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what an incredible experience presenting mitsubishi electric mobility corporation’s latest biosensing technology for automotive driver and occupant monitoring at this week’s #incabin.sensing event in dearborn, michigan!

no doubt the future of mobility is human-centric. our biosensing solutions transform the vehicle ****pit from a functional space into an intelligent, empathetic co-pilot. one that adapts to the needs of drivers and passengers for enhanced safety, comfort, and wellness. with our biosensing solutions, we’re able to deliver real-time driver and occupant insights, enabling proactive safety interventions and personalized in-cabin experiences all through non-contact, non-invasive technology that can leverage existing hardware.

this innovation isn’t just about meeting regulatory requirements; it’s about anticipating the evolving needs of our industry and our customers. as populations age and chronic health conditions rise, the ability to detect and respond to physiological risks in real time is becoming essential. our biosensing platform empowers oems to offer advanced impairment detection, health management insights, and luxury comfort features that set new standards for safety and user experience.

the response at the event was phenomenal! it’s clear that the automotive industry is ready for solutions that go beyond traditional driver monitoring.

i’m grateful for the opportunity to represent mitsubishi electric automotive america inc. and to contribute to the future evolution of automotive safety and wellness. if you’re an oem or industry partner interested in learning more about how biosensing can differentiate your next-generation vehicles, let’s connect!

#drivingwellbeing #biosensing #automotiveinnovation #safetysolutions #incabinsensing

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The record $785 billion budget can benefit Mitsubishi Electric in several ways:

• Higher defense procurement and R&D likely boosts demand for military electronics and systems.

• Expanded support for semiconductors, AI, and tech innovation aligns with Mitsubishi Electric’s core capabilities.

• General industrial and infrastructure spending could lift segments tied to automation, energy, and smart systems.

However, the extent of the benefit depends on how well Mitsubishi Electric positions itself in key government programs and contract tenders.

Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check

Might be good for Mitsubishi ??

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-cabinet-approves-record-785-billion-budget-vows-keep-debt-check-2025-12-26/

Wow some serious trades today ! Let’s see what tomorrow brings 🙏

tis the season to be jolly at seeing machines ltd,

where vision drives value and safety lies ahead.

from road to ****pit, momentum is clear,

with global adoption drawing ever more near.

innovation today sets tomorrow in sight,

long-term contracts shining steady and bright.

here’s to joy now — and prosperity taking flight. 🎄📈

courtesy if chatgpt

It’s the season to be jolly !!

We are so undervalued right now!

If we can get to break even & start generating profits then we will be in double digits in 2026!

5p is a bargain still !!

Probably nothing for us but good to see they are willing to invest in more companies.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251221322116/en/Mitsubishi-Electric-Invests-in-Tulip-Interfaces-And-Signs-Strategic-Alliance-Agreement

Isn’t it time we told the world we work with Waymo ! Our valuation would skyrocket too.

Waymo looking to raise $15 billion at a $100 billion valuation; Kakao Corp Mobility for sale (yet again); Grab partners with Momenta; Gett partners with Take Me ; Tesla fully autonomous in Austin; Via acquires Downtowner; ADASTEC Corp. in Munich; Auve Tech in Boca Raton; UK’s DfT thorough DRT reports; Rad Power Bikes into Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Yango invests in Gigmile; Rappi and PicPay partner; DoorDash launches grocery shopping within ChatGPT; TIER IV  invests in Turing Drive; Quantum Systems acquires FERNRIDE; and more with Volkswagen, Cabify, Uber, inDrive, Evera Cabs, Siemens Mobility, CarTrawler, Greenwheels, Vay, Lime, Forest, KargoBot, Waabi, Aptiv and Vecna Robotics, Mobileye, Wisk, Spain’s €60 ticket and Ford Motor Company pivoting away from electric. Let’s start #movingpeople.

at ces 2026, lg will unveil the ai cabin platform designed to run on automotive high-performance computing (hpc) systems —an in-cabin system that applies multimodal generative ai in real time.

built by integrating snapdragon ****pit elite from qualcomm technologies, inc. and advanced ai models, the platform interprets cabin conditions, understands driver context, and generates adaptive visual and informational responses. this unified approach enables automakers to deliver personalized, context-aware in-cabin experiences by processing all ai calculations on-device and within the vehicle, improving reliability and eliminating the need for cloud-related vulnerabilities.

by showcasing the ai cabin platform, lg aims to accelerate the industry’s shift toward intelligent, software-driven vehicle architectures.

