BriefCASE: South Korean companies eye low-cost LFP battery market
Intensifying competition and slowing demand for battery-electric
vehicles are pressuring carmakers to lower manufacturing costs. The
lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology is emerging as a
key step in cost control, with almost all major global...
BriefCASE: EV Software Challenges – Lessons from Volvo and Volkswagen
Over-the-air (OTA) software updates can improve an electric
vehicle's (EV) features and functionalities, but buggy software
rollout can have unintended consequences, including malfunction in
critical vehicle systems; sometimes it could be life-thre...
BriefCASE: Assault on battery
Since the second half of 2023, the electric vehicle segment has
been facing strong headwinds, much to many people's surprise, as
EVs have witnessed strong demand around the world in the last few
years. Driven by ambitious zero-emission (ZEV) sales ...
July US auto sales to realize bounce from June impacts
Given the shift of delayed new vehicle purchases which stemmed
from the dealer management software cyberattack, the pace of sales
in July is expected to realize a notable boost.S&P Global Mobility projects US sales volume for new light
vehicle ...
Fuel for Thought: Battery Industry Blues: Consequences of the EV Slowdown
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to the Fuel for Thought podcast.With a slowdown in enthusiasm for battery electric vehicles,
the battery industry is wrestling with a combination of oversupply,
underutilization of capacity and lower return on investments.Since the second half o...
BriefCASE: Self-driven – Rising from the East
If you travel to mainland China 10 years from now, you will see
more commercial autonomous vehicles operating on public roads than
anywhere else in the world. That's an estimate based on the
mainland Chinese government's focus to build a regula...
Shop Your Own Closet: How Cleaning & Augmenting First-Party Data Supercharges Automotive Marketing
Marketers can use their first-party data to develop more
effective messaging, reduce waste and sell more vehicles.You know who purchased the vehicle. You have their address,
phone and e-mail. You know the model, trim level, and where and
when they purc...
BriefCASE: OEMs’ battery sourcing conundrum
These are uncertain times for the nascent electric vehicle (EV)
industry. There is much to deal with. Changing regulations, tepid
consumer demand, rising price wars and geopolitical uncertainties
are top of mind. Some adjustments in investment strategy...
Fuel for Thought: 9 Highlights from Our Recent Consumer Survey on Autonomous Vehicles
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podcastGlobal survey focused on consumer trust, desirability and
willingness to spend.The automotive industry is at a pivotal juncture. Advancements
in technology—particularly Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
(ADAS) an...
BriefCASE: From cradle to grave: OEMs’ long quest for additional revenue
The ability of original equipment manufacturers to extract
revenue from a vehicle once it has left the dealer's lot is the
holy grail for the motor industry. It's by no means a new quest,
either. The industry has long recognized the imbalance b...