ures for heat are also provided for e-Axles (motors, inverters, and reduction gears) in HVs (hybrid vehicles), PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles), and BEVs, but these are excluded from the scope of this report. In addition, the subject markets for this report are Europe, the United States and China, where BEV sales are growing, and Japan is included for reference only. The supplier information of key functional components (chillers, valves...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

,000 units (9.6% share). For the January-February period, the cumulative sales figures were 1.165 million units (13.7% share), 612,000 units (7.2% share), and 785,000 units (9.2%share), respectively.   BEV and PHEV sales volumes have been greatly affected by the continued slump in new car sales in China since the beginning of the year. While sales in the Chinese market recovered in March, and xEV sales are showing a strong upward trend, this yea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

y been sold outside of Indonesia. Two versions were on display: a specially painted Retro Classic version and a standard painted version, along with a concept model called Cyberspace. Because the Cyberspace model has different body parts than the standard model, it was planned to be manufactured in China and imported as a finished vehicle.   CKD production of the V23 is planned to be carried out by Handal Indonesia Motor. Dealerships and showroo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

rales Zimmermann, VP and GM for Global OEM Customers, Products and Engineering at Clarios, also announced that his company plans to launch a production-ready 48-V battery based on sodium-ion technology by the end of the decade: “With sodium, we are completely independent completely independent of China in terms of raw materials; and in terms of safety, sodium-ion batteries, like Li-ion technology, can also be used up to Level C.” Na-ion batte...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ved modestly to 86.6 mn units/year, on what was a weak start to 2026. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market declined 8.5% YoY due to a second consecutive sharp contraction in the Chinese PV market as sales totaled 6.0 mn units globally. Global LV sales showed signs of faltering last month as both China and US saw a notable decline in sales. China’s steep contraction remains a key drag on global sales volumes as consumers feel the effects of l...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

control of braking and power steering advances, power steering manufacturers will enter the fray in addition to conventional brake manufacturers. In April 2025, power steering manufacturer Nexteer Automotive unveiled its electromechanical braking system (EMB) at the Auto Shanghai 2025 motor show in China. Adoption of EMBs in passenger cars The table can be scrolled left and right. Parts manufacturer Date and time Source of information Cou...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

BYD: 2nd Generation Blade Battery and Fast Charging Technology Reduced charging time; ultra-thin, high-strength SEI film; 1,500kW fast charging Summary 2nd Generation Blade Battery: Charges to 97% in just 9 minutes Fast charging technology and equipment: Maximum output of 1,500kW, operable with one hand "Flash Charging China" Strategy: Planning to build 20,000 FLASH Charging stations by the end of 2026 Models equipped with the 2nd Generation Blad...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/19

al and Texture Points of interest from a perceived quality perspective   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) conducted a teardown survey of the BEV “Xiaomi SU7” developed by the smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi Corporation (Xiaomi) at its benchmark center established in 2024. The SU7 was launched in China in March 2024 and attracted significant attention after receiving more than 50,000 orders within 27 minutes of the start of reservations. In th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Japanese OEMs' BEV Sales in China Recover Toyota bZ3X, Nissan N7: Local-spec equipment and prices improve competitiveness Summary Japanese BEV models doing well in the Chinese market Toyota bZ3X (C-segment SUV BEV) Nissan N7 (D-segment sedan BEV) Honda S7/P7 (D-segment SUV BEV) Japanese BEV launch plans and NEV market trends   In recent years, Japanese automakers (OEMs) have been struggling with product deployment and price competition in the C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Major Standards and Regulations Seminar for China’s Automotive Industry From presentations on Intelligent Connected Car standardization and key technology policies Summary Standard system for intelligent connected cars New implementation phase of intelligent connected vehicle technology policy (L2/L3/L4/unmanned automated driving)   The "Automotive Industry Major Standards and Regulations Seminar (4th Session)," jointly hosted by CATARC Autom...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - March 2026 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in February and outlook for March China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2026 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for Febru...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

