million due to the deconsolidation of the chassis systems and modules product line, which was integrated into ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules, a JV with Hon Hai Technoogy Group (Foxconn). The company is investing approximately EUR 18 billion (about JPY 3 trillion) over the three years through the end of 2026, concentrating its management resources on electrification and SDVs. Jointly developing AI algorithms for autonomous driving with Infineon Techno...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/02

in China in March 2025, promoting the full-scale use of AI at all stages, including research and development, production, operations and user experience. The next-generation models will be the first to be equipped with an AI system developed in-house, and Chinese domestic production is planned for 2026. At the Auto Shanghai 2025, BMW unveiled its next-generation concept car, the BMW VDX (Vision Driving Experience), for its world premiere, as wel...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/30

on June 10 that they had reached a final agreement to merge on an equal footing and cooperate in the areas of commercial vehicle development, procurement, and production. The new company will be a holding company with MFTBC and Hino as wholly owned subsidiaries, aiming to start operations in April 2026 and list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), the parent companies o...

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

gh performance electric driving experiences. It requires just one third of the space, is one third of the weight and delivers double the torque density compared to common radial motors.   Similar axial-flux motors will roll off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz Berlin-Marienfelde plant from 2026 and are expected to be integrated into AMG models, enhancing their performance capabilities.   Efficiency   The Vision EQXX technology program ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

ng financial strain, with over a third of manufacturers having liabilities exceeding assets. Major companies like BYD, Geely, and Nio have significant working capital deficits. The government is urging stabilization of supply chains and reduced discounting. Analysts expect industry consolidation by 2026 as weaker firms may fail. Profitability concerns are set to continue for now despite state support, though as state support weakens next year, Gl...

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

trict in California, which introduced its own enhanced LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) III regulations in 2014 which become stricter every year. The Trump administration revoked California's authority to set its own stringent emissions standards, but with the change to the Biden administration, the next 2026 regulations, LEV IV, have begun to be developed.   In March 2024, Biden’s Democratic Party administration announced plans to tighten passenger...

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

  This control software does not require HD maps and is a technology that does not rely on vehicles or hardware, which is said to significantly shorten development times. Honda and VW have invested in Helm.ai, and the Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV, mass-production prototypes scheduled for SOP in 2026 that Honda announced at CES 2025, are equipped with a Level 3 system powered by Deep Teaching™.   Helm.ai also offers GenSim-2, a generative A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

e) motor. The low-profile layout with the inverter positioned to the side allows for high flexibility in vehicle installation, and it is also possible to install a second inverter, which is necessary for AWD vehicles, in a 4-in-1 (dual inverter) configuration.   Production is scheduled to begin in 2026. Compact e-Axle for BEVsInverter side of compact e-Axle for BEVs Explanation panel for compact e-Axle for BEV (top)Explanation panel for c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

arted operations of the production line for EV battery packs. In the future, Sedaya, an Indonesian EV manufacturer, and Jiangxi Hualiyuan Lithium Energy Co., Ltd. (HLY Battery), a Chinese battery maker, will start the construction of an EV battery plant in 2025, with operations expected to begin in 2026. Indonesia Battery Corporation and CATL, a Chinese leading battery manufacturer, plan to set up a 15GWh battery cell plant.   Activities related...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

production capacity. Meanwhile, automakers are partnering with multiple battery suppliers to reduce costs and ensure supply chain security and stability.   7) Production capacity of major global battery manufacturers Production capacity plan (Unit: GWh) 2019A 2020A 2021A 2022A 2023A 2024A 2025E 2026E 2027E CATL  46 75 166 340 580 760 850 940 1025 FinDreams (BYD)  26 61 96 195 347 486 677 717 732 LGES  52 79 109 123 172 224 347 400 48...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

