China’s Emerging EV Automakers: Leapmotor, Li Auto, XPeng Leapmotor’s partnership with FAW, Li Auto’s first BEV, XPeng-developed in-vehicle semiconductors Summary Sales volume by model - January to May 2025 Leapmotor: Developing its architecture in-house, expanding international markets with Stellantis Li Auto: First BEV model equipped with the VLA(Vision-Language-Action model) autonomous driving architecture XPeng: Developing E/E architect...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/14

and e-motor (160 kW, 60% more electric peak power, 5% less weight). The 4th generation of ZF’s 8-speed automatic transmission offers efficient and flexible performance for PHEVs. Range Extender eRE+ with integrated electric drive and generator system (70 – 150 kW scalable output, 400V and 800V architectures supported, SOP: 2026). The highly integrated design of the eRE+ is flexible in terms of performance, E/E architecture, 400V or 800V and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

European and American OEMs' Strategies and Their Progress in China BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and GM exhibits at the Auto Shanghai 2025 Summary BMW: Next-generation concept car, intelligent cockpit system for China Mercedes-Benz: Vision V concept car and all-new BEV CLA L GM: Cadillac Lyriq-V, Buick new super fusion architecture and NEV sub-brand Mercedes-Benz's Vision V luxury MPV concept car   Major European and American automakers are furth...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/30

is also working on V2V communication technology to achieve smoother driving in actual traffic flow.   FEV.io is preparing technologies that support not only automated driving systems, but also overall system development, including functional safety, cyber security, and integration of software and E/E architecture.   Advancing the implementation of autonomous driving with spatial intelligence technology at its core (MAP IV)   MAP Ⅳ, Inc. (MA...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

segments. The series will cover multiple powertrains including BEVs, PHEVs, and range extender EVs.   At the same time, new energy technologies such as the Yueying Platform, the Zhuri Power solution, and the Ruyi Cockpit were on display. The Yueying Platform integrates five technologies including architecture, chassis, and safety. Zhuri Power covers three technology lines: BEV, PHEV, and range extender EV. The Ruyi Cockpit is based on FAW's pro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

nd powered by a CATL battery, as well as several new models. VW also announced the “E5 Sportback”, the first EV model under the new Audi brand equipped with multiple intelligent technologies and advanced driver assistance features. The "A5L" and the new "Q5L," both of which use the Audi E³ 1.2 E/E architecture, were also on display, demonstrating the company's technological development capabilities in the intelligent connected field. The ent...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/11

eration of autonomous driving kits compared to the previous generation.   Among these is Pony.ai's latest vehicle-grade domain controller, an L4 all-scenario autonomous driving solution based on automotive semiconductors. The system is based on a 10-year/600,000 km design life and a fully embedded architecture with all-scenario and all-weather operating capabilities. The software algorithm reconstructs the entire process model through advanced o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/28

s.   Auto PSOC™ is mainly used for smart sensing, human-machine interface (HMI), and other applications.   Infineon's portfolio of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) Product name Product overview Main applications/coverage range AURIX™ TriCore-based High-performance control-oriented MCU architecture Body and connectivity; E/E architecture; powertrain and xEV; ADAS; chassis and safety TRAVEO™ Arm Cortex-basedPower-optimized, value-...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/22

neural networks) into C code for embedded processors, enabling the integration of AI into cost-effective microcontrollers and safety-related systems. The hardware targets range widely from compact microcontrollers to powerful microprocessors based on ARM Cortex-M, ARM Cortex-A, and vendor-specific architectures. Use cases: Driver assistance systems such as ultrasonic parking sensors, driver monitoring systems, tire pressure monitoring, and t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/13

HIMA series    Below is a summary of Huawei's major partnership trends in solution and component supply methods. Manufacturer Details of collaboration Dongfeng Dongfeng Motor In September 2024, in collaboration with Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., Huawei announced the next-generation "Tianyuan” E/E architecture equipped with Huawei's "Qiankun” vehicle control module. Going forward, more than 30 models based on this architecture will be intr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/16

on and acquired approximately 5% of XPeng's shares. In addition, the two companies signed a technology cooperation agreement in February 2024 for the joint development of platforms and software. In July 2024, they agreed to a technical strategic alliance and signed a joint development agreement for E/E architecture. In January 2025, the companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a strategic alliance in the area of ultra-fast cha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/04

implementation process. SDV enablers (Source: Copyright © Elektrobit)   SDV Levels Implementation   To successfully implement and advance through the SDV levels, Dr. Neukirchner recommends both OEMs and suppliers to focus on several key enablers across the following four dimensions:   E/E Architecture and Hardware Enablers   Transitioning to a zone-based architecture with centralized computation can significantly enhance the vehicl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/02

a special coder for this: “The embedded AI code closes the gap between AI capability and embedded systems in that it enables the secure and efficient implementation of AI functions in control units”, Mariella Minutolo, Vice President of Sales at Etas, explained. “The tool combines traditional E/E architectures with the potential offered by artificial intelligence which leads to new ideas for functions, opportunities for optimization, and co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

pany has already set up teams for local production and built R&D centers in various countries. Teams have already been set up for local production.   The table below summarizes the progress of core technologies presented at the technology event. Category Name Details Finished vehicle platform architecture Mars Architecture Vehicle body safety structure: The design utilizes a highly advanced cage-type body technology, the usage of high tensi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/07

tabase requests.   From 2028 with expected 40 million connected vehicles, CARIAD wants to further flatten the peaks.   Dr. Eberhardinger concluded his talk by emphasizing the importance of having people who work on running systems, enabling continuous optimization.   Darko Durisic, Ph.D., Senior Architecture Program Manager, Volvo Cars Volvo’s definition of a software-defined vehicle (SDV Europe 2024, organized by we.CONECT Global Lea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/20

the latest technology and the full-sized smart flagship Xia MPV, a PHV, were released. The Ocean series continued to strengthen its brand image with the launch of the mid-size electric Sealion 07 SUV.   In terms of technology, the company has launched a number of innovations, including the Xuanji architecture, which combines electrification and intelligence, the 3.0 Evo EV platform, and BYD’s 5th generation DM PHV technology. In November 2024...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/18

stry at the Main Theme Forum.   Currently, the automotive industry is undergoing an industrial transformation with development directions based on semiconductors, software, algorithms, and cloud computing, with electrification, intelligent technology, connectivity, and sharing as its focus.   The E/E architecture of complete vehicles is evolving from the traditional distributed type to domain-centric and centralized computing types. In this pro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/18

VW Group: Partnership with Rivian and XPeng for SDV Development Production capacity cut by 734,000 units and 35,000 jobs cut in Germany Summary BEV architecture mid-term strategy E/E architecture and software; Partnership with Rivian and X Peng Chinese business: Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICV) Restructuring of plants in Germany: Production capacity reduction of 734,000 units, employment reduction of 35,000 employees Jan-Sep 2024 results: Pre...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/10

eded to build modules. It should be noted that while many OEMs will buy off the shelf AVAS components some are driving their own development of AVAS and will often work with selected partners to develop an in-house solution. As the automotive market continues to transition towards a central compute architecture, this is likely to have a significant impact on the AVAS market as the processing for this system moves out of the module and into a cent...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/05

ELIV 2024 - International Congress for Electronics in Vehicles BMW: Commitment to SDV technology, Cerence: Potential of AI Summary Opening of the Congress, Market Situation and Highlights of the Congress Insights into BMW’s Future E/E Architecture and its Semiconductor Requirements Cerence: Generative AI & Conversational AI – The Future of in-Car Requirements   The International Congress for Electronics in Vehicles (ELIV 2024) was held on Oc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/30