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Automotive artificial intelligence (AI) market

Automotive is an important area of application for artificial intelligence (Al), involving the use of various technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing computer vision, and context awareness. Self-driving vehicles on trial are equipped with artificial intelligence software and a set of hardware sensors, including LiDAR, video camera, position estimators, and distance sensors. The

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Market Analysis

China takes the lead in automotive LiDAR

Yole Group  announces the release of its  ‘2025 Automotive LiDAR Report‘, highlighting a new chapter for the global LiDAR industry. Indeed, after a period of hesitation and market bifurcation between passenger vehicles and robotaxis, 2024 marked a major turning point: LiDAR adoption in passenger cars is accelerating, particularly in China, and is now the key engine of

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News

Now at Mouser: Molex MX-DaSH connector for vehicles

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the MX-DaSH wire-to-wire connector system from Molex. The MX-DaSH connector system combines power, ground circuit, and high-speed data connectivity in a single connector system. The MX-DaSH series supports the transition to zonal architecture in automotive and commercial applications, including autonomous driving modules, computing modules, high-speed cable networking, sensor-device connectivity, high-resolution

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Sourcing Strategies

FEV shows software solutions on the SDVerse marketplace

SDVerse, a US joint venture, unveiled the world’s first B2B online marketplace for software products in the automotive industry in Detroit on 30th September 2024. FEV, a global engineering services provider, supports the platform’s founding members General Motors, Magna, and Wipro as a launch partner with more than 30 of the company’s software products. These

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Sourcing Strategies

How to source automotive-grade electronic components

When it comes to sourcing automotive-grade electronic components, engineers must be mindful not only of the availability of parts but also of their quality, reliability, and compliance with strict safety standards. The components used in vehicles, whether for engine control units (ECUs), infotainment systems, or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), are crucial to the overall

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Sourcing Strategies

Where to source chips for cars?

The automotive industry is navigating an unprecedented semiconductor shortage, driven by a confluence of factors ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical tensions. For procurement professionals tasked with ensuring continuity in production and product innovation, understanding where and how to source these chips is an important part of their roles. Direct sourcing from manufacturers Sourcing

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Industry Insights

EV Momentum Where are we?

Last month, we examined if the EV push could be unraveling. This month, I’ll explore evidence that indicates EVs are picking up momentum globally. In this counterpoint article, let’s forget about the new EPA regulations and mandates for now while taking in adoption rates, what’s driving EV demand, rapid technology advances, and just how easy

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Industry Insights

Could the EV Push be Unraveling?

We’ll explore the evidence that suggests it is. Stay tuned for January’s piece, when we’ll dive into the technology working to make it happen. There’s increasing evidence that the Biden Administration’s EV push may unravel. The administration’s regulations seem to necessitate an increase in EV sales from 8.5% to 67% of all U.S. auto sales

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Supply Chain Management

Semiconductor Shortage the New Normal?

The automotive industry has faced significant challenges due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on semiconductor chip availability, causing widespread disruptions across the sector and the global economy. However, as we approach mid-2023, the situation has stabilized, and the auto industry has adjusted to a new normal. While the shortage of semiconductor chips that

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Supply Chain Management

The Simultaneous Existence of EV and ICE Supply Chains

There’s an unprecedented supply chain transformation happening in the automotive industry. On the electric vehicle side (EVs), experts estimate that manufacturers will spend more than $1.2 trillion through 2030, creating millions of electric vehicles. However, the existing supply chain for internal combustion engines (ICE) still won’t disappear. There are two separate supply chains, and while

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