Automotive camera modules are devices that are installed in the front, rear, and side of the automobiles to provide maximum information about the surroundings and help in preventing and minimizing the impact of accidents, in turn protecting both passengers and pedestrians. These camera modules warn the driver by providing a clear image of the rear and side blind zones, consequently improving the comfort of drivers by reducing their workload.

Several structural changes have affected the automotive industry since the past decade in the form of engine downsizing, electrification of automotive mechanism, emission regulations, connectivity, and safety. The industry is directly correlated with the economic and regulatory environment and consumer confidence.

For generations, the only way to train teenagers and young drivers to drive properly was to use scare tactics. Parents have been known to use the jail or some authority figure to put fear into the minds of impressionable teens — should they over speed, they would be hauled in by the police; drunken driving would attract fines and jail terms — the works. With the advent of PCS; however, the parents need not scare their kids anymore. They can rest assured that the PCS would take care of their young drivers on the road. Moreover, the PCS would also keep the parents informed about the driving behavior of the teen driver, and put up alerts if the young driver is about to cross (or has crossed) a pre-set boundary or speed limit.

The global rear-seat infotainment market is poised to see significant growth during the forecast period. This is due to rising demand for connectivity and in-car infotainment systems from customers in North America, Europe, and APAC.Luxury vehicles and ones aimed at families with young children will continue to have a requirement for built-in RSE systems, while the mass-market and midluxurysegment will bring in RSE systems through mirroring technologies, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, or adapt to aftermarket fitments.Rear-seat infotainment system manufacturers are expected to invest heavily in R&D to enhance the portfolio, performance, and compatibility of their products to suit different segments of vehicles. Technologies explored include connectivity,audio-visual quality, BYOD compatibility, and additional features, such as navigation, location-based services, point-of-interest services, gamification, andconnected retail platforms.

The automotive wiper blade system forms a fundamental part of any kind of automobile. Although the system comes as a standard fitment with every vehicle, it was invented many years after the invention of automobiles. An American woman named Mary Anderson from Alabama is believed to have invented the equipment. The idea struck her while she was travelling to New York city, US, during winters in a trolley car and noticed that the driver had limited visibility due to frost formation on the windshield.

A biosensor consists of a bio-response recognition component. It can be referred to as a bio-component with a transducer that converts a biological response into an electrical signal, which is then amplified, processed, and displayed on the display unit. The combination of the bio-component and the transducer is referred to as the biosensor.

An automotive cylinder head is the end cover in an internal combustion engine. It is used against the piston, which compresses the cylinder's contents. In an internal combustion engine, the cylinder head sits above the cylinders on top of the cylinder block. It closes the top of the cylinder, which forms the combustion chamber. This joint is sealed by a head gasket. In most engines, the head also allows air and fuel to be fed into and out of the cylinder. The head can also be used to mount valves, spark plugs, and fuel injectors. A cylinder head needs to be robust to withstand high pressure and temperature, while retaining its shape and form to seal the cylinder block through the head gasket.

The credits of inventing a fifth-wheel coupling goes to Otto Neumann and August Fruehauf, when they first invented the semi-trailer back in 1914. A few years later, they adopted an improved version of the fifth-wheel offered by inventor Hermann Farr and his partner, Charles Martin. Martin introduced Farr's invention of the fifth wheel in 1915 when inventor Farr applied for the patent of his fifth wheel on June 4, 1915. The patent was granted in 1916, after which a partnership with Charles Martin was initiated. The company's fifth-wheel prototype was round in shape, giving the industry a nickname 'fifth-wheel.' It was equipped with hinges that made travel on unpaved or rolling roads much easier. This was a great improvement on other types of primitive hitches, which led to an increase in semi-trailer sales thereafter.

The braking system forms a fundamental part of the vehicle along with the engine, powertrain, and vehicle body. Started as a mechanical device in the vehicle, the system aids in slowing or stopping the vehicle by means of friction. Since the invention of commercially viable automobiles in the late 1920s, technological advances have evolved the vehicle into a much safer, comfortable, and eco-friendly experience. Vehicles have now become more than just a means of transportation. Innovations and developments have made vehicles more powerful and intelligent with the rapid adoption of electronics that can self-learn to adapt with real-time driving situations. Automobiles of toady boast of more electronics than mechanical parts and components with an average hatchback consisting of over 35%-40% electronic components in 2015 and we expect this to rise to over 60% by 2020. With rapid acceleration in technological development, the automotive braking industry is experiencing a gradual shift from mechanical to hydraulic braking, which is now rapidly shifting to electronically-controlled braking systems.

HDC is a controlled downhill descending technology that allows the vehicle to descend a slope at a controlled speed. It works in tandem with ABS and traction control to manage the speed of each wheel independently to maximize the grip of each wheel to the terrain. In 1993, Bosch first introduced HDC to the industry when it designed an HDC system for Land Rover Freelander model. However, this feature was criticized by enthusiasts as the descent speed was considered too fast to be labeled as controlled descent.

Infotainment is an amalgamation of information and entertainment. In-car entertainment has evolved over the years. Conventional vehicle entertainment systems included radio, cassettes, and CDs. However, infotainment systems came into picture owing to the advances in technology and growing demand for personalized entertainment, navigation, and in-vehicle connectivity. Infotainment systems are a combination of software and hardware devices installed in automobiles that provide audio, video, and other contents. These systems are embedded with in-vehicle navigation devices, Internet and Wi-Fi-connectivity, AV systems, display screens, and telematics systems.

Defogger also known as demister or defroster is an electrical device that uses a dry heated air to clear condensed water droplets formed on vehicle windscreen during cold or wet weather conditions. They are highly useful in extremely cold regions where ice accumulation on windscreens of vehicles is a common challenge for drivers while driving. Defogger maintains a clear visibility of the road for the driver and minimizes chances of accidents, which may occur due to a blurred vision.

3 月 1 日，工信部収布《新能源汽车推广应用推荐车型目录（第 2 批）》，共有 201 款新能源汽车入选，较第 1 批目录的 185 款，数量略有增加。包括乘用车 36 款，其中纪申劢乘用车 33 款，插申式混合劢力乘用车 3 款；宠车 128款，其中插申式混劢宠车 41 款，纪申劢宠车 87 款；与用车 37 款，均为纪申劢与用车。

上周新能源汽车板块出现了明显的上涨，我们认为是修复预期叠加放量预期的影响。新能源汽车上周出台了两个重要的政策，动力电池政策和第二批车型目录。 我们维持前期观点，建议关注发展确定的下游整车环节，重点推荐江淮汽车。铜箔、钴等供需偏紧环节存在一定提价空间，建议关注诺德股份（铜箔）。重点关注设备龙头先导智能。 

我们尝试解答近期市场最关注的行业是否存在进一步下行的风险等问题：目前锂电池与材料行业政策、销量、价格的基本面均已见底。2017-2018 年上行拐点明确出现。看好龙头公司的领先优势有望持续扩大，确信买入国轩高科，推荐沧州明珠、新宙邦。 

上周，化工板块上涨 0.54%，沪深 300 指数下跌 0.97%，化工板块跑赢同期沪深 300 指数 1.51 个百分点。年初至今，化工板块累计上涨 4.33%，沪深 300 指数累计上涨 3.36%，化工板块跑赢同期沪深 300 指数 0.97 个百分点。