The sentiment surrounding automotive technology at CES 2025 earlier this month was a mix of excitement and caution. Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), electrification and vehicle autonomy stole the limelight, reimagining mobility and highlighting advancements in both user experience and operational efficiency. Scalable and modular AI, machine learning (ML) and extended reality (XR) applications are being increasingly harnessed to enrich the in-car experience, from content personalizati...

This is a hybrid report consisting of a market demand tracker (Part 1) and a detailed presentation deck on thermal fluids (Part 2). It is an updated version of the Thermal fluids report published in 2023.

This tracker is designed to provide a comprehensive view of the range of electric vehicles from various original equipment manufacturers under different scenarios, including weather conditions, driving styles, number of occupants, use of air conditioning or heating, and driving routes.

This report aims to delve into various aspects of the integrated thermal-management systems (ITMS) used in battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), full-hybrids and fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). It will also provide insights into technology, market and demand analysis for both ITMS.

The event was held at an exhibition area of 22,000 square meters, attracting more than 892,000 visitors (including 28,000 international attendees) and over 1,500 exhibiting companies that showcased 278 new energy models, among other exhibits.

This report intents to delve into the various nuances of thermal runaway and the thermal propagation phenomenon in electric vehicle batteries.

This report intends to delve into the various market and technological aspects of the holistic climate control system of modern-day vehicles. It explores the nuances of the light vehicle HVAC system, zonal climate control system, and cabin heating/cooling methods.

More than 135,000 visitors travelled to Las Vegas for CES 2024, including S&P Global Mobility analysts who have detailed all the key themes and showcases in this report.

This is a hybrid report consisting of a market demand tracker (Part 1) and a detailed presentation deck on thermal fluids (Part 2).

This report explores the various nuances of the thermal management system used in fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). This report also intends to provide: The market outlook of fuel-cell thermal components (FCTCs) Supply chain structures of FCTCs Analysis of FCTC key players (including original equipment manufacturers and tier 1s) The future outlook of FCTCs

More than half a million visitors descended upon this year’s International Mobility Show (IAA). The event played host to more than 300 world premieres and innovations. Around 750 exhibitors travelled from 38 territories, with Greater China having a large presence at the event.

This report aims to delve into various aspects of the integrated thermal-management systems (ITMS) and smart heat pumps used in battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). This report will also provide insights into technology, market and demand analysis for both ITMS and heat pumps. It also provides supplier analysis (suppliers of ITMS and heat pumps) and original equipment manufacturer analysis for top players who have adopted ITMS and heat pumps. All research in this report is based on the latest S&am...

This tracker intends to track the market outlook of critical ICE components such as exhaust hot end components, fuel injectors, turbochargers and thermal components (charge air cooler and cooled exhaust gas recirculation [EGR]) for the forecast period of 2023–28. This tracker has focused only on top 20 engine manufacturing groups and provides their market share for each component. This is based on S&P Global Mobility's April 2023 thermal components (charge air cooler and cooled EGR) and exhaus...

This report will delve into recent updates in emission norms/standards across the world with a key focus on Euro-7 norms and their impact on the demand of various relevant thermal and propulsion components. This report aims to provide an update on emission norms/standards across various regions including Europe, Greater China, Japan/Korea, North America and South Asia and a deep dive into relevant engine, thermal and propulsion technologies that are used to achieve fuel efficiency and meet emiss...

This year marked the 20th anniversary show for Auto Shanghai. It was held on April 18-27, 2023 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai. More than 1,400 vehicles were showcased including 300 new models. The Show was also the platform for around 100 global vehicle debuts and attracted 906,000 visitors.

This report aims to investigate various battery thermal management system (BTMS) strategies used in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It also covers various aspects of BTMS such as different types of BTMS techniques and challenges associated with it. Additionally, this report will also focus on advances made in the context of battery cooling techniques and dive into new emerging BTMS techniques such as immersion cooling. The report will cover major BTMS suppliers as well as startups and will inc...

The 2023 Auto Expo's components edition was held from 12-15 January and recorded participation of over 800 companies and 115,000 visitors, while the vehicle show was held from 13-18 January and was attended by 636,743 visitors. Among the major passenger car manufacturers in India, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Tata Motors, Toyota, BYD, and MG Motor showcased new models and concepts.

As the world shifts towards electric mobility, the importance of “real life” driving range is invaluable. The impact of vehicle thermal management must be considered for a realistic understanding. Different climate control systems have different performances in different climatic conditions. By accessing this database, it is possible to understand how car manufacturers are responding to these challenges and how different strategies affect the available driving range. The S&P Global Cabin ...

The current focus of the global automotive industry is to develop sustainable powertrain technologies with incremental developments to reduce polluting emissions from an automobile. Fuel economy standards have proved their efficacy in the past with observed reduction in pollutants and improved fuel economy. It also emphasizes the need to strictly adhere to Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) and real driving emissions (RDE) regulations, which incorporate real-time monitorin...

