Automotive Technology

Ganfeng Lithium

Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd., established in 2000 and headquartered in Xinyu, Jiangxi, China, is the largest lithium salt producer in China and the third largest worldwide. The company operates across the lithium battery supply chain, including lithium resource development, refining, battery manufacturing, and recycling. Ganfeng is dual-listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (002460) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1772).

Arm

Arm is a Cambridge-based fabless chip designer whose CPU, GPU, and NPU blueprints are licensed to hundreds of semiconductor partners, powering roughly 99% of the world's smartphones, as well as an expanding range of data center, automotive and edge-AI devices.

Invisible Charging and Personable Cars - A Future of Automotives

Cars that wirelessly charge on the move, AI assistants to schedule in-vehicle meetings, and radar technology for advancing safety all boast the growing intelligence of automotive technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Electric Vehicles and Robotics & Autonomy market research reports showcase the latest technologies bringing an engaging and forward-thinking future of driving into reality.

Forvia

Forvia, established as a merger between Faurecia and Hella in 2021, has become a significant player in the automotive technology sector. Specializing in automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and clean mobility solutions, Forvia has a substantial presence in developing sustainable materials. The company has positioned itself as an innovator in reducing carbon emissions within the automotive industry, focusing on materials that contribute to sustainable vehicle manufacturing.

The Two Long-Wave Infrared Innovations Required for a US$500M Market

Although over 1.2 million on-road vehicles have thermal LWIR camera technology installed, this is 0.08% of the estimated total of 1.5 billion vehicles on roads worldwide. For LWIR cameras to fill their potential in the automotive market, drivers in regulation and innovation are a requirement.

New Range Records Set for Hydrogen Cars and Why It May Not Matter

At the end of February 2024, the UK ran its second Hydrogen Week. During this week, Hyundai set two new records for the driving range of its fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). While certainly a significant achievement, will the ultimate range of FCEVs impact consumer opinions and adoption?

Upcoming Webinar - The Four Future Automotive Technology Opportunities

Tuesday 30 January 2024 - An overview of the megatrends changing the automotive industry; Explanation of what hardware/services are associated with each trend; CAGR growth rates for each of these technologies; Hardware vs services, where the biggest opportunity is

The US$1.6 Trillion Future of the Automotive Tech Opportunity

Autonomous driving, electric vehicles, connected and software-defined vehicles, and in-cabin monitoring are all megatrends reshaping the automotive industry. Together, these technologies combine to form a US$1.6 trillion opportunity by 2034, nearly a 10-fold increase compared to 2023.

Future Automotive Technology: Opportunities from Components & Services

Innovation roadmap for future automotive technologies: opportunities from components and services.

Future Automotive Technologies 2024-2034

Forecasts from the IDTechEx Research report "Future Automotive Technologies 2024-2034: Applications, Megatrends, Forecasts"

ATT (Advanced Thermal Technologies)

ATT is collaborating with Henkel to develop heating for automotive interiors based on positive temperature coefficient (PTC) ink and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) sensor cover heaters utilizing in-mold electronics (IME). IDTechEx caught up with Head of Printed Electronics Martin Hartinger at LOPEC 2023.

Hyundai and Kia to Jointly Develop Mobile Robots for Space Exploration

Hyundai and Kia announced have signed joint research agreements with six Korean research institutes and formed a consultative body to develop mobility solutions to explore the surface of the moon. The announcement follows Korea's successful launch of a domestically produced rocket in June.

Marine Electrification — Fireside Chat with General Motors

While General Motors has been providing engines to the maritime sector for decades, earlier this year it announced its first investment into electric boating — a 25% stake in outboard maker Pure Watercraft, with an initial collaboration on an electric pontoon boat. In this fireside chat, IDTechEx talks to GM about the investment, translating EV technology from automotive to marine, regulations, the impact of shortages, and more.

EAVX and REE Begin Customer Evaluations of New Electric Walk-In Van

EAVX, a subsidiary of JB Poindexter & Co, and REE Automotive announced the companies' new fully electric walk-in van prototype will begin customer evaluation this summer. The class 5 vehicle debuts the EAVX body design powered by REE's modular P7 platform, making it the first fully drive-by-wire walk-in van on the market.