How Autonomous Cars Present a US$500 Million Opportunity for LWIR Cameras

JOHN LI  Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) is one of the most important ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) features a vehicle can have. Studies have shown that pedestrian crash risk is reduced by 25-27% and pedestrian injury crash risk by 29-30% through the implementation of AEB. As discussed in IDTechEx’s new report, “Infrared (IR) Cameras for…

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Reducing and Eliminating Thermal Interface Materials in EV Batteries

JAMES EDMONDSON The key to wider adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) will be lower-cost models with a more approachable price point. The most expensive component of an EV is the battery pack. As well as increasing the energy density and reducing the cost of the battery cells, another avenue to cost reduction is through more…

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Auto Components Integration in Nigeria: NADDC, AAAM Swing into Action

In line with the developmental programs of the 2023-Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan geared towards enhancing automotive components Integration in the industry, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) recently  embarked on strategic familiarization tour of all the auto parts manufacturers in Nigeria. The facilities visited…

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Versatile Hyundai STARIA MPV Debuts in Nigeria

Hyundai Nigeria Limited has introduced the 2024 Hyundai STARIA into the Nigerian market. One of the world’s safest Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPVs), the exceptionally comfortable and versatile STARIA is now available in all Hyundai dealership showrooms across the country. Though hatched in Wagon, Premium, Cargo and Hybrid models, what is currently on sale in Nigeria…

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