ere pedestrians or cyclists suddenly entering the roadway can be detected in advance and vehicles can be alerted to danger before accidents occur, minor collisions may still take place. For this reason, we are pursuing development based on the philosophy behind the FLESBY series for next-generation mobility, aiming to go beyond the limits of passive safety. Specifically, we are developing structures in which only resin components move forward and...

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Wind River: Enabling cooperative vehicle safety with 5G and edge AI As part of our MWC 2026 coverage, MarkLines conducted interviews with companies showcasing the future of connected mobility, edge computing, and intelligent vehicle technologies. At this year’s event, we spoke with Andrei Kholodnyi, Principal Technologist at Wind River, to gain deeper insights into the company’s work in next-generation 5G enabled connected vehicle platforms. ...

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tik.) The company is dedicated to providing solutions that simplify work with complex software through its software ecosystem and showcased solutions designed to accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) development. How is Vector approaching software development, including SDV, amid the changing mobility development environment?A1. Vector provides advanced technologies such as in-vehicle Ethernet, e-mobility, AUTOSAR Adaptive, autonomous drivi...

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Yokowo: Advancing smart mobility through flexible mmWave connectivity The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 was held in Barcelona, Spain from March 2 to 5, 2026. During the event, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several exhibitors showcasing next-generation connectivity technologies. At the joint booth of Yokowo Co., Ltd. and Yonezawa Bussan Co., Ltd., we interviewed Mr. Kensuke Oe, Sales Manager at Yokowo, and Mr. Keisuke Fukagawa o...

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es of exclusive interviews with companies presenting next generation connectivity technologies. As part of this coverage, we spoke with Dr. Maxime Flament, Chief Technology Officer at the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), to gain insights into the latest developments shaping the future of connected mobility. Founded in 2016, 5GAA is a global cross-industry consortium uniting leading automotive manufacturers, tier1 suppliers, mobile network operat...

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Astemo Cypremos : Advancing Toward Mobility Services Beyond the SDV The Automotive World (AW) 2026 was held from January 21 to 23, 2026. During the event, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Astemo Cypremos booth, we interviewed President and CEO Takeshi Mitamura, along with booth attendants. (Note: Astemo Cypremos is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astemo responsible for software and cloud services.) At the compa...

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spective as a global automotive supplier. Safeguarding Europe’s CompetitivenessQ1. Europe is under significant competitive pressure. Which two or three political or industrial changes are now crucial to ensure that Europe remains a competitive location for next generation powertrain, chassis, and mobility technologies? A1. From my point of view, three factors are decisive if Europe is to remain competitive: First: stable and reliable framework ...

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hardware or actuators will remain unshaken.It is estimated that the penetration rate of autonomous driving (level 4 or higher) will reach around 25% even in 2040, and it is predicted that in that world, steering wheels will never be completely removed from all passenger cars. As user interfaces for mobility devices become increasingly diverse, we believe that as a Tier 1 supplier, continuously evolving both hardware and software through proactive...

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nuary 21 to 23, 2026. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At Mitsuba's booth, Mr. Koji Mizuno, Managing Officer and Chief of Motorcycle Business Management, explained the development trends for next-generation products focusing on components for compact mobility and motorcycles, as well as the skill sets required for engineers in the era of electrification. The company's booth featured multiple motorc...

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ion from an embedded software specialist to a "software ecosystem provider," aiming to become the number one platform provider for software integration platforms. (Related news),Technological innovations such as generative AI and physical AI are advancing, but what are the plans for next-generation mobility for the future ?A2. As an AI-powered company, we already provide solutions that leverage AI capabilities to improve convenience and visibilit...

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egments. • Automotive: ATV • Green Industrial Power: GIP (for industrial and infrastructure applications) • Power & Sensor Systems: PSS  • Connected Secure Systems: CSS (security ICs for passports, credit cards, etc.)The company’s strategic direction targets three areas: decarbonization, mobility, and IoT. Due partly to the impact of changes in market conditions, sales revenue has declined slightly from its FY2023 peak. However, the co...

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ght OEMs from around the world (Europe, North America, Japan, and Asia) invited for approximately one month. In the initial stages of Smart SBWS implementation, we are considering several scenarios, including its use in conjunction with existing steering wheels, in special-purpose vehicles (such as mobility vehicles) traveling at speeds of 60 km/h or less, or as a takeover device for highly autonomous vehicles. Since integration into the interior...

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resident, Connected Vehicle Platforms at BMW. Dr. Laurent-Winter leads the development of the company’s connected vehicle platforms, enabling premium vehicle connectivity worldwide. With 21 years of experience at BMW and expertise in software development across driving dynamics, navigation, and e-mobility, she has played a key role in advancing innovation in connected cars. The interview covered the division of roles between in-vehicle AI and c...

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ICO expects EVs to account for around 30% of global vehicle production (around 90 million units), with a limited impact on the company’s overall sales. The company diversifies risk through 3 business units: OEM Auto Parts Manufacturing, Car Dealerships, and Internet of Things (IoT) Connectivity & Mobility. It operates 17 Car Dealerships, offering both ICE and EV models in Thailand under Mitsubishi, Ford, and MG, and in Malaysia with Honda and P...

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