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Intel SDV Whole-Vehicle Platform
At CES 2025, Intel unveiled advancements in software-defined vehicle (SDV) technology with a whole-vehicle platform designed to revolutionize electric and software-driven vehicle development. Key announcements include:
- Whole-Vehicle Platform: A comprehensive solution combining high-performance compute, AI, discrete graphics, and power management to streamline vehicle architectures, reduce costs, and enhance scalability for automakers.
- Adaptive Control Unit (ACU):
- The ACU U310, a next-gen processing unit, consolidates real-time, safety-critical, and cybersecure functions into a single chip, improving energy efficiency and performance while reducing vehicle costs.
- Provides up to 5% efficiency boosts in EV powertrains and supports advanced features like Torque Ripple Reduction and Range Boost.
- Adopted by partners like Stellantis Motorsports and Karma Automotive for competitive and commercial applications.
- Next-Gen Graphics and AI Integration:
- Upcoming Intel Arc™ B-series Graphics for Automotive, paired with AI-enhanced SoCs, will deliver high-performance compute for in-vehicle AI workloads, immersive experiences, and advanced HMIs by late 2025.
- Intel-AWS Collaboration:
- The Intel Automotive Virtual Development Environment (VDE) on AWS ensures seamless hardware-software parity, enabling engineers to switch between virtual and physical setups, reducing R&D costs and speeding time-to-market.
- System-Level Advantages: Intel’s whole-vehicle approach enhances performance, simplifies supply chains, and supports automakers with scalable solutions tailored for SDVs.
Intel’s innovations aim to accelerate automakers’ transition to SDVs while addressing cost and performance challenges, paving the way for a more efficient, software-driven automotive future.
Learn more: Intel at CES 2025 | Intel Auto Keynote Video.
Faraday Future New FX Brand & Cheaper Models $20-30K
Faraday Future (FFIE) showcased significant updates for its new FX brand at CES 2025, targeting mass-market electric vehicles (EVs) and unveiling the FX Super One—America’s first AI-powered luxury multi-purpose vehicle (AI-MPV). Key announcements included:
- New FX Brand and Logo: Representing innovation and mass-market focus, the FX logo symbolizes collaboration and empowerment, distinguishing it from Faraday Future’s premium FF brand.
- Planned FX Models:
- FX Super One: A luxury AI-MPV blending personal and family mobility with unparalleled comfort and advanced AI integration, targeting visionary leaders and families.
- FX 5 and FX 6: Affordable AIEVs priced at $20,000–$30,000 and $30,000–$50,000, respectively, catering to mainstream and family markets.
- Both models may offer range-extended and battery-electric powertrains.
- Four Blue Ocean Market Opportunities: FX aims to address gaps in the U.S. EV market, including range-extended vehicles, intelligent vehicles as mobile living spaces, affordable EVs under $40,000, and luxury AI-MPVs.
- Development Milestones:
- Two FX prototype mules are undergoing testing.
- Manufacturing preparations are underway at the Hanford ieFactory.
- The first vehicle production model is targeted for late 2025, contingent on funding and partnerships.
- Strategic Approach: An asset-light operational model focusing on co-creation, innovative online sales ecosystems, and leveraging FF’s supply chain expertise and technical capabilities.
The FX Super One redefines luxury mobility with its “AI First Class” experience, combining exceptional performance with affordability to fill structural gaps in the U.S. EV market. Faraday Future anticipates significant advancements in 2025, marking a turning point in its evolution.
For more details, watch the FX brand update video: YouTube.
HCMF Group Smarter Cockpit
At CES 2025, HCMF Group, in collaboration with partners like AUO, AGC, Inventec, and TMYTEK, showcased cutting-edge advancements in smart cockpit and body mechatronic systems. Highlights include an integrated vehicle control system with UWB electronic key and wireless charging, Micro LED transparent smart windows for AR applications, and advanced smart glass for privacy and energy efficiency. Safety innovations like the second-generation Child Presence Detection system and rear-seat entertainment with foldable ceiling displays were also unveiled. Tailored solutions for electric vehicles, such as automatic tailgate systems, emphasize convenience and automation. HCMF’s leadership in intelligent mobility sets new benchmarks for the automotive industry.