🔗read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gyrnpsbu

#ces2026 #lgvehiclesolution #lgelectronics #qualcomm #aidv #generativeai #sdv #drivingbetterfuturemobility

Volkswagen’s ID.ERA: the first Joint-Venture “9-Series” flagship that actually understands China?

#WhatHappened

A heavily camouflaged test vehicle just surfaced and the signals are pretty clear: Volkswagen Group is bringing a full-size, three-row SUV to China under the ID.ERA program, positioned as a “9-Series flagship” for 2026.

This is not just a new model. It is a strategic correction after years of missing relevance in the high-end Chinese SUV space.

#TheCar

Based on official previews and recent test vehicles, ID.ERA is clearly designed with a China-native product logic, not a European export mindset.

Key facts and capabilities:

- Full-size three-row SUV, 6-seat layout

- EREV / Range Extender architecture

- 350 km CLTC pure EV range

- 1000 km total range

- Proven EA211 1.5T EVO II used as generator

- Rear-wheel steering for maneuverability despite size

- Likely air suspension and premium ride focus

- High-level highway + urban ADAS, with strong local tech partners (Momenta?)

- Interior concept focused on integrated “smart surface” HMI

#VWsDirection

ID.ERA shows a clear realization: in China, large SUVs are no longer niche products, they are the backbone of premium volume. Choosing EREV is not conservative, it is pragmatic. It aligns daily electric driving with long-distance freedom, which is exactly what Chinese customers expect in this segment.

#TheRealBattle

The challenge is not hardware or specs.

By 2026, the three-row NEV SUV market is already shaped by Chinese brands that think in systems, not features.

That means ID.ERA will be judged on ADAS maturity, software coherence and real-world robustness, not on brand heritage.

AITO M9

Li Auto L9

Zeekr International 9X

Lynk & Co 900

#MyTake

ID.ERA is the right product direction at the right strategic moment, but late in market timing. If Volkswagen can execute with true China-speed and system quality, this car can become the blueprint for a joint-venture comeback. If not, it risks being very good in a market that already expects more than that.

#Volkswagen #IDERA #China #NEV #EREV #ADAS #ProductStrategy #MobilityTransformation

December 21, 2025

Mitsubishi Electric recently unveiled several AI-powered innovations, including an in-vehicle intoxication detection system and a physics-embedded AI for equipment degradation, alongside research enhancing ozone-based hygiene using negative ions.

Taken together with its first TNFD report, these advances highlight how Mitsubishi Electric is tying AI and environmental science to safety, productivity, and long-term sustainability themes.

We’ll now examine how Mitsubishi Electric’s new AI-driven intoxication detection technology could influence its broader investment narrative and future positioning.

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Mitsubishi Electric Investment Narrative Recap

To own Mitsubishi Electric, you need to believe it can convert its broad industrial and infrastructure footprint into durable, AI-enabled products and services, while defending margins against lower-cost rivals and cyclical demand. The new intoxication detection, physics-embedded AI, and hygiene research are directionally positive for its digital and safety credentials, but they do not materially change the key near-term catalyst of monetizing automation and AI solutions, or the core risk of competition and price pressure in factory automation and HVAC.

The physics-embedded AI for equipment degradation is especially relevant here, because it speaks directly to Mitsubishi Electric’s push into higher-value, data-driven factory automation at a time when customers are seeking more reliable preventive maintenance solutions. If this type of Maisart-based offering can scale across manufacturing clients, it could help offset pressure on traditional hardware margins and support the broader thesis that Mitsubishi Electric can stay competitive as automation demand shifts toward software and AI-enabled services.

Yet beneath this AI story, investors should also be aware that intensifying competition from lower cost Asian manufacturers could...

Another huge step forward to reduce impaired driving.

