Corporation (Denso) Marelli Corporation (Marelli); Highly Marelli Japan Corporation (Highly Marelli)   This report describes the future trends and current status of thermal management for lithium-ion batteries in BEVs (battery electric vehicles). Countermeasures 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 fr...

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

ur wheels when the pedal is depressed, while the parking brake is a braking of the two rear wheels. Historically, for the purpose of escaping from a stuck state, a drive shaft parking brake was the standard, and front wheel parking was used for FWD vehicles. However, due to the elimination of drive axle parking under U.S. state regulations, rear-wheel parking is now easier to lay out, even for front-wheel drive vehicles. Regulations in the U.S. a...

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

approval. Regarding automotive data security standards, the data security baseline requirements for automotive products are currently being clarified and standards that address key scenarios such as data security management systems that assure the manufacturing process, as well as cross-border data transfer, distribution, and governance, are being formulated. For functional safety (FS) and safety of intended functionality (SOTIF) standards, 20 st...

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

plates in the battery pack case and between the cells of the battery module, it is possible to prevent the spread of fire in the event of a battery fire. Ceramic insulation plates are made of highly heat-resistant (>1000°C) ceramic and have a honeycomb structure with an air layer to suppress heat transfer, thereby reducing the risk of thermal runaway of the battery by suppressing heat transfer and slowing down diffusion. Ceramic insulati...

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

dquist, Director Strategy and CEO Office, InfiMotion Technology Europe   In this presentation, Dr. Sandquist introduced the latest twin-motor, torque-vectoring–capable electric drive unit platform (TL300 Twin EDU) developed by InfiMotion Technology. This system is a next-generation rear electric axle that combines high vehicle dynamics enabled by independent left–right control with an advanced, highly integrated architecture of up to 11-in-1...

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

BYD Yangwang U8 Teardown Survey: e-Axle Drive Motor Components Materials and machining processes of components seen in 3D scan data and Bill of Materials (BOM) Summary e-Axle overview Motor features Bill of Materials (BOM) specifications of materials, processes, etc.   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) purchased a Yangwang U8, the top-of-the-line model in BYD's luxury brand Yangwang, and conducted a vehicle teardown survey at the MarkLines Benchm...

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

The power device chips are connected by sintering rather than wire bonding, and the entire module is overmolded.   The cooling system is a flat, double-sided cooling structure, with a stainless steel spring pressing the power device against a liquid-cooled water jacket, but it has been designed to transfer heat evenly without bending, preventing uneven cooling. Power modules (Left: New 750A compact 6-in-1 module, center: 900A 6-in-1 modul...

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

val, Tank, etc. CALB Actively developing a battery industrial hub in Thailand. Through local production, the company is deepening the establishment of a strategic supply chain with Chinese OEMs entering Thailand. Inovance Technology Mass production began in July 2024. Focused on production of e-Axles and inverters. Shanghai Edrive Established a local subsidiary and built an e-Axle assembly line. Specializes in R&D and production of next-gen...

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

AP Filter (Thailand) Oil filters for vehicles Qil (Thailand) Plastic parts for vehicles Synoelec Technology (Thailand) Vehicle parts Topwest Brake System Technology (Thailand) Brake caliper UFM (Thailand) Alloy wheels for vehicles Japan Hino Motors Manufacturing (Thailand) Rear stabilizer axles for vehicles Singapore Hesai (Thailand) Electronic device for vehicles Singapore/Hong Kong VMOTO (THAILAND) Electric battery motorcycles T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/17