Imagry and ADASKY Partner to Revolutionize Nighttime Autonomous Driving
Imagry, a leader in HD-mapless autonomous driving, has partnered with ADASKY to integrate advanced thermal imaging into its AI-driven platform. ADASKY’s thermal cameras enhance vehicle perception in low-visibility conditions, such as dense fog and nighttime driving, detecting hazards invisible to standard cameras. This integration improves Imagry’s L3/L4 autonomous driving systems, enabling safe navigation in adverse conditions. The collaboration marks a breakthrough in vision-based HD-mapless technology, ensuring reliable autonomous driving for passenger and public transport vehicles, regardless of lighting or weather.
Oshkosh AI, Autonomy & Electrification Innovations
Oshkosh Corporation showcased its advanced technologies at CES, designed to support everyday heroes like firefighters, soldiers, and construction workers while promoting sustainability and safety. Highlights include:
- All-Electric Refuse Vehicle: The McNeilus® Volterra™ ZFL, a purpose-built electric front-loader for recycling and refuse collection, features AI-enabled bin detection, an electrified arm, and contamination detection for efficient and sustainable operations.
- Autonomous Refuse Robot: HARR-E™, an on-demand electric robot, uses AI to autonomously collect waste, offering modern solutions for neighborhoods and businesses.
- Collision Avoidance System: The AI-powered CAMS enhances safety for first responders by detecting potential roadside collisions and recording continuous video for documentation.
- Autonomous Airport Cargo Handler: A driverless electric vehicle equipped with LiDAR, cameras, and advanced sensors to optimize baggage handling on airport ramps.
- Smart Job Site Ecosystem: Innovations like the JLG® Galileo all-electric machine and Autonomous Mobile Charging Robot (AMCR) streamline workflows and promote electrification adoption.
Oshkosh’s proprietary technologies, such as its electrified propulsion system, are adaptable across industries, enabling sustainable and efficient solutions for fire trucks, refuse vehicles, and delivery fleets. These advancements underscore Oshkosh’s commitment to safety, productivity, and environmental stewardship.
MotorTrend Automotive Software Awards
MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, unveiled the winners of its third annual Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Innovator Awards during a gala at CES 2025. Held in partnership with QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, the awards celebrated individuals shaping the future of automotive technology through software innovation.
The SDV Innovator Awards spotlight leaders driving the automotive industry’s transformation from hardware-centric designs to software-first solutions. Winners, honored in Pioneer, Leader, and Expert categories, were selected by MotorTrend’s editorial team from a record number of nominations representing 23 automakers and suppliers.
“Software-defined vehicles have revolutionized the automotive industry, altering how cars are designed, built, and experienced,” said Ed Loh, MotorTrend Group’s head of editorial. “We’re proud to recognize these innovators leading the charge into a software-driven future.”
Among this year’s honorees are Milena Boytchef of Amazon Web Services for her advancements in autonomous systems using generative AI and cybersecurity; Andrej Karpathy, founder of Eureka Labs, for his pivotal role in developing Tesla’s AI-driven Autopilot system; and He Xiaopeng of XPENG Motors for integrating advanced driver assistance features into accessible electric vehicles.
Awardees include Anders Bell of Volvo Cars, recognized for steering the development of the software-defined EX90; and Michael Goertz of Rivian, whose team created the zonal architecture defining Rivian’s latest generation of vehicles.
In the Expert category, winners include Tolla Cherwenka of Amazon Web Services for driving BMW’s generative AI strategies and Wes Morrill of Tesla for his innovations in electronic architecture for the Cybertruck.
MotorTrend’s awards underscore the automotive industry’s seismic shift toward software-centric design and operation. For more details on the honorees and the role of QNX in enabling modern vehicle software platforms, visit blackberry.qnx.com/sdvawards.
