Automobile Industry Updates: Collision Control Corporation (CCC), Aeva, Mazda, and ROHM in Focus
In an exciting development, Sensys Gatso, a leading provider of portable speed enforcement solutions, has integrated Aeva's AtlasTM 4D LiDAR as a secondary speed verification tool in its latest product line. This partnership underscores the growing demand for Aeva's LiDAR solutions in the industrial market.
Enzo Dri, Managing Director of Sensys Gatso Australia, stated that the integration provides customers with a multi-modal speed enforcement solution. Aeva's 4D LiDAR technology is being used to complement Sensys Gatso's core radar detection technology in its new products.
Meanwhile, Sensys Gatso Australia has chosen Aeva as its exclusive LiDAR supplier for secondary speed detection in its mobile speed enforcement products. This move expands the certification of these products, enhancing remote access, passive entry, and passive start capabilities for vehicles and mobile devices.
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) has also made strides in the automotive industry. The CCC Digital Key Certification Program has expanded to include Bluetooth LE, UWB, and NFC technologies. This development represents a significant shift towards more secure, flexible, and user-friendly digital key solutions.
Bluetooth LE replaces traditional low-frequency wake receivers and UHF transmitters in key fobs, enabling smaller and lighter designs with improved security through channel sounding and bidirectional protocols. UWB supports accurate proximity sensing and localization for keyless entry and ignition. NFC adds a contact-based access option, expanding user convenience.
The removal of multiple antennas from components like door handles also allows new vehicle design opportunities and potentially better fuel efficiency. Infineon Technologies highlights smart car access solutions using a variety of devices, including NFC and Bluetooth LE, providing seamless multi-device vehicle entry.
The program evaluates the digital key applet on a device's Secure Element, protecting consumer data and enabling cross-platform key sharing between iOS and Android. This move maintains industry-wide credibility and compatibility by integrating certification requirements from standards bodies such as NFC Forum, Bluetooth SIG, and FiRa Consortium.
Elsewhere, Mazda and ROHM have expanded their partnership to develop automotive components using gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors. The partnership aims to leverage GaN's efficiency to enhance electric vehicle performance. Both companies have previously collaborated on silicon carbide (SiC) inverters for electric drive units.
Soroush Salehian, Co-Founder and CEO of Aeva, expressed confidence in supporting the successful deployment of Aeva's technology across Australia. This partnership with Sensys Gatso is a testament to Aeva's growing influence in the automotive industry.
The project targets a demonstration model by FY2025, with practical implementation planned for FY2027. With these advancements, the future of speed enforcement and digital key solutions looks promising, aligning with the broader trends of software-defined vehicles, connected cars, and advanced vehicle access systems.
- Sensys Gatso's partnership with Aeva demonstrates the growing demand for LiDAR solutions in the industrial sector, particularly in the automotive industry.
- Aeva's 4D LiDAR technology is being integrated into Sensys Gatso's new products, providing a multi-modal speed enforcement solution and complementing the company's core radar detection technology.
- The Car Connectivity Consortium's Digital Key Certification Program has expanded to include Bluetooth LE, UWB, and NFC technologies, aiming for more secure, flexible, and user-friendly digital key solutions in the automotive industry.
- Mazda and ROHM's partnership aims to leverage gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors to enhance the performance of electric vehicles, aligning with the broader trend of advancements in electric-vehicle technology.
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