In connected car news are CCC, Aeva, Mazda and ROHM.
CCC Digital Key Certification Includes Bluetooth LE and UWB
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) announced that its CCC Digital Key™ Certification Program now includes Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies, enhancing its existing coverage of Near-Field Communication (NFC). This expansion introduces remote access, passive entry, and passive start capabilities, ensuring seamless and secure interoperability between vehicles and mobile devices.
The expanded certification improves security by evaluating the digital key applet on a device’s Secure Element, protecting consumer data and enabling cross-platform key sharing between iOS and Android. Bluetooth® LE supports proximity-based communication, while UWB provides precise location detection for hands-free access. By integrating certification requirements from standards bodies such as NFC Forum, Bluetooth® SIG, and FiRa Consortium, the program maintains industry-wide credibility and compatibility. Launched in 2023, the CCC Digital Key™ Certification Program continues to drive the standardization of secure digital key solutions, empowering automakers and technology providers to meet evolving consumer demands.
Aeva Chose nby Sensys Gatso
Aeva® (Nasdaq: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, announced that Sensys Gatso Australia has selected Aeva as its exclusive LiDAR supplier for secondary speed detection in its new mobile speed enforcement products. These solutions are designed to enhance road safety across high-risk locations in Australia.
The latest version of Sensys Gatso’s portable speed enforcement solution integrates Aeva’s Atlas™ 4D LiDAR as a secondary speed verification tool to complement its core radar detection technology. “By adding Aeva’s 4D LiDAR technology to our portfolio, we provide customers with a multi-modal speed enforcement solution that offers independent secondary speed verification,” said Enzo Dri, Managing Director of Sensys Gatso Australia.
Aeva Co-Founder and CEO Soroush Salehian emphasized that this partnership underscores the growing demand for Aeva’s LiDAR solutions in the industrial market and expressed confidence in supporting the successful deployment of this technology across Australia.
Mazda and ROHM Next-Gen GaN Power Semiconductors for EVs
Mazda and ROHM have expanded their partnership to develop automotive components using gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors, a next-generation technology promising reduced power losses and miniaturized components. Since 2022, both companies have collaborated on silicon carbide (SiC) inverters for electric drive units. Now, they aim to leverage GaN’s efficiency to enhance electric vehicle performance. The project targets a demonstration model by FY2025, with practical implementation planned for FY2027.