BOE HERO Initiative and Advanced IoT Solutions
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas (January 7–10), BOE showcased over 60 innovative technologies and products, emphasizing its “HERO” (Healthiness, Entertainment, Relaxation, Office) initiative for the smart vehicle era. As a “CES Innovation Awards: 2025 Honoree” for its Automotive Slidable OLED Display, BOE highlighted advancements in display technologies and IoT solutions.
Key highlights included:
- Expanded Exhibition: The booth featured eight zones, displaying 13 first-of-their-kind products such as foldable and slidable automotive displays, a 4K Mini LED monitor, and AI-powered smart displays.
- Automotive Innovation: The HERO smart cockpit introduced cutting-edge features like an ultrasonic fingerprint-enabled steering wheel, an ECG monitoring system, and a panoramic 44.8″ head-up display.
- IoT Solutions: Applications spanned medical imaging, gaming, immersive camping, and remote work. Notable exhibits included a glasses-free 3D handheld game console and the multifunctional New π Multimedia Charging Pile.
BOE’s strategy, “Empower IoT with Display,” aims to redefine industry standards by leveraging partnerships and technological leadership, driving innovation across smart vehicle and IoT ecosystems.
Hyundai Mobis Full-Windshield Holographic Display
Hyundai Mobis unveiled a revolutionary full-windshield holographic display at CES 2025, integrated into Kia’s EV9. This groundbreaking technology eliminates traditional screens, projecting essential driving data, navigation, and entertainment directly onto the windshield via a Holographic Optical Element (HOE). The system delivers vivid, clear visuals even in bright conditions, transforming the windshield into a transparent yet functional interface.
Developed in collaboration with German optical leader ZEISS, the holographic display showcases Hyundai Mobis’s focus on innovation. CEOs Lee Gyu Suk (Hyundai Mobis) and Karl Lamprecht (ZEISS) reinforced their partnership at CES, aiming for pre-development completion by 2026 and market launch by 2027.
The CES exhibit also highlighted 16 strategic products, including electrification components and vehicle electronics, emphasizing Hyundai Mobis’s commitment to advancing global mobility and technological leadership.
Keyvault Unveils K1: Turns Smartphones into Secure Car Keys
At CES 2025, Keyvault announced the U.S. launch of the K1, a groundbreaking device that converts smartphones into secure, all-in-one car keys. Compatible with most vehicles sold in the U.S. since 2008, the K1 enhances convenience, security, and vehicle connectivity for drivers of all backgrounds.
Key features include:
- Ultimate Security: Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, multi-factor authentication, and military-grade encryption.
- Digital Key Sharing: Share keys instantly and track vehicle use in real-time.
- Universal Compatibility: Works with nearly all car brands.
- Smart Monitoring: Access real-time data on fuel levels, engine health, and location via the Keyvault app.
- Affordable Access: Available for pre-order at $379, discounted from the regular $519 price.
The K1 targets families, businesses, and everyday drivers, promising a seamless and secure driving experience. Live demonstrations are available at CES, with pre-orders open for delivery starting May 2025.
Visit www.keyvault.co for more details and pre-order options.
Cognizant and Siemens Partner 4 Software-Defined Vehicle Development
Cognizant announced a partnership with Siemens Digital Industries Software to integrate Siemens’ PAVE360™ and Simcenter™ Prescan technologies into Cognizant’s software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution accelerator. This collaboration aims to streamline SDV development, enabling continuous and simulated verification and validation to address the rising complexity of automotive software.
Key highlights include:
- Enhanced Development Efficiency: Continuous testing and validation reduce time-to-market for new features.
- Scalable, Hardware-Agnostic Solutions: Designed to manage the complexity of modern SDVs with over 100 million lines of code.
- Meeting Industry Challenges: Helps automakers tackle competitive pressures, customization demands, and limited resources.
- Shift-Left Approach: Addresses safety and security needs early in the development lifecycle.
Cognizant and Siemens aim to provide automakers with agile, robust tools to innovate and meet demands for hyper-personalization. The collaboration will be showcased at CES 2025 from January 7-10 (booth No. 7430).
