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Since the introduction of lithium-ion batteries in 1991, electrodes have been produced in mass production using a method called coating (wet process) up to the present day. I would like to provide an overview of what materials are used and how the coating is done. Additionally, in recent years, solid-state batteries have become a topic of discussion whenever lithium-ion batteries are mentioned. I will explain the types of solid electrolytes and their respective characteristics. I also want to touch on the methods being considered for manufacturing solid-state batteries. In recent years, a new method called the dry process has emerged in electrode manufacturing and has become a topic of interest. The dry process is now gaining attention as one of the manufacturing methods for solid-state batteries. I would like to explain the reasons for this and the current situation.

In conventional systems referred to as ADAS, which correspond to autonomous driving levels 1 to 2, systems were built using standalone sensors such as millimeter-wave radar, monocular cameras, and stereo cameras as external sensors. However, in Honda's autonomous driving level 3, which became the world's first mass-produced model, the system began to be constructed using sensor fusion that incorporates multiple LiDAR units in addition to millimeter-wave radar and monocular cameras. This shift was necessary because, while accidents at level 2 were the driver's responsibility and could tolerate insufficient sensor performance, accidents at level 3 and above are the manufacturer's responsibility, necessitating a significant improvement in performance through the fusion of various sensors. Thus, sensor fusion that incorporates LiDAR as a complement to conventional sensor performance is gaining attention, and LiDAR is included in Lexus's autonomous driving system and Nissan's new technology announcements. In this course, we will introduce the characteristics of conventional ADAS sensors from various companies and the latest autonomous driving sensor situations announced for levels 3 and above, while explaining the technologies of conventional sensors and LiDAR. We will cover the fundamentals to applications of sensor fusion technology that combines these sensors, as well as discuss future technological trends.

The EV thermal management systems (TMS) in various regions of the world have different requirements and design characteristics based on the automotive OEMs and their suppliers and users that develop the powertrain equipment, batteries, and air conditioning in those regions. In the current diversification and evolution of electrification, various responses are being explored by different regions and companies. In the absence of a de facto standard for TMS, the common goal is to provide a TMS that is easy to standardize, highly energy-efficient, and cost-reducing while adapting to the evolution of EVs in accordance with the specific needs of each region. To assist those involved with TMS in considering their responses, we will share over 40 years of global experience related to TMS from the lecturer, covering regions such as Japan, North America, Europe, India, Asia, and China. The focus will particularly be on experiences in Europe, India, and China, where the lecturer has lived and worked, as well as multiple visits to North America and Asia. Additionally, we aim to summarize the various specifications of TMS and its components, the current diverse situations, and future directions to provide an opportunity for information sharing at this stage.