 2014. The French supplier will held exhibitions at two locations: the Central Plaza booth CP709, focusing on electrification, ADAS, lighting, and sustainability, and a live demonstration area at Piero's parking lot, where Valeo will present its range of SDV solutions. Among the key solutions on display include vOS, Valeo’s middleware...

Tesla plans to deploy its first V4 Superchargers in Greater China in 2025, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Jan. 1. The report cited a communication by Tesla on its Weibo channel. The V4 Superchargers use Tesla's latest electric vehicle charging technology, which is designed to further optimize the charging experience for Tesla customers. Citing the carmaker, the report said that Tesla’s next-generation V4 Superchargers will also be available for third-party models, in...

Faraday Future has announced new software updates for its flagship FF 912.0 Futurist Alliance electric vehicle, aimed at enhancing the in-vehicle infotainment and user control features. These updates, which will be delivered over the air (OTA), are designed to improve the interaction between the vehicle and its users through more intuitive and user-friendly functions. Among the notable updates are the enhancement of customer feedback mechanisms through the FFAI voice assistant, improved navigati...

Neural Propulsion Systems (NPS) has introduced its Hyper-Definition Radar Operating System (HROS), designed to significantly enhance advanced driver assistance systems for automakers, as reported in a press release on Dec. 18, 2024. The AI-powered, software-defined radar solution addresses the urgent need for improved vehicle safety, convenience and performance at an affordable price. The announcement comes at a time when the US has seen a doubling in pedestrian fatalities since 2010 and face...

At the CES 2025 next week, dSPACE will showcase its latest solutions for testing software in electric, autonomous and software-defined vehicles (SDVs) through end-to-end software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation and validation methods. At its booth, the German software firm will demonstrate a comprehensive validation approach that integrates various test methodologies, including data replay and SIL and HIL testing, to enable the validation of safety-critical driving fu...