ng towards software-defined vehicles, updates are delivered via over-the-air updates, reducing reliance on hardware modifications. In transportation, service-based solutions play a critical role in reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) through predictive maintenance, connected vehicle services and fleet management.   Xelve is designed to scale from the highest volume segments to the most premium platforms and offers a comprehensive range of sol...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/16

l sales at 2.52 mn units (+1.7% YoY). Aside from higher interest rates, a slight increase in inflation will also put more pressure on Brazilian consumers’ budgets, and therefore constrain vehicle purchases. A large proportion – approaching 50% in some months – of Brazilian sales come from the fleet channel, and therefore a decrease in investment and government consumption also bodes ill for vehicle sales in 2025.UKAlthough the UK LV markets...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Mobile World Congress 2025 (2) ITS, SDV solutions C-V2X digital twin, UWB radar, 5G eCall, HMI development, and fleet management Summary Anritsu: C-V2X digital twin for improved vulnerable road user protection Rohde & Schwarz: unique UWB radar target simulation MediaTek: Dimensity Auto Connect T-Y2 SoC enabling next-generation 5G eCall Huawei: Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Micware: "LeerosCore" HMI development framework for the future ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/03

technology, GPU acceleration, and advanced 5G NTN networking for real-time control and high-fidelity satellite channel emulation - ensuring smooth, scalable, and ultra-responsive remote driving.   LASTING Software's remote vehicle control technology can be applied across various industries such as fleet management and autonomous transportation.   It allows fleet companies to monitor and control their vehicles remotely, optimizing routes, reduci...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Urbanskyis Freelance Journalist and Author.   REFERENCES [1] Adamczyk, D.; Class, U.; Müller, C.; Engelke, A.: From Driveline and Chassis Technology to the Software-defined Vehicle. In: ATZworldwide 7-8/2023, pp. 68-73[2] Heinbach, C.; Gösling, H.; Meier, P.; Thomas, O.: Smart Managed Freight Fleet: Ein automatisiertes und vernetztes Flottenmanagement in einem föderierten Datenökosystem, In: HMD Praxis der Wirtschaftsinformatik 1/2023, p....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

and can reach a top speed of 80 kmph. It features Electro-Hydraulic power steering (EHPS), a driver-centric AC cabin, and fast charging capabilities.   The vehicle is equipped with SWITCH iON, the company’s proprietary telematics system, which provides real-time vehicle health monitoring, ITMS, fleet management, and over 50 advanced features.   SWITCH IeV4 electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) Switch IeV4 electric light commercial ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/27

f cockpit and user experience, and a huge truck was parked in front of the exhibition hall that is intended to drive large trailers on US highways in a cooperation with Aurora and Nvidia from the start of 2028. Continental’s responsibility is the hardware and Aurora’s the driving algorithm. The fleet operator can decide whether the tractor unit employs an electric motor or a diesel engine. The company based in Hannover has developed displays ...

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

y in Stellantis EVs by 2030. Factorial Energy Factorial Energy ("Factorial"), a U.S. startup developing all-solid-state battery technology, and Stellantis announced on October 23, 2024, that they will develop and deploy an EV powered by Factorial's solid-state battery technology for the demo test fleets. Specifically, the company will deploy a vehicle for its demo fleet of the Dodge Charger Daytona, a new full-size EV sedan powered by Factorial...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/05

ngineering Limited, has been making significant strides in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, the company introduced two new models: the EZIO and EZIBOT. These vehicles are designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation in both the urban fleet and cargo sectors.   Gensol has set up a state-of-the-art EV manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, India. It has an annual production capacit...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/27

xico and Canada could be a strategic negotiating tactic used by Trump to secure concessions in other policy areas. Still, given the uncertainty in the environment, the 2025 outlook has been lowered to 16.1 mn units, from 16.4 mn units in the previous report. This would represent a YoY gain of 1.7%. Fleet sales are also anticipated to be lower than previously assumed, based on recent sluggish demand. Should tariffs materialize on Canada and Mexico...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/31

s that are compatible. By eliminating the need to develop new software from scratch (or with minimum reuse of code), the company is able to implement software updates on a more efficient way without excluding previous models and users.   According to Dr. El-Dwaik, BMW has the world’s largest OTA fleet, with over 45 models in BMW, MINI, and Rolls Royce brands receiving over 120 upgrades since 2019 to improve Infotainment, Drivetrain, ADAS, Char...

