After three years, the Automotive Testing Expo will return to India in April 2023. The show will avail the platform to host the most up-to-date technologies in ADAS and autonomous vehicle testing, NVH measurement tools, test rigs, simulation packages, durability testing technologies, crash testing, dynamometers, emission measurement systems and dynamic assessment tools, as well as countless service providers such as proving grounds and test facilities. The German edition, which will take place between 13 and 15 June 2023 in Stuttgart, will be hosted on a bigger scale with expected exhibitors of more than 450.

In light of the evolving dynamics of the automotive testing industry, organisers of the upcoming Automotive Testing Expos in Germany and India are placing big bets on the events.

The Indian edition of the Automotive Testing Expo will take place between 18 and 20 April 2023 in Chennai, while the German edition will happen between 13 and 15 June 2023 in Stuttgart. Apart from these two editions, the show will be hosted in Korea, China and US.

Tony Robinson, Founder and CEO of UKIP Media & Events, said, “After three years, we are once again hosting the Automotive Testing Expo in India. It is a long gap. We received a terrific response when we announced a few weeks ago that we would return to Chennai in April 2023. Many very excited companies want to exhibit their new and existing technologies. We will find people in India who haven’t had a chance to see the new things available in the automotive testing industry. They will be very keen to come out and look at everything that’s on show in April next year. So we are excited.”

Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Automotive Test Systems, DEWESoft India Pvt Ltd, Keysight Technologies India Pvt Limited, MTS Systems Corp and National Instruments are others who have confirmed their participation. In 2020, the Indian edition of the Automotive Testing Expo hosted 125 exhibitors and the same number is expected for the upcoming edition.

The Germany show did not take place in 2020 and 2021 thanks to the Covid pandemic. However, the show came back in 2022, which Robinson terms as a ‘fantastic show’. “Visitors came to the show for three days to see the latest technology in action and to learn about their uses and advantages. I would expect it’ll be even more fantastic in 2023. We expect to see more people come in because this year there has been a transition between the pandemic and people coming out and feeling comfortable,” added Robinson.

The Stuttgart Automotive Testing Expo, which takes place concurrently with a show on ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology, is expected to include between 450 and 500 exhibitors. “As a result, all major players are back in operation and prepared to display. There will also be numerous new businesses and start-ups along with the established major automakers,” said Robinson. The last edition in Stuttgart witnessed over 300 exhibitors.

Leading companies such as Anthony Best Dynamics; Applus+ Laboratories; DEKRA; DEWESoft GmbH; Diversified Technical Systems, Inc.; dSPACE GmbH; Keysight Technologies; Link Engineering Company; MTS Systems Corporation; National Instruments Germany GmbH; Robert Bosch; Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG; Siemens AG; ZF Friedrichshafen AG; SGS; TUV SUD Product Service GmbH; Michigan Scientific; Photron and others will exhibit at the Stuttgart show.

Despite the challenges brought on by the Covid pandemic, the organisers are closely monitoring the shifting trends in the automobile and automotive testing industries, which aids in their show planning. “Our job is to make sure we keep an eye on the developments and track down the new businesses that are entering the market. And we always act in that way. We take care to stay in touch with the important figures in the field of automotive testing engineering. We are dealing with a highly specialised community, so it’s essential that we are tracking and communicating and discussing with the automotive testing teams that cover many different facets of engineering. Our responsibility is to establish connections with all of the new businesses that are entering the sector. When marketing an event, we are in touch with the right people. It’s not frightening; it’s just what we do,” explained Robinson.

The shifting focus of the global auto industry from ICE vehicles to electric, autonomous and shared vehicles presents a wide range of opportunities and challenges, and this transition reflects on automotive testing as well. “The automotive testing market is exciting and in transition. We have been in the automotive testing world for nearly three decades, and any industry will have a transition. There’s no evidence that the big players are dropping by the wayside. Companies that are very ICE testing-oriented are not likely to come out exhibiting. This is not a great period for them. But then again, the rise of the battery car and battery testing (and range testing) and a lot of other things that we’ve been talking about, like AI and simulation, are things that are bringing new companies in,” added Robinson.

