n Re-Refined Base Oils (RRBO), or recycled used oils, there would be a 59% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from lubricants. This translates to 1.5 million fewer metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, equivalent to the CO2 emissions from consuming 147.3 million gallons of diesel.   Stephanie Severance’s presentation centered on the energy transition within mobility. Previously, mobility was transitioning towards an e...

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

an AI-Native multi-powertrain platform. The platform covers seven categories including sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, MPVs, and sports cars, enabling the company to offer more than 50 global models with five different powertrains: PHEV, HEV, BEV, FCEV, and ICE. In the future, new powertrains such as diesel hybrids are also planned to be introduced. SERES SERES (SERES Group Co., Ltd.) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Shapingba District...

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

lumes fell 1.6% to 540k. The market is being reshaped by the Malus Écologique and higher weight taxes, which are pushing entry-level buyers away from ICE vehicles. Although affordable EV launches (notably Renault) are lifting electric registrations, they have not fully offset collapsing petrol and diesel sales. Fiscal strain and political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 election are also weighing on consumer confidence, keeping the recovery fragil...

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

classic sports roadster (display only)   Ford's key highlight at the show was the anticipated Ranger Super Duty, a locally assembled heavy-duty pickup engineered for demanding commercial and off-road applications. Pricing starts from THB 1,599,000.   Power comes from a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6 engine producing 210 PS (154 kW) at 3,250 rpm and 600 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission featuring an ...

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

ency rating of 4.3 L/100 km.   The ORA 5 measures (LWH) 4,471x 1,833x 1,641 mm, with a 2,720 mm wheelbase, offering a spacious modern cabin. ORA 5 HEV on the press stage ORA 5 HEV’s rear side ORA 5 HEV’s interior ORA 5 EV   In addition, GWM Thailand launched the TANK 300 Diesel Forest Phantom Limited Edition in Jungle Green, priced at THB 1,349,000 and limited to 300 units. This special edition features distinctive ext...

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

-Bundesamt, or Federal Motor Transport Authority), electrification is gaining momentum amid rising fuel costs and various incentives, and sales of xEV manufacturers such as Tesla and BYD have been strong.   On April 13, Germany’s coalition government agreed to reduce the fuel tax on gasoline and diesel by approximately 17% per liter for a period of two months as a measure to address soaring energy prices. Furthermore, the government rejected t...

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

) oblique view 3rd generation FC system (110kW)3rd generation FC system (110kW) oblique view 3rd generation FC system (150kW)   The 3rd generation FC system uses the same cells in the FC stack and has (1) improved durability performance (doubled compared to the 2nd generation). Equivalent to a diesel engine, it is maintenance free, and (2) Improved fuel economy is improved (1.2 times higher than the 2nd generation). Driving range is improved...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

yota86/Subaru BRZ, Hilux, Hiace Wagon, Land Cruiser 250 (gasoline), Toyota/Hino light-duty truckCoaster, Toyota/Daihatsu/Mazda commercial vehicles manufactured in Thailand (production to end in 2026) HEV (Dual boost) FWD Crown, RX, LM ICE 8 FWD Vellfire, RX, NX, GR Yaris RWD Land Cruiser 250 Diesel ICE, HEV 10 RWD LS, LC Land Cruiser 300, LX, GX Nissan ICE 4 FWD Vanette RWD Civilian HEV, ICE 7 RWD Skyline, Caravan/Homy ICE 9 RWD ...

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

ed with a high-performance LFP battery with a capacity of 63 to 65kWh and an AI-based cloud service system. In addition to contributing to the demand and supply adjustment of the power grid as a V2G (Vehicle to Grid) distributed unit, it serves as a clean energy supply source replacing conventional diesel generators through V2L (Vehicle to Load) functionality. CharGo features autonomous driving capabilities, flexible installation options for indo...

