nser, the evaporator is made of aluminum with fins to remove heat efficiently. * For heating, heated engine coolant is circulated through a heater core, which is a separate heat exchanger from the evaporator, via a separate circuit, and the warm air generated at this time is blown into the vehicle interior by a blower fan. There are two main differences between the air conditioning systems for electrified vehicles and those for ICE-powered vehic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/09

Sustainable Interior – 3D Printing, Recycling, and Vegan Materials Summary Introduction RECYCLED PLASTICS FLEXIBLE USE OF 3D PRINTING COMPOSITES FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS AND RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS MONOMATERIALS FOR IMPROVED RECYCLABILITY SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED LEATHER AND BIO- BASED SYNTHETIC LEATHER SYNTHETIC SILK FROM MICROORGANISMS HIGH REQUIREMENTS FOR USE   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magaz...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/05

door, as destination, profile and preferences may already be known before the occupant reaches the vehicle.   The end-state is a fully autonomous vehicle in which the steering wheel disappears. Robotaxi rollouts will produce a generation of passengers who never had a steering wheel at all. Interior of the future (CAR IT Symposium 2026 organized by CAR – Center Automotive Research, Duisburg (D+S Automotive GmbH); Slide: © Pioneer Corpo...

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

er-intelligent AI assistant agent, and the L4 autonomous driving software solution G-ASD L4 Version.   Caocao Inc., a Geely-affiliated ride-hailing platform company, was deeply involved in the product definition and R&D of the Eva Cab, and performed comprehensive optimization from vehicle styling, interior space logic, HMI system to overall vehicle durability. A customized version developed by Caocao Inc. is scheduled to enter mass production in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/02

TECH.AD Europe 2026: Towards the Realization of Autonomous Driving Scalable sensing, context awareness, and end-to-end AI Summary Sustained Market Expansion Enabled by NXP’s Scalable and Efficient Imaging Radar Solutions (NXP) Context-Aware ADAS: Integrating interior sensing outputs into ADAS/AD for safe driving (Magna) One-stage E2E solution for a safe, smooth and seamless Assisted Driving experience (Horizon Robotics) Key Takeaways from Tech....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/01

800V electrical architecture, it enables ultra-fast charging through advanced smart charging capabilities while improving power density and reducing thermal losses. The platform also integrates highly efficient motor technologies, optimized battery packaging, enhanced collision safety, and spacious interior design, supporting flexible deployment across multiple vehicle classes. Hyundai Motor Group E-GMP dedicated EV platform (47th Inter...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/29

. The design emphasizes a sense of the future and technology through the fusion of a multifaceted glass cabin, a floating roof, and numerous transparent materials.   Intelligent interaction enables emotionally engaging human-machine interactions through lighting effects and cockpit atmosphere. The interior incorporates inflatable materials and 3D knitting technology to enhance the sense of immersion in the cockpit. Avatr indicated its intention ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/28

ad its world premiere. The model is defined as a "family mobility life Rubik's Cube" targeted at young consumers. The design transcends traditional vehicle categories, integrating an off-road MPV, a multifunctional camping extension area, and a mobile audio-visual entertainment system, enabling the interior space to be reconfigured using a highly flexible modular layout. The digital cockpit features a minimalist design that eliminates physical bu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/26

tes not only as a sustainability lever but as a future-critical factor for type approval and regulatory compliance.   The presentation focused on maritime post-consumer plastics—specifically recycled fishing nets and ropes—as a controlled and technically viable material stream for high-quality interior and functional components. Motivation and Industry Context   Ms. Börner opened her presentation by highlighting the strategic drivers beh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

e integrating the cockpit and autonomous driving functions has been adopted. It features two Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 processors (with a computing power of 1,280 TOPS) and integrates a VLA driver assistance system and a large-scale edge model. This model was first unveiled in December 2025, but the interior is currently undisclosed and the vehicle is not in production. D99 Lafa 5 Ultra   The top-of-the-line model of the Lafa 5, the La...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/20

