Erik Coelingh

Every great innovation starts with a test — and this one has been especially exciting. Over the past months, we’ve been testing Kia’s first battery passport, and it’s been a truly insightful journey. For this pilot, a Kia EV3 equipped with a @Dukosi battery cell monitoring system travelled all the way from Korea to Europe — carrying with it not just a battery, but a new way of thinking about transparency and sustainability. The vehicle monitors and transmits live data from each individual cell, all uploaded to a digital battery passport. Our current prototype already includes more than 100 data attributes, enabling real-time state-of-health tracking, repair diagnostics, and end-to-end traceability across the full battery lifecycle. This first phase of research has given our team at Kia valuable insights into how battery passports can reshape the future of electric mobility. Together with Hyundai Motor Group, we’re committed to bringing this innovation to our customers — making every battery not just powerful, but intelligent and transparent. ⚡️🔋 #Kia #EV3 #HyundaiMotorGroup #BatteryPassport #Innovation #Sustainability #Electrification #FutureOfMobility #BatteryTechnology #DigitalTransformation we

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When people ask me about the bottleneck in bringing automated vehicles onto the road, I respond: It's technology readiness. Not regulation. The European Union has done its homework on uniform regulation for Level 4 vehicles. The General Safety Regulation is the regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles in Europe. This defines the legal framework for deploying Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and fully driverless vehicles. The EU has established harmonised type-approval procedures to ensure uniform safety standards across member states. Germany, for example, has been a pioneer in creating national legislation to support autonomous driving. The Autonomous Driving Act and the Ordinance Regulating the Operation of Motor Vehicles with Automated and Autonomous Driving Functions permit fully automated driving on public roads without a safety driver. Type approval requires manufacturers to provide documentation in the following areas: 1. Safety concepts and safety performance monitoring. These refer to ISO 26262 and ISO 21448. 2. A clearly defined operational design domain (ODD). 3. Test procedures, including real-world tests, simulations, HIL and certification tests. 4. Cybersecurity requirements in accordance with UN ECE 155.  AND 5. Data recording rules and incident reporting. Germany paved the way for these regulatory updates with the introduction of the German Autonomous Driving Act. The regulation also addresses ethical aspects. For instance, if there is an unavoidable risk to human life, the automated vehicle must not prioritise one person over another based on personal characteristics. AND The protection of human life outside the fully automated vehicle must not be subordinated to the protection of human life inside the car. Human life must have the highest priority when balancing legally protected interests. Therefore, 'damage to animals or property' must never take precedence over the protection of human life.

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2025 is two-thirds gone, but already marks a period of profound change for the #driver #monitoring #systems market. Cipia's #automotive #DMS assets were sold to HARMAN International in June, while emotion3D was acquired by indie.inc early August. Now news has broken that Anand Srivatsa is to step down as #CEO at Tobii. This comes three months after the CFO left and just 18 months after the Tobii acquisition of #DTSAutosense. The exact reasons for change in the Tobii C-suite in 2025 are unclear, but alongside Cipia and emotion3D, one conclusion stands out: The funding window for DMS algorithm developers has closed and the #leaders and #laggards in the sector are now clearly visible. Investors no longer take PR promises; they want delivery, cash profits and a ROI. The news flood is related to timing in the European DMS market. Mandatory distracted driver warning #ADDW for #GSR compliance equates to an incoming 100 percent fitment for DMS in light vehicles sold in Europe. Meanwhile the Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks 2026 test protocols force OEMs to shun cheap and poorly performing DMS for more sophisticated systems which will clearly score above the rising minimum threshold for a 5-star rating. The combination of these two factors both accelerates uptake of DMS in Europe over the next twelve months, and directs OEMs to only a handful of automotive DMS algorithm developers (Tier 2 suppliers) with a suitable feature set and advanced technology roadmap that meets the necessary performance requirements. Starting January, OEMs simply cannot risk losing the coveted 5-star NCAP rating just to save a couple bucks per vehicle, meaning DMS suppliers with an advanced #technology roadmap and proven delivery competency will take the vast majority of the market. For everyone else, the music has stopped. There is a high likelihood Tobii will fall into the arms of an acquirer before the end of the year, but the real fireworks will come when focus turns instead to the independent Tier 2 leaders: Two DMS suppliers; two $B SoC vendors; one $T SoC vendor. Exciting. To understand on-going market developments and for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to know who to partner with, I developed a new research service to identity these leaders and laggards in the European DMS market. To be released after Munich IAA MOBILITY is the "2026 Forward Share Estimates of the European Automotive Driver Monitoring Systems Market - DMS Developers Edition." The key conclusion: Just one algorithm developer is set to take over half the DMS market in Europe in 2026, which will inevitably set the stage for the market share ranking in 2027. The audience: A "must-have" for OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s, semiconductor & component suppliers, and investors wanting access to quantitative analysis that cuts through the industry PR narrative to understand more about OEM DMS decisions in Europe. DM with questions, for additional details, and to request your copy of the study brochure.

