ts, development efficiency, and security measures. This necessitates not only improving software development efficiency and quality, but also strengthening the human resources responsible for these tasks. (Figure 2)   To meet these needs, NTT DATA provides advanced OTA offerings*, ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) solution "Codebeamer**" for security and operational management, and an Edge AI solution aimed at improving in-car experience qu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

lopments and future prospects of EU Battery Regulation - Notified Body certification status   The European Battery Regulation (EU Battery Regulation), which came into effect in August 2023, is a stringent regulation that requires manufacturers to meet sustainability requirements across the entire lifecycle—from raw material procurement to product disposal and recycling (End of Life) - for all types of batteries (portable, industrial, EV) sold...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/25

enges of Electrification and the Role of Hybrids   Several energy and resource constraints also raise questions about full-scale electrification: Around 60% of global electricity generation still comes from fossil fuels, with roughly 30% based on coal- In coal-intensive grids, EVs can have higher lifecycle emissions than highly efficient hybrids EV battery material demand is approximately 20 times higher than that of hybrid batteries, raising c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Co-Integrate, which has become the common industry approach with frequent synchronization and shared pipelines. Co-Operate, where OEM and supplier work on shared infrastructure and repositories. Accelerating SDV delivery through flexible, scalable integration scenarios across the software lifecycle (SDV Europe 2025, organized by we.CONECT Global Leaders GmbH/Slide: copyright © Robert Bosch GmbH)  Around 20 to 25 SOP projects are a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/18

ll vehicle solutions, and aftertreatment solutions for commercial vehicles Electronics Develops and manufactures display technologies, driver assistance systems and cockpit electronics; Includes HELLA Electronics and Clarion Electronics Lighting Develops and manufactures lighting technologies Lifecycle Solutions Develops and manufactures solutions extending the vehicle lifecycle, special original equipment, and workshop equipment On Jul...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

em software development, provided a set of resulting standard documents, and broadly modeled development activities in addition to vehicle systems, optimizing activities and controlling "scale" through automation, reuse, and boundary review with a bird's-eye view of the entire platform and solution lifecycle and the entire supply chain. 1) Basic workflow and data formats that appear at milestones in development activities 2) "Basic components" (B...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/13

down the rear seats.   The model is scheduled to hit the market in October 2025 at a starting price of €49,300. Sustainability and circular economy   BMW is not only focusing on electrifying its vehicles but also taking a comprehensive approach to reducing CO₂ emissions throughout the entire lifecycle of a car. This includes everything from design and material sourcing to production, usage, and recycling.   BMW's commitment to circularity...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

ventures manufacture complete vehicle modules and air conditioning systems. -The company operates through three business segments. Lighting: Headlamps, rear combination lamps, interior and exterior lighting Electronics: Autonomous driving, sensors and actuators, body electronics, energy management Lifecycle Solutions: Aftermarket, workshop solutions, special purpose vehicles History In November 2014, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (Hella) was listed o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/09

s, interior components, exhaust components, and automotive electronics, announced that it has changed its group name to FORVIA following Faurecia's acquisition of Hella's shares on January 31, 2022. Operating through six business groups (Interiors, Seating, Electronics, Clean Mobility, Lighting and Lifecycle Solutions), FORVIA has a portfolio of 24 product lines and is the world's eighth largest automotive parts supplier, based on FY2022 sales. F...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

ector (exhibit) Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) provides solutions and products, including base layer software, to speed up the entire SDV development cycle. VicOne (exhibit) Based on its automotive-specific expertise and knowledge, VicOne Inc. supports cybersecurity throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle. JASPAR (exhibit) Japan Automotive Software Platform and Architecture (JASPAR) is an organization that works to standardize in-vehicle ele...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/01

When combined with a low rolling resistance transmission system, the overall energy efficiency of the vehicle can be further improved.  (Created by MarkLines based on presentation materials)   Big Data Smart Battery Management System (AI BMS)  The management system covering the entire battery lifecycle is based on hardware and uses AI as its engine to build an AI BMS. The system monitors battery status in real time and predicts battery life...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/22

The acquisition was valued at EUR 5.3 billion. By 2025, Forvia aims to achieve sales of EUR 33 billion, an operating margin of 8.5% or more, and net cash flow of EUR 1.75 billion. The new group will operate through six business groups (Interiors, Seating, Electronics, Clean Mobility, Lighting, and Lifecycle Solutions) and develop a portfolio of 24 product lines. In May 2023, the company announced that its shareholders approved the change of its ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

st and memory parking assist, while leaving room for future upgrades and enabling continuous optimization of vehicle models. At the same time, the platform is equipped with Neusoft's in-house developed AI toolchain, a collection of software tools and platforms that support the entire AI development lifecycle, enabling it to quickly respond to complex problems and solve long-tail issues. A³ Cockpit-Driving-Parking Platform NAGIC Smart cock...

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

e world from the summer onwards. In July 2024, Suzuki Motor Corporation announced its technology strategy for the next 10 years at its Technology Strategy Briefing. Based on the concepts of "Smaller, Fewer, Lighter, Shorter, Beauty," the company's motto is "minimizing energy" throughout the entire lifecycle of a product, from materials to manufacturing, use and recycling. It aims to minimize energy consumption and CO2 emissions to the greatest e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/15

ron NPU, enabling efficient real-time processing of sensor data at the edge. The shared Ethernet switch core used across NXP products helps simplify network design. • Security accelerator supporting Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)– Enables secure feature deployment throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle. The S32K5 family is offered as a pre-integrated solution for zonal and electrification system applications, extending NXP’s CoreRide pl...

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

in the commercial vehicle sector Yinpai Battery Technology Co., Ltd. under GAC Group and GAC Hino Motors Co. Ltd. agreed to a strategic alliance on March 25, 2025. The two companies will jointly develop batteries for commercial vehicles and cooperate in areas such as technology development, product lifecycle management, and promotion of standardization. Dongfeng Commercial vehicle plant Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. announced the es...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

cation will launch in 2025. This certification ensures that QNX follows specific security mechanisms and processes within its products and while developing its products while also providing support for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in explaining how products are used.   In addition, QNX has a security lifecycle regarding Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) detections, patches, and updates with a team that continuously tracks, manages, and com...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/11

ntelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) in the automotive industry. Meanwhile, Thomas Quernheim, Chairman of the International Alliance for Mobility Testing and Standardization (IAMTS) in Austria, explained the shift from physical to virtual testing to support full mobility throughout a vehicle's lifecycle.       In addition to the sessions and other activities, the event featured live track demonstrations of ADAS technologies, allowing visi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/26

- Car Training Institute - A division of Euroforum Deutschland GmbH; Slide: © Renault Group)   Central to this is the Renaulution Virtual Twin, a cloud-based digital replica of vehicles and processes. Developed in collaboration with Dassault Systèmes is program enables comprehensive vehicle lifecycle management from design to manufacturing and monitoring.   Digital Twin enables: Significant reduction in physical prototypes. Real-time co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/12

rks by reducing the surface roughness of materials on a microscopic level. This minimizes friction and prevents the interlocking of surfaces, effectively eliminating annoying noises. It delivers exceptional noise-suppression performance for up to 100,000 km, ensuring a peaceful ride over the entire lifecycle of the vehicle, free from distractions.   Compatible with both PVC and PU synthetic materials, Stay Silent® is water-based and has a very ...

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