Automotive World Autumn 2025: Electrification Technologies Electric powertrains, chargers, and hydrogen-related systems Summary Electrification component-related products: HOSO Technology, SGF, Panatronic Japan, Naganuma Shoji (Sinbon) Fast and normal chargers: ABB, Fortune Electric Value, Electway, MSI, Bell Energy Battery, hydrogen, fuel cell-related: Nitto Kogyo, Kanadevia, Nitto Kohki, Niterra, Mitsui E&S Power Systems   The Automotive Worl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/15

ology) Teardown reports MarkLines Fee-based Data & Reports   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) displayed a disassembled Chinese-made electric vehicle as a special exhibit at Automotive World Autumn.   The exhibit included the BYD Yangwang U8 (motor, e-Axle housing, inverter, thermal management, battery) and the BYD Song Plus DM-i (motor, reduction gear, inverter) that were disassembled at the Benchmark Center that MarkLines opened in August 2...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/14

IAA Mobility 2025: Chinese Battery Suppliers CATL, CALB, Gotion High-tech and EVE Energy expanding in Europe Summary CATL: Introducing Shenxing Pro battery to the European market CALB: 5C ultra-fast charging battery compatible with the new XPeng P7 Gotion High-tech: Gemstone all-solid-state batteries and smart mobile charging EVE Energy: Omnicell large cylindrical battery and Battery Passport   IAA Mobility 2025, the annual International Motor S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/29

a significant advancement over their predecessors, the EQC and the previous-generation iX3, and are clearly engineered to compete directly in the premium midsize electric SUV segment.   While BMW's iX3 distinguishes itself with superior range and rapid charging capabilities — enabled by a larger battery and 400 kW fast-charging, the electric GLC sets itself apart through refined luxury features such as Magic Sky Control and an expanded front s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

2025 China Auto Forum: Drive Batteries CATL, Farasis Energy, and Dongfeng Motor Summary CATL: Building 10,000 battery swap stations by 2030 Farasis Energy: Plans to complete construction of an all-solid-state battery pilot line by the end of 2025 Dongfeng Motor Corp.: Promoting modularization of drive batteries and main product strategy   The 2025 China Auto Forum was held in July in Jiading District, Shanghai. Hosted by the China Association of...

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

c motor and control equipment (ECU and motor driver) as well as a steering gearbox for the moving parts. These system components have been developed as separate components, but the current trend involves increasingly greater integration of ECUs and motors into the steering mechanism to form a power pack. This eliminates the need for harnesses between these parts, leading to weight reduction, cost reduction, and improved system reliability. ADAS /...

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

and more were on display in West Hall 3. Tesla Cybertruck overview   The Tesla Cybertruck is a full-size BEV pickup truck launched by Tesla in December 2023. It has an 800V charging system, a 48V low-voltage power system, steer-by-wire, and other new features.   It is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 123kWh using second-generation 4680 battery cells, giving it a driving range (EPA) of 547km.   The disassembled vehicle is...

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

Renault: Promoting EVs with Ampere and HEVs with Geely Electric vehicle sales ratio to reach 50% in the European market in the first half of 2025 Summary Europe: Electrified vehicle sales at 50%, Promoting EVs with Ampere and HEVs with Geely Ampere’s battery and platform strategy: Reducing battery cost by 20% in early 2026 Renault’s mobility brand Mobilize: Launching V2G project with charging system development firm Renault brand internationa...

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

onal Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) and the Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Photos: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved) Dr.-Ing. Alexander FandakovTeam Manager Battery and E-Traction Research & TechnologyIAV GmbHBerlin, Germany   In this lecture, IAV presents a platform concept based on a modern battery elec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/17

ity website and actual vehicle observation) The 2025 vehicle will have some different specifications from the 2024 model, such as the placement of sensors. Bus stops are shared with general route vehicles. Everyone was required to remain seated during the run. The lack of a hybrid component (battery) on the roof indicates that it is a diesel vehicle. Thus, it is possible to convert existing vehicles to autonomous vehicles by modifying them...