OEMs, suppliers, governments, and investors around the world are pouring effort, time, and money into accelerating the adoption of electrified vehicles in the automotive markets, in addition to making these new energy vehicles more efficient, more feature-packed, and safer than ever before. Automobiles have always represented freedom and convenience from the time they entered mass production and the century-long evolution of the supporting ecosystem has only made their adoption and usage more...

A word that is used a lot these days in most sectors of the global automotive industry is ‘consolidation’. Bringing together multiple components or making a single component multitask by performing the tasks of multiple parts is seen as a way of lowering power demand, reducing weight, shrinking the amount of space required for installation or integration, and improving the overall system efficiency. In this report, different aspects of the automotive thermal domain are discussed to see ho...

As part of the 2022 New Year's Briefing, IHS Markit has compiled a presentation around analysis of its latest automotive semiconductor demand and capacity forecast.

There is no stopping the steady march of electrification in the automotive industry. OEMs, suppliers, governments, and investors are pouring time, money, and effort into accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in automotive markets across the globe, in addition to making EVs more efficient, more feature-packed and safer than ever before. Automobiles have represented freedom and convenience from the time they entered mass production as they enable hundreds of miles of driving, and...

The purpose of this report is to provide a biannual summary of legislation and incentives driving the uptake of PEVs in major automotive markets of interest. This report complements the Legislation and Incentives Database and is organized as follows. An overview section containing high-level tables comparing the availability and effect of key stimuli across all countries A “deep-dive” section for each country, which summarizes legislation and incentives in the context of PEV s...

The automotive transmission is one of the most critical parts of any vehicle's drivetrain system. Transmission design has undergone many upgrades and design improvements over the decades since the first multi-speed manual transmission made an appearance. The modern transmission is now a very sophisticated piece of kit with intelligent control units, predictive and self-learning programming, multiple gears (8 to 9 speed are becoming common, with 10-speed transmissions now making an appearance)...

Increasingly more stringent emission and fuel efficiency regulations globally, changing consumer sensibilities, cost considerations, government policies, and so on have been driving the shift towards more eco-friendly and sustainable forms of propulsion technologies. While components such as engine cooling radiators have been in existence for years, they are now complemented by newer technologies that include cooled exhaust gas recirculation, intelligent engine cooling, and more radical innovati...

The global automotive industry is witnessing a massive transformation on all fronts. The new technology areas—Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electrified (CASE)—are greatly changing the entire concept of the automobile. Among the CASE technologies, increasing air pollution levels and the necessity to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels for propulsion have prompted all stakeholders across the mobility value chain to adopt the electrified powertrain technologies. Strong regulatory tai...

While Apple is yet to confirm or deny exploring vehicle development under the codename Project Titan, also referred as Chromium, a vast array of automotive stakeholders and commentators have been inquisitive of what may materialize from the so-called ‘Apple Car.’ Due to the secrecy around Apple’s car venture, a lot remains unknown or unconfirmed about the project from the manufacturing location(s), potential partners, and projected volume. This research note ...

IAA Mobility 2021 took place in Munich, Germany, from September 7-12.

As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) gains traction in certain mature global markets, manufacturers are drawing up long-term strategic e-mobility road maps, moving beyond simply adapting the platforms and component architecture from existing vehicles for their electric products. Most legacy manufacturers are now investing significant resources for the development of ground-up battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and multi-energy platforms, as well as research into all types of battery, motor, an...

The Auto Shanghai 2021 was the 19th International Automobile Industry Exhibition and took place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai in China from 19-28 April 2021.

Electrification of components like coolant pumps has been gaining traction as a design strategy to improve emissions and fuel efficiency. The rising volumes of electric vehicles (EVs) has been the other main driver for electric coolant pumps. When the transition of propulsion technology to full EVs is completed, electric main pumps should give way to multiple auxiliary pumps. All research in this report is based on the IHS Markit September 2020 Global Electric Water Pump Forecast, which covers ...

This report highlights high-level themes represented at the show and summarizes announcement details by company with key insights for how the technologies presented impact automotive and technology strategies and industries.

There has been a lot of conversation around the advent of alternative-propulsion systems and how the age of the internal combustion engine (ICE) is almost over. According to most industry experts, the transition from the ICE to electric propulsion will be gradual, as the roadblocks to mass application of alternative propulsion are tackled. Moreover, there will likely be a transition period between the two technologies, with significant volumes of full hybrids acting as a bridge. The ICE is ex...

Advancements in cabin thermal management design and related additional features have not only become central to passenger comfort and wellbeing, but also play a role in meeting fuel efficiency and emission targets. In most major automotive markets, regulations, which govern parameters, such as tailpipe emission and fuel efficiency, have been getting more stringent. It means that OEMs and suppliers alike are prioritizing efficiency optimization across every system that makes up the vehicle. IH...