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Bosch and CARIAD are developing a fully AI-based software stack aimed at creating driver assistance systems that behave as naturally as human drivers. Large data sets are used to continuously improve the automated driving functions. By advancing modern AI, automated driving can be made accessible for both mass-market and premium segments, enabling hands-free driving in various conditions. https://lnkd.in/gHzguC_Y

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🚗 10 Reasons Why Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Is Crucial & Its Future Scope 🚀 🔑 Did you know most modern cars are tested thousands of times before they even touch the road? This is possible because of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) — a game-changer in automotive development. Here are 10 powerful reasons why HiL matters and how it’s shaping the future of mobility: 1️⃣ Safety Comes First: HiL helps test ABS, airbags, lane-keeping assist, and emergency braking in the lab. It allows engineers to simulate dangerous road conditions safely without risking lives or vehicles. 2️⃣ Saves Time: Testing no longer waits for a full prototype. HiL lets engineers start months earlier with ECUs and simulators, reducing development timelines. 3️⃣ Cost-Effective: Instead of building multiple test vehicles, the same HiL setup is reused for different ECUs and scenarios — saving manufacturers huge costs. 4️⃣ Early Bug Detection: HiL catches software and hardware issues early, avoiding costly recalls and production delays. 5️⃣ Tests Extreme Conditions: Engineers can simulate icy roads, heavy rain, steep mountains, or high-speed highways in the lab — ensuring vehicles are ready for all terrains. 6️⃣ Supports Complex Features: Modern cars use ADAS, autonomous driving, electric powertrains, and connectivity. HiL tests these systems working together — which is hard to achieve in real-world testing. 7️⃣ Regulatory Compliance: HiL ensures all ECUs meet safety and emission regulations before certification, helping OEMs avoid legal hurdles. 8️⃣ Continuous Software Updates: Vehicles receive over-the-air updates like smartphones. HiL validates these updates in advance, reducing glitches after release. 9️⃣ Essential for Electric Vehicles: HiL safely tests battery management, motor controllers, and charging modules — critical for EV safety and efficiency. 🔟 Future Scope – Autonomous & AI Cars: As we move toward self-driving cars, V2X, and AI-powered mobility, HiL will become even more vital to simulate millions of real-world scenarios without putting cars on the road. 💡 HiL is not just a tool — it’s the backbone of modern automotive innovation. From making cars safer to preparing us for EVs and autonomous driving, HiL is shaping the future of transportation. 🚀 👉 If you’re an aspiring automotive engineer, mastering HiL can open exciting career opportunities in this fast-growing domain. #Automotive #HiL #ElectricVehicles #ADAS #AutonomousVehicles #FutureMobility #Innovation #VehicleTesting #SafetyFirst #Engineering #HardwareInTheLoop

