Autology

In today's episode of Autology, we look back at CERAWeek2025 through a Mobility lens. CERAWeek2025, held in Houston between March 10-14, is the world's premier energy event hosted by S&P Global. Hear from Graham Evans, Research Director from S&P Global Mobility's Supply Chain & Technology team, who was on the ground hosting panel discussions, forums and interviews with conference parti...

Today's episode of Autology is all about the recently concluded battery focused event in Seoul - Interbattery 2025. The event continues to grow in size and importance as Korean battery makers move to innovate on safety and cost related aspects – the two key themes originating from the consumer concerns around the recent battery fire incidents and the cost pressures faced by the battery electric ve...

Navigating the AI Highway: Roundtable Insights from Industry Experts Today's podcast is about the use of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry, and you are here with me, Matthew Beecham, senior research analyst at S&P Global Mobility and an incredible lineup of experts from leading companies who will share their insights and experiences in this rapidly evolving field. Joining us a...

In this week's episode of Autology, Chris Heron and Claudio Vittori delve into the current landscape of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the challenges facing the industry, and the future of charging infrastructure. Featuring insights from a global consumer survey and projections for the growth of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), this episode provides a comprehensive overview of the electrificatio...

In today's special episode of Autology, we preview the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show 2025, which will officially open on January 7 in Las Vegas. The presence of cars and automotive technologies continues to grow at CES as the industry pivots to mass producing battery electric, hybrid and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). According to the organizers of CES, Consumer Technology Association, 309...

Today's episode of Autology is all about the rise of India's automotive components industry. With a mammoth size of $74 billion, India's auto components sector continues to grow at an average of 10%-11% year-on-year. While India's automotive industry contributes about 49%-50% of the country's manufacturing GDP, the emerging components space is a successful example of the Government's flagship 'Mak...

In this episode, we're diving into the exciting world of emerging trends in chassis technologies. It's incredible how much has changed in this field over the past decade. We've witnessed remarkable advancements in materials, design, and engineering that have transformed vehicle performance and safety on the road. We'll explore the unique challenges that ZF faces when designing chassis for electric...

Today's episode of Autology is based on a recently published battery report, which aims to forecast the evolution of battery prices by analyzing the historical data. EV batteries account for about 30% to 40% of the total cost of a battery electric vehicle (BEV), making it the single most strategic component that is not only keeping the prices of BEVs more than their ICE counterparts but is also pu...

 The automotive market is going through some exciting changes. Cars are getting smarter with advanced sensors, communication capabilities, and autonomous driving features. This means car interiors are getting a makeover, and electronics are becoming a major cost component. Displays are becoming a common sight in new vehicles, with all sorts of cool options like curved displays that span the width...

The software-defined vehicle (SDV) is another new buzz phrase in the car industry. SDV refers to vehicles that can enhance their capabilities through software updates, eliminating the need for physical part replacements. It's not just about updates though. It's about bringing fresh value to your car. Tune in to today's episode as we discuss the benefits of SDV's, how the automotive industry is tac...

In this episode, we are discussing the growing adoption of lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP). LFP batteries are highly regarded for their stability, long lifespan, and resistance to heat degradation. While they have been popular in China, they are now gaining traction in North America, with automakers like Tesla, Ford, and Rivian already planning to incorporate them into their electric vehicl...

The 2024 S&P Global Autonomous Driving Consumer Survey asked nearly 8,000 global participants on what they think about specific ADAS features to understand their willingness to pay, their interest in these driver-assist technologies and what specific features they desire to have in their cars. The survey produced some very interesting results. For example, about 91% of global respondents consi...

Billed as the world's premier energy event and described by the Financial Times as "the Davos of Energy", CERAWeek took place on March 18-22 in Houston, Texas. The key theme for 2024 was "Multi-dimensional energy transition: Markets, climate, technology and geopolitics". In this episode of Autology, S&P Global's vehicle electrification expert and CERAWeek panelist Graham Evans, provides an in-...

With an increasing industry focus on vehicle software, S&P Global Mobility's exports discuss how 'the cloud' is set to transform the automotive experience. This includes a detailed explanation of edge computing, the importance of its development and its real-world applications. Tune in to reveal how cloud and edge infrastructure will become the backbone of the transformative journey towards mo...

More than 135,000 visitors travelled to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, including those from the automotive industry. S&P Global Mobility analysts were also in attendance and, in this episode of Autology, speak about the key themes and showcases. One of which was the focus on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), with Volkswagen, for example, partnering with Ceren...

To round off the year, S&P Global Mobility analysts discuss the key developments that have occurred in and around CASE (connected, automated, shared and electric) vehicles and technologies. From the near extinction of AM radio to the progress made on EV infrastructure installations, this episode of Autology discusses the impact of all on the wider automotive industry. It also previews what tre...

Electric vehicles are here, and seemingly here to stay. But many of us are expectantly awaiting more affordable models, more breadth of choice and more real-world range. Electric motor developments will be critical to this, so who better to discuss this with than one of the industry's leading development consultancies? In this episode of Autology, S&P Global Mobility's Director of Electrificat...

While it may seem that autonomous vehicle developments have stalled following a previous race to L4/L5 capabilities, there are still major shifts underway to make the dream a reality. S&P Global Mobility's autonomy experts reveal what's happening both in Greater China and the United States, from the key players in the market to the cost parity goals that they are trying to achieve. Tune into t...

Imagine a world where you can have a conversation with your car – ask it to find an alternative traffic-free route home or for it to actively warn you that the front-left tire is low on air, or even perhaps a quick-witted exchange in true Knight Rider KITT style! That seemingly fiction technology could soon be coming to a car near you with OEMs currently developing AI-powered large-language models...

What's the next stop on Electric Avenue? This episode of Autology answers exactly that, with particular focus on technology that drives electrified vehicles. Our special guest Ben DeLand, Director of Electrical Hardware Engineering at GKN Automotive, gives the perspective from a major tier-1 supplier while Graham Evans, S&P Global Mobility's Director of Electrification Technology Research, rev...

What will it take for drivers to not only trust ADAS and autonomous technology, but to also pay for it above and beyond a car's retail price? S&P Global's 2023 ADAS & Autonomous Driving Consumer Survey reveals all, including which technologies are most and least desirable. In this episode of Autology, our experts give a sneak peek of the Survey results and also discuss whether or not globa...

How quickly is the global network of xEV charging infrastructure growing? Is this growth sufficient to cater to the number of electrified vehicle owners? In this episode of Autology, S&P Global's battery charging expert Claudio Vittori is joined by Federica Brambilla, Business Development Manager for the EV Charging Services business at Diebold Nixdorf. They not only discuss the forecasted qua...

Discover how significantly the automotive industry will be impacted by the EU's recently proposed Critical Raw Materials Act. This includes sourcing rare earth elements for e-motors and batteries. As well as outlining the details of the Act, S&P Global's experts will further reveal the forecasted demand for some of the components included in the legislation. Will the CRMA also be an effective...

On this week's episode of Autology we are joined by Graham Evans, Director for Electrification Technology Research and Dr. Richard Kim, Associate Director of Battery Technology Research within S&P Global's Supply Chain, Technology & Aftermarket group. Both have been at CERAWeek, the landmark annual S&P Global energy conference held in Houston, TX, chairing panels on the topics of Charg...

On this weeks episode of Autology we are joined by Richard Dixon, S&P Global Mobility Senior principal Analyst, EE & Semiconductor Group to discuss the changes within EE Architecture among OEMs, what is driving these changes and how Tesla are paving the way. With an in-depth look at how the market is evolving up to 2025 and beyond, we discuss the challenges faced by OEMs with an establishe...