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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report : Autonomous Driving Systems Q1 2026
The global component volume of AV computer system hardware was recorded at 22.3 million units in 2025 and is expected to post a CAGR of 0.7% over the forecast period. The market is expected to reach 23.0 million units in 2030.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report: Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrains Q1 2026
The global component volume of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain (excl. 48V MHEV) was recorded at 16.3 million units in 2025 and is expected to post a CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period. The market is expected to reach 22.4 million units in 2030.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report: EV Charging Infrastructure Q1 2026
The size of the global EV Charging Infrastructure market was recorded at 5.8 million units in 2025, recording a CAGR of 35.3% during 2020–25. Over the forecast period, the market is expected to register a CAGR of 13.6% to reach 11.0 million units by 2030.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report : Connected vehicle Technologies Q1 2026
The global component volume of Embedded Connectivity (SIM card) unit was recorded at 51.6 million units in 2025 and is expected to post a CAGR of 0.1% over the forecast period. The market is expected to reach 51.9 million units in 2030.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report: Fuel Cell Powertrains Q1 2026
The Global component volume of Fuel Cell Powertrains was recorded at 9.6 thousand units in 2025 and is expected to post a CAGR of 42.8% over the forecast period. The market is expected to reach 56.9 thousand units in 2030.
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Sector Analysis
Sector Innovation Report: xEV Systems Q1 2026
The global component volume of xEV vehicle production was recorded at 38.4 million units in 2025 and is expected to post a CAGR of 8.6% over the forecast period. The market is expected to reach 58.0 million units in 2030.
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Thematic Analysis
Autonomous Vehicles: FutureTech Series
Innovations in autonomous driving are accelerating the transition from experimental systems to scalable, real-world deployment. GlobalData’s latest FutureTech Series: Autonomous Vehicles report delivers a comprehensive analysis of five high and medium-impact technologies reshaping the autonomous vehicle landscape. The report highlights autonomous vehicle path planning, autonomous vehicle simulation testing, multi-sensor collision avoidance, visual-inertial odometry, and brake-by-wire systems, each addressing critical challenges across safety, localization, validation, and vehicle control. Using GlobalData’s proprietary Tech Foresights methodology, the report examines innovation drivers, challenges, patent...
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Thematic Analysis
Autonomous Vehicles: Strategic Intelligence
Global robotaxi rollout is accelerating but remains highly city-specific in the near term, concentrated in regulator-friendly markets in China, parts of the US, and select Gulf states, with most services operating in geofenced zones and under speed constraints while companies focus on data collection and software maturation. Over the medium term, continued safety performance is pivotal: if major incidents are avoided, regulators are likely to broaden operating domains and permit larger fleets, driving down cost per mile and potentially making...
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Thematic Analysis
Electric Vehicles: Strategic Intelligence
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is undergoing significant transformations as shifts in supply chains reshape power dynamics globally.Electric vehicle adoption is already widespread in major economies, such as China and the US. However, range anxiety continues to hinder broader EV adoption. While electric car sales surged by 39% year-on-year from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025, many potential buyers remain hesitant due to concerns about charging availability and convenience. GlobalData forecasts in 2024, global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales rose by...
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Thematic Analysis
Automotive Predictions - Strategic Intelligence
In this report, we identify the top 10 themes that will impact the automotive industry in 2025. For each theme, we offer a series of predictions, identify winners and losers, and point you to further reading. We classify these 10 themes into three categories: industry themes, macroeconomic themes, and technology themes. We rank them in order of importance, with electric vehicles (EVs), macroeconomics, and tariffs as the highest priority themes for the automotive industry in 2025. Our top 10 themes...
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