Radar Honda (High-performance monocular camera + radar)   The CR-V e:FCEV, CR-V e:HEV Prototype, Super-ONE Prototype, and Prelude exhibited by Honda are all equipped with high-performance monocular cameras using chips manufactured by Mobileye. The radar is generally mounted in the radiator grille area, behind the company name ornament. For this reason, the ornaments are indium-plated to allow radar waves to pass through, and have a flat shape w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/19

, the number of visitors was 1,010,000, 10% fewer than the 1,112,000 people who attended the previous event in 2023.   Although the number of technology and component-related exhibits by OEMs seemed to have declined, a large number of component suppliers exhibited in the Parts, Machinery and Tools area (West Exhibition Hall).   This report introduces the contents of the e-Axle parts, materials, and electric components exhibited mainly in the Pa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/17

h partners such as Hesai Technology to provide advanced driver assistance features. iCAR V27 (the photo on the right is the model in blue that was also exhibited) QQ3   The QQ3 is positioned as a compact EV in the A0 segment that can serve as a transportation alternative for urban areas. The QQ3 model name, which was discontinued in 2014, has been reissued, and the first mass-produced model under the new QQ brand was unveiled at...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

ges in interior and exterior design. Improved fuel efficiency with AMT 7→12 speed. Mitsubishi Fuso Light-duty truck Specially equipped for mass-production Canter NOMAD PRO Living equipment made by Pabco Co., Ltd. ー The vehicle is commercially available. Specially equipped with a simple living area for 2 persons. Displayed outside the booth. Heavy-duty truck Prototype H2IC 6 x 2 wing Next section Daimler engine converted to hydrogen. Repor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

This ergonomic layout attracted attention when it was adopted in many concept cars in the 1980s. It was also used in production vehicles such as the Isuzu Piazza launched in 1981 and the Nissan Fairlady Z launched in 1989. However, because the design consisted of small switches lined up in a small area, they were often difficult to use, and have become almost unheard of since the turn of the century. Figure 8-2: Examples of cluster switc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

ectronics in Commercial Vehicles Congress provided additional perspectives, allowing attendees to explore synergies across sectors.  Participants were also given the possibility to visit the booths of 68 national and international exhibitors on site.  Among the models on display in the exhibition area were the recently launched brand new BMW iX3 50 xDrive and the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ technology. Impression of demo ...

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

f the market share. As NEV market penetration continues to rise, the industry as a whole has entered a new growth cycle. By 2025, the scale of the drive motor industry as a whole is expected to exceed CNY 200 billion, with a compound annual growth rate of 15%–17%. Drive motors for NEVs are a core area, with 8.33 million sets installed as of 2023. The proportion of in-house development at vehicle manufacturers such as BYD and Tesla has increased...

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

ffice, the number of visitors was 1,010,000, 10% fewer than the 1,112,000 people who attended the previous event in 2023.   Although the number of technology and component-related exhibits by OEMs was on the decline, a large number of component suppliers exhibited in the Parts, Machinery and Tools area (West Exhibition Hall).   This report introduces hydrogen-related exhibits such as FCEVs, FC stacks, and hydrogen engines, as well as on-board b...

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

compact SUV   The 23rd Guangzhou International Automobile Expo (Auto Guangzhou 2025) was held from November 21 to 30, 2025, at the China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou. The theme of the show was "New Tech, New Life”. According to an official announcement, the total exhibition area was 220,000 square meters with 1,085 vehicles on display. Of these, 629 were New Energy Vehicles (NEVs: BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs), accounting for...

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

55.8 billion came from the mobility business.   The company aims to become one of the top three global suppliers and, in 2023, invested in the ESMC European joint venture and acquired a wafer manufacturing site in Roseville, California. These moves are part of Bosch's strategy to expand in growth areas including the semiconductor business and silicon-carbide (SiC) chips. In response to the semiconductor shortage that heavily impacted the compan...

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

ciency by 8% by reviewing the lock-up structure of the torque converter. This CVT-X is used in the Nissan Qashqai. [Development related] ＜Development site outfitting＞ In April 2018, JATCO announced that it built a new quality check test track, its first test-driving facility in the Fuji area. This is the first test drive facility in the district, and the road surface in Fuji District 4 was renovated to create a 313m long, 4.50m wide s...

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

rom October 21 to 24, 2025. In addition to the opening ceremony and plenary session, five main forums and 100 thematic conferences and technical seminars were held. There was also a technology exhibition at the same time, with more than 200 companies and brands exhibiting. The exhibition covered an area of approximately 25,000 square meters and was visited by over 10,000 representatives from more than 30 countries.   This report is an excerpt of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

patents in its portfolio as being highly strategic patents of which 580 are likely infringed by competing battery manufacturers” [4]. Considering the huge amounts of money that the EV battery market will generate in the coming years, German companies must also be prepared to play hardball in this area [6]. According to figures from the European patent office in 2023, China, South Korea, and Japan account for around 50 % of battery pat ents worl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

rm.  Humanoid robots are composed of seven main functional regions and more than 140 components, including various sensors, actuators, thermal and audio systems, and compute systems. These elements reflect a significant technological overlap with software-defined electric vehicles, particularly in areas like sensing, power management, and electronic architecture. Decomposition of a humanoid robot and comparison with a software-defined ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

hailand, Malaysia, and Israel. Going forward, the company will focus on expanding its services to overseas sales cities, and will also utilize integrated energy storage and charging technology to address the issue of power shortages.   The company will continue to invest aggressively in technology areas and promote the introduction of new technologies such as S5 equipment, Boost technology, energy storage, V2G, and wireless charging.   The user...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

ly 2022 as a subsidiary of Volkswagen and based in Salzgitter, the company is involved in battery technology development, material procurement, cell production, and recycling. The company aims to invest more than EUR 20 billion by 2030 and achieve annual sales of more than EUR 20 billion.   In the area of materials procurement, the company announced the establishment of a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Belgian battery materials manufacturer Umico...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

rchases in a person’s life — something people want to experience and compare in person.” Reflecting this belief, Polestar is strengthening its physical customer touchpoints by partnering with Volvo to share a service network of 1,400 locations. Showrooms now feature dedicated Polestar display areas, enhancing real-world engagement. Polestar currently operates in 28 markets, and in the first half of 2025, sales grew by 51% year-on-year. Euro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/28

mes/10 years Pursuit of cost-effectiveness Gravimetric energy density ≥250Wh/kg ≥300Wh/kg ≥350Wh/kg Volumetric energy density ≥500Wh/L ≥600Wh/L ≥700Wh/L Life (cycles/year) ≥3,000 cycles/15 years ≥3,000 cycles/15 years ≥3,000 cycles/15 years   In the battery cell design area, drive batteries can be divided into liquid batteries, solid-liquid mixed batteries, all-solid-state batteries, and new material batteries, but s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/27

hich provide comfort and convenience. Living Car J6   The Living Car J6 was developed based on the J6 small electric bus and proposed as a new mobility solution that can be used for applications other than route buses. This model is designed for the Japanese market and can be driven in residential areas. Because it is an EV, it can be used comfortably without worrying about emissions or engine noise. It is envisioned for a variety of uses, such ...

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

ffice, the number of visitors was 1,010,000, 10% fewer than the 1,112,000 people who attended the previous event in 2023.   Although the number of technology and component-related exhibits by OEMs was on the decline, a large number of component suppliers exhibited in the Parts, Machinery and Tools area (West Exhibition Hall).   This report introduces electric powertrain-related products (e-Axle,s motors, inverters, power devices, etc.) that wer...

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