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A WIPO report shows that patent activity in land transportation has grown significantly, with Asia taking the lead. Sustainable propulsion and communication safety are key areas, with Toyota being the largest patent holder.
"The 2026 Global Automotive Supplier Study," based on BCG's deep industry insights, analyzes the opportunities and challenges facing global automotive suppliers in an era of transformation. The report points out that technological breakthroughs and business model innovations are reshaping the industry landscape, and suppliers need to leverage strategic consulting and cross-industry experience to accelerate transformation, build resilience, and become sustained industry leaders.
In 2025, the global automotive intelligent cockpit platform market is valued at approximately $27 billion, and is expected to grow to $29.8 billion in 2026, reaching $80 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% from 2026 to 2035. The Asia-Pacific region is the largest and fastest-growing regional market. Hardware components hold a dominant position, with passenger vehicles being the primary application area. AI, 5G, and software-defined vehicles are the core driving forces.
This article is based on materials from the U.S. Department of Energy, introducing the composition, uses, advantages, and challenges of next-generation batteries (sodium-ion, solid-state, and flow batteries), as well as government support.
In 2025, global electric vehicle sales grew 20% year-on-year, surpassing 20 million units. China continued to lead the world with sales exceeding 13 million units, European sales grew 30%, and the U.S. market share remained stable, but policy uncertainty affected year-end sales. Emerging markets such as Nepal grew rapidly.
This article summarizes the core viewpoints from Automotive IQ's online autonomous driving event, exploring the important roles of expanding AI and software-defined architecture, building public trust, and forward-looking cybersecurity strategies in driving the commercialization of autonomous driving.