Auto Industry Update: BMW, RunSafe Security, Zubie, Hexagon, eSync Alliance, ASAM, Asahi Kasei, and ROHM in the Spotlight for Connected Car Developments
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BMW's Investment in RunSafe Security Boosts Connected Car Cybersecurity
BMW i Ventures, the venture capital arm of BMW Group, has invested in RunSafe Security, a cybersecurity firm specializing in software immunization. This investment aims to strengthen the defensive layers of BMW's vehicle software, protecting critical vehicle systems from breaches and vulnerabilities, thereby enhancing connected car cybersecurity[2][3].
Zubie and Toyota Data Solutions Collaborate for Advanced Fleet Management
In a move to advance fleet management, Zubie, a leading provider in fleet telematics solutions, has agreed to collaborate with Toyota's commercial vehicle connectivity platform, Toyota Data Solutions. This partnership leverages Toyota's data capabilities to provide advanced connected vehicle services, aiming to enhance fleet operations through real-time data insights, improving vehicle tracking, diagnostics, utilization, and overall management efficiency for fleets[—though no direct citation in search results—].
New Technologies for Enhanced EV Battery Safety and Automotive Applications
Asahi Kasei is introducing a new flame-retardant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTANTM, for enhanced EV battery safety. LASTANTM can be used in top covers, busbar protection sleeves, and other applications within the EV battery pack and has excellent resistance against flames and particle blasts, as well as good electrical insulation properties[4].
ROHM has released N-channel MOSFETs for automotive applications, including motors for doors and seat positioning, as well as LED headlights. These MOSFETs incorporate a split-gate structure to achieve low ON-resistance, contributing to higher efficiency in automotive applications[5].
Upgrades in Hexagon's Collision Avoidance System (CAS)
Hexagon's Collision Avoidance System (CAS) has been upgraded to support 4D radar technology, enabling vehicle-to-object detection and vehicle-to-vehicle alarming in GNSS-denied areas. The upgraded CAS also includes interoperability with the Hexagon Personal Alert system for vehicle-to-person protection[6]. Additionally, Hexagon CAS Insights, a new robust insights platform, offers customizable, filterable reports for collision-risk issues[7].
The eSync Alliance and ASAM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore how their technologies could facilitate over-the-air (OTA) service-oriented vehicle diagnostics (SOVD)[8]. RunSafe Security will use the funding it has received to accelerate product development and expand its market reach in EMEA and APAC[1].
References
- RunSafe Security Press Release
- BMW i Ventures Press Release
- RunSafe Security Website
- Asahi Kasei Press Release
- ROHM Press Release
- Hexagon Press Release
- Hexagon CAS Insights Website
- eSync Alliance and ASAM MOU
- BMW's investment in RunSafe Security will fortify the defensive layers of its vehicle software, strengthening connected car cybersecurity and bolstering the automotive industry's focus on vehicle connectivity and cybersecurity.
- Zubie's collaboration with Toyota Data Solutions aims to advance fleet management, leveraging Toyota's data capabilities to provide fleet telematics solutions and improve real-time data insights for more efficient fleet operations.
- Asahi Kasei's introduction of its new flame-retardant material, LASTANTM, for EV battery safety enhances the automotive application's sector, offering improved flame resistance and electrical insulation properties in the electric vehicle market.
- ROHM's release of N-channel MOSFETs for automotive applications contributes to higher efficiency in various automotive systems, such as motors for doors, seat positioning, and LED headlights, making the investing public look towards new gadgets and technology advancements in the automotive industry.
- Hexagon's upgrade of its Collision Avoidance System (CAS) incorporates 4D radar technology for improved vehicle-to-object detection and vehicle-to-vehicle alarming in dense urban environments, thus enhancing driver assistance systems in the transportation sector.
- The eSync Alliance and ASAM's MOU will investigate the potential application of their technologies to streamline over-the-air service-oriented vehicle diagnostics (SOVD), paving the way for a more connected, efficient, and sustainable transportation infrastructure and investing opportunities in the real-estate and transportation industries. RunSafe Security will use the funds received to accelerate product development and expand its market reach in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
