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

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

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

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

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

rts drive motor technology and products Shuanglin Auto Parts is a major supplier to Wuling Motors and currently mainly deploys the TZ175X15DYM and TZ155H7.5DYA drive motors for medium- and low-output NEVs. In addition, to meet the demand for compact cars, the company is also developing low-output e-Axle products (SEA175 and SEA155) that adopt the integrated e-Axle method (integrated motor and reduction gear design). The maximum outputs of these d...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

ive unit housings (for ix3 and ix5 Hydrogen), fuel cell drive systems (for I Hydrogen NEXT) (planned) Porsche, VW Group Germany Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen Plant Drive motors (for Taycan, Macan) (2019~) Opel, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Stellantis France Nidec PSA emotors Drive motors (2022~), e-Axles (2022~), drive systems (e-Drive) (planned) Stellantis France Tremery Plant Drive motors (2019~) Renault France Cleon Plant Drive motors (5AL...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

ty at low temperatures and clutch durability. For volume production, the company is jointly developing this technology with Tokuhatsu Co., Ltd., which possesses micro-pressing technology. In the future, in addition to considering the surface processing technology's use in JATCO's ATs and CVTs and e-Axles for electric vehicles, it will also consider its application in a wide range of mobility-related products. In November 2024, JATCO announced tha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/08

Japan Mobility Show 2025: Electric Powertrains e-Axles, motors, inverters Summary OEM technology exhibits and cutaway models: Toyota, Daihatsu, BYD, Yamaha, Nissan e-Axles, motors: Aisin, Astemo, Valeo, Bosch, Oswell Inverters, converters: Denso, Bosch, Astemo, Oswell, Toyota Industries, Shindengen Electric   The Japan Mobility Show 2025, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) was held at Tokyo Big Sight (open t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

steering systems that not only make steering easier on narrow roads and in parking spaces, but also aim to stabilize the cabin and improve comfort. These companies have announced systems that ultimately take into account autonomous driving via SBW. In Europe in recent years, the use of active rear axle steering has been increasing in luxury cars and high-end sports models.   The rear axle has a large steering angle of up to 10 degrees, and rear...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

in-house production, are integrating and strengthening their affiliated manufacturers while retaining their in-house development systems to respond to the proliferation of electrified vehicles.   In the Toyota Group, BluE Nexus develops, assembles, and sells modules and systems, and has started e-Axles for BEVs with components supplied by Aisin, Denso, and Toyota Motor Corporation, while the Honda Group is working with Astemo to support electri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Technology) Automotive World Autumn (Panatronic Japan) HOSO Technology: Dana electric powertrain   HOSO Technology Co., Ltd. (HOSO Technology) sells construction equipment, industrial vehicles, and e-mobility components and is the Japanese distributor for Dana Incorporated’s (Dana) Spicer e-Axle, TM4 electric powertrains and other products.   The HP and MD models of Dana's TM4 SUMO series electric powertrain were on display at the expo. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/15

an Avatr 12 teardown exhibit (Blue Sky Technology) Teardown reports MarkLines Fee-based Data & Reports   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) displayed a disassembled Chinese-made electric vehicle as a special exhibit at Automotive World Autumn.   The exhibit included the BYD Yangwang U8 (motor, e-Axle housing, inverter, thermal management, battery) and the BYD Song Plus DM-i (motor, reduction gear, inverter) that were disassembled at the Benchm...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/14

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