In connected car news are Parade Technologies, LG Energy, Volkswagen, CarID and Nira Dynamics. Parade Technologies Launches PS8651V MST Hub Controller For Automotive Infotainment Parade Technologies announced the availability of the PS8651V, an AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified DisplayPort 2.1a/HBR3 1:2 MST hub controller tailored for automotive display expansion and docking accessories. Compliant with VESA DP 2.1a and eDP 1.5 specifications, the IC supports link rates up to 8.1Gbps per lane and integrates VESA DSC 1.2a decoding for compressed video pass-through. The hardware is designed for thermal efficiency in high-temperature cabin environments, operating from -40°C to +105°C without the necessity of dedicated heat sinks. The controller enables flexible signal routing through Multi-Stream Transport and Single Stream Transport modes, allowing for lane count and link rate conversion in pillar-to-pillar ultra-wide screen architectures. Positioned as a key component for software-defined vehicle cockpits, the PS8651V complements existing eDP touch and retimer solutions to streamline infotainment system design. The unit’s ability to split super-frames in SST input mode facilitates advanced video distribution for multi-display in-vehicle entertainment systems. LG Energy Solution Joins SDVerse To Integrate Battery Management Software Into SDV Ecosystem LG Energy Solution has joined SDVerse as its inaugural battery-sector participant, listing five proprietary battery management system technologies on the B2B automotive software marketplace. The integration includes Battery Platform SW and the Safety Diagnostic Calibration Tool, designed to provide OEMs with secure in-house simulation and diagnostic capabilities for software-defined vehicle architectures. This move utilizes the company’s portfolio of 10,000 BMS patents to transition from pure hardware manufacturing to comprehensive energy software services. The deployment features the Onboard FRISM, BLiS, and DASH algorithms, which provide machine learning-based State of Health estimation and predictive degradation modeling. These tools allow for real-time monitoring of voltage, current, and temperature to optimize battery longevity and rapid-charging performance. By making these