Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., Photo on left: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved, on right: Copyright © BMW AG )   The components of the new eDrive system are produced at the several BMW plants in Bavaria and Austria. Details can be viewed in our WSW database. Front eAxle ASM (asynchronous motor) for front axle (IAA MOBILITY 2025 organized by Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., Photos: Copyright © Ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

electric rear-wheel steering systems, which are auxiliary systems. Reference: Steer-by-wire adoption in the Japanese market In 2013, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. introduced steer-by-wire (SBW) with a fail-safe mechanism. This steer-by-wire system uses a clutch to connect the steering wheel to the front axle, and if a fault is detected, the system will mechanically connect as usual. In addition, the safety design includes the use of three ECUs to ensu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: e-Axle, Motors Nidec 7-in-1 e-Axle, motor materials, power electronics parts and more Summary e-Axles, motors: Nidec, EXEDY, IE5 Motor Project - Organizer's exhibit Motor material-related: Daido Steel, Höganäs, Next Core Technologies, Komaki Kouzai Power electronics: STMicroelectronics, Toshiba, Alps Alpine, Sumida Process and test equipment: Tanaka Engineering, CHK Spring Industry, Myway Plus, SMACH, AMDT   TECHNO-FRONTI...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

truck H uses a three-electric (motor-inverter-gear reducer) control system developed in-house, and in collaboration with global companies such as Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) and ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF), the company has developed advanced technologies such as 800V or higher platforms, a two-motor e-axle exceeding 800hp, and a silicon carbide controller, achieving a fusion of software and hardware and smart torque distribution. Combined with the v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

/ Schaeffler are proceeding with the development of wide-angle electric rear-wheel steering systems that will make it easier to steer the car even on narrow roads and parking spaces and will eventually allow for automated driving via steer-by-wire. In Europe in recent years, the use of active rear axle steering has been increasing in luxury cars and high-end sports models. A large rear-axle steering angle of up to 10 degrees and steer-by-wire re...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/21

lay panel showed its internal structure.   The inverter is liquid-cooled to cool the power module and other components, but there are heat dissipation fins on the outside of the housing for air cooling, and the bus bars of the EMC filter in the DC input part on the inside dissipate heat via a heat transfer sheet.   The inverter has an output current capacity of 300Arms continuous and 620A peak and weighs 10.14kg. The supplier is United Automoti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/19

vetrain components including clutches and torque converters. There are concerns that demand for automatic transmission parts will decline in the future, so EXEDY is leveraging its excellent commercial rights, drivetrain components technology, and production infrastructure to develop EV motors and e-Axles.   The company exhibited a paper friction material torque limiter for BEVs. It utilizes proprietary wet clutch technology. The product prevents...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/15

ions of seating and seat component businesses until early 2012, but that activity has slowed down since 2013. However, between 2015 and 2016, the seating division of Adient (formerly Johnson Controls) of the U.S., once the largest seating supplier in the world, underwent a major transformation. It transferred its interior parts division (highly competitive, low profit margins), excluding seating, to its joint venture company in China. It spun of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

for Automotive-SPICE, Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cyber Security (ISO 21434/ ISO 24089) processes. It also assists in building CI/CD* pipelines to streamline the development process.   CI/CD*: Continuous Integration/ Delivery & Deployment   It provides a system that uses a low-latency data transfer platform (intdash) to transfer, process, and visualize sensor values and fault information from the ECU. High-frequency data on the edge side...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/01

st-bench measurements confirm the high accuracy of simulations and the superior efficiency of the dual-rotor topology in real-world driving conditions.   The technology is particularly well-suited for cost-sensitive, high-efficiency automotive applications, both as a main drive unit and as a boost axle for all-wheel drive vehicles.   At the DeepDrive stand, participants could take a closer look at the technology. DeepDrive dual-rotor ele...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/17

riving routes, for example, which will reduce the number of people required and further improve delivery and management efficiency.   As an example of a commercially available steerable trailer, the semi-trailer made by Toho Car Corporation is shown on the right. This trailer does not have a front axle (the photo shows two rear axles) and cannot propel itself, but it can be developed into a self-propelled trailer with an independent engine or el...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16