Automotive World 2026: e-Axles, Motors Fukuta's e-Axle, BorgWarner's HEV powertrain, Nittoku's ceramic motors, and more Summary e-Axle (Fukuta, BorgWarner, ZEPT) Motor (Nittoku, Mitsuba, Dynax) Motor manufacturing processes / components (Kobelco Wire, Daido Steel, Kaga FEI, Toyochem, Fine Steel) MarkLines: BYD U8 teardown exhibit   Automotive World 2026 was held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 through 23, 2026.   According to an announcement...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

d, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Pakistan (Ref.) MarkLines - OEM Plants - Search OEM Plants by Country/OEM   As Chinese OEMs expand production at their overseas plants, it will be necessary to keep a close eye on supply chain trends (development of local parts suppliers and technology transfer) aimed at improving the efficiency of local production. (Ref.) MarkLines - Who Supplies Whom - Search (Model / Supplier / Component category)...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

ssing. It is focused on AI factory performance by efficiently moving data between thousands of GPUs with much higher bandwidth than previous systems.   The Spectrum-6 Ethernet switch scale-out connectivity using co-packaged optics for efficiency and reliability. It has 512 ports with 200 Gb/s data transfer rate.   The BlueField-4 data processing unit (DPU) is a dual-die package combining a 64-core Grace CPU for infrastructure offload and securi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

m. Visually, the update is defined by a redesigned kidney grille with Iconic Glow lighting and sharper M Sport detailing, complemented by five new exterior colors. On the road, the iX xDrive45 M Sport adds Integral Active Steering for improved maneuverability and stability, paired with adaptive two-axle air suspension for enhanced comfort. Advanced driver assistance systems are also expanded, with Driving Assistant Plus and Parking Assistant Plus...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

ous motors (EESM), an ASM drives the rotor using an induced magnetic field in the stator. The rotor has a metal cage structure and does not rely on permanent magnets. This makes the structure compact, cost-effective, and highly durable. In next-generation BMW models, the ASM is mounted on the front axle and works in concert with the BMW xDrive smart all-wheel drive system. EESM (Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor)   The rotor excitation inte...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/05

th protective structure. As a result, the safety level of the vehicle has been enhanced. Safety development: Thermal runaway and heat management   Xiaomi Auto has some of the strictest safety requirements in the industry for battery thermal runaway. It guarantees that there will be no fire or heat transfer even if in an environment of 55°C, the liquid cooling system is not operating. One of the main technologies adopted is the innovative CTB ba...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

build an automotive thermal solutions plant in Bulloch County, Georgia, creating 160 jobs. The new plant, scheduled to start operations in May 2024, will supply products for electric vehicles to Hyundai Motor Company's Hyundai Metaplant America and other customers. Acceptance of condenser business transfer: In May 2021, the company accepted the transfer of the Czech Republic and North American (Mexico and part of the U.S.) condenser business of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/22

Japan Mobility Show 2025: e-Axle Components, Chargers Electric drive components, fast/standard chargers, charging-related exhibits Summary e-Axle components: NSK, TPR, Sigma & Hearts, AGC, Niterra, NHK Spring, Sumitomo Electric Electric components: Aisin, Bosch, Mikuni, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Quick/standard chargers: Nichicon, Takaoka Toko (Hyundai), EVSIS (Lotte), Molitec Steel, BYD Charging: Nissan, Hino, Yazaki, Mitsubishi Electric Mobil...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/17

icial distributor for on-road vehicles, which have been missing for many years. The photo shows the Arocs 4763 (8x6/4) GVW 47 t, which was exhibited at the Show to highlight Daimler Truck's presence in Japan. The units immediately behind the cabin are the hydraulic power source for the trailer lift axles and other units on the upper left, and the cooling system for the Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA VIAB (blue equipment in the foreground of the photo), wh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

supplies instrument panels primarily to Nissan. Formerly the chemical division of Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd., the company began to produce instrument panels in 1965. History In 2004, Mitsuboshi Belting's chemical products business spun off as Mitsuboshi Belting Kaseihin Co., Ltd. 100% of shares were transferred to the major American interior and exterior component supplier IAC (International Automotive Components) in 2006, when the company’s nam...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

ified, cost-effective, and secure communication backbone. Ethernet simplifies integration across zonal controllers and endpoints, reducing reliance on multiple proprietary protocols. PCIe® (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) – This solves the challenge of high-bandwidth, low-latency data transfer required for High-Performance Computing (HPC) and centralized storage. PCIe® enables efficient chip-to-chip communication and supports advan...

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