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Electronics have penetrated almost every component of today’s automobile, ranging from engine components and dashboards to driving-assist systems and more. Electrical equipment including the wiring harnesses that connect v ....see more
The increasing demand for technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and preserve the environment, has meant that companies are now developing air conditioning systems that are more efficient and environment friendly. The automotive air conditioning systems market in terms of value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.69% from 2015 to 2020, during the forecast period. The market for automotive air conditioning systems in Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.86% from a value of USD 9.24 Billion in 2015 to USD 12.88 Billion by 2020.
The use of sensors in automotive industry has rapidly increased in the last few decades. The first sensors made for a car were to manage the engine. By 1960’s, it became a widespread practice in passenger cars. The introduction of federal emission norms gave a boost to this market making it quintessential for the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to strike a balance between government regulations, manufacturability, and robustness. This required the systems to be equipped with new and precise sensors, such as the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP), air fuel ratio sensors, and others. Since then, the sensors used in automobiles have evolved and have catapulted the complexity of vehicle electronics to new heights. Precise measurements and quick data analysis has paved the way for technologies which have helped automotive OEMs cope with the increased pressure from the governments. For Example, the number of sensors used in engine control application has increased from 10 in 1995 to more than 60 in 2013.