Honda is celebrating a quarter-century of hybrid-electric sales in America, a legacy that began with the original Honda Insight, the first mass production hybrid-electric vehicle ever sold in the United States, and continues today with hybrid-electric vehicles playing a key role in the company's electrification strategy. Over 25% of Honda brand sales today are hybrid-electric vehicles, with the Civic, Accord and CR-V each powered by Honda's award-winning two-motor hybrid-electric system. Launched in December 1999, the all-new Honda Insight was designed from the g...

Zeekr, the electric vehicle brand under China's Geely Auto Group, recently launched the five-seater model 7X in China after announcing its expansion into Australia and Japan. It targets the mainstream SUV trend, leveraging the group's resources to offer top-tier specifications and features. The standard configuration of RMB229,900 is already the top configuration of many other models. The delivery volume exceeded 30,000 units in 70 days after its launch, and the number continues to grow rapidly. The interior layout of the Zeekr 7X is remarkably streamlined. O...

Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) today introduces a new 36-channel automotive-compliant* linear LED current driver. The AL5887Q, with its ability to drive RGB configurations as well as individual LEDs, addresses the need for OEMs to differentiate their brands by enabling designers to create different animated lighting patterns and color depths for interior and exterior lamps. This dual-role control capability simplifies the design of these once-complex LED-based modules and, coupled with its high efficiency, saves valuable power. Applications include interior ambient ligh...

Valeo, a leading automotive technology company, and ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, announced a cooperation with the innovative Open System Protocol (OSP) technology, designed to transform the lighting inside the passenger compartment. Together with the groundbreaking OSIRE® E3731i intelligent LED from ams OSRAM and the dynamic ambient lighting systems from Valeo, the companies are setting new standards for vehicle interior design and functionality. When considering the interior lighting and its growing importance, one shoul...

With the announcement of 33rd (2025) Taiwan Excellence Awards, AUO shines once again by securing Silver Awards for the “AUO Smart Cockpit 2024”, the Solar PV Module Cleaning Robot “SunCleanBots” and the Solar power monitoring system “SunVeillance”, underscoring its commitment to technological and quality excellence. Additionally, AUO has nominated eight products in total, all products across　advanced displays, energy solutions, in-vehicle HMI solutions, and smart manufacturing were recognized with Taiwan Excellence A...

Japan Display announced a new strategic partnership with Taiwan-based Innolux and CarUX (Innolux's automotive display company) to bring eLEAP OLED displays to the automotive market.  The three companies did not disclose a lot of details, but it seems as in this partnership JDI will produce the eLEAP OLED displays while CarUX will market and sell these displays to its automotive customers. The first display that JDI will produce will be a 32" 1,000 nits 6460x880 (205 PPI) AMOLED display on an HMO (high-mobility oxide) backplane...

Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 2-9-13 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President: Yasuaki Kaizumi) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire 75% of the shares in Angstrom Electric Ltda. and make it a subsidiary. Purpose of Acquisition Stanley has a consolidated subsidiary, Stanley Electric do Brasil Ltda. (hereinafter "SEB"), in São Paulo state, Brazil and has been focusing on the production and supply of automotive lighting equipment to Japanese OEMs. In anticipation of the expanding markets for motorcycles and Eur...

Marelli has been named a ‘Top Innovator’ at the Innovation Awards 2024 by CLEPA for its h-Digi® microLED technology. DETROIT, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marelli has been named a 'Top Innovator' at the Innovation Awards 2024 by CLEPA – the European Association of Automotive Suppliers – with its h-Digi® microLED technology, a cutting-edge headlight solution that enhances safety at affordable costs, enabling adoption across a wide range of vehicles. The technology was honored in the 'Digital' cate...

The team from ams OSRAM and the Fraunhofer Institute wins the “Deutscher Zukunftspreis – the German President's Award for Innovation in Science and Technology” ams OSRAM's “digital light” LED technology brings intelligence and precision to the world of traffic lighting and enables novel, safety-related applications such as projections Berlin, Germany (27 November 2024) -- Today, Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier honored the winners of the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2024 at a formal ceremony in Be...

The arrival of new PEUGEOT 3008 y 5008 GT not only marks a step forward in design, but introduces a technological revolution with the incorporation of the Pixel LED Headlights, these SUVs already stood out for their distinctive design and electrified technologies and now they also offer safety and visual comfort in all driving conditions. Pixel LED Technology Standard in the finish GT, the Pixel LED headlights offer you the best on the market in terms of visibility, this system ensures a optimal light beam that does not dazzle drivers of other vehicles by...

