velopment and integration of the complete active aeroblade system. At Tier-2 level, OPmobility SE contributed the aeroblades and structural components, while MinebeaMitsumi developed and produced the smart actuator module. This cooperation enabled an efficient development process and the successful transfer of a complex active aerodynamic system into series production.   The technical implementation posed significant challenges in terms of insta...

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

policy, the emphasis is on "demonstration of intelligentization + data governance + green recycling". China is promoting the testing and evaluation of Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) and public road demonstrations, strengthening the opening up of public transportation data and mechanisms for transferring automotive data from China to other countries. It is also accelerating the decarbonization and resource recycling of the automotive indus...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

n the Thai market. Locally produced since 2025 and originally developed for export markets including Europe, the D-MAX EV is offered in Thailand starting at THB 1,591,000. It is available as a four-door all-wheel-drive electric pickup finished in Silver Bohemian Metallic. It features a dual-motor e-Axle drivetrain paired with a De-Dion rear suspension. Output is rated at a combined 190 PS and 325 Nm of torque, powered by a 66.9 kWh battery delive...

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

he request of the Chinese government, they have been actively expanding their business footprint, including joint development with Chinese companies and the establishment of joint ventures (JVs). As a result, although these two companies succeeded in expanding their businesses in China, through the transfer of the know-how that came with this, many Chinese companies have now acquired power semiconductor design and manufacturing technology and are...

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

. The plant has an annual production capacity of several million units, and the company claims to have strengthened its ability to supply both Chinese domestic and global markets. At the end of 2025, the company closed its textile weaving plant for curtain airbag cushions in Congleton, England, and transferred its production functions to other countries. In 2025, due to declining demand and the transition to new technologies, the company closed i...

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

sing cellular communications (4G and 5G) is likely to be the most practical option for the time being. Impact on the Automotive Industry When handling vehicle data, location information, accounts, etc., the design must be based on the application of the PDP Law (consent, notification, cross-border transfer, security, etc.). If an OTA distribution server or a user-facing application falls under the category of ESO, operational burdens such as reg...

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

fordable offerings should support steady market expansion.JapanOur sales forecast for Japan remains largely unchanged from last quarter. Overall, we maintain our view that Japanese sales will peak in 2026 before beginning to decline.Japanese OEMs initially planned to produce their BEVs in Japan and transfer the know-how to their overseas production sites. However, given weak BEV sales in Japan, they now plan to import BEVs from overseas plants. F...

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

25 by Hino Motors, Mitsubishi Fuso, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Daimler Trucks AG, the companies transitioned to a holding company structure through a stock swap in which ARCHION became the wholly owning parent company and Hino became a wholly owned subsidiary, as well as through a stock transfer in which ARCHION became the transferring parent company and Mitsubishi Fuso became the transferring subsidiary. In addition, the transfer of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/27

as AT (achieving profitability in North America in FY2024). In February 2025, a new mid-term management plan covering the period through 2028 was announced (see "Future direction"). New business models include joint development and shared production of drive modules with Subaru and production of e-Axle on consignment from BMW, both of which will begin production in the late 2020s. Business overview: Major powertrain related products CVT, AT,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

launch event (Source: Photo by MarkLines)   The product "Artificial Graphite T-Max" is designed to optimize rapid charging performance and cycle stability. By customizing and modifying the coke raw material, it has constructed a negative electrode structure that is advantageous for lithium ion transfer, thereby increasing rapid charging capability, suppressing heat generation, and improving structural stability. Compared to conventional prod...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/14

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