on materials)  The bZ3X is already equipped with Momenta's intelligent driving system. Feedback from users has been positive. Toyota China is also working with Pony.ai on the joint development of L4 Robotaxis. Going forward, the company plans to utilize these technologies to gradually introduce L3 autonomous driving systems into mass-produced models as soon as possible. bZ4X (L4 autonomous driving Robotaxi) Safety, security and design ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/22

Toward Actual Implementation of Level 4 Autonomous Driving for Commercial Vehicles Demonstration and commercial operation in Japan; public support for development and infrastructure Summary Autonomous driving social implementation policies and external support Trends in autonomous vehicle technology Status of sensors installed for bus demo testing/vehicles in operation Status of sensors installed for truck demo testing/vehicles in operation   Th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16

China’s Emerging EV Automakers: Leapmotor, Li Auto, XPeng Leapmotor’s partnership with FAW, Li Auto’s first BEV, XPeng-developed in-vehicle semiconductors Summary Sales volume by model - January to May 2025 Leapmotor: Developing its architecture in-house, expanding international markets with Stellantis Li Auto: First BEV model equipped with the VLA(Vision-Language-Action model) autonomous driving architecture XPeng: Developing E/E architect...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/14

forms and sensors and with specific differences between robotaxis and robotrucks. Robotrucks need higher sensor capabilities due to the need for longer range sensors in high-speed driving.   The Virtual Driver can be deployed across multiple vehicle platforms and applications to bring a customized autonomous driving experience to a wide user base and use-cases.   Pony AI plans to leverage its Virtual Driver technology to develop tailored versio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/03

F 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 Technologies AG (Infineon). 6 6 CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.) 35,538 40,506 ・Although sales vo...

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

trol in vehicle operation, in-vehicle AI companion and driver monitoring Source: Technical information distribution service-swimy URL:https://thinktank.toyota-td.jp/pub/list Patent Gazette Number: Japanese patent laid-open 2025-048244 Applicant: Softbank   This patent application concerns an autonomous driving system that aims to improve driver safety and comfort by equipping vehicles with generative AI. This system consists of "vehicle co...

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

Series   Driver assistance initiatives: CI Driver Assistance   Honda introduced a scenario for achieving a cooperative and safe society in order to achieve the goal of zero traffic fatalities. To enhance ADAS functions, “Honda SENSING,”” Honda SENSING 360,” and “Honda SENSING 360+” autonomous driving assistance technologies, and to prevent stress and oversights that can lead to human error, cooperative AI understands intentions a...

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

  WEWA Architecture Huawei ADS booth  The Huawei ADS 4 uses the WEWA technology architecture, a new structure in future-oriented automated driving. “WE" stands for "World Engine" and "WA" for "World Action Model”.  To address the most challenging "corner cases" in the development of autonomous driving, "World Engine" has been introduced in the cloud. High quality data is often difficult to obtain for extreme or rare driving condit...

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

ed in about 10 sec. Exhibitor Profile Lightweight, environmentally friendly Company Exhibit Features Toray Industries, Inc. (Chuo Ward, Tokyo) Comfortable space concept for future mobility 2025 model - TEEWAVE CS40 Asahi Kasei Corporation(Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) Transparent full canopyFully autonomous driving concept car 2022 model - AKXY2 Achieving glass window replacement with plasticMaterial: PC (polycarbonate)Coating: Asahi Kasei hard...

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

Province ● Shenyang City, Liaoning Province ● Purem Automotive Technology (Xi'an) Co., Ltd. Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province ● Shaanxi Wanfang Auto Parts 51%Eberspaecher 49% Exhaust systems for commercial vehicles Eberspaecher Yuchai Exhaust Technology Co., Ltd. Yulin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region ● Eberspaecher 51%Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. 49% Exhaust systems Purem Automotive Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd...