Including driver monitoring approaches that are Euro NCAP compliant, such as the driver monitoring solution Seeing Machines announced at the recent MADD 45th Anniversary event, is significant. Notable also is the statement that Euro NCAP updates be “automatically incorporated”.

Great leadership by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. Acknowledgement also of Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks leadership evident with the world-first inclusion of both fatigue and non-fatigue impairment in European protocols from 2026 onwards.

https://lnkd.in/g3DsEDRt

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Good news keeps coming! Thank you Congresswoman Dingell for being a champion for ending drunk driving for good!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/becky-iannotta_dingell-accelerates-anti-drunk-driving-push-ugcPost-7407609717860020224-yp3t?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAAVwqugBT5oOAe3x4mGWvyamXGTu8kBUgMs&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=copy_link

Earlier today, Mitsubishi Electric announced their alcohol detection system. This follows Seeing Machines Smart Eye and DADSS announcing their progress in alcohol inpairment detection and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute announcing their Top Safety Picks criteria will include impairment detection in the next few years.

We are on our way to the biggest innovation in auto safety since seatbelts and airbags! More than 10,000 lives will be saved when all new cars have anti-drunk driving technology.

Lots of work being done in this space and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

#HALTAct

#MADD

The Detroit News

Grant S.

Stephanie Manning

We’re proud to share Mitsubishi Electric’s latest innovation designed to make roads safer for everyone. Our new impaired-driving detection approach advances safety using AI-enabled, non-contact biosensing integrated with our Driver Monitoring System (DMS).

By analyzing indicators such as pulse rate and eye behavior, the technology can detect signs of intoxication and trigger timely driver assistance responses, including alerts and potential vehicle control actions, to help reduce alcohol-related accidents.

This software-based solution offers OEMs a path to enhance next-generation vehicle safety features without costly hardware changes, which supports faster adoption and deployment.

Learn more about this development and how Mitsubishi Electric is contributing to a safer, smarter mobility future.

🔗 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gcrzyE5i

#MitsubishiElectric #AI #AutomotiveSafety #Innovation #MobilityTech

Final post of the year is an intoxicated driving detection system announced by Mitsubishi Electric. This development shows the coming together of signals from #driver #monitoring with vital signs measurements to accurately classify driver state in terms of #distraction, #drowsiness and #impairment. This system is capturing signals related to pulse rate from the images already used for #DMS, and combining with sensors in steering, acceleration and braking, to determine an intoxication level. As humans become impaired, we lose the fine motor control of our eye gaze, arms and legs. This shows up when tracking ocular metrics in the eyes, and subtle (or not so subtle) shaking of the hands and jerkiness of the feet. Harness all of those signals in real-time and add changes to pulse rate and other visual cues, and out comes another signal for Driver Impairment Level. Clever stuff which will save lives.

This is another example of what DMS can do when a developer takes a system-wide approach to R&D and undertakes extensive research in three critical areas:

- Optical path expertise.

- Availability of training data (both naturalistic and synthetic).

- Human Factors expertise.

Seeing Machines published a technical paper on the subject earlier in the week, the link to my post is > https://lnkd.in/dJS3T7uU

It follows there is something brewing about impaired driving prevention coming in 2026, that could happen as soon as CES. The Vegas news will flow from Jan 6, and in the meantime, happy holidays, Merry Christmas, good will to all, and see you next year.

PMG said that we should have some contract news before the end of year ?

Surprised if they wait till next week to announce but would be welcome news !

We’re excited to continue building on our collaboration with Seeing Machines! Earlier this summer, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (MEAA) and Seeing Machines launched a six‑week pilot of “Guardian Generation 3” with our North American team.

Guardian Gen 3 isn’t just another safety feature — it uses advanced AI‑powered operator monitoring to detect driver distraction and fatigue, offering fleets a powerful tool to enhance road safety and protect drivers.

This pilot underscores our long-term commitment to safety and innovation. We’re proud to work with Seeing Machines to bring Guardian Gen 3 to fleets across the Americas, delivering smarter, safer mobility solutions to the transport and logistics industry. 🚚💡

Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCBj2wSS

#MEAA #SeeingMachines #GuardianGen3 #FleetSafety #MobilitySolutions

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This time it will a contract win!

Watch this space!

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