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

quired for this include sensitive personal or operational information,” says Thomas Kröger, Research Associate at the Institute of Automotive Technology at TUM.   In the federated learning method that is applied here, a model is trained with large, decentrally stored data from different vehicle fleets. “Each fleet trains its own neural network. The knowledge gained is then transferred to a global model. Hence, no one has to access an OEM’...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/22

g/battery swapping infrastructure   China's NEV (New Energy Vehicle: BEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs) industry has entered a phase of rapid development and is placing great emphasis on the development of charging/battery swapping infrastructure to ensure a foundation for NEV energy replenishment. China’s NEV fleet reached 24.72 million units at the end of June 2024, and NEV sales for the period January-October 2024 increased 34% year-over-year (y/y) to 9.7...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/14

in overseas markets from January to October 2024. SAIC has products and services in 100 countries and regions, and has three overseas assembly plants for finished vehicles and one KD plant, as well as manufacturing sites for its suppliers and sales networks. SAIC’s Anji Logistics owns the largest fleet of car carriers in China, and plans to add 14 more overseas carriers over the next three years. In addition, the “IM” premium electric vehic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/20

t the IAA Transportation 2024, Kia showcased two concept models to the European market: the PV5 and the PV7, which are built on the PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle). This platform, developed with Hyundai Motor Group’s software-based solutions such as charging, In-vehicle Infotainment, and data-based Fleet Management System (FMS), combines fit-for-purpose EVs with advanced software strategy.   The first vehicles to integrate the PBV lineup are the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/05

s·Passenger routes and goods delivery ·Minimal information released·May have future potential AV strategy ·AI-based end-to-end deep learning network·Sensors: Cameras only ·Major strategy shift in 2023·Camera-only is an AV safety problem Charging ·Both EVs use wireless charging·Good for fleet use: Limited charging spots ·No charging ports needed·Buried infrastructure needed Introduction plans ·Unsupervised FSD on Model 3:& Y: 202...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/25

, and KPIs   2) Safety & SOTIF (Safety Of The Intended Functionality) Analyses: Perform model-based safety analysis and certification for safety designs compliant with functional safety, SOTIF and increasing safety cases; provide evidence-based deliverables for release of AD feature updates to the fleet.   3) Scenario-based validation: Receive simulation-based test strategies/scenarios and plans, and submit the validation results with evidence....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/11

IAA Transportation 2024 The Movano HYDROGEN comes with a 11 kWh lithium-ion battery   Movano HYDROGEN   The premiere of the Movano Hydrogen, featuring a hybrid system with a hydrogen fuel cell and plug-in battery, was highly anticipated as a significant addition to Opel’s commercial vehicle fleet with its up-to-17 m3 of loading volume.   This model can be refueled with hydrogen in under 5 minutes, providing a range of 500 km (WLTP), maki...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/05

fferent hardware platform/vehicle computer. 5-1) Evolution of E/E architectures(Source: Automotive World presentation materials) 5-2) Centralized and integrated vehicle dynamics control architecture(Source: Automotive World presentation materials)   Vehicles in a digital ecosystem   The fleet layer (e.g., logistics companies and automobile-related service providers) and the multi-fleet layer (e.g., municipalities and public corporatio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/22

arket registered 275k units September, a 1% increase YoY. The new number plate number month of September is traditionally a bumper month along with March. This was the best performance since 2020; however, was still nearly 20% lower than pre-Covid September 2019. Private consumer demand fell, while fleet purchases continued growth seen in previous months. YTD sales have reached 1.51 mn units, a 4.3% increase YoY. Private BEV demand remains down Y...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/10