EPB is an innovation in the braking technology, which has replaced the conventional handbrake with a push button. This in turn creates more in-vehicle space and also enhances drivers' comfort, safety, and convenience. In the early 2000s, EPB was introduced in luxury passenger cars such as BMW 7- Series and Lincoln LS. It has since become a common feature in high-end passenger cars since 2014. TRW pioneered the technology in 2001.

The global automotive industry has to increasingly meet the challenges of regulations and standards set by governments regarding emission of exhaust gasses such as CO2, NOx, and particulate matter from internal combustion (IC) engines. Europe is the leading country to set the standard for emission regulation. Every Euro norm is more stringent and an improvement over the earlier, aiming to reduce harmful emissions and improving the efficiency of the engine. To achieve the demanding limits of emission rules, car manufacturers are increasingly relying on advanced technologies like DOC and DPF as potential emission control devices.

ECU is a computer that controls one or many electrical systems in a vehicle. Modern ECUs employ both microprocessors and microcontrollers depending on the computational requirements. The operation of an ECU is similar to that of the basic input/output system (BIOS) of a computer. The ECU receives inputs from on-board the sensors and provides instructions to the electrical systems and sub-systems based on the received inputs. A modern vehicle may have as many as 80 ECUs to manage its electrical systems.

The global automotive differential market is categorized as AWD market and 2WD market based on the type of the differential mechanism installed in the vehicle. There is an increasing demand for AWD from emerging countries such as China, India, Brazil, and South Korea. The emerging countries are estimated to have the highest growth rate in these regions, contributing to the growth of the global automotive differential market. The market for 2WD is declining as the penetration in APAC, Europe, and the US has declined due to the increasing volume and growth of AWD systems. The open differentials are increasingly being replaced by more efficient and compact electronic limited slip differential units such as eLSD for fuel efficiency as part of vehicle electrification trend.

Composites are a class of materials that are made of two or more constituent materials having different properties. The properties of the composites are unique and different from those of the constituent materials. The constituent materials of the composites remain separate and distinct and do not blend or dissolve with each other. Two types of constituents are required to form a composite: matrix and reinforcement. The matrix keeps the reinforcement materials in their relative positions, and the reinforcement materials add value to the matrix by imparting their specific physical and mechanical properties to the matrix. The reinforcement materials are usually fibers. The composites are also referred to as reinforced plastics/polymers. Some of the constituents of composites are fiberglass, carbon fiber, aramid fibers, natural fibers (wood, flax, hemp), metal matrix, and ceramic matrix. Many composites use a polymer matrix material called a resin solution to keep the reinforcement fibers in the desired orientation.

The utilization and consumption of rechargeable batteries are growing globally, covering all major sectors like consumer electronics, energy, automotive, and telecom. With advanced technologies and developments, battery efficiency (the maximum output power with respect to size and weight) has improved dramatically. The rapid growth of the global green vehicle market in the automotive sector has fueled the sales of high-density, high-power, small-size batteries especially Li-ion batteries globally. This increase in the global rechargeable battery market has prompted companies to become knowledgeable about battery management, thereby driving the global BMS market.

An icemaker or an ice machine is a consumer device or a kind of refrigeration machinery for the production of ice. The size of an ice machine generally varies depending on the requirement. For instance, a small-scale ice maker is usually used as an individual appliance or fitted inside a freezer. However, large-scale production requires separate ice makers to be installed. A typical ice maker consists of control modules, motors, thermostats, heater terminals, valves, and blades. The term icemaker is more versatile, as some manufacturers refer to their products as packaged ice machines, whereas others use ice maker.

Globally, the commercial coffee brewer market is driven by numerous factors such as increasing consumer preference for fresh brewed coffee, food service establishments' need to offer coffee with a better and consistent taste, and influx of new models of commercial coffee brewers with better controls and features. In addition, globally, many coffee providers are also gaining a preference for using eco-friendly coffee brewers that use less water and also minimize coffee wastage. In 2014, Bloomfield introduced the ECO series coffee brewer, which uses up to 20% less energy and also helps in minimizing water wastage. Moreover, to ensure compliance to safety features, many manufacturers of coffee brewers are also focusing on getting certifications like National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and Canadian Safety Association. Such certifications ensure that the product has been tested properly and adheres to all the set safety standards.

The global commercial beverage blender market is segmented on the basis of blender capacity, container construction, and end-users. Beverage blenders with plastic containers are more popular than the stainless steel and glass containers. This is mainly because of their low price, durable nature, and lightweight. Nowadays, many beverage blenders with plastic containers are being made available with improved quality such as Bisphenol A (BPA) free and scratch resistant features.

Technavio defines automotive remote diagnostics or remote vehicle diagnostics as a solution that enables automation of vehicle health and diagnosis using a wireless network. Vehicle health check refers to monitoring vehicle performance by continuously checking and assessing real-time data of certain parameters. This process helps to identify any deviation against expected vehicle performance. Diagnosis refers to the investigation based on real-time vehicle data associated with vehicle performance parameter deviation and the determination of root causes of the deviation. This technology offers several business benefits to both customers and OEMs by enabling an effective vehicle health planner.