AFEELA 1 pre-production sedan (left) and the newly announced AFEELA Prototype 2026 SUV (right) AFEELA Prototype 2026 (exterior only)   This approximately 900-page report summarizes HMI trends in production vehicles based on surveys of around 100 models from Japan, Europe, the U.S., China, and Korea conducted at global motor shows and exhibitions by HMIpro Inc..     Although the interior of this pre-production vehicle has not u...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

n the fuel tank location of heavy-duty trucks. Besides, the above, BorgWarner also offers in its lineup a flat package for buses, which is designed for placement under the floor or on the roof. Battery System LFP Cubic Pack (Model) The cells are lithium-ion LFP blade battery cells from China's FinDreams Battery Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of BYD Co., Ltd.). The lithium-ion LFP blade battery cells in two thicknesses of 16.2mm and 13.5mm a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/10

considering Chinese companies with advanced autonomous driving technology as new partners. newmo The company raised JPY 17.9 billion in Series A round and JPY 19.9 billion since inception. Working with partners Vispect: AI camera system Vispect   Headquartered in Zhejiang, China, Vispect Tech. (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. (Vispect) was founded in 2015. The company develops aftermarket camera systems for vehicles, mainly heavy eq...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

(BEVs), the automotive industry has a responsibility to continuously improve the efficiency of existing internal combustion and hybrid technologies. Regional Market Dynamics Highlight the Need for Diversity Market trends further demonstrate that a uniform electrification strategy is unrealistic: China: In 2023, hybrid vehicle sales grew by 100% year-on-year, outperforming BEVs Brazil: Approximately 80% of new vehicle sales are flex-fuel vehicl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

d copper wire φ3 L=130 3 S-7-3 Insulating Tube W L=90 2 S-8 SUB ASSY 3 S-8-1 Terminal-N Intermediate, nominal N, 13mm weld 40×35 t3.0 3 S-8-2 Coil-N Round copper wire φ3 L=120 3 S-8-3 Insulating Tube N L=80 1 B . Rotor 2 R-1 Bearing A Motor shaft holder (FAG F-638010.05.6208 CHINA 8130 X336-145317) φ80.00 - 39.9×17.96 2 R-2 Resolver rotor 12 laminated electromagnetic steel sheets 63.8×63.8×4.2 2 R-3 O Ring A Iron f...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/04

its (14.0% share), PHEVs 347,000 units (7.8% share), and HEVs 397,000 units (8.9% share). BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) in particular showed significant month-over-month (m/m) declines in both sales volume and market share. The large sales decline in China, a major market, had a significant impact, resulting in a year-over-year (y/y) decline as well. HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles) sales also decli...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/03

odule display screen (2) Leadrive Technology (Shanghai): Inverters and power modules for BEV/HEV/REEV   Leadrive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Leadrive Technology), headquartered in Pudong, Shanghai, produces inverters (Motor Control Units), power blocks, and power modules at four plants in China, as well as plants in Thailand and Malaysia. The company also plans to produce in the United States.   Three types of inverters for single-moto...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/26

Regional Value Content (RVC), but also to deploy Chinese electrification manufacturing technology to Southeast Asia.   Currently, Chinese suppliers have moved beyond the initial phase of "exclusively for Chinese vehicles" and have begun to enter the supply chain of Japanese OEMs. In January 2025, China's Yuefei New Materials (Wuhu Yuefei Sound-absorbing New Materials Co., Ltd.) established a joint venture plant for interior parts with Thailand'...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

nuary, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate fell sharply to 81 mn units/year due to a steep contraction in the Chinese PV market. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market declined 2.0% as sales totaled 6.6 mn units globally. For the first time in an extended period, the US, Western Europe, and China all experienced a decline in the same month. The drivers varied by region: in the US, severe weather weighed on sales; in China, the reduction i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24