Ethernet technology has been widely used in LAN and MAN networks since 1990.Despite its popularity and growing acceptance in computers and peripherals industry, it was not adopted in the automotive industry. In fact, Ethernet was implemented for the first time in BMW X5 in 2013. This is because of the risks associated with adopting a new networking technology in the form of material costs as well as supply chain management. A new technology is only adopted in the industry if the benefits and advantages outweigh the risks involved. The controller area network (CAN), which was launched in 1990s in the automotive sector, is still the widely-accepted technology.

However, increased demand for bandwidth-longing applications has paved the road for Ethernet in the automotive industry.

The sensing technology is now integrated into every auto component with sensor fusion becoming the norm for all auto component functioning. As the strategy of every original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) has been to embrace all the components that can act upon sensing on its own, electronic parking brake (EPB) is likely to be considered as one of the most required components for every vehicle. In the current stage of implementation, the popularity of drive-by-wire (DBW) systems (such as shift-by-wire (SBW) and brake-by-wire (BBW)) is driven by the growth in the number of passenger cars in the luxury vehicles segment. EPB is categorized under BBW systems.

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global automotive electronic control unit (ECU) market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, we have considered a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches. Our in-house databases are used to arrive at the market data.We have segmented the market into Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA);Asia-acific (APAC); and the Americas based on geography. We have also segmented the market into safety systems, chassis electronics, powertrain, entertainment, and communication and navigation based on the key application areas.

A DCT system works similar to a conventional manual transmission but without the need for a clutch pedal. The configuration of the system makes it look like as if two separate manual gearboxes are attached to each other. It can be used both in automatic and manual transmission modes using either paddle shifters or manual driver selector on the gear lever. This type of system combines the benefits of both manual and automatic transmission.The global automotive industry has evolved drastically over the years with technical developments taking place in the field of powertrain, vehicle safety, comfort and convenience areas. Within the powertrain systems, transmission is one area that has witnessed gradual developments. Though the first design of a DCT dates back to World War II, the first and actual development started around the 1980s. DCT was first developed and tested in a few models of Ford and Peugeot. Most of the initial DCT control systems were based on analog or digital circuitry featuring single dry clutch or multi-plate wet clutch. Later, German sports car manufacturer Porsche developed its in-house version of DCT, which it named Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) in German,

meaning dual-clutch gearbox in English. Since 2000, most of the leading automakers in the world have started using DCT in their vehicles with Volkswagen being the most prominent one.

Advances in technology and the increased use of smart devices in the automotive segment have increased the adoption of automotive human-machine interface (HMI) solutions. An input component is a device through which a user provides information and the device that provides information or performs a required activity is called an output component.The global automotive display system market is slightly concentrated for OEMs, while the aftermarket is fragmented with intense competition among the players. This competition is expected to intensify further during the forecast period because of product extensions and technological innovations. Many international players are

expected to grow organically during the forecast period by expanding customer base and creating differentiated products.

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of an automobile, with vital roles to play in safety, comfort, and, increasingly, in vehicle styling. It includes lighting and signaling devices located in the front, sides, and rear of a vehicle. The primary use of automotive lighting is to ensure visibility for the driver, improve vehicle conspicuity, and intimate the presence and position of the vehicle to others.Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are seeing significant growth in application in the interior as well as exterior lighting systems of vehicles. LED lighting, also known as solid-state lighting, is a semiconductor-based lighting technology. Automotive LED lighting technology has improved significantly over the years in terms of heat-light ratio. Low power consumption, high shock resistance, and longer lifespans are some of the benefits of LED lights. These features have helped manufacturers develop lighting as

per customer requirements to ensure safety while also adding aesthetic and functional value to the vehicle. The decreasing prices of raw materials, exponential growth in vehicle production worldwide, and growing awareness of the need to enhance energy efficiency are boosting the automotive lighting market.

In this market research report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global automotive composites market for 2017-2021. The report also discusses the factors driving the market, examines the challenges faced by the vendors and the market by large, and lists the trends emerging in the market. In addition, it presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed profiling of five key vendors operating in the market. The base year for all calculations throughout the report is 2016, and the forecasts have been made based on the values in the base year.

Technavio covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive brake-by-wire (BBW) systems market for the period 2017-2021 in this report. To calculate the size of the market, we have considered a combination of top down and bottom up approaches, wherein our in-house databases have been used to arrive at the size of the global automotive BBW systems market.The geographical segmentation is done on the basis of global passenger car production numbers, tempered by the price sensitivity across regions. We have considered APAC, EMEA, and the Americas as the potential prime markets for BBW.We also present the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the product offerings in the market. Additionally, the report discusses the major drivers influencing market growth and summarizes the challenges faced by vendors and the market. We also examine the key trends emerging in the market and their effect on future market dynamics.

Biofuels are fuels produced through biological processes such as anaerobic digestion of biological (mostly plant derived) materials rather than geological processes that are involved in the formation of fossil fuels. In this report, we have considered ethanol and

biodiesel as the two major types of biofuels that are used as automotive fuels.Ethanol is produced from starch crops and non-food sources, such as grasses, which are the major sources of cellulosic biomass. On the other hand, biodiesel is produced from oils, fats, and greases and provides significant benefits by reducing carbon emissions when used as an additive with diesel.

This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive auto dimming mirror market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size,we have considered the revenue generated through the sales of dimming mirrors. The report presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the four leading vendors in the market.In addition, the report discusses the major drivers that are influencing the market growth and outlines the challenges faced by the vendors and the market at large. It also details the emerging trends and their impact on the current and future market scenarios.