tance, chemical resistance, and lubricating properties. However, because of concerns over their environmental persistence and potential health risks, five countries (Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark) submitted a restriction proposal under the EU’s REACH regulation in February 2023. This proposal is considered one of the most extensive in the history of chemical regulation, containing broad measures that go beyond the tradit...

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

o strengthening HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) lineup. Based on the HEV platform "Next Generation e:HEV," Honda has set a target of selling 2.2 million HEVs by 2030. Honda aims to reduce the cost of the next-generation hybrid system by over 50% compared to the 2018 model and over 30% compared to the 2023 model. Regarding next-generation autonomous driving technology, Honda will work with the Chinese autonomous driving technology provider Momenta G...

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

combustion engines is already in practical use, and deployment beyond fuel cells in commercial vehicles is also being considered. Such trends and the basic combustion characteristics of hydrogen have already been reported, along with presentations at the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan in 2023, at the following URL.   (Reference report) Practical examples of hydrogen engines and current development status (Aug. 2023)   In Europe, appa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/01

test facilities as Electrification Technologies Part 2. Nidec The IE5 Motor Project exhibit Tanaka Engineering Nidec: 7-in-1 e-Axle/Gen3 (for Toyota China), 7-in-1 e-Axle/Gen4, next-generation e-Axle   Nidec Corporation (Nidec), which changed its name from Nippon Densan Corporation in 2023, exhibited three types of e-Axles.   This is believed to be the first time in five years, since Automotive World in 2020, that Nidec exhibited a...

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

dustry and Information Technology (MIIT) is actively promoting the widespread use and application of methanol vehicles to meet the challenges of China's energy structure and carbon emissions. China's energy structure relies heavily on coal, and it is dependent on imports for oil and natural gas. In 2023, import dependency on oil and natural gas reached 72.9% and 42%, respectively, increasing pressure on energy security and keeping carbon emission...

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

d automotive clusters located in Hoskote, Bidadi, Hubballi-Dharwad, Shivamogga, and Belgaum, all supported by robust infrastructure. (Reference) MarkLines OEM Plants - India Electric mobility in Karnataka   In recent years, Karnataka state has seen strong growth in the EV sector. As of August 31, 2023, the state has attracted investments worth INR 250 billion across the EV value chain, including battery and component manufacturing, OEMs, chargi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/27

h, but sales increased y/y in most countries. The United States and Germany saw increases both month-over-month and year-over-year. Germany, in particular, showed a steady increase of 66.1% y/y to 75,000 units, although only a 4.0% increase month-over-month. This is exceeding the level seen in late 2023 before the EV credit was discontinued, indicating that Germany's EV market is on the rise again. Total sales volume / share of BEVs and PHVs in...

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

lyte materials, Farasis Energy positions the "oxide + polymer" composite route as one of the key directions, gradually reducing the liquid electrolyte content until all-solid-state batteries are realized. The table can be scrolled left and right. Product development route 2021First generation 2023Second generation 2024Third generation 2025Fourth generation 2026-2027Fifth generation Energy density ＜ 300Wh/kg 330Wh/kg 350 - 400Wh/kg 400+W...

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

ehicle. Steering ratio is adjustable from 5:1 to 15:1 and is said to enable automatic lane changes, but current Chinese traffic regulations stipulate that drivers must not take their hands off the steering wheel even when the ADAS system is in use. U.S. cars Tesla's Cybertruck, which debuted in 2023, does not have a steering shaft and uses a steer-by-wire (SBW) system.The steer-by-wire system was developed jointly with ZF and implements two m...

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

7% are light-duty commercial vehicles suitable for electrification, and the company said it will launch products targeting this segment.   As for electric commercial vehicles, Mitsubishi Motors has been producing the Minicab EV, developed based on the Minicab MiEV, as the L100 EV in Indonesia from 2023, but production/sales have been limited to about 100 units per year. EV VAN EV VAN press conference Air ev Binguo ev All-new...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

planning cooperation from Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. (Nikkei BP). The disassembled vehicle, drive unit, inverter, PCS, high-voltage unit, and more were on display in West Hall 3. Tesla Cybertruck overview   The Tesla Cybertruck is a full-size BEV pickup truck launched by Tesla in December 2023. It has an 800V charging system, a 48V low-voltage power system, steer-by-wire, and other new features.   It is equipped with a lithium-ion batt...

