Market Share of Automotive Electronic Control Unit Industry
The automotive electronic control unit market is dominated by players such as Lear Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Nidec Corporation, Continental AG, and Delphi Technologies, among others. Companies worldwide are adopting various innovative technologies and investing in R&D projects. Moreover, manufacturers are expanding their networks by developing dealership and distribution networks globally to gain profits and strengthen their industry presence. For instance,
In October 2021, Motherson extended its cooperation with Marelli Automotive Lighting (Marelli) for a new tool room in India. This will be the first of its kind tool room in India dedicated to specific lighting applications. The toolroom will be an extension of the existing joint venture company Marelli Motherson Automotive Lighting India Private Limited. The 50/50 JV was established in 2008 to address the Indian exterior lighting market, and now it has four plants in India.
In March 2020, Robert Bosch GmBH and Nikola Motor Company formed a partnership to develop a fuel cell truck with a capacity of 40 ton. The key element of the advanced truck system is the Bosch vehicle control unit, which provides higher computing power for advanced functions while reducing the number of independent units. The VCU supports future innovations by providing a scalable platform for the complex e/e architecture, which is essential to support the advanced features of Nikola's trucks.
In October 2021, ZF announced that one million units of its active rear-axle steering system AKC (Active Kinematics Control) had been produced since its launch in 2013. AKC enables agility, safety, and comfort in numerous driving situations.
Owing to the abovementioned instances and developments, players in the automotive electronic control unit market are anticipated to focus on capturing the majority of the market share and are likely to expand their geographical presence during the forecast period.
Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market Leaders
Robert Bosch GmbH
Continental AG
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
DENSO Corporation
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