Robinson asserts that the complexity of automobile testing technologies and systems is drastically increasing, pushing the industry for automotive testing very hard. The newest products, services and technology are displayed at the automotive testing expos to help test, development and validation projects move more quickly. Robinson further explained, “The word I tend to use is fidelity. Automotive testing is a relatively young industry; if you go back even to the 1960s and 1970s, a lot of automotive testing was done in real life – physical testing of cars, natural crash testing of cars with human drivers. As the computer and IT industry developed and blossomed, a fascinating automotive test and development engineering industry grew. Higher and higher levels of fidelity are required in automotive testing for infinite and finite environments. We’re in an environment where everything is pushing automotive. Obviously, the electric and hybrid vehicles and batteries themselves need a lot of testing. The range needs a lot of testing. Autonomous vehicles push the boundaries to a completely new level. The growing penetration of software, sensors and AI is giving rise to a whole new range of companies that can enter the industry.”

“In a number of our shows, we have low-cost, smaller booths to enable starts-up and innovation companies, new companies to come to the event without having to spend a lot of money,” added Robinson.

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Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAMPL) has developed a hard carbon anode material designed for sodium-ion batteries used in grid-scale Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Developed through internal research and development, the graphite-free material provides an alternative for cell manufacturers as sodium-ion chemistry gains adoption due to the abundance of sodium and its lower environmental footprint compared to lithium extraction.

The material utilises coconut shell waste as its primary carbon precursor. Through pyrolysis and high-temperature carbonisation, this agricultural byproduct is converted into a disordered carbon structure with the interlayer spacing and nanopore architecture required for sodium-ion storage.

This bio-based manufacturing process eliminates dependence on graphite and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 50 percent compared to standard graphite anode production due to lower processing temperatures.

The microarchitecture of the hard carbon anode provides reversibility, cycle life, and charge-discharge capabilities required for grid applications undergoing repeated charge cycles.

The product launch follows commitments to sodium-ion cell production by global manufacturers, including CATL, alongside expanding research by cell manufacturers across Asia and India seeking components for energy storage systems.

Vikram Handa, Managing Director, Epsilon Group, said, “The clean energy transition needs materials that are affordable, available and easy to scale, faster. Sodium-Ion is the right chemistry for energy storage and Hard Carbon is the right anode for it. The feedstock is something India has in abundance, the process is cleaner than anything that came before it, and the performance is where it needs to be for real-world grid applications. We are building for what energy storage will look like ten years from now.”

The introduction of the hard carbon anode is part of Epsilon Group's expansion into battery materials, which also includes silicon-graphite anodes and Generation III Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cathode active materials for lithium-ion applications. The expansion aims to establish manufacturing and export capabilities for battery components within India to support energy storage and electric vehicle sectors.

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French automotive supplier Valeo has been nominated by a major Indian automotive manufacturer to supply its Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) system for commercial vehicles.

The advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) is designed specifically for the Indian market and will be produced at Valeo's manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat.

The VSS360 is a ‘one-box’ ADAS solution that integrates radar fusion directly into a smart front camera. This design allows vehicle manufacturers to remove individual Electronic Control Units (ECUs), reducing costs and simplifying integration into existing vehicle architectures.

A significant technical feature of the system is the Univolt Camera, which is compatible with both 12V and 24V electrical architectures, allowing it to be used in vehicles ranging from Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) to heavy-duty trucks.

The system utilises three radars and one camera to provide a suite of safety and comfort functions, including:

• Moving Off Information System: Protects pedestrians and cyclists during vehicle pull-away.
• Blind Spot Information System: Monitors side zones for vulnerable road users.
• Standard ADAS Functions: Includes Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Lane Departure Warning.
• Driver Monitoring: Software that detects driver drowsiness and fatigue to mitigate accident risks.

