fety, energy density and fast charging performance, and is expected to become a potential development trend for high-end lithium-ion batteries. As technology advances and the rate of defect-free products improves, large cylindrical batteries are expected to be seen more and more. First installed in Tesla in 2023, and scheduled to be installed in BMW models as well as models of emerging Chinese EV OEMs in 2024 (see the section "4680 large cylindri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

ere 18 manufacturers with a New Energy passenger car wholesale volume exceeding 10,000 units in May, up 3 y/y and taking up 91.3% (90.9% last month) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (376,930 units), Geely (138,021 units), Changan Auto (80,909 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (62,686 units), Tesla China (61,662 units), Chery (56,974 units), Leapmotor (45,067 units), Li Auto (40,856 units), Seres (36,372 units), XPeng (33,525 units), Great ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/10

lth of information and functions now available, a touchscreen is simply more user-friendly than “30 buttons on the center console”. TOUCHSCREENS FACING CRITICISM   However, touchscreens have been coming under fire in recent years. For example, the Higher Regional Court in Karlsruhe found a Tesla driver guilty because he had been distracted while attempting to adjust the windshield wipers using the car’s touchscreen, which caused him to...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/10

rchives of past exhibits reports   Gigacast* is the name of a technology that uses ultra-large, 6,500 to 8,000 ton aluminum die-casting machines, which are about the size of a single train car, to form ultra-large parts such as automobile frames. It was a newly adopted streamlined process for the Tesla Model Y that enabled cost reduction through weight reduction and the use of fewer parts. Gigacast is becoming more common among Chinese companie...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

BEV and PHV Trends of Chinese Manufacturers BYD surpasses Tesla to become world's top seller of BEVs Summary Sales trends by BEV model Sales trends by PHV model BYD enters the Japanese PHV and mini BEV markets Global sales of BEVs (including range extender EVs) were dominated by Tesla until 2023, but BYD rapidly expanded its sales volume, putting it in competition with Tesla. By quarter, BYD has exceeded Tesla's sales volume since Q4 2024 and ha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/02

BEV sales share and growth rate continued to be strong in April.   Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) - Top 10 best selling models (000 units) - Model Maker/Brand P/T 2025 April 2024 April Y-o-Y 2024 Jan.-Apr. total 2023 Jan.-Apr. total Y-o-Y 1 Seagull BYD BEV 48 31 56.5% 154 97 59.1% 2 Model Y Tesla BEV 48 65 -25.3% 237 300 -20.9% 3 Wuling Hongguang MINI EV Wuling BEV 36 12 201.2% 138 41 232.9% 4 Xingyuan Geely BEV 36 - -% 125 - -% 5 S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

otential importation, assembly, distributorship of Wuling commercial EVs in Malaysia (January 21, 2025) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/320710 GAC Energy, China joins EV Plus to promote EV charging station expansion in Malaysia (January 17, 2025) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/320576 JPJ: BYD, Tesla, BMW lead Malaysia’s EV registrations (by brand) in 2024 (January 9, 2025) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/320139   Indonesia VinFast expor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

n the meter, the switches are easier to check the status and find. In addition, it is expected to be adopted more widely in the future because of its novelty in terms of design.   Figure 6. Example of touch switch next to meter   In recent years, the number of simple column shifters like Tesla's has rapidly increased.   Stellantis uses the same design tumbler-type shifter for many brands (Peugeot, Citroën, Alfa Romeo).   Nissan is e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

e.   In this joint development, Mazda will provide development technology based on an automotive perspective, while Fukuta will support with motor development technology.   Fukuta was originally an industrial motor manufacturer, but is also known for supplying motor parts for electric vehicles to Tesla, and has a track record of supplying parts for BEVs to OEMs in Japan, Europe, and the United States.   Chuo Kaseihin mainly deals in chemical p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

the total BEV volume. There were 17 manufacturers with a New Energy passenger car wholesale volume exceeding 10,000 units in April, up 3 y/y and taking up 90.9% (92% last month) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (372,615 units), Geely (125,563 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (75,610 units), Tesla China (58,459 units), Chery (55,023 units), Changan Auto (54,756 units), Leapmotor (41,039 units), XPeng (35,045 units), Li Auto (33,939 units),...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/14

