IMS Research reports on HVAC refrigerant controversy

The refrigerant R-1234yf used in automotive HVAC systems is causing controversy throughout the supply chain. R-1234yf is mandated by the European Union for adoption in all cars by 2017, but production volumes, price and safety issues are causing concern.  Read more...

IMS predicts auto apps explosion in North America

Within the next five years the North American marketplace can expect to see around 50 percent of all new car radios featuring downloadable apps according to a new report from IMS Research (now part of IHS Inc.  Read more...

IMS sees ADAS doubling by 2015

 

 

 

Traffic accidents increasing in U.S., UK and Germany  Read more...

IMS sees 12V lithium-ion replacing lead-acid batteries

IMS Research, recently acquired by IHS Inc., predicts that in the best-case scenario, more than 15 million 12V lithium-ion batteries could be produced for light vehicle electrical systems in 2022.  Read more...

IMS Research tracks EV charging station market struggle for profitability

 

One of the major issues facing the electric vehicle (EV) charging station market is how to generate revenue profitably and sustainably. Recent research from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS) shows there are 75,000 EV charging stations currently installed globally, rising to 4.8 million in 2015. However, the industry is struggling to find ways to generate a return on this installed base.  Read more...

IMS asks: Is the Apple Siri steering wheel control pushing the right buttons?

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IMS sees strong in-vehicle telematics market in China

The in-vehicle telematics market in China is booming right now, according to IMS Research, but the next few years will be critical for future development of the market.  Read more...

IMS Research sees ADAS data driving up MCU demand

The semiconductor market for driver assistance systems is set to grow significantly into the foreseeable future, according to IMS Research’s automotive semiconductor study, The World Market for Semiconductors in OEM Automotive Electronic Systems – 2012 Edition. (IMS Research was recently acquired by IHS Inc.)  Read more...

NXP introduces AMR sensor for BLDC motor control

KMZ60 saves system level costs for Brushless DC Motors in automotive applications

NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced the KMZ60, which the firm said is the industry’s first magnetoresistive angle sensor with an integrated amplifier IC.  Read more...

IHS acquires IMS Research

IHS Inc. has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry, for approximately $46 million.  Read more...

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