the compressor is then sent to the condenser. Here, the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant releases heat as it passes through the condenser, in which many rows of thin tubes are arranged, and is transformed into a low-temperature, high-pressure liquid refrigerant. The condenser is made of aluminum with excellent thermal conductivity and has many fins to improve cooling performance. Next, in the receiver-dryer, low-temperature, high-pres...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

hat made its global debut (the vehicle on display had plate indicating that it also knows as the Leapmotor Lafa 5). The vehicle measures 4,430 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, 1,520 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,735 mm. The model features frameless doors and is equipped with sporty 19-inch aluminum wheels. B05 (Lafa 5)   The B10, a C-segment SUV launched in the Chinese market in April 2025, was released in the European marke...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/06

nters around Opel’s Pure Panel, a sleek digital interface that includes a 10.25-inch display for essential driving data and another 10.25-inch touchscreen for infotainment, both compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. High-quality materials like soft-touch plastics, eco-leather, and aluminum accents give the cabin a premium feel, while ambient lighting adds a customizable atmosphere. Physical HVAC controls, 12 V soc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/02

(Source: Created by MarkLines based on EVE Energy's releases) Pioneering new applications for batteries   In the robotics field, multiple battery cell models were exhibited, including 18650, 21700, and 26700 types. Of these, the 26700 (G26Q) has an energy density of 310Wh/kg, and its lightweight aluminum case design reduces its weight by 5%. Battery tab structure optimizes internal resistance and heat dissipation performance, reducing temperat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/29

hand, South Korea's negotiations on investment in the U.S. have been difficult and no agreement has yet been reached.   Mexico will reportedly raise tariffs up to 50% on imports from China, India, South Korea, and other countries with which it has no trade agreements, with automobiles, steel, and aluminum among the targeted items. China urged reconsideration and warned against investment and project cancellations, while South Korea announced th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

tion rulebook and a newly introduced two-step verification model, aiming to improve the reliability and traceability of carbon data.   In addition, Catena-X supports digital product passports. Initially targeting batteries, the plan is to expand the scope in the future to include materials such as aluminum and steel. These toolsets provide a framework that helps companies efficiently manage regulatory compliance and data sharing related to susta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/04

in August 2025 Automobile CBU Imports from Canada and Mexico 25% 25% 300 190 Imports from Japan 25% 12.5% Automobile Parts Imports from Canada and Mexico 25% 25% 220 160 Imports from Japan 25% 12.5% Imports from other countries 25% 25% Raw Materials Additional tariffs applied to Steel, Aluminum, and Copper products 25% 50% Total for Automobiles and Raw Materials 520 350 (Source: Prepared by MarkLines based on Honda's financial ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

one order of magnitude thinner than electromagnetic steel sheets, so conventional press working methods cannot be used. Therefore, Nidec is also developing production technologies for thin-plate press processing and adhesive lamination.   The rotor structure of the induction motor is made of cast aluminum, but it is easier to make it more robust than an IPMSM that uses magnets, and is suitable for high rotation speeds.   The reducer uses plane...

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

for a presidential executive order to be issued to reduce additional tariffs, so it is expected that this will take a considerable amount of time for these other countries.   On August 19, the United States announced that it would expand the list of items subject to additional tariffs on steel and aluminum. An additional 50% tariff will be imposed on 407 items, including automotive parts such as automotive exhaust system parts and electrical ste...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/26

he battery system level) still face significant process challenges. Therefore, continuous innovation and optimization in material design and conditioning processes are needed to achieve industrial breakthroughs in all-solid-state batteries. Pouch-type packaging solutions   Pouch-type batteries use aluminum plastic film as the encapsulating material and have the advantages of light weight, shape flexibility, and high energy density. Farasis Energ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/22

ty of 123kWh using second-generation 4680 battery cells, giving it a driving range (EPA) of 547km.   The disassembled vehicle is an AWD model with an induction motor with a maximum output of 226kW at the front and a magnet-type synchronous motor with a maximum output of 221kW at the rear.   Large aluminum casting parts made using a 9,000-ton Gigacast process are used at the front and rear of the vehicle body, and various parts are attached to t...

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

volume and weight can be reduced by 92% and 75%, respectively, and cooling performance can be increased by 25%.   Exhibitor profile Company Summary Exhibit Taiho Kogyo Co., Ltd.(Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) Taiho Kogyo was established in 1944. It manufactures and sells bearing products, aluminum die-casting products, system products, and precision dies. High thermal conductivity sheets, etc. Sekisui Polymatech Co., Ltd.(Saitama City...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/14

t holds the ends of the stack in place while also providing functions such as insulation, current collection and power transmission. The end plate is a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) molded product for weight reduction. (The specific gravity with PPS is 1.7g/cm3, compared to 2.7g/cm³ for conventional aluminum castings.)   Takagi Seiko Corporation: Liners for high-pressure hydrogen tanks Liners for high pressure hydrogen tankDisplay panel for...

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

Next, the liquid cooling system manages heat using a coolant (mainly ethylene glycol), similar to the engine cooling system. It combines heat dissipation cooling from a radiator (heat sink) with cooling of the refrigerant gas for vehicle air conditioning through a "chiller" made of laminated aluminum plates with good heat dissipation properties. It is widely adopted by OEMs. [Chiller example] (photo by MarkLines) The air c...

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

splay at the Honda booth. Also on display at the white-body exhibit venue was the “N-VAN e:” electric mini-car. Battery packFrame structure ensures both safety and light weight Thin and lightweight battery packs realized through innovations in production technologyIntroduction of large aluminum die-casting and joining technology, and battery degradation suppression technology   The “N-VAN e:", an electrified version of t...

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

d for a European OEM’s passenger cars.   The plastic water jacket is the same as the one used in the Nissan Ariya, and ensures a seal while supplying coolant to the direct-cooled power module and winding excitation module.   The inverter housing and water jacket are typically made from die-cast aluminum, but with complex molding they are made of plastic to create efficient busbars and cooling systems. Plastic water jacket Display panel...

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

ing increasing tariffs would be encouraged to make further investments in the U.S., citing GM and Hyundai's announcements of additional investments in the U.S. as successful examples. On the other hand, OEMs are lobbying the White House to reduce the additional 25% tariffs. Import tariffs on steel, aluminum, and their derivatives were raised from 25% to 50% on June 4.  While negotiations between the United States and other countries were ongoing...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

r, such as by applying collision mitigation braking, and leading to spontaneous risk avoidance. Video from a public road demonstration using camera recognition (left) and video of the actual demonstration in the booth at the expo (right)   Completely horizontal circulation technology for aluminum die casting Aluminum die-castings (right) produced from die-cast scrap (left) by completely horizontal circulation technology   At ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

ubaru BRZ muffler, etc. Toyoda Iron Works Co., Ltd. (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) Founded in 1946. Automotive parts manufacturing, press and plastic die and welding equipment design and production, etc. 1470MPa cold-formed ultra-high tensile strength components, original technology "Toyototsu", aluminum recycling, etc.   Related reports: JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Plastics Technology (Jun. 2025)JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Metal Processing Technol...

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

easing to enable the catalyst to heat up more quickly. There is an increased use of manifolds constructed with a thin, double-layered structure of pressed sheet metal to better retain exhaust gas and catalyst temperature. Exhaust pipe: The exhaust pipe connects the exhaust manifold and the muffler. Aluminum-plated steel tubing was often used in the past, but the use of stainless steel tubing is increasing to reduce weight and improve corrosion re...

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