36.5% 39.0% (Source: MarkLines U.S. sales and import volumes (as of April 2025))     New vehicle sales in the U.S. totaled approximately 16.49 million units (in 2024), with market shares of 35.9% for Japanese OEMs (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, etc.), 33.6% for American OEMs (GM, Ford, Tesla), 18.3% for European OEMs (Stellantis, VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, etc.), and 10.4 % for Korea's Hyundai/Kia.   Looking at the main models of each ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02

gional headwinds facing EV adoption in the U.S. including the lack of general multi-modal transportation exacerbating range anxiety, the comparative lack of development of a regional supply chain, and the lack of consumer clarity on EV benefits. Hyundai IONIQ 5 with NACS adapter charging at a Tesla charging stationSource: Hyundai   The panel discussed factors hindering and supporting EV adoption. Elizabeth Krear said that both perceived...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

units. Based on the total light-duty vehicle sales figures reported by INEGI (Mexican National Institute of Statistics and Geography), electric vehicles accounted for 8.3% of total sales, while zero-emission vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs combined) only accounted for 2.2%.   Among BEVs, the BYD Dolphin, Tesla Models X, Y, and 3, and the GM Chevrolet Equinox EV are said to be popular.   According to the Mexican Electric Vehicle Association (Electromov...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

, the sales share and growth rate of BEVs have been recovering, and we will continue to monitor future trends.   Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) - Top 10 best selling models (000 units) - Model Maker/Brand P/T 2025March 2024March Y-o-Y 2024 Jan.-Mar. total 2023 Jan.-Mar. total Y-o-Y 1 Model Y Tesla BEV 89 106 -15.8% 189 235 -19.7% 2 Model 3 Tesla BEV 53 36 47.7% 109 96 13.5% 3 Hongguang MINI EV Wuling BEV 42 10 329.1% 102 29 245.9% 4 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/25

gh technical cooperation with the former TRW (currently ZF) and the former KSS (currently JSS), but is now being developed in-house. The company’s automotive parts are supplied to a wide range of customers including Hyundai Group, Renault Group, Toyota Group, GM Group, VW Group, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla, and others. The company supplies side airbags and curtain airbags mainly to the VW Group. It also has a track record of supplying driver- and p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

d by CAR – Center Automotive Research, Duisburg; Slide: © Tata Technologies)   Mr. Asmus introduced a structured approach to evaluating SDV maturity levels, mapping out a clear path from basic embedded systems to fully AI-enabled, centralized compute architectures. He noted that OEMs such as Tesla and Chinese manufacturers like Nio have already reached higher levels of SDV maturity (levels 6–7), characterized by machine learning model in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/22

the basic design for this 9-speed AT, which is used in North American SUVs and pickup trucks. 2023 2024 Figure 2: Distribution of AT steps (Japan) Source: MarkLines research   The situation in the U.S.: In 2024, General Motors Company (GM), the VW Group, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), Tesla, Geely (Volvo), and others launched new BEV models, and their share of the market is increasing, but the ratio of AT to total light vehicle sale...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

6% y/y and accounting for 31% of the total BEV volume. There were 18 manufacturers with a New Energy passenger car wholesale volume exceeding 10,000 units in March, up 2 y/y and accounting for 92.7% (92% last month) of the total. These manufacturers were: BYD (371,419 units), Geely (119,696 units), Tesla China (78,828 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (71,362 units), Changan Auto (66,788 units), Chery (55,604 units), Leapmotor (37,095 units), Li Auto (36,67...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/11

control capabilities are also crucial for autonomous vehicles, especially in situations where human intervention is needed, such as navigating complex environments or handling emergencies.     The cloud technology company Oracle presented its vehicle communication system, which was installed in a Tesla Cybertruck. Oracle Vehicle Communication System demonstration (GSMA MWC™ Barcelona, organized by © GSM Association, Photos: Copyright ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

es are often uneconomical.   Waymo is a pioneer in the field of autonomous vehicles and is already testing robotaxis in the US. Navya already offers autonomous shuttles, and these are being tested in various cities in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia to complement public transportation. Tesla is planning to launch an autonomous robotaxi priced at around 30,000 US-dollars. Elon Musk describes the project as a specially designed car tha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28