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: 2026/06/12

n driving enjoyment, with immediate, precise, and predictable responses to driver inputs.   Core characteristics include advanced dynamics such as torque vectoring, drift assist, and an electronic handbrake, combined with a compact, lightweight architecture (short wheelbase, low center of gravity, aluminum chassis, and carbon structures).   Key components—suspension, brakes, tires, aerodynamics, and cooling—were optimized for overall balanc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/11

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: 2026/06/09

JSAE 2026 in Yokohama: Metal Processing Technologies Gigacasting, high-tensile steel frames, high space factor copper wire, high-precision machining Summary Lightweighting using aluminum, including gigacasting (Ryobi, Proterial) Door frames, etc.: Hot stamping integrated molding (Gestamp Autotech Japan, G-TEKT, Unipres, Topre) Door ring: Cold forming of high-tensile steel (JFE Steel, Kobe Steel) Pipe processing: High-tensile steel frame (Sango, F...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/08

2026 Japan Truck Show: Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso, Isuzu, UD Trucks Heavy-duty CVs, small EV trucks, retarders, air springs, aluminum wheels, fuel-efficient tires Summary Heavy-duty trucks (Isuzu, Hino, Daimler Truck, Volvo Trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, UD Trucks) Light-duty trucks (Mitsubishi Fuso, Isuzu, Daimler Truck) Aluminum wheels for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (Howmet Systems Japan, Topy Industries, Nippon Steel) OEM components (Nippon Steel, Sc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

U8L premium edition, which made its world premiere, boasts approximately 1,200 horsepower, accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds, and has a combined range (CLTC mode) of 1,205km. It also features second-generation Blade batteries and supports flash charging. The vehicle features a large, all-aluminum monocoque frame, which significantly reduces the number of frame components from 251 to 119. It is characterized by its lightweight design, h...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/26

with a driving range (CLTC mode) of 750km, and a range-extender EV version with a combined range (CLTC mode) of 1,585km. Thanks to its 800V high-voltage platform and 5C ultra-fast charging technology, charging from 10% to 80% SoC is accomplished in just 11.7 minutes. Furthermore, the GX features an aluminum body manufactured using 16,000-ton class integrated front and rear Gigacasting technology. XPeng GX   The GX chassis features th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/20

ain, enabling 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.   Also on display was the MINI Cooper Paul Smith Edition, which blends MINI's design language with Paul Smith's styling through bespoke colors, accents, and detailing that reflect the brands' shared creative heritage. It rides on 18-inch Night Flash Spoke aluminum wheels finished in black and Dark Steel, and is further distinguished by its Nottingham Green roof. Power comes from a 218 hp (160 kW) electr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

nt vehicles.   By employing the world's first "electromagnetic thermal control die-casting technology," offset load-bearing capacity is improved by more than 55%, significantly suppressing cabin deformation during collisions. The technology precisely controls the flow and heat conduction of molten aluminum through the interaction of an electromagnetic field and a nano-thermal control layer, which is different from conventional high-pressure die ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

lectrode new material display (Left side of the photo: Artificial Graphite T-Max, right side: Natural Graphite T-Pro) COSMX: Fast-charging LFP battery lineup   COSMX(Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd.) showcased its range of LFP batteries designed for EV fast charging.   The "32A6R6B" rectangular aluminum case cell for automotive applications boasts a maximum charge rate of 3.2C and a weight energy density of 185Wh/kg. With a charging time of a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/14

rends The table can be scrolled left and right Ford - The Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan, U.S., will cease production of the F-150 Lightning EV at the end of 2025 and transition to producing the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version of the model.- A fire at a Novelis Inc. aluminum plant disrupted the supply of body panel materials, affecting production of full-size F-Series pickup trucks; however, Ford plans to offset t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

Brembo motorcycle disc brakes Disc brake assembly, pads, brake disc rotor, master cylinder Vesrah Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo) Vesrah motorcycle brake pads & shoes A full lineup of Japanese cars Yamashiro Co., Ltd. (Adachi Ward, Tokyo) Hybrid sprocket "Supersprox brand" Teeth: Steel Core: Aluminum alloy Mitsuba Sankowa Co., Ltd.(Itabashi Ward, Tokyo) Motorcycle dashcam • Dustproof, waterproof, and vibration-resistant design• Stand...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/09

etc. adopt natural air cooling. Next, liquid cooling systems manage heat using a coolant (mainly ethylene glycol), similar to engine cooling systems. Both heat dissipation cooling with a radiator and refrigerant gas cooling for car air conditioning through a chiller (cooler) layered with aluminum plates with good heat dissipation are used in combination. It is widely used by various OEMs. For reference, the Honda N-Van e and N...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

exhibited for the first time, is a model that was announced in December 2025 and is priced at IDR 739.9 million. The number of dealers has reached 71. Tiggo 9 CSH Tiggo 8 CSH Tiggo Cross CSH C5 CSH Chery X Chery E5   In addition, there was an exhibit of a frame called All Aluminum Body that achieves a 30% weight reduction, and an exhibit of the PHEV CSH powertrain, with a detailed display panel of the CSH technology. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

fferences between the twin motors. NVH optimization (© CTI Symposium Germany 2025 organized by CTI - Car Training Institute - A division of Euroforum Deutschland GmbH; Slide: © InfiMotion Technology Europe)   Because magnesium alloys have lower high-temperature creep resistance than aluminum, the maximum operating temperature of the housing was set at 115 °C, and the stress distribution and structural rigidity were optimized unde...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

AS Industries Automotive plastic parts Federal-Mogul Serina Engine valves Svizz-one Corporation Automotive rubber tires Thai Yang Kitpaisan (TYK Filter Industries) Automotive filters Thailand/China Apollo Manufacturing (Thailand) Automotive air compressors Thailand/Japan Daisin Automotive aluminum parts SEWS-Components (Thailand) Plastic automotive parts Summit Kurata Manufacturing Automotive powertrain and suspension system parts ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/17

Megacast and Gigacast Technologies Patent Application Trends for Tesla, Toyota, Honda, and Great Wall Motor Summary Trends in patent applications related to Megacast and Gigacast Integrated Energy Absorbing Castings (Tesla) Shock-Absorbing Structure (Toyota) Aluminum Die-cast Vehicle Frame Structure (Honda) Technology to Improve Rear Body Structural Rigidity and Production Efficiency (Great Wall Motor)  This report was created by MarkLines based...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/12

.” Just how advanced manufacturing can be if it is focused exclusively on electric cars is apparent in some of the new production methods used at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Grünheide, Germany.   One example is gigacasting, in which large body parts are manufactured in a single piece from die-cast aluminum instead of being welded together from many individual parts. Or Tesla’s latest production idea, for which the US carmaker was recently gran...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/05

terms of production, Ford Group’s volumes decreased by 4.6% YoY (-173k units) in January-November, as every production region suffered declines except for South America, which increased by over 14% YoY. The group’s North American output has notably been disrupted by a fire at the Novelis Oswego aluminum plant in September 2025, followed by a second fire at the same plant in November during reconstruction. Ford Group has been one of the most e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

t to tariffs displace traditional non-tariff inventories. Some OEMs said their production and sales have been negatively affected by the global semiconductor shortage caused by problems at Chinese-owned Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia B.V. (Nexperia), and the fire at a New York factory of aluminum giant Novelis Inc. (Novelis).   On December 3rd, the Trump administration announced a new proposal, "Freedom Means Affordable Cars," which w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/26