Sensors for the Connected Car

Mega trends such as connecting in-vehicle systems, car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure, automated driving, new mobility concepts and stricter emission legislation require more networking and a higher level of process control. Therefore many vehicle systems are advanced from open-loop control to closed-loop control strategies. This increases the number and relevance of sensors. This white paper describes relevant trends and provides examples of innovative automotive sensors which support closed-loop control functions in exhaust gas after-treatment, transmission and battery monitoring.