Ceva and Oritek Collaborate 4 ADAS
At CES 2025, Ceva, Inc., a leading provider of silicon and software IP, announced a partnership with Oritek Semiconductor to integrate Ceva’s SensPro™ Vision AI DSP into Oritek’s Longquan 560 series of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) chipsets.
Key highlights of the collaboration:
- Enhanced Automotive Solutions: The Longquan 560 series supports AI-based headlights, camera monitoring systems (CMS), zone control units (ZCU), and integrated central computing for driving and parking.
- Advanced Processing Power: Ceva’s SensPro Vision AI DSP enables high-performance, energy-efficient processing for complex sensor and AI workloads.
- Accelerated Time-to-Market: Automakers can streamline development, reduce costs, and integrate advanced ADAS features.
- Market-Ready Innovation: Positioned to address the growing demand in the EV sector, particularly in China, the largest EV market globally.
This partnership highlights the growing need for scalable, high-performance solutions to meet the demands of the evolving EV industry. Ceva’s SensPro is designed for multi-sensor processing across automotive, robotics, and smart device applications, delivering efficiency and performance for cutting-edge technologies.
For more details, visit Ceva SensPro.
Greater Than and Smart Eye Partner 4 AI and Risk Analytics in ADAS
Greater Than, a leader in road safety and climate impact risk intelligence, has partnered with Smart Eye, a pioneer in Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), to improve driver safety by analyzing the link between driver behavior, distraction, and crash risk.
Key aspects of the collaboration:
- Integrated Technologies: Combining Smart Eye’s Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) and fatigue detection systems with Greater Than’s predictive risk analytics.
- Research Initiative: The partnership focuses on studying real-world driver eye movements and behaviors to refine crash risk predictions.
- Enhanced Safety Solutions: Data collected from Smart Eye’s AIS system, designed for fleet and small-volume OEM vehicles, will inform new in-cabin AI technologies.
This collaboration aims to advance life-saving vehicle technologies, offering deeper insights into driver risk and enabling vehicles to respond proactively to human behavior.
Volvo CEO Advocates for Decarbonization
At CES 2025, Volvo Group President and CEO Martin Lundstedt delivered a keynote titled “Confidently Ahead,” emphasizing the urgent need for decarbonization in the transport, mobility, and infrastructure sectors.
Key points from the keynote:
- Call to Action: Lundstedt urged policymakers and industry leaders to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and related infrastructure.
- Sustainable Transport Vision: Highlighted the necessity of reimagining the transport system for the next century to meet the challenges of climate change and increasing freight demands.
- Technology Showcase: Volvo Group presented advancements in battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell technology, and renewable fuels, underscoring their readiness for the transition.
- Collaboration is Crucial: Lundstedt emphasized the importance of clean energy production, dependable charging infrastructure, and effective incentives to drive a paradigm shift in transportation.
With freight volumes projected to increase fivefold by 2050, Lundstedt declared, “The time for talking is over. We must act now to shape a sustainable future.”
The keynote can be replayed on Volvo Group’s website.
Seeing Machines Driver & Occupant Monitoring Tech
Seeing Machines Limited, a leader in AI-powered operator monitoring systems, is showcasing its cutting-edge interior sensing technology at CES 2025. Highlights include:
- Immersive Demonstrations: Featuring next-generation FOVIO driver and occupant monitoring systems (DMS/OMS) in a private suite and test vehicle at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort.
- Collaborations: Presenting with Mitsubishi on growth opportunities from their combined technologies and showcasing integration with QNX® Cabin to address driver drowsiness and distraction.
- Advanced Aftermarket Solutions: Guardian Generation 3 software, using Ambarella’s CV25 AI SoC, enhances safety for commercial vehicles while meeting emerging global regulations.
- Regulatory Momentum: Supported by 18 automotive programs across 11 OEMs, Seeing Machines leverages over 18 billion kilometers of driving data to help meet safety mandates in Europe and beyond.
