Automotive

According to accident research conducted by the German Insurance Association up to 17% of collisions involving pedestrians and vehicles, leading to personal injury, occur at the rear side of the car. 70% of the accident victims were elderly or children below the age of 12 and an estimated 1,400 people are seriously injured in such incidences across...

Advanced suspension systems were touted to be the next big thing in the automotive industry when they were launched a couple of decades ago. However, owing to the high cost of these systems, their market penetration has remained confined to premium vehicles. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been offering passive suspension systems ...

Automakers across the globe are increasingly showing more interest towards light emitting diodes (LEDs) as they offer better luminescence, have a superior service life, consume lower amounts of energy, and have greater design flexibility for creating different shapes and sizes. This research service explores the current LED driver sourcing strategy...

While original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are facing increasing pressure from governmental authorities to meet the stringent emission and fuel efficiency targets, there is a growing demand from consumers for technologies that offer superior performance, safety, and enhanced driving dynamics. As a result, more OEMs are looking at driveline elect...

Vehicle manufacturers are looking at lighting solutions to create an identity for their brands. The LED lighting technology brings more flexibility to design front and rear lighting systems. Demand for these systems is increasing because of the LED solution and the growing awareness among consumers regarding the importance of adaptive lighting solu...

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Europe are working towards providing improved safety and comfort to consumers through various technologies. Electric power steering (EPS) has been a success since its introduction in developed markets and is gaining preference in emerging markets. European consumers in higher segments are increasingly ...

With increased fuel prices and dynamic consumer needs, the market for all-wheel drive (AWD) systems for passenger vehicles is challenged on various fronts. To counteract market challenges, regional original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) adopt various strategies regarding their driveline portfolios for specific vehicle segments. This research servi...

Vehicle safety and driver comfort attract tremendous interest within the automotive industry, with legislations to touch every aspect of safety from avoiding collisions to pedestrian security. Given that autonomous driving is a real possibility, ADAS is expected to take centre-stage for chassis and safety systems in an automobile. This will channel...

Electronic braking technology is on verge of eliminating vacuum boosters in an effort to improve the overall vehicle efficiency and braking performance. The current trend of electronically modulating mechanical system, vacuumless braking will be the next step towards bridging the gap between braking technology used on non EVs and fully electric veh...