g Festival. BYD unveiled flagship models such as the all-new BEV SUV "Da Tang" and the all-new PHEV sedan Seal 08. Geely's NEV brand, Geely Galaxy, has unveiled PHEVs including the all-new compact SUV M7 and the all-new mid-size sedan Xingyao 7.   On March 5, BYD announced its second-generation EV battery, the Blade Battery, which boasts improved performance, and its ultra-fast charging technology, Flash Charging. The new Blade Battery aims to a...

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

What is the EU Battery Regulation? Requirements, schedules, and supply chain compliance for manufacturers, including CFP calculation Summary Requirements and schedule of the EU Battery Regulation Businesses subject to the EU Battery Regulation Latest developments and future prospects of EU Battery Regulation - Notified Body certification status   The European Battery Regulation (EU Battery Regulation), which came into effect in August 2023, is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Automotive World 2026: Batteries, Charger-related Technologies BorgWarner LFP battery packs, Yazaki charging wire harnesses, and more Summary Battery-related exhibits (BorgWarner, Tokyo Cosmos Electric, NGK Insulators) Charger-related products and measuring equipment (Yazaki, Nabtesco, Anritsu) Engineering services (Persol Cross Technology, TCS, SolutionX, NST) The concurrent Automotive World and NEPCON Japan expos were held January 21 - 23, 202...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Toward Net-Zero Powertrain: From Technology Competition to Collaboration From the presentation coverage at the CTI Symposium Germany 2025 Summary Hybrid Futures – A Key Path to Net Zero (Horse Powertrain / Renault, Geely) Development of EV Powertrain and Battery for the Third Generation LEAF (Nissan) Lightweight Twin Electric Drive Unit Platform with Torque Vectoring (InfiMotion / Geely) Electric Drive Efficiency – A Systematic Engineering Ap...

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

d to the same month in 2025 and 39.6% compared to the previous month. The share of xEVs was 30.7%, down 8.2 points from 38.9% the previous month.   By powertrain, the sales volume of BEVs was 624,000 units (14.0% share), PHEVs 347,000 units (7.8% share), and HEVs 397,000 units (8.9% share). BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) in particular showed significant month-over-month (m/m) declines in both sales...

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

units in the future. Exports to Europe began in December 2025. Great Wall Motor Rayong Plant EVs, engines 80 H6(HV/PHEV), Jolion HV, Tank 500 HV, Tank 300 (HV/Diesel), POER Sahar HV Acquired the former GM Thai plant in November 2020. Export to Latin America and Oceania from 2025. Chonburi Plant Batteries - Battery modules, battery packs Joint venture battery plant between SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (SVOLT) and Banpu NEXT Co., Ltd. Bega...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

w energy products that are suited to the market. CARIZON, a joint venture between VW's software subsidiary CARIAD and Horizon Robotics, plans to independently develop a SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for autonomous driving in China. Honda and Dongfeng are promoting demonstration operations of hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles.   The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved two L3 autonomous driving vehicle...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

s will continue to decrease as electric mobility becomes more popular.   So does the internal combustion engine pose an incalculable cost risk that could jeopardize the competitiveness of the entire German automotive industry? It at least involves risks that are not apparent to such an extent in a battery-powered electric car. Unless, that is, the wrong priorities are set, as Robert Habeck warned back in May 2019: “If you don’t offer an elec...

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

end of 2025, up 1.7 from the previous year. New energy vehicles (NEVs) accounted for more than 50% of new vehicle sales in China, with production up 25.1% year-over-year (y/y). In China, there are 45,000 NEVs that roll off the production line daily. As a result, production of automotive lithium-ion batteries and charging stations also increased by 41.7% and 11.0%, respectively.   On January 1, China's Ministry of Commerce announced that the 2025...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/26

Opening Keynote: A vision for Europe's role in a transforming truck world (Daimler Truck) Market impacts of the EU 90% Combustion Engine Phase-Out by 2040 (ACEA) How BYD will revolutionize E-truck business in Europe (BYD) Android Automotive OS and SDV for trucks (P3 Group) Next-Level Charging: How Battery Swapping Will Unlock E-Truck Adoption (E▪︎HAUL)   The first NextTruck Conference, organized by IPM AG, was held from November 2 to 3, 202...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/22

