Rheinmetall Charging Kerb Ready for Regular Operation Case study including user survey published Dr. Martin Large 4 July 2025
“The cell-to-pack (CTP) approach is gaining traction” Interview with Jonas Gorsch, RWTH Aachen University Benjamin Müller 1 July 2025
More Accurate Temperature Control Without Hardware How ZF Uses AI to Make Electric Motors More Efficient TempAI is the name of a new method from ZF that aims to take temperature management in electric drives to a new level. The adaptive temperature model is expected to improve temperature control by 15 percent. Götz Fuchslocher 8 July 2025
Information generated from smart algorithms ZF launches Smart Chassis Sensor in Cadillac Celestiq ZF equips Smart Chassis Sensor for Cadillac’s all-electric flagship Celestiq. It is permanently integrated into the ball joints of all four-wheel suspensions and determines the vehicle's ride height. Smart algorithms generate information from it. Benjamin Müller 1 July 2025
Cybersecurity in the Vehicle When the IoT Becomes the Weakness The use of more sensors, IoT devices, and OTA updates simultaneously creates increasingly risky security vulnerabilities. From the perspective of cybersecurity experts, it is almost impossible to prevent more serious consequences in the long term. Daniela Hoffmann 27 June 2025
Interview with Stephan Durach, SVP Infotainment & Digital Products, BMW “The new iDrive system epitomizes the concept of a software-defined vehicle” At AEK 2025, Stephan Durach presented BMW’s Panoramic iDrive. In this interview, he explains how shy-tech controls, head-up projection, and a customizable interface redefine human-machine interaction in the software-defined cockpit. Benjamin Müller 26 June 2025
With manufacturing partner GlobalFoundries Continental establishes unit for semiconductors and electronics Continental's automotive division has established a new business unit for the development and production of electronics and semiconductor solutions: Advanced Electronics & Semiconductor Solutions (AESS). The manufacturing partner will be GlobalFoundries. Benjamin Müller 24 June 2025
Use of AI These are the data architectures BMW and Kuka rely on The use of GenAI accelerates the availability of information. However, it also requires a different data quality and availability. Only in this way can AI knowledge systems be created on one's own data that do not hallucinate. Daniela Hoffmann 23 June 2025
Joint Open-Source Stack Automotive Industry Collaborates More Closely on Software Development Eleven renowned OEMs and suppliers have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate more closely on non-differentiating vehicle software in the coming years. A first open-source-based core stack is expected to be available by 2026. Yannick Tiedemann 25 June 2025
3 Questions for… Anup Sable, CTO of KPIT “Global OEMs are under pressure” “Speed of change” is the most critical KPI in SDV strategy, says Anup Sable—because innovation must be fast, efficient, and scalable to succeed in the global race. As CTO of KPIT, he is one of this year’s AEK speakers, whom we interviewed ahead of the conference. Benjamin Müller 5 June 2025
3 Questions for… Salil Raje, SVP of AMD “Edge computing is not a nice-to-have - it’s the only path forward” Compute power, platform strategy, edge intelligence - the future of autonomous mobility begins inside the vehicle. That’s the conviction of Salil Raje, SVP of AMD. Ahead of his talk at the Automobil Elektronik Kongress 2025, we asked him three key questions on this topic cluster. Benjamin Müller 4 June 2025
3 Questions for… Zheren Wang, Forward Engineering “We advocate for an application-driven approach” At the Automotive Battery Conference, Zheren Wang of Forward Engineering made the case for rethinking battery enclosures. In this interview, he outlines how a holistic composite strategy can unlock performance, safety, and design freedom. Benjamin Müller 11 July 2025
3 Questions for… Christin-Marie Boudgoust, Morrow Batteries “Morrow "electrified" all heating and drying processes in cell manufacturing” How can sustainability, cost-efficiency, and flexibility be reconciled in battery cell manufacturing? Christin-Marie Boudgoust, CCO of Morrow Batteries, shares her perspective ahead of her talk at the Automotive Battery Conference. Benjamin Müller 7 July 2025
3 Questions for… Dr Dominik Lembke, Librec “The rationale lies in minimising the logistical effort of transporting old battery systems” In the run-up to the Automotive Battery Conference, we interviewed Dr Dominik Lembke, CBDO at Librec. The 7th edition of the international event will take place on 9 and 10 July 2025 in Munich, and Dr Lembke is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller 3 July 2025
Key Technology for Electric Vehicles What’s ahead at the Automotive Battery Conference 2025? On July 9–10, 2025, the 7th edition of “The Automotive Battery – Key Technology for Electric Vehicles” will take place at the SZ Tower in Munich. The event delivers deep industry insight, strategic guidance, and networking opportunities for professionals in the automotive battery ecosystem. Benjamin Müller
ADAS and UX Test The Unbridled Horse Although Ford offering the Mustang as an electric car causes pain for petrolheads, the powerful electric horse delivers technically. Especially hands-free driving at Level 2+ convinces in practical tests. Timo Gilgen
That’s why you should attend What’s ahead at the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress 2025? On 24 June, it's finally that time again: Decision-makers in the fields of electricity, electronics, and software in cars will meet in Ludwigsburg for the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress, the annual networking event of the industry. Sabine Synkule
