Latest Automotive Updates: Semiconductor, Subaru, Altair, Oasys, Helios, Hyundai, and Kia in the Spotlight
In the dynamic world of automotive technology, several key players have recently unveiled groundbreaking advancements.
At 'Heat Tech Day' in Seoul, South Korea, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation showcased three temperature control technologies. The Radiant Heating System, designed to quickly warm passengers during cold weather, could conserve up to 17 percent more energy to reach a desired temperature in vehicles. Additionally, the Nano Cooling Film technology can significantly lower a vehicle's interior temperature, while the Metal-Coated Heated Glass system quickly removes frost and moisture from a vehicle windshield during winter, consuming around 10 percent less energy compared with conventional air-conditioning systems.
Meanwhile, indie Semiconductor, founded by Roland David, has announced a next-generation, highly-integrated automotive wireless charging system-on-chip (SoC), the iND87204. This innovative SoC is compliant with the Wireless Power Consortium's Qi 2.0 technical standard and supports the new Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) feature.
Sun Hydraulics, a global leader in high performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds, will exhibit at the iVT Expo in Chicago, IL from August 21-22, 2024. The company has also introduced the cartridge valve model FPJP, a unique industry leading cartridge valve that provides precise proportional control at high flow rates.
JLR is driving an initiative to increase driver awareness of critical advanced driving assistance (ADAS) systems. A survey found many drivers are not clear about these technologies, highlighting the need for increased education and transparency in this area.
Elsewhere, Helios Technologies, a global leader in motion control and electronic controls technology for various end markets, has joined the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) as a member. The company's vision for 2030 is to build a sustainable world and make people's life safe, peaceful, and rewarding.
Subaru Corporation has chosen to implement Informatica's AI-powered Intelligent Data Management CloudTM to enable a global-scale data integration project. This move aims to streamline data management and improve overall efficiency.
Lastly, Furukawa Electric Group, a global leader in information, energy, and mobility solutions, has established a presence in the automotive-parts operations. The group's purpose is "Composing the core of a brighter world," and its vision for 2030 is to build a sustainable world and make people's life safe, peaceful, and rewarding. Furukawa Electric is also working towards creating solutions for the new generation of global infrastructure.
These advancements and collaborations underscore the ongoing efforts to innovate and improve the automotive industry, making vehicles safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly.