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

powertrain Integrated VCU, OBC, DCDC, PDU, MCU, motor, and reducer. It has a response time of down to 2 milliseconds, efficiency in CLTC mode of >89%, a light mass of 68kg, noise level of <76dBA, on par with that of a luxury car, and the ability to automatically update using big data. CTC 2.0 PlusBattery chassis integration A 9-in-1 system that has undergone safety tests covering over 1,000 items and has a highly integrated battery control syst...

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

e, and is eligible for the USD 7,500 U.S. EV tax credit. It will share the same BEV3 platform with the Blazer, Equinox, and Honda Prologue, which are also produced at the Ramos Arizpe plant. The AWD model with two electric motors (total maximum output 300 hp, maximum torque 354 lb-ft) and an 85 kWh battery pack is standard, giving it an estimated range of 300 miles (483 km). Start of production of electric SUV "Equinox" Chevrolet announced that...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

l will be produced at Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC) in 2025.   The powertrain features a rear motor, two-speed transmission, and 800V high-voltage architecture. Driving range (CLTC mode) is 866km. Electric power consumption is 10.9kWh/100km. The 85kWh high energy density ternary lithium battery uses silicon oxide anode material to achieve a single unit energy density of 680Wh/L and a 20% increase in energy density for the entire pack....

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Battery Technologies Battery life extension, safety components, etc. Summary Battery storage systems for electrified vehicles (Nissan, Mitsubishi, Honda, Suzuki, Hino, Isuzu) Battery cells and modules (ElringKlinger, Yazaki, Toshiba, JTEKT, Kobelco Research) Battery packs (Mitsubishi Chemical, Kautex, Martinrea, Nippon Steel, TDS) Battery cooling system (Futaba Industrial, Valeo) Measures to prevent battery fires (Henkel, O...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/27

l X-in-1 controllerX-in-1 controller display panel   The X-in-1 controller integrates an inverter with a maximum current output of 600Arms using an 800V SiC power module, with a 6.6kW OBC (on-board charger), a 3kW bidirectional DC-DC converter, PDU (power distribution unit (junction box)), BMU (battery management unit), and VCU (vehicle control unit).   TE Connectivity plc.: Junction boxes, high voltage relays   TE Connectivity exhibited a ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/26

October 2024) as its powertrain. It is a series-parallel system with two types of motors, one for power generation and the other for drive. Taking advantage of the features of the compact horizontally opposed engine, the fuel tank capacity has been increased while still incorporating a large drive battery. Compared to the conventional MHV (Mild Hybrid Vehicle) system-equipped AWD model, fuel efficiency has been improved by approximately 20%, and...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Plastics Technology Battery and EV related materials, exterior and interior concepts, biomass, etc. Summary EV Components (BASF, Fukoku, Fujikura Composites) High performance plastics (Toray, Asahi Kasei, Kaneka) Environmentally friendly materials (BASF, Mitsui Chemicals, Sumitomo Chemical, Kuraray, Zeon)   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held from May 21 (Wednesday) to May 23 (Friday), 2025, at the Pacifico...

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

with 297 votes in favor, 190 opposed and 37 abstentions. Formal approval by the European Council is required for the agreement to enter into force.   Euro-7 will apply the same emission limits to all vehicles within a category, regardless of powertrain (internal combustion engine, hybrid, plug-in, battery EV, etc.) or fuel (gasoline, diesel, etc.).   In the 2021 study phase, a very strict regulation proposal was planned to reduce oxides of nitr...

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

Analysis Report: Lithium-Ion Battery (Chinese Market) Market Dominance by the Top 2 Companies Continues Major suppliers Introduction I. Current status of the lithium-Ion battery market for NEVs in China II. Development trends of lithium-ion battery technology for NEVs III. Product structure and delivery status of major lithium-ion battery companies IV. Emerging NEV lithium-ion battery manufacturers V. Status of Non-Chinese lithium-ion battery com...

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

nd concept vehicles for the Chinese market: the ID. AURA (a sedan), ID. ERA (a full-size SUV with range extender), and ID. EVO (a smaller SUV). The Audi brand announced the “Q6L e-tron” family and the “A6L e-tron”, EV models based on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) and powered by a CATL battery, as well as several new models. VW also announced the “E5 Sportback”, the first EV model under the new Audi brand equipped with multiple i...

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