- Vision for Zero Road Fatalities: Engaging with regulators and safety bodies worldwide, Seeing Machines is driving innovation to improve global road safety.
Seeing Machines’ leadership and experts are available at CES to discuss the role of technology and regulation in shaping the future of transportation safety.
StarCharge EV Charging
StarCharge, a global leader in EV charging and energy solutions, launched its innovative product lineup at CES 2025, featuring advancements in ultra-fast charging and energy integration.
- Aries V2 & Nova Power Cabinet: The Aries V2 charging dispenser delivers an industry-leading 600kW continuous power output per connector, supporting up to 6 dispensers and 12 connectors per system, making it ideal for fleet and heavy-duty vehicle applications.
- Sustainability Commitment: Aligning with the Buy American, Build America (BABA) policy, StarCharge’s new 137,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio, emphasizes advanced manufacturing and green practices.
- Comprehensive Solutions: From 7–22 kW AC chargers to 600 kW DC chargers, StarCharge also offers integrated energy storage systems for residential and commercial use.
- Live CES Demonstrations: Visitors can explore live product demonstrations, interactive energy storage applications, and consult with experts at Booth #8749 in LVCC North Hall.
With over 2 million chargers deployed globally, StarCharge continues to drive innovation in sustainable energy technology, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
ProLogium 4th Gen Lithium-Ceramic Battery
ProLogium Technology debuted its groundbreaking fourth-generation lithium-ceramic battery (LCB) system at CES 2025, redefining EV performance, safety, and sustainability. Key innovations include:
- Fully Inorganic Electrolyte: Eliminates organic content, enhancing energy density, charging speed, and safety.
- Enhanced Energy Density: Achieves 380Wh/kg and 860–900Wh/L, with a goal of surpassing 450Wh/kg and 1000Wh/L by 2026.
- Fast Charging: Reduces charging times to 4 minutes for 60% capacity and 6 minutes for 80%, comparable to refueling.
- Cold-Weather Reliability: Delivers consistent performance at extreme temperatures, addressing range anxiety.
- Unmatched Safety: Non-flammable, even under extreme conditions, with advanced Active Safety Mechanisms preventing thermal runaway.
- Efficient Heat Dissipation: Ceramic separator and planar liquid cooling ensure stability under high loads and improve energy efficiency.
Founder Vincent Yang emphasized ProLogium’s commitment to reducing charging times and enhancing safety, addressing EV adoption barriers like cost, range anxiety, and trust in battery technology. The company also highlighted sustainability with over 80% material recovery and lighter, smaller battery packs for EVs.
ProLogium’s advancements are set to transform the EV ecosystem, aligning with the global vision for a net-zero future.
VicOne and MediaTek Automotive Cybersecurity Solution
At CES 2025, VicOne, a leader in automotive cybersecurity, showcased its xCarbon intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS) in collaboration with MediaTek, highlighting cutting-edge telematics capabilities for secure, high-performance vehicular communication.
Key Highlights:
- xCarbon Features:
- Lightweight, modular, and configurable software designed to protect telematics systems.
- Detects malicious system activities, network threats, and controller area network (CAN) anomalies with minimal CPU and memory usage.
- Showcase with MediaTek:
- Demonstrated protection against cyber threats, including malicious web access, Shellshock attacks, and unauthorized app execution.
- Showcased how their AI-enabled solutions enhance cybersecurity for telematics and vehicle-to-everything (v2x) communications.
- Industry Context:
- Increasing vehicle complexity, connectivity, and AI integration make the automotive sector more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
- Cyberthreats target advanced driving systems (ADS), driver assistance systems (ADAS), and the automotive supply chain.
- VicOne’s Mission:
- Focused on providing advanced, comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for automakers and suppliers.
- Trusted by OEMs to safeguard vehicles, drivers, and sensitive data.
VicOne’s partnership with MediaTek underscores the growing importance of robust cybersecurity in software-defined vehicles, enabling safer, more connected driving experiences.
Learn more about VicOne at CES 2025: VicOne CES 2025.