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

ydrogen tank and hydrogen filling port Display panel: Demonstration test overview Six high-pressure hydrogen tanks are mounted behind the seats and under the floor. There are two hydrogen filling ports, and twin filling takes about 15 minutes. Demonstration testing has been underway since May 2023. The trucks are used in the actual transportation operations of each company to collect information from operational and vehicle development pers...

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

without technical hassle.   Mr. Dimkovic emphasized that AI will be the engine for tomorrow's infotainment experiences. AI-powered voice assistants are now present in 40% of new vehicles worldwide, and the market for AI-based in-car entertainment systems is expected to grow by 22% annually between 2023 and 2028. Cinemo is at the forefront of this transformation. Cinemo's Product Portfolio   The company's product portfolio enables intelligent,...

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

(Mobilize), and the circular economy (The Future is NEUTRAL).   On December 9, 2024, the Renault Group announced how far the Group will still have to go to achieve its goal of being net zero-carbon in Europe by 2040 and worldwide by 2050. The Group reduced its CO2 emissions by 28% between 2010 and 2023. It is advancing electrification to reach a goal of cutting CO2 emissions by 35% by 2030.   In its EV strategy, the Group collaborates with Ampe...

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

d on the New York Stock Exchange after completing the spin-off of its automotive Seating and Interior components business from Johnson Controls in the U.S. on October 31, 2016. Sales for the fiscal year ended September 2024 were USD 14.688 billion, down 4.6% year-over-year (y/y). In FY2024, as in FY2023, the company has not disclosed sales figures from its seat business, but in the period 2017-2018, seating accounted for about 90% of company-wide...

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

ed a high level, it is evolving rapidly overall. In particular, the spread of L2 advanced driving assistance systems, such as Huawei's highway and urban NCA (Navigation Cruise Assist), is accelerating. L2+ advanced driver assistance penetration rate The table can be scrolled left and right. 2023 2024 2025 (forecast) 2027 (forecast) 7.3% 12.4% 30%+ 50%+ (Source: Prepared by MarkLines based on the content of the presentation) New bus...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/05

tracting attention as a replacement for battery EVs, were investigated. This report covers patent applications in Japan, China, the United States, Europe, and internationally.   The number of patent applications shows slight fluctuations between 2020 and 2022, but increases significantly to 521 in 2023. Looking at the number of patent applications filed by each company, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) in Japan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/30

production basis will be produced in Taiwan, with sales to the Oceania region scheduled to begin in the second half (H2) of 2026.   In its new mid-term plan "Challenge 2025," MMC clearly states that it will launch a total of 16 models (including 9 electrified vehicles) in the five years beginning 2023. The company has already launched the Minicab EV in 2023, the Xpander HEV in 2024, and the Xforce HEV in 2025. The latest model of the Outlander ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/30

ng Branch plant. China EREV sales ranking (January-May 2025) The table can be scrolled left and right. Brand Model name Retail registrations January-May 2025(Units) Driving range(km) Release date Segment 1 Li Auto Li L6 81,371 1,390 April 2024 SUV-D 2 Seres AITO M9* 43,303 1,417 December 2023 SUV-E 3 Li Auto Li L7 40,036 1,315 March 2023 SUV-E 4 Seres AITO M7 28,635 1,300 August 2022 SUV-D 5 Li Auto Li L8 24,260 1,315 November 20...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/28

oring in the reduction in volumes due to tariffs, we would have expected sales of approximately 16.1 mn units this year. As tariffs gradually take their toll, we forecast that 53.5% of the year’s sales will take place in the first six months, compared to 49.2% in the equivalent periods in each of 2023 and 2024. While this may not sound like a large difference, it is relatively unusual to see such a significant concentration of sales in the firs...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/28