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🤩 Here is an overview of the Google / Android option room utilized by OEMs. 😬 As always, just my personal opinion. Add yours below 👇 + reshare with your network 😀 👉 The digital cockpit is becoming the relevant USP next not ADAS solutions, EV range and overall TCO. It is becoming the control center that merges in-vehicle features with smartphone ecosystems, entertainment, navigation or AI. 👉 Android and other Google services are becoming a fundamental part of the digital cockpit strategy of global brands like GM, Ford Motor Company, Stellantis, Renault Group or Volkswagen Group. 👉 Market share forecasts are shaky, ranging from 18% in 2027 to 70% in 2030. 👉 The solution portfolio emerged from Android Auto (a la Apple CarPlay) to a bandwidth of services. 👉 OEMs could select an Android configuration based on their desires for customization of UI/UX, modularity or degree of data ownership. 👉 OEMs are trapped in a complex decision matrix where they have to balance egos, user experience, costs, lock-in effects and capabilities. 👉 Some OEMs like Renault Group went all in and put the Google solutions in the core of their SDV software and cloud infrastructure ☁️. AAOS and GAS is used for the IVI and digital cockpits, Google Cloud is hosting the digital twin and Google Cloud Workstations are used for development, off course enhanced by AI: https://lnkd.in/dhsEwd9K 👉 Other OEMs follow an opposing approach, e.g., Mercedes-Benz AG. It seems they see the value of certain Google SDKs and enablers, so they integrate the differentiating technologies like Google Maps POIs or the Google Cloud Automotive AI 🤖 Agent are used to enhance customer experience. The underlying SW layers are self developed or sourced by partners like HERE Technologies for mapping. 👉 A big group of OEMs is relying on a AAOS implementation, including Google Automotive Services (aka GAS) like Google Maps, Assistant or the Google PlayStore. Volvo became the reference customer, Ford, GM and others followed with a customized AAOS. 👉 OEMs with the ambition for maximal customization and modularity use the AOSP open source platform of Android. Integrating GAS is not a necessity on AOSP, own solutions or 3rd party applications could be integrated. Data is kept by OEMs and license fees to Google are minimized. Does not mean it’s cheap, as other solutions need to be licensed. Here are some examples: 🔘 3rd party App Stores from HARMAN International or Appning by FORVIA are integrated. 🔘 Driver interaction platforms like 4Screen are added to monetize the infotainment screen. 🔘 3rd party mapping and routing solutions, e.g., provided by TomTom, HERE Technologies, Mapbox are utilized for a unique but not always leading navigation solution 😬. 👉 Rivian and Google surprised with a new combination: Using AOSP as the base and including Google Maps via the SDK. … everything seems to be possible. Just waiting for the next variant 😬. #google #android #automotive

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Real roads teach us more than test tracks ever could. Our mission: Zero road fatalities by 2050. 🛡️ I'm proud that we're taking a major step forward in road safety: Starting later this month we'll be using sensor and video data from our customer fleet - with their full consent - to make our driver assistance systems smarter. As someone who's spent years developing automotive software, I know that diverse and realistic data makes the difference between theory and practice saving lives. When our software learns from actual scenarios like children playing near roads, cyclists in unexpected places and temporary traffic changes, it becomes exponentially better at protecting everyone on the road. Data protection is equally crucial. We follow the ‘Privacy by Design’ and ‘Privacy by Default’ principle, meaning security is built into our development from day one and trust isn't just a buzzword for us - it's fundamental to everything we build. This continuous learning flows directly into software updates that help to make our advanced driver assistance systems safer over time. That's our contribution to Vision Zero - the goal of zero road fatalities by 2050. What's your experience with modern driver assistance systems? 🚗   #MercedesBenz #RoadSafety #VisionZero 

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🚨 New Honda/Acura Post-Collision Scan Mandate Alert Honda has released a new position statement that changes the game for post-collision diagnostics and ADAS calibrations. 🔧 Mandatory Pre- & Post-Repair Diagnostic Scans 🎯 Calibrations now required for ADAS systems after even minor collisions ✅ Only i-HDS is approved for accurate OEM DTC scanning—aftermarket tools are NOT valid Why this matters: ✔️ Visual inspections are no longer sufficient ✔️ Warning lights don’t always mean systems are functional ✔️ ADAS features like CMBS, LKAS, and BSI must be recalibrated to ensure safety 📘 Body shops, insurers, and ADAS technicians—make sure your repair process aligns with these new requirements. This is more than best practice—it’s now a manufacturer directive. #ADAS #CollisionRepair #Honda #Calibration #AutomotiveRepair #AutoTech #iHDS #ScanTools #BodyShops

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The automotive industry is shifting fast and software is driving the change. Traditional approaches to vehicle testing are no longer enough. From virtual prototyping to AI-driven validation, forward-looking teams are transforming how they test, validate and refine embedded systems. Explore how to adapt your testing strategy for software-defined vehicles, align digital and physical testing environments and lay the groundwork for smarter, faster, more reliable product development. See what it takes to test in a software-driven era: https://sie.ag/bD3jR

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🌍 Norway Just Hit a Historic Milestone in Sustainable Mobility In September 2025, electric vehicles (EVs) powered a staggering 98.3% of all new passanger car sales in Norway. Yes, you read that right – nearly every single vehicle sold was battery-electric This isn't just a fluke; it's the result of visionary policies like tax incentives, robust charging infrastructure, and a national commitment to phase out fossil fuel cars by 2025. Today, over 30% of Norway's passenger cars on the road are electric, proving that bold ambition can accelerate real change. Norway shows us what's possible when innovation meets policy. Denmark is next. #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTransport #EVAdoption #NorwayInnovation #CleanEnergy

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