4, stalling in H1 2025 Summary Mexican auto industry outlook: Impact of Trump tariffs becoming apparent Production and exports: 2024 volumes were the highest ever, but export volumes are on the decline following the inauguration of the Trump administration GM: Producing three EV models, considering transferring some pickup truck production to the U.S. Stellantis: Starts production of the electric SUV "Jeep Wagoneer S", Continues investing in Mexi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

r companies.   The V2H (2012 Leaf to Home) is a commercialized V2H system that uses Nichicon's "EV Power Station" to supply power from the Nissan Leaf's battery, and has a maximum output power of 6kW (single-phase AC100V, 3kW × 2-phase).   Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation: Plastic materials for e-Axles, charging guns   Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation's (Mitsubishi Chemical’s) super engineering plastic film "Superio UT" for motor insulating p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

hly-Marelli   See Analysis Report: Lithium-Ion Battery (China)   This report outlines future trends in thermal countermeasures (thermal management) for lithium-ion batteries in BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and the status of each supplier. Thermal countermeasures are also applied to the e-Axle (motor, inverter, and reducer) of hybrid vehicles (HV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and BEVs, but these parts are excluded from the ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

teries in the drive battery business, up 21.79% from the previous year. Launched the "Xiaoyao Battery" for hybrid vehicles. 7 7 Aisin Corporation 31,291 33,021 ・Sales to the Toyota Group increased 3.93% year-over-year (y/y), while sales to Stellantis, VW/Audi and Volvo decreased.・ Regarding e-axles, the company is considering using them for rear-wheel drive (RWD) in hybrid vehicles (HVs) as well as global mixed-flow production. 8 8 FORVIA...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/02

logies such as storage batteries, battery packs and modules, battery life extension and safety, and charging systems. Cutaway model of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Valeo's electrification technology exhibit   Analysis Reports: Lithium-Ion Battery Related reports:JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: e-Axles, Motors, xEVs (Jun. 2025)Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 (2) BEVs, Batteries, and Chargers (Apr. 2025)BYD's Super e-Platform Technology Launch ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/27

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Inverters, Thermal Management Power electronics, e-Axle components, Bearing Summary Inverters, electric components (Denso, BorgWarner, Valeo, Schaeffler, TE, ASTI) Thermal management components (Aisin, Mahle, Schaeffler) Power electronics components (Toshiba Group, Denso, BorgWarner, Schaeffler, Asahi Kasei) e-Axle and motor parts (TDK, MinebeaMitsumi, Sumitomo Electric Industries, TRIS, SWCC) Bearings, electrolytic corrosi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/26

s), body parts, etc. Aisin Corporation(Kariya, Aichi Prefecture) Established as Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. in 1965. Manufactures and sells automotive parts and energy solution-related equipment. Portable hydrogen electric power generators, perovskite solar cells, CO2 and waste recycling technologies, eAxles, etc. Kojima Industries Corporation(Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) Founded in 1938. Development, design and production of interior and exterio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/24

used to meet the needs for comfortable vehicle interiors. A comfortable space has been created, with sustainable materials used throughout.   Exterior Body: High-strength and lightweight body made of CFRP Body: Lightweight, highly designed seat frame and body made from recycled carbon fiber Body: Transfer film decoration contributes to reducing CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process by eliminating the need for a paint booth Window: High...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

December 2013, the company increased its stake in Siam Calsonic Co., Ltd. (Chonburi province, Thailand), which manufactures heat exchangers and exhaust products in Thailand, from 49% to 51%, making it a consolidated subsidiary. In February 2024, Marelli withdrew from Russia. The main assets will be transferred to Avtozavod St. Petersburg, Russia (the former Nissan Russia plant) in the first half of 2024. The background to this is related to Nissa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19