These presentations were given at the 2020 IHS Markit Spring Automotive Client Briefing - Europe (webinar) on  EV Charging Infrastructure and Connected Car.

This report highlights high-level themes represented at the show and summarizes announcement details by company with key insights for how the technologies presented impact automotive and technology strategies and industries.

The Los Angeles (LA) Auto Show is an annual car show held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in late November or early December.

Over the decades, the automotive industry has grown massively in terms of scale and reach, becoming a pan global industry. The industry has become a vital part of most global economies and societies—contributing substantial revenue, providing large-scale direct and indirect employment, while also providing business to downstream and upstream enterprises that support the industry. For the industry to function at optimum levels while remaining profitable, the supporting supply chain must func...

Effective cabin thermal management is an integral part of passenger comfort and well-being in today’s competitive global automotive market. Automotive air conditioning has become part of the standard equipment list, even in the more value sensitive regional markets. The adoption has been driven by both the rationalization in the cost structure of the system components and evolving consumer expectations. The extreme and divergent weather conditions being observed around the world in recent y...

The theme of the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show was “Open Future” focusing on cutting edge futuristic technologies including future mobility, flying cars, next-generation personalized mobility, autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and new energy-based vehicles.

Thermal management is an integral part of a vehicle’s cabin experience, and OEMs are adopting more sophisticated solutions to improve passenger comfort and convenience while balancing efficiency. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is increasingly being driven by electronic control units (ECUs) and sensors. Even the more price-conscious segments and regional markets are gradually contributing to higher-value thermal component demand. This report aims to provide an u...

These presentations were given at the 2019 IHS Markit Fall Automotive Client Briefing in Detroit, Michigan.

The 2019 International Motor Show (IAA) took place at Frankfurt Am Main from 10–22 September 2019.

This report provides an understanding of the heat recovery component technology and market trends for light vehicle full hybrid electric vehicles (full HEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), an in-depth demand outlook, and an overview of the leading players and market drivers—on both global and regional levels. This report will answer the following questions. What are the size and scope of the global full HEV and BEV heat recovery component market? What are the key drivers push...

The 2019 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) took place at Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, the US from 19–28 April 2019.

The 2019 Geneva show was majorly focused around future trends for the automotive industry and conceptual technologies—electrification of vehicles and connected mobility, driverless vehicles, packages of digital services, and transportation services.

The 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) took place at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, United States from 12-27 January 2019.

The annual CES continues to host the world’s automotive innovators to highlight the most cutting-edge technologies the industry can offer.

The Los Angeles (LA) Auto Show is an annual car show held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in late November or early December.

This report provides an understanding of the heated steering wheel (HSW) technology and market trends for light vehicles, an in-depth demand outlook, and an overview of the main players and market drivers – on both global and regional levels. What are the size and scope of the global HSW market? What are the key drivers pushing the sector? What is the regional outlook for the sector? What are the challenges faced by the heated steering wheel sector? What is the business outlook for...

This report provides an understanding of the active grille shutter technology and market trends for light vehicles, an in-depth demand outlook, and an overview of the main players and market drivers – on both global and regional levels. What are the size and scope of the global active grille shutter market? What are the key drivers pushing the sector? What is the regional outlook for the sector? What are the challenges faced by the active grille shutter sector? What is the business...

This report provides an understanding of the A/C compressor technology and market trends for light vehicles, an in-depth demand outlook, and an overview of the main players and market drivers—on both global and regional levels. Questions the report will answer include What are the size and scope of the global A/C compressor market? What are the key drivers pushing the sector? What are the challenges faced by the A/C compressor sector? What is the business outlook for the A/C com...

Research scope and definitions This report provides an initial understanding of thermal management in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and full hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), demand outlook, and an overview of the main players and market drivers—on global and regional levels. Questions the report will answer include: What are the size and scope of the global BEV/full HEV thermal management component market? What are key drivers pushing the sector? What is the business outlook...

An oil filter is a component designed to remove contaminants from lubricating oil, transmission oil, hydraulic oil, and engine oil. The characteristics of OE demand/supply of light vehicle engine oil filters and the role of modules report focuses on engine oil filters (EOFs) equipped in light vehicles. Found only in vehicles with an internal combustion engine (ICE), the engine oil filter collects all sludge and dirt from the oil before it enters the engine, facilitating the engine to run smoothl...

This report provides a basic understanding of thermal systems in car seats and surfaces, an in-depth demand outlook, and an overview of the main players and market drivers, on both a global and regional level. What is the size and scope of the global thermal systems markets, in particular for car seats, and what is the potential for other surfaces? What are the key drivers pushing the sector? What are the prevailing component/system technologies? What is the supplier-OEM landscape for ...