external assessors, covering all areas along the V-model, based on the VDA scope. Capability Level 3 was achieved in process areas MAN.3, SUP.1, SUP.8, SUP.9, SUP.10, SPL.2, and SWE.1 to SWE.5. The SWE.6 process (Software Qualification Testing) was assessed at Level 2. The result reflects the high maturity and compliance of Vector's development practices. MICROSAR Adaptive, a versatile base layer solution, is designed for the dynamic requirement...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

e, basically, so that you can have isolation between the positive and negative terminals on the connector." McGee notes that the hardware change was proposed by Tesla as part of the SAE J3400 standard. "The publication of SAE J3400/2 as an SAE International standard represents our confidence in the maturity of the 1000-volt-capable NACS coupler for reliable and safe bidirectional power transfer," McGee said.   (SAE releases on May 29, 2025) 1 / ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Voyah, CETC Chips forge partnership for R&D of Chinese chips On May 13, Voyah, a Dongfeng Motor Corporation sub-brand, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with CETC Chips Technology Inc. The two parties will launch all-round cooperation in areas such as establishment of an automotive chip supply chain, application of mature Chinese automotive-grade chips, and promotion of technology innovation. CETC Chips owns a complete chip industrial chai...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

ing operations aim to achieve two main objectives: prioritizing planned investments towards future-ready infrastructure such as 300mm silicon and 200mm silicon carbide wafer fabs to enable them to reach a critical scale and maximizing the productivity and efficiency of legacy 150mm capabilities and mature 200mm capabilities.  ST expects up to 2,800 voluntary departures by 2027, mainly in 2026–2027, alongside normal attrition. Meanwhile, the co...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

ified peripheral interfaces: The Journey 6 chip family supports the access of various in-vehicle sensors and features high-speed data communication interfaces such as a 10-gigabit Ethernet interface.  Accelerated mass production for higher openness: The Journey 6 chip family comes with a complete, mature platform for mass production and development of intelligent driving technology, providing rich software and hardware reference cases and develo...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

systems. The cooperation focuses on the development of small series and the industrialization of immersion-cooled battery systems with high market potential.  Through this partnership, LION Smart and hofer powertrain are combining their strengths to bring high-performance battery systems to market maturity efficiently. hofer powertrain contributes extensive expertise in the development, validation, and rapid implementation of battery systems. LI...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

n MIPI A-PHY, offering the first chipsets on the market to comply with the standard and the first to achieve design wins with OEMs. As part of the weeks-long interoperability testing, which took place across multiple events, Valens established A-PHY links with all vendors, indicating strong product maturity for A-PHY silicon. Based on Valens Semiconductor press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

a broader model push coming in 2026. 800V TechnologyWhy isn’t 800V technology more widely used across the Group? -(Oliver Blume) The technology is complex and requires significant investment. We are gradually rolling it out, starting with premium models like the Porsche Taycan. As the technology matures and costs decrease, we plan to expand its use across more models. North America Expansion and Scout BrandHow will Volkswagen grow its U.S. pre...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

ology Centers (ITZ-H2), the BMDV is implementing a central measure of the Federal Government's National Hydrogen Strategy. The centers will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, and the supplier industry in further developing hydrogen technologies and bringing them to market maturity. The Hydrogen Innovation Center (HIC) in Chemnitz will support the transformation of the supplier industry and mechanical engineering. The fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

Tobii, Sweden achieves ASPICE CL2 validation for interior sensing platform in partnership with European automaker On March 6, Tobii secured a major achievement in the development of its advanced interior sensing platform, earning recognition for process maturity through collaboration with a premium European automotive OEM. The company attained ASPICE validation, a key assessment of system and software development capabilities in the automotive in...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

hnologies, enhanced security, and high precision at embedded world 2025 (3/11-13 Nuremberg). It will showcase PSOC microcontroller families, TriCore-based AURIX family, AIROC Wi-Fi-connected MCUs, and MOTIX MCUs.  Infineon is collaborating with key ecosystem partners to accelerate the adoption and maturity of RISC-V-based solutions. To help developers fully leverage MCUs, Infineon offers a comprehensive range of software solutions tailored to va...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

of NXP semiconductors, officially joined the Eclipse Foundation and the Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group. As a Participant Member of the SDV Working Group, TTTech Auto will contribute to the development and direction of the open-source ecosystem. The Eclipse Foundation offers a mature, scalable, and business-friendly environment for open-source software collaboration and innovation. This partnership marks an exciting step for...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

re, potentially causing a sell-off and raising interest rates. Foreign entities owned USD 8.6 trillion in Treasuries as of November 2024, and if only a fraction of that was dumped, it could trigger a major selloff on the bond market. “With debt equal to roughly one-third of gross domestic product maturing in 2025 and needing to be refinanced, additional selling pressure from foreign official creditors unloading their holdings could push interes...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

GlobalData blog: Australia: Asia’s mature market down under After a record-breaking year for the Australian LV market, Trump's protectionist trade policies and China’s slowdown are risks to the import-dependent market. 2024 was a record-breaking year for the Australian Light Vehicle (LV) market. Total sales in the country reached an all-time high of 1.21 mn units, representing a 1.8% expansion, and surpassed the 1.2 mn-unit mark for the first...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

FORVIA’s MATERI'ACT gets EUR 6.3 million in funding to develop 100% recycled materials FORVIA SE’s subsidiary, MATERI'ACT, has received EUR 6.3 million in funding from the state as part of the France 2030 plan, under the CORAM (the French Steering Committee for Automotive Research and Mobility) 2024 call for projects, for its MATURE project (MATériaux dURables pour l’automobilE or sustainable materials for the automotive sector). The proje...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

Innoviz, Israel to optimize its operations, reduce headcount by 9% On February 4, Innoviz Technologies Ltd announced an optimization of its operations to extend its cash runway and accelerate its progress towards profitability and free cash flow generation. To maximize efficiencies, it will de-emphasize segments where development efforts have reached maturity.  As a result of these actions, Innoviz's headcount will be reduced by approximately 9%...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

Symbio, France secures IATF 16949 certification for fuel cell technology On January 28, Symbio, Europe's leading fuel cell company, announced that Bureau Veritas had awarded it a Letter of Conformity to IATF 16949 certification for its Design and Manufacturing perimeters. The certification highlights the technological maturity of Symbio and SymphonHy, Europe’s largest hydrogen fuel cell development and production site. Symbio is the first in E...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

Helm.ai achieves ASPICE Capability Level 2 for mass production of safety-critical software On January 27, Helm.ai,  leading provider of advanced AI software for high-end ADAS, autonomous driving, and robotics automation based in Redwood city, California, announced it has achieved Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) Capability Level 2 for engineering processes, as assessed by UL Solutions.  ASPICE, a maturity model designed for the automotive industry, as...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

s first battery to use an electrolyte material discovered by SES AI’s Molecular Universe efforts for drones and robotics applications. “These new contracts with our automotive OEM partners are applying our AI-discovered electrolytes for Li-Metal B-sample developments and for the first time with mature Li-ion batteries already in commercial use,” said founder and CEO Qichao Hu Founded in 2012, SES AI is an li-metal battery developer and manu...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

ING-DiBa AG (SACE Lenders), for the financing of K0 model commercial vehicle investment. The loan will support in financing the previously announced and additional investments, bringing the total planned investment to EUR 276 million. The loan is expected to be utilized by December 31, 2024, with a maturity date in December 2032. The annual cost of the loan, with semi-annual payments, will range from 6-month Euribor + 2.27% to 2.37%, depending on...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/25