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

o JMC 19,000 -11.8% 139,000-189,000 4 Rich Dongfeng 18,000 -8.4% 80,000-151,000 5 Baodian JMC 14,000 17.4% 93,000 (Source: MarkLines - Created based on the number of retail registrations in China)(**Note: Compiled by MarkLines from various sources) GWM POER SAHAR (Left: HEV, Right: Diesel) (Reference)List of pickup trucks in the Chinese market (Model Launch Schedules Models/Refined search) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

t 1% to nearly 9%. (Source: MarkLines – Brazil vehicle sales volume 2020–2025)   By powertrain type, ANFAVEA reported the following full-year 2025 sales figures for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) by fuel type: flex-fuel vehicles fell 3.5% y/y to 1,897,593 units, diesel vehicles increased by 6.0% to 254,909 units, gasoline vehicles increased by 11.7% to 114,263 units, HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles) increased b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/08

epairing U.S. highways and bridges. In the past, proposals have included an annual tax of USD 250 for BEVs and USD 100 for hybrid vehicles, as well as a 2025 proposal to impose a USD 1,000 tax on BEVs. The background to this is that current road repair funding mainly relies on taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel, but the spread of electric vehicles is expected to lead to a decrease in traditional fuel tax revenues, highlighting the need to secure n...

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

cations throughout Indonesia. AION UT Standard AION UT Premium   The AION V is priced at IDR 449 million, and the Hyptec HT at IDR 691 million. AION V AION Y Plus GAC E8 Hyptec HT GWM   GWM (Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd.) exhibited six vehicle models: the Tank 500 Diesel, Tank 500 HEV, Tank 300 Diesel, Tank 300 HEV, Haval Jolion HEV, and ORA 03 BEV. Among these, the new Tank 500 Diesel model will be imported as ...

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

tation Gas with Hydrogen Addition under Various Ignition Timings Combustion Research (hydrogen as secondary fuel) Okayama University Hokkaido University 20229095 Improvements of Combustion and Emissions in a Natural Gas Fueled Engine with Hydrogen Enrichment and Optimized Injection Timings of the Diesel Fuel Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan Spring Meeting 2023 Development Methodology and Tools Toyota ーーー 20235387 Improvement o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

sulators): Ceramic insulation plates for batteries NGK Insulators exhibited a honeycomb-structured ceramic heat insulating plate for large-capacity battery packs in BEVs, utilizing ceramic technologies used for ceramic substrates for catalysts in ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles and DPFs (diesel particulate filters). By using ceramic insulation plates in the battery pack case and between the cells of the battery module, it is possible t...

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

l S05 EV Began operation in 2025. Producing EVs, PHEVs, REEVs (range extenders) with right-hand drive. Plans call for expansion to 200,000 units in the future. Exports to Europe began in December 2025. Great Wall Motor Rayong Plant EVs, engines 80 H6(HV/PHEV), Jolion HV, Tank 500 HV, Tank 300 (HV/Diesel), POER Sahar HV Acquired the former GM Thai plant in November 2020. Export to Latin America and Oceania from 2025. Chonburi Plant Batteries -...

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

nd production of low-emission engines. It remains to be seen how high this bill will be. An initial indication was already provided two years ago by Frontier Economics [3]. The additional costs of implementing Euro 7 are approximately 1862 euros for vehicles with gasoline engines, 2629 euros for diesel vehicles, and 178 euros for BEVs   In their 20-page report entitled “Regulatory Costs of Euro 7”, the analysts put the average incrementa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/05

the theme “Cool on Street, Tough on Work.” Its sportier, more athletic look is defined by a redesigned front grille, new 17-inch alloy wheels, and an enhanced Forward Collision Mitigation System with Pedestrian Detection.   The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GT is powered by a 184-hp 2.4L Hyper Power diesel engine offering up to 15.2 km/l efficiency. Its bold look is defined by a honeycomb grille, sculpted bumpers, and class-leading 18-inch alloy w...

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

, and for the full year of 2025, sales were 2.858 million units, reflecting an increase of 1.4% y/y.   In Germany, EV sales grew 43.2% y/y in 2025, while PHV sales grew 62.3%, and the market share of electrified vehicles (xEVs), including BEVs, PHVs, and FCVs, reached 30%. Conversely, gasoline and diesel vehicles have both declined by around 20%, and the shift to a structure in which alternative drive vehicles account for approximately 60% of ne...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/26

ized by IPM AG, Slide Copyright © ACEA） HDV CO2 Target and Infrastructure（NextTruck 2025 organized by IPM AG, Slide Copyright © ACEA） Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is the greatest barrier   Commercial road transport is a B2B business with low profit margins. Whether hauliers shift from diesel vehicles to zero-emission vehicles depends on whether the total cost of ownership (TCO) offers a clear advantage. Germany's CO₂-linked road t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/22