2024 Pace Program

Automotive News PACE Program 2025

Apex.AI software development kit

WINNER: New and updated functions move to vehicles faster

Aspen Aerogels PyroThin advanced thermal barriers

WINNER: Ultrathin protectors as cell-to-cell barriers

BlackBerry QNX's IVY

WINNER: Machine learning models help speed development

Carbon Revolution carbon-fiber automotive wheels

WINNER: Mass-producing lightweight carbon-fiber wheels

Carbon Revolution

Dana's infinitely variable transmission

WINNER: Variable transmissions for a choice of powerplants

Dürr Systems vehicle curing tech

WINNER: A way to paint autos from the inside out

Durr Systems Inc.

Magna integrated driver- and occupant-monitoring system

WINNER: This interior mirror sees distracted drivers

Magna International

Nemak sustainable material card

WINNER: Rapidly optimizing parts performance in simulation

Sensata Technologies GigaFuse

WINNER: Protecting conductor metal in hot-cold cycles

Sensata Technologies

Stanadyne two-piston diesel common rail fuel pump

WINNER: Fuel pump with modular design, low part count

UVeye inspection system

WINNER: Vehicle underbody inspections in a snap

Valeo lidar perception system

WINNER: A new-gen lidar with higher density output

Yazaki busbar module

WINNER: A new busbar module that’s lighter, smaller

Aptiv Rapid Power Reserve

Energy storage unit supplies power in emergencies

Autoneum Re-Liner wheelhouse outer liner

Wheelhouse outer liners from recycled bumper fascias

Chamberlain Group myQ Connected Garage

Open your garage door from anywhere

Chamberlain Group

DriveU.auto autonomous connectivity

Connectivity for any driverless use case

Forvia All-in-One seating

Seats that detect your back pain — and then adjust to fix it

Forvia display

How to create a bigger display in HD

Gentex digital video recorder

When the mirror remembers everything

Gentherm ClimateSense

Smart multizone climates for each passenger

Lear ReNewKnit sustainable composite material

An interiors textile made from recycled bottles

Magna lightweight rear swing doors

Thermoplastic swing door cuts weight by 20 to 30%

Magna International

Marelli vehicle domain control module

Better handling, performance from cross-domain controller

Marelli's laser wire rear lamp

New styling possibilities from very thin optical fibers

Motion Controls International's Combi Drive

One actuator moves side mirrors on a multi-axis

MCi, A Flex Company

Schaeffler eRocker valve deactivation system

Improved low-temperature performance

Schaeffler Group

Sensata Technologies' antifreeze pressure sensor

Sensor offers an easier fuel stack start in subzero conditions

Sensata Technologies

Valeo Vision's Thinbilite module

Thinner headlamps project both low, high beam

Visteon Motorcycle Integrated Cockpit

Infotainment and connectivity enabled by touch or voice for motorcycle riders

Visteon smartBMS

A wireless communication of key EV components

Yazaki electric contact points

Creating more resilience in electric contact points

CubiX vehicle motion control software system

A new way to network all chassis systems