For most of history, humans used flames to generate light. Eventually, they discovered that a super-heated metal element in a light bulb could produce useful illumination, only for this technology to be superseded by the LED. One common feature unites all these forms of light: each is a single light source which throws a more or less homogeneous beam of light over a broad field of illumination. This leaves very little freedom to control the direction of the beam: LED light can be controlled more than light bulbs or candles, but lenses or reflectors can shape even an LED&rsquo...

From November 12 to 15, the highly anticipated ELECTRONICA 2024 was held in Munich, attracting global attention from the electronics industry. At this premier event, Refond Optoelectronics showcased innovative products and solutions across four major sectors: automotive, electrical, Mini LED, and display-touch technologies. The exhibition highlighted Refond's latest technological advancements and applications, drawing significant interest from industry professionals.

electronica is the world’s largest biennial event for electronic components, which is jointly held with SEMICON Europa. The event spans 16 exhibition venues, covering an area of approx. 200,000 m2. The show focuses on applications and products related to automotive LEDs, electronic components, infrared sensing, and medical electronics, encompassing fields such as semiconductor, embedded systems, touchscreens, wireless modules, and other electronic components and modules....

Providing products with consistently high quality, excellent luminous efficacy, and high cost-effectiveness, ams OSRAM has become the top supplier candidate for high-end and new energy vehicles. ams OSRAM is dedicated to full-service optical solutions for automotive lighting and display, driver / occupant monitoring system, infrared sensing, and sterilization and disinfection. Thanks to its customers’ support, product advantages and wide industry customized experience, ams OSRAM always can satisfy its customers’ needs and seek innovative market opportunities. Tr...

Ennostar (TWSE: 3714) has deep expertise in the automotive sector, and today, Lextar, a subsidiary of Ennostar, and Inova Semiconductors jointly announce the signing of a license agreement in which Inova Semiconductors will provide its ISELED and ILaS technology to Lextar. This license agreement solidifies Lextar’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries and delivering state-of-the-art solutions for the next generation of automotive interactive lighting applications. The completion of this agreement marks a significant milestone, positioning Lextar&rs...

Munich – November 11, 2024 – Samsung Semiconductor Europe is presenting groundbreaking innovations in next-generation semiconductor technologies for artificial intelligence (AI), automotive and beyond at booth B6.602 at electronica 2024 from November 12-15 in Munich. Under the theme “CROSSROADS: Where the future begins”, the exhibition will focus on Samsung’s advanced technologies, highlighting how they are driving new possibilities in diverse applications including HPC, server, data center, automotive and consumer electronics. V...

MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Semiconductor Europe is presenting groundbreaking innovations in next-generation semiconductor technologies for artificial intelligence (AI), automotive and beyond at booth B6.602 at electronica 2024 from November 12-15 in Munich. Under the theme “CROSSROADS: Where the future begins”, the exhibition will focus on Samsung’s advanced technologies, highlighting how they are driving new possibilities in diverse applications including HPC, server, data center, automotive and consumer electronics. Vi...

l Global Debut of Smart RGB LED Hardware-Software Integration: Brightek showcases its RGB smart LED (ICLED) solutions with in-house UPP calibration software, enabling precise color control and high efficiency for automotive and industrial applications. l Complete Lineup for Automotive, Security, and Industrial Markets: Brightek presents a full range of smart LED (ICLED) components, smart surface modules, and invisible light LEDs and sensors, aiming to expand its presence in key European markets. l Innovative Smart Surface and Invis...

Display devices have been used for many years as a means of HMI (Human Machine Interface) to connect humans and machines interactively, and their usage are still expanding. Automotive interiors are no exception to this trend, with an increasing amount of information being displayed,ranging from important information for safe driving to entertainment information, and this trend will continue to evolve further in the future. Interior Display Trends The quality of white light The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen of a meter or entertainment system is a full-color ...

With the new A5 models, Audi is underlining its leading role in lighting design and technology in its class. The new active digital light signature was introduced with the Audi Q6 e-tron and is now available for the Audi A5 family. It gives onlookers a new impression of vibrancy and points the way to the future of Audi lighting technology. The optional digital OLED technology extends the range of functions many times over. This significantly contributes to road safety, as demonstrated by the communication light in the digital OLED combination rear lights. The secon...

