ments. Almost half of the presentations were delivered by OEMs, marking the highest level of manufacturer participation to date.   The lectures addressed key aspects of powertrain and vehicle technology, including hybrid, battery-electric and electrified drivetrains, advanced and hydrogen-based combustion concepts, alternative and renewable fuels, energy storage and charging systems, regulatory frameworks, and software-defined vehicle architectu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/29

s Research and Solution. The event was sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Japan Trucking Association, and others, and featured 168 exhibitors. Many manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial vehicles (CVs) and vehicle bodywork suppliers exhibited, and business negotiations took place, making it a very successful event. This report introduces the exhibited vehicles, including light-duty and heavy-dut...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

based on patent information from the "Technical Information Distribution Service - AI Ninja" provided by Toyota Technical Development Corporation (TTDC), and covers current technological topics surrounding the automotive industry. TTDC operates intellectual property (IP) and measurement and control businesses. The intellectual property (IP) business collects and analyzes information on global automobile development, provides consulting on researc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

wheelbase: 3,200mm. It has a driving range of 800km, and a 10-minute fast charge provides up to 350km of range. It features an IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) system with a 27-inch display and Level 2+ autonomous driving capabilities. Model D   The Model U, a mid- / small-sized electric bus, was on display. Vehicle dimensions are overall length 6,990mm × overall width 2,080mm × overall height 3,000mm; wheelbase: 4,370mm. It is equip...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

resulting in a 3.8% y/y increase.   The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Iran conflict has caused crude oil and natural gas prices to rise, and concerns about energy shortages are spreading across the globe. Since rising fuel prices directly affect the cost of maintaining internal combustion engine (ICE) equipped vehicles, a prolonged period of high prices could provide a tailwind for EV sales; however, it also risks having a signi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/27

Dodge Hornet GM ICE, HEV 6 FWD Trax, Equinox, Envista 8 RWD Colorado, Canyon, Cadillac CT4 9 FWD Blazer, Envision, Cadillac XT4 RWD Terrain 10 RWD Camaro, Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, Yukon, Cadillac CT5, Cadillac Escalade Ford ICE, HEV 6 RWD Commercial (E-series, F-series ...), Shuttle bus 8 FWD Bronco Sport, Escape, Edge, Maverick, Lincoln Corsair 10 RWD Mustang, Bronco, Explorer, Expedition, F-Series pickup, Ranger, Transit, Li...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

ian market, the penetration rate of NEVs remains low. In 2025, BEVs accounted for 2.5% of total sales, while PHEVs accounted for 2.4%.   A distinctive feature of the Brazilian market is the introduction of sugarcane-derived ethanol (Flex Fuel) as a clean fuel in addition to traditional internal combustion engine models, giving it an important position in the powertrain configuration. To address this situation, Chinese automakers such as BYD are ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/08

d Reform Commission. According to the document, the Chinese government will focus on promoting the adoption of FCEVs in commercial vehicles such as medium and heavy-duty vehicles, medium and long-distance transport vehicles, and cold chain logistics vehicles. Furthermore, the use of FCEVs in public bus transportation, urban logistics, urban environmental sanitation, and soil transport will be encouraged, and the introduction of FCEVs into passeng...

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

and San Francisco. It aims to expand commercial operations to 20 new cities, including London and Tokyo, in 2026. Hyundai Ioniq 5 used for Waymo robotaxi applications Ojai used for Waymo robotaxi applications  Contrasting with Waymo's robotaxis, Zoox's robotaxi resembles a miniature bus with bidirectional driving and four-wheel steering for improved maneuverability. The vehicle features four sensor pods, one mounted to each corner...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

based on the official monthly announcements as released at the time and might be subject to future revisions by the respective sources) Thailand   The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported a strong year-end surge in Thailand’s automotive sector, with December sales showing particularly robust growth both MoM and YoY. Vehicle production increased 8.6% YoY in December, following gains of 14.2% in October and 11.1% in November, largely dr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

connection between speech interaction, content recommendation, and mobility services. Geely   In early October, Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. announced a share buyback plan worth up to HKD 2.3 billion. On October 21, Zhejiang Energee Holding Co., Ltd. (Energee Holding) was established to develop business in the drive battery area. Capitalized at CNY 1 billion, the new company is wholly owned by Zhejiang Geely Industry Investment Holding Co., L...

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

nical verification to large-scale application. The table can be scrolled left and right. Technology breakthroughs Conquering key technologies for vehicle-road-cloud integration and participating in demonstration tests. Verifying application scenarios such as cooperative obstacle avoidance and bus lane sharing, and building a full-link data closed loop of "people-vehicles-roads-cloud." Application results Formulating a mass production stra...

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

NextTruck Conference 2025 Software, future drives and changing markets: transforming the trucking world Summary 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 Ad...

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

ted by Mitsubishi Fuso had a combination of monocular camera and radar. What makes it different from a passenger car is that the cabin is high, so the camera is installed at the bottom of the windshield.   Hino also has a camera mounted on the lower edge of the windshield on the S’elega, a large bus, but on the Pon’cho, a small route bus, the camera is mounted on the upper edge of the windshield, as in passenger cars. Mitsubishi Fuso...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/19

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

) focusing on commercializing cockpit modules by combining OEM navigation systems with console formed products, an area of Faurecia's expertise. With the combination of a navigation systems supplier and an instrument panel and console supplier, the possibility of the expansion of its cockpit module business is expected. Under the slogan "Cockpit of the Future," the company is focused on making travel safer, more comfortable, and more personalized...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

s expansion of charging infrastructure.   This report contains excerpts from some of the presentations of the main forum and thematic sessions: "Building a charging ecosystem by automakers," "Exploring energy replenishment models for commercial vehicles," and "Innovative research and discussion on business models for the overseas expansion of charging infrastructure." Guest speakers included XPeng Motors (XPeng), Huawei Digital Power, and the CA...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Japan Mobility Show 2025: BYD, Geely, and Sharp EVs BYD's mini EV and EV trucks and buses, Zeekr 009, Sharp "LDK+" Summary BYD: RACCO mini-EV prototype, T35 light-duty electric truck 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.) - Novem...

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

be CAFE compliant by 2030, so it is developing a hybrid that can be installed in minicars at a price that customers can afford. The release date has not yet been decided. e-SMART HYBRID exhibit Generator and motor Motor sectionPCU section BYD: PHEV electric powertrain platform (DM-i), e-Bus platform 3.0   BYD Auto Co. Ltd. (BYD) had a corner dedicated to displaying powertrain and battery technologies for both passenger cars and comme...

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

Charging Concepts for Battery-electric Trucks and Buses Summary Introduction DEPOT CHARGING HIGH POWER CHARGING MEGAWATT CHARGING SYSTEM   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magazine "ATZ" www.atz-magazine.com. and "MTZ" www.mtz-magazine.com. Springer is a German company affiliated with MarkLines. About Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH   Established in 2010 as a subsidiary of Springer Nature Company...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19