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

Autonomous Driving Technology: Radar and Control Systems SoC development for advanced sensing, control technology without high-precision maps Summary Radar-related technologies (Bosch, Arbe Robotics, Calterah) Control systems that do not require HD maps (Imagry, Helm.ai) Systems that require HD maps (FEV.io, MAP Ⅳ, Turing Drive) Fundamental and communication technologies supporting autonomous driving (Renesas Electronics, Anritsu)   Sensing an...

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

nd also to achieve 10,000 cycles as well as reduce the cost to the level of CNY 0.2/Wh.   In December 2024, Fujian Zhongsen Coal Investment New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.’s (Zhongsen’s) 30GWh high-performance sodium-ion battery project was officially inaugurated in Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The total investment was CNY 10 billion. Zhongsen will invest and build a CNY 10 billion-class all solid-state sodium-ion battery i...

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

atter half of 2025. The front of the HS9 PHEV features an integrated, closed design, giving it a high-tech look that is typical of NEVs. Both models are powered by a hybrid-dedicated 2.0L turbo engine and equipped with Hongqi’s top-of-the-line Sinan 1000 intelligent drive system, which enables L3 autonomous and evolved intelligent driving. It also employs several advanced technologies, including full active suspension, brake-by-wire, and steer-...

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

res a "Smart Surface" design that seamlessly integrates the screen and interior panels. The AI voice assistant responds to commands in multiple languages and works in conjunction with sensors and radar to adjust the cabin ambiance and provide a customized active inclusion experience.   The Level 2 autonomous driver assistance system was developed in collaboration with technology partners such as Qualcomm, Baidu, and Momenta, and supports point-t...

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

km and 130km. The Xingyao 8 is a model equipped with the advanced driving assistance system "G-Pilot intelligent driving system", and additional versions come with features that combine functions such as ICC (Intelligent Cruise Control) smart pilot and collision damage mitigation brakes for Level-2 autonomous driving as standard equipment. It is equipped with five millimeter-wave radars, 10 smart driving high-precision cameras, and one LiDAR, whi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/30

ACT Expo 2025: Hydrogen and alternative fuels Bosch, Hyundai, Toyota advance hydrogen ecosystem; Daimler, Blue Bird show CNG and propane systems Summary Bosch exhibits fuel cell module and new CryoPump refueling technology cellcentric and EKPO detail next-generation fuel cell modules Forvia, Symbio display StackPack module and hydrogen storage solutions Hyundai and Plus outline autonomous fuel cell freight network strategy Toyota showcases Gen 3 ...

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

s of change in the service brake system. In November 2022, Continental AG announced that its second-generation brake-by-wire system had been adopted for volume production of 2025 model year vehicles of a major North American OEM. The second-generation brake-by-wire system is compatible with EVs and autonomous driving, and eliminates hydraulics from the rear service brake system, replacing it with an electromechanical brake that operates without b...

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

Auto Shanghai 2025: Smart Cockpit, HMI Technology Exhibits by Banma, Pony.ai, Huaqin Technology, Neusoft, ReachAuto, Joyson Electronics, and more Summary Banma: Integrated E2E smart cabin framework, etc. Pony.ai: 7th generation autonomous driving software/hardware system solution Huaqin Technology: Flagship cockpit domain controller Neusoft/ReachAuto: Intelligent cockpit software products Joyson Electronics: JoySpace+ intelligent cockpit Autolink...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/28

vehicle sales for 2025 could reach 500,000 units, driven by new model launches and positive economic conditions. This follows a record high of 467,252 vehicles sold in 2024.   According to CAMPI, the growth of the local auto market is supported by supply chain stability, rising demand for EVs and autonomous vehicles, and favorable global economic factors. Additionally, technologies like artificial intelligence, sensors, and infotainment systems...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

achieved a seamless fusion of large-scale AI models and driving assistance algorithms.   In the field of smart cars, GAC is enriching the inherent components of the "car" to turn it into a "smart moving home." In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company will release its first Level 3 conditionally autonomous product across China and mass produce its first vehicle with Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities. Next, the smart functions of vehicles...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20