The system has been tailored to meet upcoming General Safety Regulations in India and handles unpredictable traffic conditions common on Indian roads. It also supports over-the-air (OTA) updates to maintain software performance throughout the vehicle's lifecycle.

Marc Vrecko, CEO, Valeo Brain Division, said, "This award demonstrates how our high-end ADAS technology can perform in the world’s most demanding environments while drastically improving road safety. India is a cornerstone of our 'Elevate 2028' strategy and Valeo is committed to providing high-tech, scalable, and cost-optimised safety solutions that meet the specific requirement of Indian roads."

Jayakumar G, Group President & Managing Director, Valeo India, added, "This award marks an important milestone in expanding our ADAS portfolio in the commercial vehicle segment in India. By localising these advanced solutions, we aim to deliver highly competitive products tailored to our customers’ needs. Regulatory momentum is a key driver accelerating ADAS adoption and supporting our journey towards safer and smarter mobility in India."

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Hyundai Motor Group has expanded its Center of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) in India by forming a consortium with 7 universities to conduct research into battery and electrification technologies.

This initiative adds IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, VNIT Nagpur and Tezpur University to the existing partnership established in 2025 with IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay.

The Group is managing 39 joint projects through these institutions, focusing on battery cell safety, energy density and diagnostic systems. Research is specifically directed toward battery designs and materials intended for the Indian environment.

Technical work also includes the development of an AI-powered Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) platform and advancements in Battery Management Systems (BMS).

To facilitate technical exchange, the Group has introduced a Korea Visiting Programme for researchers and a series of global conferences and forums. These programmes are designed to connect government, industry, and academic leaders to discuss emerging electric vehicle (EV) technologies and share technical insights between India and Korea.

Chang Hwan Kim, Head of the Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit, Hyundai Motor Group, said, “By bringing together the distinguished professors and emerging researchers from these seven institutes, we can create powerful synergies that will yield immense value for both Hyundai and India's sustainable growth. I strongly believe that the Hyundai CoE will grow to become the premier expert network of the Indian academic community”.

The long-term objective of the project is to establish a research hub that provides solutions for the domestic automotive industry and supports the transition to electric mobility through local talent and institutional expertise.

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NXP Semiconductors has announced a collaboration with Quanta to launch a deterministic zonal networking solution designed for next-generation Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures.

The platform combines NXP’s S32 automotive processing platform with TrustMotion’s MotionWise middleware to provide predictable, real-time communication across vehicle networks.

The solution is engineered to solve a primary challenge for automotive manufacturers: ensuring precise timing across distributed compute and network components. By providing end-to-end determinism, the platform reduces the risk of errors during late-stage system integration.

The solution features an automated workflow for topology discovery and schedule generation designed to accelerate SDV program timelines. It combines NXP S32 processors, SJA1110 TSN-enabled switches and multi-PMIC power management into a single, validated system.

It provides low jitter and predictable latency across Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and in-vehicle networks, supporting Quality of Service (QoS). Thus making it scalable to support latency-sensitive applications including audio over Ethernet, high-performance compute (HPC) integration and real-time control.

Sebastien Clamagirand, SVP and GM, NXP Semiconductors, said, “Software defined vehicles require a fundamentally different approach to vehicle architecture – one that delivers deterministic timing across both compute and network at scale. We are helping OEMs overcome the limitations of legacy architectures, reduce integration risk and accelerate development of scalable zonal systems.”

Terrisa Chung, Vice-President and General Manager, Quanta, added, “Quanta’s Adaptive Zonal System is designed to deliver deterministic performance and system level scalability for next generation vehicle platforms. Working with NXP, we’re providing a ready to deploy foundation that helps our customers move faster while meeting strict timing, safety, and reliability requirements.”

The partnership aims to streamline the transition from domain-based designs to zonal E/E systems. NXP and Quanta have also confirmed they are working toward aligning this solution with the NXP CoreRide zonal reference system to support broader SDV integration in future vehicle programs.

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