The automotive industry is a hotbed of innovation, driven by the increasing penetration of electronics into vehicle systems. According to GlobalData’s report on Innovation in Automotive, there are 290+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry. These areas can be divided into three stages: emerging, accelerating, and maturing. Examples of emerging innovations include resilient spoke wheels, auto-transmission lubrication circuits, and ignition switching engines. Examples of accelerating innovations include engine purge actuators, electro-dynamic braking, and adsorptive vapour recovery system estimation. Examples of maturing innovations include collision avoidance braking control system and direct injection type engines.
