Autology

IHS Markit is now part of S&P Global. Autology is a weekly podcast series from the experts at AutoTechInsight.

Current Trends: The Shift in EV Charging Infrastructure 04/15/2025

CERAWeek 2025 04/03/2025

InterBattery Seoul 2025 – Key Takeaways 04/02/2025

Navigating the AI Highway: Roundtable Insights from Industry Experts 03/18/2025

Navigating the AI Highway: Roundtable Insights from Industry Experts Navigating the AI Highway: Roundtable Insights from Industry Experts Today’s podcast is about the use of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry, and you are here with me, Matthew Beecham, senior research analyst at S&P Global Mobility and an incredible lineup of experts from leading companies who will share their insights and experiences in this rapidly evolving field. Joining us are representatives from Monolith, Phyron, and Geotab - each bringing a unique perspective on the role of AI in their own areas of the automotive sector. Jens-Peter Sjöberg is a seasoned creative professional with extensive experience in visual effects and digital innovation. Early in his career, he contributed to the visual effects teams for notable films such as "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (2001), the "Harry Potter" film series, “Blood Diamond" (2006), and "Superman Returns" (2006). In 2019, Jens-Peter co-founded Phyron AI, where he serves as the Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Creative Director. Phyron specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence for video production, particularly in the automotive industry, enhancing vehicle presentations and marketing strategies. Abhinav Vasu is the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Solutions Engineering for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region at Geotab, a leading provider of telematics and fleet management solutions. Based in London, he leads a high-performance team that collaborates across various business aspects - from commercial to technical - to develop AI-driven solutions for customers. In his role, Abhinav emphasizes the importance of data in addressing complex challenges, particularly in enhancing fleet efficiency and sustainability. He has been involved in initiatives that utilise connected vehicle data to support fleet managers in reducing emissions and operating costs. Sam Emeny-Smith is the Head of Automotive, Defence, and Motorsport at Monolith, a company specialising in applying artificial intelligence to engineering challenges. In his role, he leverages his expertise to drive innovation and efficiency across these sectors, focusing on integrating AI solutions to enhance product development and performance. In today’s human-generated episode of Autology, we’re going to explore the transformative role of AI in research and development, customer experience, telematics, and fleet management. First, we’ll look at how AI is reshaping the automotive landscape, enhancing everything from R&D processes to personalizing the customer journey and optimizing fleet management. We’ll also discuss how AI-driven predictive models are streamlining battery testing and boosting vehicle reliability, thanks to some clever analytics and machine learning. Then, we’ll shift gears and talk about the retail side of things, exploring how AI is enhancing the customer experience. We’ll touch on AI-generated videos and personalized marketing, which are changing the way consumers interact with automotive brands and making the buying process more engaging and tailored to individual preferences. Finally, we’ll dive into telematics and fleet management, where AI is making a big impact on efficiency and safety. Our panellists will share how machine learning is helping predict maintenance needs, optimize routes, and monitor driver behaviour, leading to cost savings and improved operational performance. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website. Don’t forget to hit all the subscribe, follow and like buttons to stay on track with the latest Autology podcasts! /episode/index/show/5e11482f-d2af-4ee3-98fb-0b874e1b1e81/id/35750225

The Charge to Change: Embracing the Electric Future of Transportation 02/24/2025

CES 2025- What to expect? 01/03/2025

The Rise of India’s Automotive Components Industry 12/18/2024

The Rise of India’s Automotive Components Industry Today's episode of Autology is all about the rise of India’s automotive components industry. With a mammoth size of $74 billion, India’s auto components sector continues to grow at an average of 10%-11% year-on-year. While India’s automotive industry contributes about 49%-50% of the country’s manufacturing GDP, the emerging components space is a successful example of the Government’s flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative. Key factors such as strengthening export volumes and increasing localization have led the industry to achieve a trade surplus, which marks a long journey for India’s automotive supply chain that began taking shape barely 40 years ago. Narrating the remarkable growth story of India’s automotive components industry, Mr Vinnie Mehta, the Director General at Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) highlights how the tier one suppliers have matured from using OEM blueprints to produce parts to now investing in own R&D operations to close the gaps. In addition, he talks about the policy framework India is laying down, with a focus on local manufacturing of semiconductors, power electronics and batteries. Tune in to this episode of Autology as we discuss the fast-paced growth of India’s automotive components industry, rising global stature, advancements in manufacturing and R&D capabilities, government support and the ongoing transition to electric mobility. Speakers: Vinnie Mehta, Director General, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) Amit Panday, moderator and Senior Research Analyst, S&P Global Mobility. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our [email protected] email, and you can find out much more across the website. Don’t forget to hit all the subscribe, follow and like buttons to stay on track with the latest Autology podcasts! /episode/index/show/5e11482f-d2af-4ee3-98fb-0b874e1b1e81/id/34507240

