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Leading OEMs in the Development of Automated Cars for Consumers

This premium article looks at some of the leaders in the development of automated systems for consumer vehicles. It gives examples of what the systems can do and what sensors they use. This article will provide the reader with a comprehensive update on the start of the art technologies available in the automotive market today.

Electric Pickups: The Next Big EV Opportunity

Electrification in the US is at an earlier stage than other regions globally but has made huge progress over the last few years, with electric cars making up nearly 9% of new registrations in the first half of 2023. The pickup truck is a large portion of the US passenger vehicle market but is at an even earlier stage of electrification, with only approximately 5% of electric vehicles sold in the US in the first half of 2023 being pickup trucks.

Electric Pickups - The Big US Opportunity

Innovation roadmap for electric pickups - the big US opportunity.

Level 3 Vehicles Are on the Road, Here Is When It Will Be Mainstream

Now that Mercedes is rolling out driverless SAE level 3 technologies in Germany and the US, the question that everyone in the automotive market is asking is, "when and how will this trickle down to mass market?". IDTechEx's new report, "Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis and Sensors 2024-2044", provides the answer.

Synaptics Inc

Founded in 1986 by Federico Faggin and Carver Mead, Synaptics Inc. are currently headquartered in San Jose, California. They are a publicly traded company that deliver human interface hardware and software. Key products include touchpads for laptops, finger biometrics used in smartphones, display drivers and smart home voice and technology.

Rocsys — Robotic Electric Vehicle Charging

Rocsys is a Dutch startup that develops autonomous EV charging solutions using soft robotics, AI-based computer vision, and data driven services. IDTechEx spoke to its founder and CEO to find out more about their technology and business plans.

Increased Opportunity with Reduced Material Intensity in EV Batteries

Energy density of EV batteries continues to increase, but the innovation is not just limited to the battery cells. Much of the improvement is also coming from how the cells are packaged together.