Automotive
L&T Semiconductor Technologies Signs Master Supply Agreement with Newen Systems for SiC-Based Power Modules in Renewable Energy Applications
L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, has entered into a Master Supply Agreement (MSA) with Newen Systems Pvt Ltd. The agreement covers the design, development, qualification, and supply of Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based power modules for renew
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Bosch Starts Supplying Samples of Third-Generation SiC Chips for Electric Vehicles
Bosch has begun introducing its third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) chips and is supplying samples to global automakers. SiC chips are used in electric cars to control energy flow and improve efficiency. The new generation delivers 20 percent higher performance compared to the previous one and
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Hyundai Motor and TVS Motor Sign Joint Development Agreement for Electric Three-Wheeler Commercialization in India
Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company Ltd. have signed a Joint Development Agreement to advance the development and commercialization of Electric Three-Wheeler solutions designed specifically to address India's last-mile mobility needs. The partnership was formalized following the pr
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Bosch Limited Intends to Acquire Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited to Add Vehicle Motion Business
Bosch Limited, the flagship company of the Bosch Group in India, has announced its intention to acquire 100 percent of Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited. The acquisition will be executed through a cash deal and issuance of equity shares on a preferential basis. Bosch Chassis System
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Securing India's Roads
By Amit Sethi, Sr. Marketing Manager, Connected Security, STMicroelectronics Pvt LtdIndia's automotive sector is accelerating toward a connected, electrified future, with millions
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Toyota Adopts Panasonic Automotive In-Vehicle Infotainment System for 2026 RAV4 with Arene SDV Integration
Panasonic Automotive Systems announced that its in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system has been adopted in Toyota Motor Corporation’s 2026 RAV4 vehicle. The IVI system integrates with Arene, Toyota’s software platform developed by Woven by Toyota, through a large-scale software fr
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Panasonic Automotive Systems Gains Endorsement from Major Japanese Automakers for VirtIO Standardization in Software-Defined Vehicles
Panasonic Automotive Systems announced industry-wide endorsement for its initiative to standardize and promote VirtIO, an open-source device virtualization technology, for automotive applications. Endorsing companies include Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Mazda Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors
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ROHM Adds HPLF5060 Package to Automotive 40V/60V MOSFET Lineup for Enhanced Mounting Reliability
ROHM has expanded its lineup of low-voltage (40V/60V) MOSFETs for automotive applications, including main inverter control circuits, electric pumps, and LED headlights, with products adopting the new HPLF5060 package measuring 4.9mm × 6.0mm. Automotive low-voltage MOSFETs have trended towar
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Schneider Electric Introduces StarCharge Fast 720 High-Power EV Charger for Commercial and Fleet Use
Schneider Electric has launched the Schneider StarCharge Fast 720, a high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging system targeted at commercial and industrial sites as well as fleet operators. The system provides up to 720 kW of power and supports simultaneous charging of up to 12 vehicles. I
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Qualcomm Secures Automotive Partnerships with Volkswagen Group and Hyundai Mobis at CES 2026
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Qualcomm Technologies announced two separate agreements in the automotive sector focused on software-defined vehicles (SDV) and related technologies. Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm Technologies signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a long-term supply agreement. The d
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Infineon and HL Klemove Sign MoU for Software-Defined Vehicle and Autonomous Driving Advancements Amid CES 2026 Trends
Infineon Technologies AG and HL Klemove have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their collaboration in automotive technologies. The agreement combines Infineon's semiconductor expertise and system knowledge with HL Klemove's capabilities in autonomous driving systems to develop vehicl
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Tower Semiconductor and LightIC Collaborate on Silicon Photonics for FMCW LiDAR in Physical AI and Automotive Applications
Tower Semiconductor, a foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, and LightIC Technologies, a developer of silicon photonics–based FMCW LiDAR solutions, announced a strategic collaboration. The partnership leverages Tower’s mature silicon photonics platform to support Light
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