in three aspects: design, performance, and safety.   BAIC ORV announced that as of August 2024, the battery of the BJ40 Range Extender version met the new Chinese national standard "Electric vehicles traction battery safety requirements" (GB38031-2025), which is scheduled to be implemented in July 2026.   BAIC ORV BJ60 Leiting Mohe electric drive version   This vehicle is a mid-size luxury off-road electric drive SUV. Developed based o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

pabilities and provides a highly personified, and provides a driving assistance experience that covers multiple scenarios. It will be first installed in new VW brand models in China in 2025, and is planned to be applied to new connected models developed based on its CMP (Compact Main Platform) from 2026. The system will provide Level 2++ driver assistance functions.   The new high-performance smart driver assistance system developed in-house has...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ontrols with haptic feedback for key functions that are clearly relevant to safety and are necessary for the act of driving the vehicle. In March 2025, the consortium published an updated protocol [5]. It describes the evaluation criteria for safe driver engagement and is due to come into effect in 2026.   The ADAC [6] and Dekra [7], for example, have recently published comparative studies on vehicle usability. Dekra conducted a test to examine ...

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

ged to 80% in one hour through DC fast charging. The hybrid chassis will be offered in 178-inch and 208-inch wheelbases, with GVWR options of 19,500 pounds, 22,000 pounds, and 26,000 pounds. Pre-orders for Harbinger's hybrid chassis began during ACT Expo 2025, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2026. The hybrid chassis will be manufactured at Harbinger's manufacturing facility in Garden Grove, California, U.S. Harbinger electric drive ...

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

Auto Shanghai 2025: SAIC Pearl concept car, Cyber X, G50 Hybrid, AI cockpit concept, and more Summary Announcement of overseas strategy "Glocal 3.0" to launch 17 new models overseas in 3 years Roewe: "Pearl" concept car and Roewe D6 MG: Cyber X world premiere, 2026 Cyberster Maxus: G50 hybrid version IM: Exhibiting the L6, digital chassis-by-wire technology and AI cockpit concept Baojun: A flagship sedan for families equipped with intelligent tec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

to increase.     At the company's "Business Policy Presentation" held on January 24, 2025, BYD Japan announced that it will launch its first PHV in the Japanese market by the end of 2025. It is also reported that the company plans to introduce a BEV that meets Japan's mini-vehicle standards in 2026, which is seen as part of a move to develop small BEVs in the global market. (Reference News) BYD to enter Japan’s micro vehicle market (April ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/02

for smaller station footprints. CryoPump station testing has been taking place at FirstElement's facility in Livermore, California for more than a year. Bosch launched a CryoPump station at the Port of Oakland in 2024 and is currently working with Hyroad Energy to launch another station in Texas in 2026.   Cellcentric, a joint venture of Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, announced additional details of its upcoming NextGen fuel cell system at ACT E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

apan led the world in implementation starting in earnest in November 2021, with new, fully redesigned domestic models. The other applicable dates are July 2024 for new imported vehicles, December 2025 for Japanese domestic vehicles in continuous production (September 2027 for mini-trucks), and July 2026 for imported vehicles in continuous production. There are two types: AEBS, which is certified for vehicles equipped with a vehicle detection fun...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

ding in Brazil will reportedly begin CKD (Completely Knocked Down) operations in June 2025 to produce the Dolphin Mini (Chinese name: Seagull). Construction of the plant has been delayed by heavy rains and labor-related investigations by authorities, and BYD is aiming for full operation in December 2026.   Geely   The best-selling model in April was the Xingyuan, with 36,000 units sold. In second place was the Panda mini with 18,000 units, and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

Positioning of each stage Main software environment Foundation(2024) Laying the foundation for partners to adapt their portfolios to the company's defined architecture Provides a virtual prototyping kit based on Synopsys's tools, enabling the compilers and debuggers to start up Enablement (2025-2026) Enable software and tool products to support the company's RISC-V architecture AUTOSAR and RTOS emerge as a layer above compilers and debuggers ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/22