Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) - Interview Promoting SDV-related projects Summary What is Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)? AGL Goals (Objectives) and Projects AGL SDV SDV-related projects OSPO (Open Source Program Office) Future activities   Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) is an open source project, part of the non-profit Linux Foundation's project activities, to accelerate the development of a fully open software platform for automotive applications. A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/10

EVs and 38% were A0- and A00-class BEVs. Specifically, the export volumes were 79,603 units for BYD; 26,040 units for Tesla China; 21,306 units for Chery; 12,942 units for Geely; 8,871 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 8,354 units for Changan Auto; 6,617 units for Spotlight Automotive; 6,468 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 6,143 units for Polestar; 5,904 units for Leapmotor; 5,311 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 3...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Sumitomo Electric Industries) ECU Communication (Toyota)   This report was created by MarkLines based on patent information from the "swimy" technical information distribution service provided by Toyota Technical Development Corporation (TTDC), and covers current technology topics surrounding the automotive industry. TTDC operates an intellectual property (IP) business and a measurement and control business. The intellectual property business c...

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

ing Market Overview II. New Lighting Technology Trends III. Global Development of Lighting Suppliers (Western companies) IV. List of Lighting Suppliers and their Customers (European/U.S. produced models) V. List of Equipment by Make and Model VI. Sales Figures of Major Lighting Suppliers Marelli Automotive Lighting Hella (Forvia) Valeo OPmobility ZKW Group   Automotive lighting is a group of products that have both a function as a safety co...

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

CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event（MRSE）2025 PFAS regulation, recycled plastic, Catena-X, CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) Summary PFAS and other chemical challenges for the automotive industry (ACEA) End of Life Vehicles Regulation- Insight from recyclers (EuRIC) Catena-X CBAM Lessons learned from the reporting phase and how to prepare for future responses (Continental, wts) A Transatlantic Perspective on the Futur...

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

Hydrogen Engine Development Trends Initiatives by Japanese and European companies Summary History of hydrogen engine development and latest technology trends Selection of the excess air ratio λ Inspection of abnormal combustion Consideration of fuel supply method (Pi / Di selection, water injection) Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan - Presentations on hydrogen utilization   Hydrogen engines are already in practical use because engine tec...

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

anaka 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 mass-produced e-Axle at an expo in Japan. Specifications of the e-Axle motors exhibited by Nidec T...

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

cosystem for industrial coexistence and mutual prosperity—The path to innovation and development of China's methanol automobile industry ecosystem," by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. at the China Automotive Forum held in Shanghai in July 2025. China's energy structure and methanol   The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is...

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

ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q2 2025) ASEAN Countries Automotive News Top Rank Topics Summary Vehicle Sales Volume by Country Vehicle Production Volume by Country Commentary on Sales and Production Volume, January - June 2024 Thailand BEV sales by OEM ASEAN News Topics (Q2 2025)   * An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.  * Sales data for Thailand and Malaysia include revisions from past periods. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Investments in India: Toyota and Volvo's plans in Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030 and Invest Karnataka 2025 Summary Automotive industry in Karnataka state Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030 Invest Karnataka 2025 - Global Investors Meet (GIM) Automotive OEMs Auto component suppliers Other notable agreements   Karnataka is one of the biggest industrial states in India. The state is a leader in technology, R&D, and industrial sectors such as...

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

s, 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 steel sheets for electric vehicles. President Trump has also mentioned imposin...

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

ovation and win the future with intelligence”. The Forum consisted of a closed-door conference, a convention forum, a technology leadership summit, thematic sessions and thematic events. At each conference, discussions and exchanges of opinions took place on key points and important themes in the automotive industry. 2025 China Auto Forum   This report introduces some of the content related to drive batteries given by guest speakers...

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

omers (U.S. and European OEMs, excluding commercial vehicles) VI. Installation status of products from major power steering suppliers VII. Sales comparison of major power steering suppliers VIII. Detailed list of global facilities Bosch Nexteer thyssenkrupp ZF HL Mando Corporation Schaeffler China Automotive Systems, Inc. Knorr-Bremse Among the key vehicle operations of “go, turn, and stop”, the steering mechanism is an important product t...

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

imum output of 220kW. The vehicle is equipped with a 73.6kWh LFP battery providing a CLTC mode cruising range of 560km. Motors, reduction gear   The drive unit has a typical 3-in-1 structure with a motor and inverter placed on top of the reduction gear, and is believed to be made by UAES (United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd.).   The motor is an interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) with a maximum output of 220kW, a max...

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

, with sales expanding especially in China and ASEAN countries.   By OEM and model, sales of Chinese and U.S. OEMs show an increase. Japanese and European manufacturers are struggling across the board, with a few exceptions. Figure 1: Global sales share by powertrain (Source: MarkLines - Automotive Sales data)   Looking at sales by powertrain, BEV sales expanded by 31.3% compared to the previous year, while PHVs and HEVs also increas...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/18

, control, measurement, software, production technology, and electromagnetic interference/thermal protection technologies, with 440 companies and organizations exhibiting. More than half of the visitors were engineers and the exhibits were highly specialized.   This report covers the exhibition of automotive components at the TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025 expo. TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025Venue: Tokyo Big Sight TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025View of the venue E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/15

(Chuo Spring, Fine Sinter, Ito Kinzoku Kogyo) Thermal management technology (Taiho Kogyo, Sekisui Polymatech) Technologies supporting electrification (Hitachi High-Tech, Hirose Electric, Daido Metal Industry) Safety and security technology using mobility (Toyota Motor Corporation) The 2025 Nagoya Automotive Engineering Exposition (JSAE 2025 in Nagoya) was held at the Aichi International Exhibition Center (Aichi Sky Expo) from July 16 (Wed.) to ...

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

elligentization, traditional automakers are facing major changes and challenges to their survival, and the SAIC Group is also facing an urgent need to transform. In response to the industry restructuring, SAIC will adhere to an open and accommodating development path, deeply integrating traditional automotive manufacturing technologies with technological elements, and shift from a traditional manufacturing company to a smart mobility technology c...

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

pean OEMs is expected to accelerate ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) deployment beyond Level 2+. Demonstration tests of Level 4 AD (Autonomous Driving) are currently underway for commercial vehicles, but the challenge is to accumulate mileage to achieve a successful track record.   At the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 sponsored by the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (JSAE), held at the Pacifico Yokohama convention a...

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

were BEVs and 43% were A0- and A00-class BEVs. Specifically, the export volumes were 78,364 units for BYD; 28,023 units for Chery; 27,269 units for Tesla China; 11,842 units for Changan Auto; 10,636 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 8,741 units for Geely; 7,443 units for Polestar; 7,050 units for Spotlight Automotive; 6,994 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 5,809 units for IM Motors; 4,605 units for Leapmotor; 3,477 units for Dongfeng Motor Corpora...

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