in is the DriveOne from Huawei (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.). Maximum output is 207kW and maximum torque is 320Nm. It is equipped with one permanent magnet synchronous motor. The vehicle uses a 71.35/88.13kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. Total driving range (CLTC mode) is 600-710km. As for the interior, Toyota Boshoku Corporation is involved in the seat and interior systems.   Designed with Chinese users in mind, this model comes standard w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

plemented by Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 for advanced driver assistance.   The booth also highlighted Lexus' multi-powertrain strategy, covering pure ICE, BEV, HEV, and PHEV models across its lineup. New Lexus IS300h F Sport New Lexus IS300h Luxury New Lexus IS300h (F Sport)'s interior New Lexus IS300h (Luxury)'s interior   Following its earlier previews, the all-electric Mazda6e has gone on sale in Thailand, with prici...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

celeration from 0-100km/h is reached in 5.88 seconds and maximum speed is 240km/h. It is equipped with the HyperOS intelligent cockpit and features the Skyline Panorama display. With cumulative orders exceeding 200,000 units by April 2026, it has become a popular SUV model. Exterior and interior of YU7   As of April 2026, HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) has comprised the "Five Jie": AITO (AITO: in partnership with SE...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

January 2026, the company announced that they had jointly developed a foldable steering wheel with Tensor Inc. (Tensor) in the United States for use in autonomous vehicles, which can be stored inside the dashboard when not in use. This is a technology that dramatically increases the freedom of the interior space during autonomous driving (Level 3 or higher). (Note: This is a separate project from the joint development project with HSAE (Shenzhen...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

sistance features as standard.   Firefly has appointed Thonburi BlueSky Co., Ltd., under Thonburi Group, as its general distributor to support market rollout and deliveries. NIO Firefly special edition model NIO Firefly’s specifications NIO Firefly’s rear side NIO Firefly’s interior   XPeng, as a leading AI mobility technology brand, highlighted the official public debut of the new XPeng X9, the ultimate ultra-intell...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

nt Hybrid and the Preface i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid, both of which were exhibited at the launch event, became available for pre-order on April 19. Going forward, Geely plans to fully implement i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid technology across its China Star series. Monjaro i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid Interior Preface i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid Interior ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/24

.   This is Part Three, which covers additional automotive-related exhibits and technologies featured at the congress.   Next year's MWC™ Barcelona will take place from 1-4 March 2027. SU7 Ultra   Xiaomi EV presented the SU7 Ultra once again, this time allowing visitors to access the vehicle's interior-an expansion from last year's display, which was limited to exterior viewing. The SU7 Ultra entered official mass production and started sale...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/23

ional range extender EVs, with the L6 and L7 being in the zone of high volume sales, complemented by the L8 and L9 in the high-end segment, but facing significant growth pressure. In the second half of the year, new BEV models, the i8 and i6, were released in quick succession, and the i6's superior interior space and charging capabilities drove the recovery in sales towards the end of the year.   Li Auto has set a sales target of over 480,000 un...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/20

pu The table can be scrolled left and right. China Geely Zeekr 001 Thermal management system China SERES AITO Wenjie Thermal management system Outline of the company and its business: Established in 1983, it is a comprehensive parts supplier with Chinese domestic capital. Chassis, interior, and thermal management are the three main pillars of the company’s business. Capital: CNY 1,162.8 million Sales: CNY 26,600 million (Fisca...

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

07 is a BEV model with length of 4,750mm, width of 1,930mm, and height of 1,625mm. The maximum torque is 320Nm, the battery capacity is 79.97kWh, providing a driving range of 560km. With fast charging, it is possible to charge from 30% to 80% in 35 minutes.   The body comes in five colors, and the interior comes in two colors (Eclipse Black and Sunset Orange). The warranty covers up to 8 years or 240,000km for the battery, up to 6 years or 120,0...

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