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SBD Explores: New EV Battery Technology
Automakers are carefully observing the development of new battery chemistries. Existing lithium-ion batteries are likely to dominate the...
Aug 28, 2024
SBD Explores: Data Privacy, Regulation, and Driver Consent
Data from vehicles is used for positive outcomes. Data can help insurers understand the circumstances of an impact. It can be used by...
May 29, 2024
SBD Explores: NACS Expansion and New Standard
Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is being widely adopted by many automakers. This change offers several advantages when it...
Feb 12, 2024
SBD Explores: Laying the foundations for an efficient Over-the-Air update strategy
Over-the-Air updates (referred to as OTAs) are a way of installing new software on a vehicle remotely. OTA updates can be used to both...
Feb 6, 2024
SBD Explores: The Revolution of In-Car Experience with New AI Engine
OEMs and suppliers are rapidly developing next-generation in-car virtual assistants powered by advanced Large Language Models (LLMs)....
Dec 14, 2023
SBD Explores: Leveraging Automotive SBOMs to Enhance Security and Traceability
Initially, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) were developed outside of the automotive industry to handle software license compliance. The...
Nov 16, 2023
SBD Explores: What are 800V EVs and should automakers be adopting it?
800V architecture is being introduced by vehicle manufacturers. This new architecture can give automakers a significant advantage over...
Nov 2, 2023
SBD Explores: The Emerging New Ecosystem for Software-Defined Vehicles
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are a more advanced version of current vehicle architectures. Successfully implementing SDVs allows the...
Oct 26, 2023
SBD Explores: Bi-directional Charging - Unlocking the Potential
Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 states that, by 30th June 2024 and every three years thereafter, EU member states shall assess...
Oct 19, 2023
SBD Explores: There are many forms of AI. Which one is right for your needs?
Generative AI has taken the world by storm this past year. Many industries both inside and outside automotive are looking to leverage its...
Sep 27, 2023
SBD Explores: The Secret Behind ChatGPT and its Implication to the Automotive Industry
Large Language Models (LLMs), like the one powering ChatGPT, have shifted the paradigm of AI development with their ability to understand...
Sep 3, 2023
SBD Explores: Electric Transition - Why are Japanese OEMs Lagging in the BEV Race?
Japanese OEMs were early adopters of hybrid electric vehicles, having a significant impact on the automotive carbon footprint. However,...
Jul 6, 2023
SBD Explores: How additive manufacturing can provide strategic value to OEMs
Fifteen car makers have announced plans in recent years to leverage additive manufacturing (also known as 3D Printing) within their...
May 4, 2023
SBD Explores: Habitual & Nostalgic Features and Functionality
As the automotive industry shifts towards electric vehicles, manufacturers are incorporating habitual and nostalgic features from...
Apr 13, 2023
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