Autology

Displays arms race, where will it lead?

In this week's episode of Autology, IHS Markit experts discuss the growing number of displays in vehicles and the ramifications. With more displays, larger display sizes and higher resolutions comes a need for stronger processing power. We look at how this evolution impacts technology but also what factors and applications are driving this growth and fitment. What are the impacts on the supply chain? Are some regions or auto manufacturers moving quicker than others? How may this change moving forward and what other factors may come into play? Tune in to find out the answers, and much more! Speakers: • Aaron Dale, User Experience expert for S&P Global Mobility, Supply Chain & Technology • Jeremie Bouchaud, director for E/E & Semiconductors for S&P Global Mobility, Supply Chain & Technology We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website.

Chip crisis – The never ending story?

Chip crisis – The never-ending story? In this week's episode of Autology, experts from S&P Global Mobility discuss the current state of the ongoing semiconductor shortage that has roiled the automotive industry for more than two years now. We will talk about the impact of the recent announcements around fab expansions from various suppliers and discuss the asset light approach. Furthermore, we will discuss what steps OEMs are taking to overcome chip shortages, what role raw materials play and of course provide answers to the most important question of when this shortage will be resolved. Tune in to find out the answers, and much more! Speakers: • Anna H. Buettner, Principal Analyst – Connected Car & Vehicle Experience at S&P Global Mobility • Phil Amsrud, Senior Principal Analyst – E/E & Semiconductor at S&P Global Mobility • Nimish Ashar, Associate Director - E/E & Semiconductor at S&P Global Mobility We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website.

Wait, so where will I charge my EV?

In this week's episode of Autology, experts from S&P Global Mobility and Parkopedia discuss the current landscape of the EV charging infrastructure and how this is expected to change over the next few years. We will talk about the importance of accurate parking information and challenges the automotive industry has yet to overcome, when it comes to the charging infrastructure and wider EV adoption? And our guest from Parkopedia will share a fun fact that you, our listeners, may not be aware of, when it comes to parking data! Tune in to find out the answers, and much more! Speakers: • Anna H. Buettner, Principal Analyst – Connected Car & Vehicle Experience at S&P Global Mobility • Claudio Vittori, Associate Manager – E-Mobility at S&P Global Mobility • Adam Woolway, Head of EV at Parkopedia We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website.

Consumer sentiments toward in-vehicle displays and other HMI features

In this week's episode of Autology, IHS Markit experts discuss consumer sentiments toward vehicle displays and other human machine interface (HMI) features. We discuss some of the key preferences for display sizes and configurations along with other technology like head-up displays (HUD) and camera displays as they continue to make their way into vehicles. We take a look at how consumer awareness of these features can potentially impact their purchasing decisions as well as their willingness to pay extra for such features. What are some of the most and least desired features and why? Given the current market, how may consumer sentiments change in the future? Tune in to find out the answers, and much more! Speakers: Aaron Dale, senior analyst Vehicle Experience for S&P Global Mobility, Supply Chain & Technology Kyle Davis, senior analyst Connected Car and Vehicle Experience for S&P Global Mobility, Supply Chain & Technology Yanina Mills, senior analyst for Consumer Insights for S&P Global Mobility, Supply Chain & Technology We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website.

Who wants an NFT Alfa?

In this week's episode of Autology, IHS Markit experts discuss Alfa Romeo's new plug-in hybrid SUV, Tonale, which comes with a non-fungible token (NFT). We get an understanding of what NFTs are and ultimately what they have to do with the automotive industry. With other players in the market utilizing blockchain technology we discuss how automakers, insurers, consumers, and other stakeholders may benefit from NFTs. But is this something consumers want and what challenges may be hindering further adoption of this technology? Tune in to find out the answers, and much more! Speakers: • Nishant Parekh, senior analyst for S&P Global Mobility, Supply Chain & Technology, Aftermarket • Brian Rhodes, associate director for S&P Global Mobility, Supply Chain & Technology We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website.

What do American millennials want in a car?