Chassis Matters: On a roll with ZF 11/22/2024

The Price of Lithium-ion Batteries: Trends and Forecasts 11/12/2024

The Price of Lithium-ion Batteries: Trends and Forecasts Today's episode of Autology is based on a recently published battery report, which aims to forecast the evolution of battery prices by analyzing the historical data. EV batteries account for about 30% to 40% of the total cost of a battery electric vehicle (BEV), making it the single most strategic component that is not only keeping the prices of BEVs more than their ICE counterparts but is also pushing the carmakers to rework their respective global supply chains. As a result, the price of an EV battery and the factors contributing to it remains one of the key topics of interest for the vehicle manufacturers globally. For long, it was believed that battery electric and ICE cars will achieve price parity once the price of a lithium-ion battery pack gets to a $100 per kWh, resulting into a widespread adoption of BEVs globally. Our battery experts try to explain the relevance of this riddle by using S&P Global Mobility data sets and factoring in the volatility of battery material prices. The podcast also gives an insight on the difference in battery production costs in mainland China and Europe and North America and factors contributing to these dynamics. Tune in to this episode of Autology as we discuss the evolution in the price of batteries, most favored battery chemistries and new innovations and the impact of global BEV slowdown on the supply chain. Speakers: Ali Adim, Manager of Battery research, Supply Chain & Technology, S&P Global Mobility. Hugo Cruz, Senior Research Analyst, S&P Global Mobility. Amit Panday, moderator and Senior Research Analyst, S&P Global Mobility. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our [email protected] email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website. Don’t forget to hit all the subscribe, follow and like buttons to stay on track with the latest Autology podcasts! /episode/index/show/5e11482f-d2af-4ee3-98fb-0b874e1b1e81/id/33896497

Holograms in Motion 08/22/2024

Navigating the Software Highway 07/16/2024

Shifting dynamics in the lithium iron phosphate battery market 06/27/2024

Shifting dynamics in the lithium iron phosphate battery market In this episode, we are discussing the growing adoption of lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP). LFP batteries are highly regarded for their stability, long lifespan, and resistance to heat degradation. While they have been popular in China, they are now gaining traction in North America, with automakers like Tesla, Ford, and Rivian already planning to incorporate them into their electric vehicles. As technology continues to advance, the performance gap between LFP batteries and other battery types is expected to narrow. However, there are supply chain challenges that need to be addressed for wider adoption in the low-cost sector. Join us to gain insights into the current state and prospects of the LFP market. Speakers: Ali Adim, Manager, Battery research, Supply Chain & Technology at S&P Global Mobility. Dan Blondal, CEO, Director and Founder of Canadian battery materials maker Nano One. Matthew Beecham, moderator and research manager, S&P Global Mobility. Key takeaways: Striking a balance between protecting domestic industries and fostering healthy competition is paramount for the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the battery market. Governments must create economic conditions and environmental incentives to nurture companies and support innovation for cleaner, greener, and diversified supply chains. Collaboration is key in diversifying the supply chain from China and creating independent know-how and supply chains in North America. China's dominance in the battery industry presents a challenge, but there is still huge growth potential in the EV and energy storage sectors in North America. Demand for batteries, battery materials, and critical minerals exceeds supply, indicating a strong market opportunity. Governments must foster growth, opportunity, and competitiveness with policy that levels the support for LFP and nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries. Americans should add phosphorus and iron to the list of critical minerals to incentivize supply chain diversification. Support for innovation that addresses the need for cleaner, greener, and diversified supply chains is crucial. Collaboration between governments, investors, and the battery sector is essential to support innovation and foster growth in the industry. This collaboration should focus on developing economic conditions and environmental incentives that nurture companies and promote competitiveness. By learning from other expert nations and restricting ownership, North America can develop its own independent know-how and supply chains. Customization of supply chains for the region's specific needs and conditions is crucial for success. This approach will enable North America to compete with China's dominance in the battery market and achieve a secure and cost-competitive supply chain. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode at our email, and you can find out much more across the autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com website. Don’t forget to hit all the subscribe, follow and like buttons to stay on track with the latest Autology podcasts! /episode/index/show/5e11482f-d2af-4ee3-98fb-0b874e1b1e81/id/31913582