Heads-up displays were hot technology in the 80s, and they’re still popular on premium vehicles today. They let you use a teeny little section of the windshield to display your speed or other pertinent data. But what if you could do that over the whole windshield? As reported by Automotive News, Hyundai is pursuing just that. Or more specifically, the subsidiary known as Hyundai Mobis, along with Zeiss—the optics company you’ve probably heard of from the camera world. The goal? Turn an entire windshield into a full-width display. Because, hey. Even th...

Adjusted forecast is caused by lower-than-expected production volumes, customer-related postponements of series launches as well as customer and product mix effects Measures to further improve cost structures, particularly in Europe, and to grow business in the American and Asian markets are being accelerated Lippstadt, 26 September 2024. HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA ("FORVIA HELLA") today announced the adjustment of the company outlook for the fiscal year 2024 (1 January to 31 December 2024). The reason for this is, on the one hand, the lower...

Rear lamp is used in the new all-electric luxury C-class sedan Z10 of LYNK & CO from the car manufacturer Geely Auto Group RGB LEDs generate 256 different color variants and thus create completely new individualized lighting functions Rear combination lamp addresses increasing demand for new opportunities for brand differentiation and personalization Lippstadt, 19 September 2024. Global automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA has brought an RGB LED rear combination lamp with full-color light animations into series production in China for the...

From June 26 to 28, 2024, the Shanghai International Auto Lamp Exhibition (ALE) was held at the Huaqiao International Expo Center in Kunshan, China, bringing together thousands of participants from renowned Chinese and international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), top automotive lighting companies, and numerous automotive LED enterprises....

On October 11, 2024, Nichia Corporation ("Nichia") filed Patent Infringement Lawsuits in Germany in the Düsseldorf Local Division of the European Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the Munich District Court against Endrich Bauelemente Vertriebs GmbH ("Endrich"), a German electronic components distributor, for selling certain automotive LED products manufactured by Malaysia-based LED manufacturer Dominant Opto Technologies Sdn. Bhd. ("Dominant"). In the lawsuits, Nichia is seeking permanent injunction, rendering acc...

ams OSRAM and LEONHARD KURZ will introduce their jointly created demonstrator at SIA VISION in Paris. ALIYOS™ technology enables ams OSRAM to apply LEDs onto a thin, flexible and transparent substrate. This advancement paves the way toward revolutionary designs where light emerges from surfaces, offering a truly fascinating and interactive experience. With the latest demonstrator, ALIYOS™ LED foils are integrated behind various covers. The In-Mold Decoration (IMD) and Functional Foil Bonding (FFB) technologies o...

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX) (Orion Lighting), a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and maintenance services solutions, today announced it has been awarded projects totaling more than $2 million from a longstanding automotive OEM customer. These projects encompass the project management, installation, and commissioning of LED lighting systems across multiple manufacturing facilities in the United States. Orion’s selection for this project highlights the company’s established reputation...

Since Nichia's invention of white LEDs in 1996, the market for high-brightness LEDs has expanded beyond the applications Nichia had ever expected when first launching blue LEDs. As luminous efficiency of LEDs has improved, the number of applications where LEDs can be used has continued to grow, leading to today's mass adoption. Examples include: Automotive Expanded from interior lighting applications such as backlighting the instrument panel (e.g. speedometer) and switches for air conditioners, etc. to exterior applications such as turn indicators, DR...

CY Vision is using a microLED display from MoJo Vision for an AI-enabled head up display (HUD) for automotive augmented reality (AR). The HUD developed by CY Vision uses AI and 3D imaging with a microLED display from MoJo Vision to provide a HUD with line-of-sight overlays. Using a microLED display eliminate existing image degradation such as sunlight reflection and colour distortion which is critical to the successful implementation and adoption of AR HUDs says MoJO. Mixing cutting-edge display technology with established semiconductor pro...

The microLED display technology is highly promising, as these displays offer increased brightness, efficiency and lifetime over the current LCD and OLED displays. However adoption of microLED displays in the major display markets is still years away. One display segment that could see adoption of microLED display sooner, is the transparent display sector. Transparent displays are very interesting and have been researched for many years - and we have seen commercial adoption of transparent LCD, LED and OLED displays. These never achieved meaningful market s...