In this week's episode of Autology, S&P Global Mobility experts discuss what American millennials want in their vehicles. As the largest generational group in the US, we take a look at what makes millennials an important consumer segment, as well as what features and technology are of most interest. We look at how COVID-19 has impacted millennials' purchasing behavior and the vehicle buyer journey, as well as how this segment has set the stage for younger generations. What are the drivers and deciding factors for a new vehicle purchase beyond the technology? How are these consumers impacting growth trends like electrification and the adoption of electric vehicles? Tune in to find out the answers, and much more! Speakers: • Anna H. Buettner, Principal Analyst – Connected Car & Vehicle Experience at S&P Global Mobility • Yanina Mills, Senior Analyst – Consumer Research at S&P Global Mobility • Brian Rhodes, Associate Director – Connected Car & Vehicle Experience at S&P Global Mobility We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website.

How automakers make money even after the car leaves the lot

In this week's episode of Autology, IHS Markit experts discuss the topic of how automakers generate revenue from their aftersales activities. Our experts from the aftermarket and connected car teams discuss on-going innovative strategies, including e-retailing of parts, decentralized supply chains, connected services subscriptions and personalization. We also explore future approaches to increasing revenue from the aftersales, especially as more battery electric vehicles operate on the roads. These include leveraging connected technology to power more over the air updates, features, and more efficient vehicle maintenance and repair processes. Make sure you tune in to find out the answers, and much more! Speakers: Todd Campau, Associate Director, Aftermarket Solutions, S&P Global Mobility Brian Rhodes, Associate Director for the Connected Car & Vehicle Experience domain, S&P Global Mobility Viroop Narla, Senior Research Analyst, Aftermarket, S&P Global Mobility We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the aftermarketinsight.ihsmarkit.com and autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com websites.

Tesla Cyber Rodeo event, new 4680 battery cells

In this week's episode of Autology, IHS Markit experts discuss Tesla's Cyber Rodeo event celebrating the official launch of the Giga Texas factory. Attendees were invited to view the Cybertruck, tour the facility, and hear some of the latest news on Tesla's battery production. News included Tesla's new 4680 battery cell manufacturing and the event was the first time that Tesla demonstrated and mass-produced new 4680 batteries. Listen to our experts explain what 4680 battery technology is and why it's important for Tesla's future. What are some of the challenges associated with this new battery technology? How does this reveal Tesla's battery strategy, and how can other battery makers compete in this landscape? Tune in to find out the answers, and much more! Speakers: Jay Hwang, senior analyst for the North American battery market for Supply Chain & Technology at S&P Global Mobility Graham Evans, research director for Supply Chain & Technology at S&P Global Mobility Yanina Mills, senior technical research analyst for Supply Chain & Technology at S&P Global Mobility We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website.

NYIAS Review

In this week's episode of Autology, S&P Global Mobility experts discuss key takeaways and noteworthy sightings from the New York International Auto Show. NYIAS is back after a two-year pause and we will cover topics such as the dominance of EVs and why there is an increasing emphasis on experiences rather than just cars. With many established OEMs backing out, what role do startups play and what are automakers and show organizers doing to get people out of their homes and into convention centers. And what is NYIAS trying to morph into, traditionally being the show of luxury vehicles? Tune in to find out the answers, and much more! Speakers: • Anna H. Buettner, Principal Analyst – Connected Car at S&P Global Mobility • Stephanie Brinley, Principal Analyst – Automotive Advisory at S&P Global Mobility • Colin Bird-Martinez, Consultant Principal - Auto Intelligence at S&P Global Mobility We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website.

Part 2: Pledges vs Practicality - Are governments keeping their EV promises?

In this week's episode of Autology, S&P Global Mobility experts discuss what governments are doing to keep their EV promises. This includes a look at where the EV industry currently stands in key automotive markets globally and how these markets will evolve in the coming years. The regulatory environment of course plays a big role here, but how effective have regulations really been in advancing electromobility? With many policy and regulation models around, which countries are ahead of the curve, which ones are falling behind and is there a country that could emerge as the dark horse in promoting electromobility? And what role do subsidies and the push for localized manufacturing play in carrying forward countries' net-zero commitments? Tune in to find out the answers, and much more! Speakers: Anna Buettner, Principal Analyst – Connected Car & Vehicle Experience at S&P Global Mobility Graham Evans, Director – E-Mobility at S&P Global Mobility Srikant Jayanthan, Senior Analyst – E-Mobility at S&P Global Mobility We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our autology@ihsmarkit.com email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website.