NEVs – China Volumes
October production of NEVs stood at 1.46 million units, up 48 per cent year over year. NEVs had a total market share in China of 49.6 per cent.
In the January-October period of this year, 24.5 million vehicles were produced in China, a 1.9% rise year-on-year.
NEV startups offering lidars are growing continuously, and for the first time shipped more than 500,000 vehicles.
Hesai Q3-24 Results
Hesai Group announced their unaudited financial results for Q3, the three months ended 30 September 2024: the company launched their top-of-the-line 360° long-range OT128 lidar, and ADAS lidar shipments were 129,913 units, versus 40,593 in Q3-23. The company is on track to achieve $100m in quarterly revenue, and $20m in GAAP profit.
RoboSense, GAC AION Expand Lidar Partnership
RoboSense has announced expanded strategic cooperation with Chinese EV maker GAC AION. The announcement included includes several new design wins for GAC AION models. This partnership aims to enhance autonomous driving capabilities by integrating advanced RoboSense lidar technology into GAC AION’s vehicles.
Opsys, Flasheye Partner for Lidar Volume
Solid-state scanning lidar leader Opsys has partnered with perception software specialist Flasheye to accelerate the widespread adoption of lidar in volume markets. This partnership will initially focus on intelligent transport systems to improve safety and efficiency.
Seyond, Normivalaistus Partner for Lidar-Driven Traffic Management
Lidar supplier Seyond and infrastructure-deployment specialists Normivalaistus are working in partnership to deliver cost-effective, reliable detection for intersection actuation, making advanced traffic management accessible to cities of all sizes. This partnership lays the foundation for a smarter and safer future by combining the cutting-edge Seyond ITS Management Platform (SIMPL) with Normivalaistus’ deep expertise in infrastructure deployment.
RoboSense Lidar-Specific SoC Gets AEC-Q100 Certification
RoboSense’s M-Core SoC has received the AEC-Q100 automotive-grade reliability certification—making it the first lidar-specific SoC to achieve this standard. The M-Core-enabled MX lidar is expected to enter mass production in early 2025. It integrates essential lidar components—laser emission control, signal processing, MEMS management, and DDR chip—into a single unit, improving data processing capabilities and precision while halving circuit board size.
Subaru Specs Onsemi Hyperlux Sensors
Subaru has selected Onsemi Hyperlux AR0823AT image sensors for the automaker’s new EyeSight ‘AI-integrated’ stereo camera system. The Hyperlux sensors will improve safety by improving driver assistance technology. Subaru and Onsemi’s partnership aims to create safer driving environments and achieve zero fatal road accidents by 2030.
Dexerials Buys Into SemsoTec Group
Dexerials develops, makes, and distributes electronic parts, adhesive and optical materials, and other functional materials for the likes of smartphones, laptops, and automobiles. The company has newly invested and begun a capital and business alliance with SemsoTec, a corporate group centered around the German automotive design house SemsoTec Holding. This alliance is aimed at establishing a stronger partnership and increasing business collaboration.
