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Super-Safety and Self-Steering - IDTechEx Explores Autonomous Vehicles

With more than 90% of road traffic accidents coming down to human error, the importance of autonomy and its safety benefits cannot be overlooked. As the industry moves into a new era of autonomous driving technologies, safety benchmarks and standards are evolving, forcing car companies to adopt new technologies to keep their cars competitive.

McLaren Automotive

McLaren Automotive is the production car division of the McLaren Group. One of the most successful and iconic racing and motorsports brands, recent years have brought significant financial challenges as the company looks to adapt in an increasingly electrified world. IDTechEx explores the latest developments and challenges for the British brand.

The Future of Automotive Refrigerants After PFAS

While the focus of the automotive market has been on electrification to meet CO2 regulations, these are not the only regulations that will significantly impact the automotive industry. PFAS are becoming a greater concern throughout multiple industries. With the uncertainty around PFAS regulations, there are a few avenues that automotive players could pursue to replace the refrigerants they use.

SAIC Motor

SAIC is the leading automotive manufacturer in China. This profile will focus on the company's new energy vehicles (NEVs) and electrification strategy.

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japanese automobile manufacturer founded in 1948. This profile will focus on Honda's offerings and strategy for the electrification of cars.

Bugatti Automobiles

Bugatti Automobiles is a French luxury sports car manufacturer based in Moslheim that has been making vehicles in various forms since 1909. The most recent development in its 115-year history is its role in a joint venture with Rimac, a manufacturer of high-end performance electric vehicles (EV). Bugatti has recently unveiled its first electric car, the hybrid Tourbillon.

Bosch's Current-Driven Gate Driver for SiC and Si Inverters

IDTechEx spoke to Bosch at PCIM 2024 about its EG120 gate driver, which can increase efficiency and range of electric vehicles through intelligent parameter identification of current profiles.

Bosch: SiC for EVs

IDTechEx spoke to Bosch at PCIM 2024 about its SiC products on the electric vehicle (EV) market and the potential benefits in cost and efficiency.

Vulcan Energy Resources

Vulcan Energy Resources Limited is a company that co-produces lithium chemicals and renewable energy from geothermal brine.

Upcoming Webinar on the Future of EV Powertrains

Thursday 11 July 2024 - SiC, GaN, and the Evolution of Power Electronics. In this webinar, IDTechEx will summarize the current market landscape concerning the wide bandgap semiconductors SiC and GaN and other EV power electronics market trends.

The Rise of Ag Sintering and Cu Sintering

With the trend from Si IGBT to SiC MOSFET in electric vehicle (EV) power electronics, the junction temperature is expected to increase from 150°C to 175°C with the potential to exceed 200°C. This brings significant challenges for thermal management.

EV Thermal Management Fluid Demand Exceeds 880 million Liters by 2035

Electric vehicles, much like combustion vehicles, require a suite of fluids in order to operate optimally. However, the quantities and properties of these fluids can be quite different. With a strongly growing EV market, this presents a large opportunity for not just fluid suppliers but also fluid additives and fluid handling component suppliers.

Hofer Powertrain — 3-Level Electric Vehicle (EV) Inverter

Hofer Powertrain discusses its 3-level inverter technology, enabling efficient drivetrains and GaN-on-Si technology.

Printed Electronics in Electrified and Autonomous Mobility

Electrification, autonomy, and vehicle ownership saturation are causing a technological revolution in the automotive sector. These automotive meta-trends are driving drastic changes in electronic component requirements and present a high-volume opportunity for printed electronics to capitalize on.