SDV Mechanisms and Services (Development Environment and Delivering Added Value) From Automotive World 2026 exhibition coverage Summary NTT DATA creating new value (NTT DATA) Towards the Realization of a Mobility DX Strategy (Fuji Soft)   This report describes exhibits presented by NTT DATA, Inc. (NTT DATA) and Fuji Soft Incorporated (Fuji Soft) related to SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles) at the Automotive World 2026 (Spring): Advanced Automoti...

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

he magazine was changed to "ATZ (=Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift: Automotive engineering magazine)". In addition to being published in German, the English edition has been available since 2001. CES 2026 – AI for the Real World This year’s CES focused on “physical AI.” AI is thus leaving data centers and finding its way into real products. This article explains what this means for the automotive sector and software-defined vehicles. Th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/26

load, and coupled with the rapid advances in generative AI, interest in development environments is growing.  This report is on the SDV presentation by Woven by Toyota at the Automotive World 2026 (Spring): Advanced Automotive Technologies Exhibition (sponsored by RX Japan Ltd.), held at the Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 to 23, 2026.   Now that Woven by Toyota has announced "Arene," this report describes how this development relates to mechan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/13

ibits (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, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight. According to an announcement by the organizer, RX Japan Ltd., the total number of visitors to Automotive World 2026 for the entire exhibiti...

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

Map-related Technologies and Services Supporting Autonomous Driving From Automotive World 2026 exhibition coverage Summary Map data and vehicle positioning technology (Zenrin, Zenrin DataCom, KDDI) Control development technology (Hitachi Solutions, Infosys) Autonomous driving support (MAP IV/Okaya & Co., Fuji Soft) Self-driving taxi business (newmo) AD/ADAS components (Vispect, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Cornes Technologies)   Automotive Wor...

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

le emissions than highly efficient hybrids EV battery material demand is approximately 20 times higher than that of hybrid batteries, raising concerns about lithium and cobalt mining Power grid capacity and charging infrastructure remain uneven globally New energy-intensive sectors, such as AI and data processing, are placing additional pressure on electricity supply   These factors make it clear that BEVs alone cannot deliver global decarbon...

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

Summary Inverters, converters (BorgWarner, Leadrive Technology, ITRI, Ministry of the Environment) Power modules (Fuji Electric, Infineon, Oita Device Technology) Power electronics (NHK Spring, Murata Manufacturing, Micron Electric)   The Automotive World and NEPCON Japan expos were held at Tokyo Big Sight, from January 21 to 23, 2026.   According to an announcement by the organizer, RX Japan Ltd., the total number of visitors to Automotive Wo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/26

GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (January 2026) Global sales was down by 2.0%, 6.63mn units and the selling rate was 81mn units/year Summary Commentary For January, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate fell sharply to 81 mn units/year due to a steep contraction in the Chinese PV market. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market declined 2.0% as sales totaled 6.6 mn units globally. For the first time in an extended period, the US,...

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

Automotive World 2026: e-Axles, Motors Fukuta's e-Axle, BorgWarner's HEV powertrain, Nittoku's ceramic motors, and more Summary e-Axle (Fukuta, BorgWarner, ZEPT) Motor (Nittoku, Mitsuba, Dynax) Motor manufacturing processes / components (Kobelco Wire, Daido Steel, Kaga FEI, Toyochem, Fine Steel) MarkLines: BYD U8 teardown exhibit   Automotive World 2026 was held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 through 23, 2026.   According to an announcement...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

n fuel cell vehicles with Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (DFMG). Tencent Smart Transportation a division of Tencent , announced that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng Honda). The two companies will cooperate focusing on digital marketing, big data, and the use of AI. Honda and Dongfeng's hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicle (Source: Honda) Nissan   The Nissan LCV R&D Center...

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

t looks like radar technology is becoming more competitive versus lidar—at least for AVs.   There were at least 13 companies that showed AVs or AV platforms, which are summarized in the next table in alphabetical order. The middle column is based on the online exhibitor list. The right column is data from exhibitor descriptions, CES 2026 presentations or the company’s website information.   Eight of the companies are based in the U.S. and a...

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

g a New Ecosystem with Software, Envisioning the Future with AI," with one closed-door session, one conference forum, and four thematic forums. The focus was on key issues in the field of automotive software such as state-of-the-art technology, standards building, and the dual drive of software and data.   Embodied intelligence is currently the main trend in next-generation AI, and smart cars have become the ideal application medium and testing ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (December 2025) Summary Commentary For December, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate fell to 93 mn units/year; with this mainly being attributed to a deceleration in the Chinese PV market. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market fell 2.5% as sales totaled 8.4 mn units globally. Overall, 2025 finished with 91.9 mn units sold, up around 3.6% from 2024’s result. The US, Western Europe, and Chin...

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

ements (Automotive Interior Lighting Conference organized by Ultima Media Germany GmbH, photo: Copyright © Audi AG)  RGB technology, once reserved for premium models, has become ubiquitous—even in entry-level cars—reflecting a dramatic democratization of advanced lighting features. Market data shows that global demand for ambient lighting components has surged by 50 percent over the past seven years, with strong growth in North America,...

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

cell energy density・ Improved pack integration efficiency・ BMS integration ・ Enhancing structural protection, thermal safety, and electrical safety・ Continuous safe driving support through advanced BMS algorithms and functional safety・ Early warning technology updates for safety using AI big data ・ Continuous optimization of low-temperature performance/circuit performance・ Improved charging and driving range・ Energy efficiency op...

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

Electric Mobility Quick/standard chargers: Nichicon, Takaoka Toko (Hyundai), EVSIS (Lotte), Molitec Steel, BYD Charging: Nissan, Hino, Yazaki, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility   The Japan Mobility Show 2025, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) was held at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center (open to the public from October 31 to November 9, 2025). This was the second time the show was held since the name was ch...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/17

s in the early stages of adoption, with fully realized SDVs making up only around five percent of vehicles worldwide.  Automotive AI: There is a growing trend of AI-supported development in the automotive industry. Edge AI and Agentic AI are playing a key role in transforming processes from sensor data handling to system validation.  Disruptive Methods & Tools: Virtualization and advanced simulation methods are emerging as key drivers of innova...

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

SAE China 2025: The Intelligent Driven Future BYD, XPeng, CICV Summary BYD: Development Path and Practice for the Integration of Intelligent and Electrification Technologies XPeng: Data-driven Intelligent Upgrade of Thermal Management CICV: Development Status and Innovative Technologies in the Intelligent Connected Car Industry   The 32nd Annual China Society of Automotive Engineers Congress and Exhibition (SAECCE 2025) was held in Chongqing fro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

Compressed natural gas CO2 Used to refer to all greenhouse gases GHG Greenhouse gas GWh Annual production capacity of cell plants, gigawatt-hours; “/year” omitted IRA Inflation Reduction Act (USA) LLC Limited Liability Company NACS North American Charging Standard OBBB One Big Beautiful Bill Act Created by itsEV Inc. I-1. Policy trends of various countries Europe   Based on the European Commission's 2021 "Fit for 5...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

ruck Geely: Premium electric MPV Zeekr 009 and commercial EV F11 VS Sharp: "LDK+" EV concept offers extended living room space   At the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA), October 29 (Wed.) - November 9 (Sun.), 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight), exhibits by Chinese automakers and parts suppliers were also on display. This report will introduce the EV models on display.   BYD, the ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21