AI & Autonomous Driving | Automotive Industry Latest - 21st November
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Welcome back to Automotive Industry Latest.?This week we bring you all the best automotive news and content, as well as some brilliant events and opportunities coming up in the auto space.
Before we begin, there are only 5 days remaining until our exclusive webinar: Optimizing system design with the right microcontrollers and power supplies. Join over 250 of your peers on Tuesday 26 November and?learn how to stay ahead of the curve on the latest microcontroller and power supply IC trends and innovations, including how to choose the right one for your application to improve safety, efficiency, and performance. Register for free.
?? Latest Automotive News
China's Geely announced last week that its premium EV maker, Zeekr, is planning to take control of Lynk & Co, as part of the group's big restructuring plans. Zeekr and Lynk will form a new energy vehicle manufacturing group.
Chinese self-driving firm Pony AI is looking for up to $4.5 billion valuation in its US IPO. Their fleet includes over 250 robotaxis and 190 robotrucks.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has stopped selling new Jaguar cars in the UK ahead of a relaunch as an electric-only brand in 2026.
President-elect?Donald Trump‘s transition team is potentially planning to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases as part of broader tax-reform legislation, according to a report from Reuters.
?? Auto Content of the Week
Automotive IQ recently interviewed Marcel De Sutter , a Data Scientist who specialises in Data & AI Lab at a prominent OEM.
Discover an in-depth perspective on the pivotal role of Generative AI in advancing autonomous vehicles (AVs), how to use state-of-the-art techniques such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and large language models, and the various challenges and strategic considerations with deploying generative AI.
Interested in power electronics? One of our most popular content pieces right now involves The Rise of Silicon Carbide (SiC) in Electric Vehicle Power Electronics. In recent years, a material known as silicon carbide (SiC) has emerged as a game-changer in EV power electronics, offering numerous advantages over traditional silicon-based solutions.
But what is SiC and what role will it play in the future of the automotive industry? Read the latest article on our portal to find out more:
?? Upcoming Automotive Events
There are a number of exciting events coming up soon, both in-person and online. You can view all our different events here .
Here are some of our most popular, including Automotive Seating Innovation 2025 , with the winter rate discount ending tomorrow, 22nd November!
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2 天前What an incredible roundup of news and insights! The automotive industry is truly evolving at an astonishing pace, and this edition of Automotive Industry Latest highlights some of the most exciting developments. The upcoming webinar on optimizing system design with microcontrollers and power supplies sounds like a fantastic opportunity for professionals to deepen their expertise and stay ahead in our ever-changing field. I'm particularly intrigued by the implications of silicon carbide in EV power electronics and how it could reshape our approach to efficiency and performance. It's also fascinating to see how major players like Geely and Pony AI are pushing the boundaries of innovation! Excited to explore more and connect with others passionate about this dynamic sector. Keep up the great work!