It's unclear how many still recall the optimism with which 2025 was once hailed—by automakers across Europe, the US, and even China—as the definitive launch year for Level 3 (L3) autonomous vehicles. Yet, as the calendar pages turn, the odds of L3 systems arriving on time—and making a triumphant debut—now seem slim.
South Korea's leading substrate manufacturers, Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) and Daeduck Electronics, are preparing to supply crucial components for Tesla's next-generation autonomous taxi, the Cybercab. With production slated to begin in the second half of 2025, both companies are positioned to deliver ABF substrates (FC-BGA) for the high-tech vehicle by the end of 2025.
In a decisive move to restore order in its rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market, China's government has introduced a wave of new regulations targeting both the software and hardware sides of the industry. The crackdown spans exaggerated claims in autonomous driving and what experts are calling the country's most stringent lithium battery safety standards to date.
