Amid the automotive industry's rapid transition to electrified propulsion, we will report on advanced propulsion systems including leading-edge internal-combustion engines, mechanical and electrified all-wheel-drive systems, electrified systems, and automaker and supplier efforts to assure that internal-combustion engines remain relevant, capable, low-emission and highly efficient.

As the autonomous vehicle sector faces delays and disappointments, automakers and Tier 1s around the globe are responding by switching strategies and retargeting resources to focus near term to improve and expand the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features that customers are demanding today.

Wards Intelligence will help you stay informed as autonomous vehicles (AV) development and deployment continues to evolve, tracking progress to identify the emerging market leaders, partnerships, technologies and AV testing hotspots in the global AV ecosystem, while offering detailed forecasts of ADAS technology and AV adoption.

Cockpits are rapidly evolving in the era of electrification, connectivity and autonomy. In 2023, we will keep you at the forefront of the latest technologies and strategies to limit distraction and enhance safety, such as augmented-reality HUD displays, health, wellness and comfort technologies, from alcohol sensors to anti-microbial materials, in-vehicle online gaming for young demographics to automatic doors for the elderly, smart surfaces and sustainable interior materials trends. We will also analyze technologies and materials in new vehicles tested for the 2023 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX.

Connectivity underpins the autotech ecosystem and is instrumental in enabling the cloud-to-car continuum for SDV platforms that power the next generation of ICE and BEVs. Connectivity is enabling a transformative shift of production and global supply chains to industry 4.0 and the introduction of digital twins

Wards Intelligence will present deep dives on connectivity technologies, related cloud and edge computing, cybersecurity developments for services, applications and over-the-air updating (OTA) in mobility scenarios, and automotive production. We will also keep a watching brief and provide updates on connectivity related to C-V2X, intelligent transport systems, new mobility and smart cities, and smart charging grids. Our trackers and forecasts will cover connected vehicles by cellular generation, connectivity packages and connectivity autotech ecosystems.

The automotive industry is being transformed by industry megatrends that are seeing electrification take firm hold, mobility as a service increase in popularity and connected services open up. We will follow closely how all this creates new digital revenue streams for all automotive players and our research on this topic will include a report on a bespoke survey Wards Intelligence conducted pertaining to the topic of vehicle subscriptions or features-as-a-service.

As the automotive industry moves away from traditional forms of propulsion towards an all-electric future, we will keep close tabs on the latest trends in batteries, charging technology & infrastructure, battery recycling, electric motors, related power control & conversion technologies, electric all-wheel-drive systems, EV transmission trends, hybrid and fuel-cell powertrains, and the impact of all this on internal combustion engines.

Our subject matter experts will track Green Powertrain Forecast, World Plants, North American Light-Vehicle Engines Availability & Specifications, World VIO, U.S. Light-Vehicle Specifications, U.S. Market Segmentation, N.A. Manufacturers Changeover Dates, and FI Rates based on Engine, Equipment, Equipment ADAS, and Equipment Connectivity. This area of focus is also covered at our Wards Intelligence Outlook Conferences (Q1-March, Q2-May, Q3-September, Q4-December), where Haig Stoddard, Wards Intelligence's Principal Analyst for Forecast and Markets, presents his quarterly Barometer presentation to our audience of leading Automakers and Suppliers.

The software-defined vehicle is transforming the automotive industry, from in-vehicle processing capabilities to cloud-based data management, business models, and even the competitive landscape.

We will provide a thorough assessment of the major software-defined vehicle trends, including the centralization of in-vehicle electric/electronic architecture, next-generation silicon platforms, software-based vehicle features, electrification, new software architectures, vehicle operating systems, new revenue streams and vehicle upgradability and OTA updates. Additionally, we will track automakers updating their vehicle fleets, their key suppliers and vehicle sales. Our dynamic network will provide the means for active profiling and identifying key players, products, services, and opportunities.

We will create and conduct surveys and develop forecasts on software-defined vehicles that will provide input for our OEM Report Card.

As every component of the car moves towards being sourced and produced in a sustainable way, we will keep you at the cutting edge of the role of BEVs in sustainability, battery recycling, public charging & EV infrastructure, carbon-neutral manufacturing and sustainable materials.