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| | | | | April's Trends To Watch 2024 | This month, we've consulted our expert analysts in Connectivity, Batteries & E-Powertrains and Software-Defined Vehicles to uncover the essential trends you need to know.
The following is a brief overview of these trends. But don't worry, over the coming weeks we'll delve deeper into each topic, offering insights to keep you ahead of the curve. | | | | | | |
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| | | Connectivity | | In the dynamic autotech space, cloud connectivity is converging with the software defined vehicle and together they are emerging as a transformative force in the industry, driving innovation and reshaping the future of mobility. We see four challenges as a result: | | |
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| Demonstrating the value of connected-vehicle services to consumers Exploiting the vehicle's transformation into intelligent, interconnected entities Converging connectivity and vehicle systems Keeping up with the transformative wave of technological advancements |
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| | | | | EV Batteries | | In 2024, the electric vehicle (EV) battery sector is witnessing pivotal changes. From cost-efficient cathode designs to the ascent of sodium-based batteries and streamlined manufacturing processes, the industry is evolving rapidly. Here's what to watch for: | | |
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| Lower cost cathode designs Sodium's increasing market share Better anode designs Dry cathode / anode manufacturing The impact of China's wobbly economy The challenges faced by legacy OEMs |
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| | | | | Software-Defined Vehicles | | The software-defined vehicle (SDV) has become a widely discussed concept, however there remains ambiguity surrounding its precise definition. So, what exactly constitutes SDVs? There are three main categories of elements: | | |
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| Data management and analysis capabilities Technologies, practices, and tools for software development Implementation of cloud-native tools |
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