China's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicles Roadmap for coordinated development of FCVs and hydrogen infrastructure Summary Demonstration of Fuel Cell Vehicles and Construction of Fuel Cell Vehicle Supporting Highways in China (CASPRC) Regional Distribution of Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Filling Stations in China and Recommendations for Their Development (Sunwise Energy) Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Field Advantages and Core Techn...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/21

07 showcases a sleek, well-proportioned silhouette highlighted by a bold UFO-inspired front end. The AWD variant accelerates from 0–100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds, while the RWD version completes the sprint in 6.8 seconds. Built on an advanced 800V SiC architecture and powered by an 82.16 kWh CATL battery, the RWD variant delivers a claimed NEDC driving range of 575 km, while the AWD variant offers up to 545 km per charge. The AVATR 07 supports ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/16

cars in motor racing is the governing body for international motorsport, the FIA [1]. The FIA Hydrogen Technical Working Group was founded in 2019, and numerous vehicle manufacturers are involved in it. One of its main areas of activity concentrates on the safety of storing hydrogen for use in fuel cells and combustion engines. According to the FIA’s plans, the storage of gaseous hydrogen in the 700-bar pressure vessels that are commonly used t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/07

Vehicles (NEVs) by announcing the Passat ePro, Tayron L PHEV, and Audi's large BEV SUV concept car. Mercedes-Benz showcased the all-new electric CLA and several advanced concept models, as well as the 800V platform and MB.OS technology implementation. BMW focused on next-generation electric drive, battery, and smart cockpit technologies, demonstrating the core capabilities of the next generation of EVs across the board. Toyotais simultaneously p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/05

nd strengthen export competitiveness, and the BOI (Thailand Board of Investment) will submit these recommendations to the relevant agencies and the EV Committee. Germany   New vehicle sales in November were 251,000 units, reflecting an increase 2.5% y/y (up 0.2% m/m).   On November 28, German Chancellor Merz stated that in order to strengthen the competitiveness of the automotive industry, combat climate change, promote competitiveness, and ens...

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

SAE China 2025: Higher Voltages, Solid-State Batteries, and Other Energy Technologies BYD, Xiaomi Auto, Chinese Academy of Sciences Summary BYD: Trends Toward Higher Voltages for NEVs and Needs for Motor Systems Xiaomi Auto: CTB Battery Pack Technology and Future Plans Chinese Academy of Sciences: Solid State Battery Technology Roadmap and Heavy-duty Fuel Cell Truck Commercialization Path   The 32nd Annual China Society of Automotive Engineers C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

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-pressure liquid refr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/22

Auto Guangzhou 2025: Chery, GAC, Changan, SAIC, Dongfeng Changan's LiDAR-equipped low-cost car, SAIC's semi-solid-state battery technology Summary Chery: Debut of Fulwin T9L and iCAR V27 in China GAC: Hyptec A800 equipped with Huawei intelligent cockpit Changan: Unveils a compact electric SUV for around CNY 100,000 equipped with LiDAR SAIC: Announces model equipped with semi-solid-state battery Dongfeng: Unveiling the Voyah Taishan, large flagshi...

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

Japan Mobility Show 2025: BEV and FCEV trucks and buses CV OEMs’ multi-pathway strategies and BYD’s Japan-specific BEV light-duty truck Summary Business environment and each OEM's strategy - From the press briefings Summary of exhibited vehicles: BEV, FCEV, Engine-equipped vehicles Important technologies seen in the exhibits: hydrogen and fuel cell, BEV thermal management, L4 autonomous driving   The Japan Mobility Show 2025, organized by th...

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

subsidy policies continue to be promoted in some cities, guiding the smooth transition of car purchase needs to second- and third-tier markets and export routes.   Technological innovations are updating the drive motor industry, with increased motor efficiency in electric powertrains, advances in battery technology (for example, the share of lithium iron phosphate batteries has grown to over 68%), and the integration of intelligent driving syst...

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