n and expand their cooperation. UTILIZING USED EV BATTERIES   E.ON also wants to win over potential customers with its Drive Booster charging system, which it has developed together with Volkswagen Group Components and which offers the benefits of easy installation and connection to a standard CEE industrial power outlet [5]. “Although the use of a battery buffer storage system involves additional costs compared to a conventional fast char...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/05

nvestment and scale not disclosed). In Europe, BEVs are expected to account for 20% of Toyota’s new car sales in 2026, or 250,000 units per year, but local vehicle production is still under consideration, and specific measures for battery procurement are unclear. In China, the company plans to proceed with development mainly through the Intelligent ElectroMobility R&D Center by TOYOTA (China) and joint ventures with BYD, China FAW, and Guangzho...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

ion, cable, plug, vehicle electronic systems and battery as the charging speed rises. A total of more than 30 kW of heat can be lost from a single HPC process. In the case of MCS charging, the thermal losses are much higher. To ensure that the temperature of the supply cable and the plug does not exceed the permitted load limit of 90 °C, the two components are liquid-cooled in both the HPC and MCS systems. “The MCS includes an active cooling s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/09/30

velopment related: In November 2017, as part of Bosch’s efforts to address environmental changes and air pollution issues, along with its “iDisk” brake disc currently in production that alleviates particulate emissions (brake dust) during braking by 90%, the company announced that it will proceed with the development of a regenerative braking system for EVs (electric vehicles) that reduces brake dust by 95% or more. The iDisc was developed...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/06/20

tion of solid-state lighting (SSL) / high definition (HD) technology, the light source can be further miniaturized and directly generated by individually controlling 15,000 LED pixels and projecting onto the road via a multi-stage optical system. In October 2018, the company announced that it is proceeding with its "Smart Headlamp Technology" project with the aim of developing an intelligent headlamp that can not only detect potential changes in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/03/12

. Development related: In July 2019, as part of Bosch’s efforts to address environmental changes and air pollution issues, along with its “iDisk” brake disc currently in production to alleviate particulate emissions (brake dust) during braking by 90%, the company announced that it will proceed with the development of a regenerative braking system for EVs (electric vehicles) that reduces brake dust by 95% or more. The iDisc was developed...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/03/10

ndustry. Development related: In July 2019, as part of Bosch’s efforts to address environmental changes and air pollution issues, along with its iDisk brake disc currently in production to alleviate particulate emissions (brake dust) during braking by 90%, the company announced that it will proceed with the development of a regenerative braking system for EVs (electrified vehicles) that reduces brake dust by 95% or more. The "iDisc" was deve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/06/23

for the development of in-vehicle lighting solutions. The two companies will jointly develop products in the areas of lighting and dynamic lighting systems, aiming to establish a cockpit environment more optimally tailored to driver preferences. In October 2018, the company announced that it is proceeding with its "Smart Headlamp Technology" project with the aim of developing an intelligent headlamp that can detect potential changes in performan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/06/16

2015 Fritz Winter Eisengiesserei GmbH & Co. KG Brake disc Europe Jaguar Land Rover Land Rover Discovery Sport (UK) 2015 Brembo S.p.A. Brake disc Europe Kia Sportage (Slovakia) 2018 MOBIS Slovakia s.r.o. Rear brake Europe Kia Venga (Slovakia) 2018 MOBIS Slovakia s.r.o. Rear brake Europe Kia cee'd (Slovakia) 2018 MOBIS Slovakia s.r.o. Rear brake Europe Kia cee'd GT (Slovakia) 2018 MOBIS Slovakia s.r.o. Rear brake Europe Lotus Evora 400...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/06/18

for the development of in-vehicle lighting solutions. The two companies will jointly develop products in the areas of lighting and dynamic lighting systems, aiming to establish a cockpit environment more optimally tailored to driver preferences. In October 2018, the company announced that it is proceeding with its "Smart Headlamp Technology" project with the aim of developing an intelligent headlamp that can detect potential changes in performan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/04/16

e. A limited number of the EV version will be marketed in some regions. Telluride End of 2018 This full-size SUV shares a platform with the Genesis GV70 and GV80. The model is powered by a 3.8-liter V6 gasoline engine. New Sorento 2019 A two-row five-seat/three-row seven-seat midsize SUV. New Ceed/Ceed Sportswagon 2Q/4Q 2018(Europe) A five-door hatchback/sportswagon. The model name was changed from the cee’d to the Ceed. New ProCeed 1Q ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/12/20

Kia Motors China 890→1,000(to be scheduled) 647 A Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors plant assembles the Sportage, Forte, K5, K4, K3, K2 and KX3. When a fourth plant is completed, Kia's total production capacity in China will reach a million units per year. Slovakia 300→450(to be scheduled) 263 The cee'd, pro cee'd, Sportage and Venga are produced here. U.S. 360 478 The Sorento, Optima and Hyundai Santa Fe are built here. Mexico 260→400(201...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/05/21

supplier park as the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) plant in the city of Goiana, Pernambuco, Brazil, and manufactures instrument panel, cockpit, center console, door panels, etc., which it supplies for the Jeep Renegade vehicles assembled by FCA. Long term the JV is targeting its annual sales to exceed EUR 200 million. In November 2015, Faurecia established Dongfeng Faurecia Automotive Interior Company, a 50:50 joint venture company with Dongfen...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/04/06

d to the vehicle to display information on topography, nearby vehicles, weather, and more. At its first Auto Expo in India, Kia Motors India unveiled the striking new SP Concept, which made its world premier, alongside sixteen global models. Kia Motors exhibited the Picanto, Rio, Stonic, Cerato, Cee’d, Soul EV, Cadenza, Stinger, Mohave, Sorento, Sportage, Grand Carnival, Niro plug-in hybrid, and Optima hybrid at the show. During the event, K...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/02/16

IAA 2017: Asian brands display lineup variety Notable models include electric vehicles, SUVs, crossovers, and performance vehicles Summary Toyota represents core qualities in Toyota Land Cruiser, C-HR concept, and Lexus NX Hyundai shows versatile lineup with Kona, i30 N, and i30 Fastback Kia unveils range of models with Proceed Concept, Stonic, and Picanto X-Line Honda announces electric strategy with Urban EV Concept and CR-V Hybrid Prototype Ch...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/10/30

enneco JaguarLand Rover Jaguar XJ (UK) X351(2014) Corning Denso JaguarLand Rover Jaguar XF (UK) X250:(2016) Tenneco Mahle JaguarLand Rover Land RoverDiscovery (UK) L319(2014) Corning JaguarLand Rover Range RoverEvoque (UK) L538(2012) Faurecia Faurecia Corning Kia cee'd (Europe) JD(2012) Faurecia Faurecia Faurecia Lancia Ypsilon (Poland) 846(2012) Magneti Marelli Nissan Juke F15(2011) Calsonic K...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/09/30

→1,000 (to be scheduled) 547 The Sportage, Forte, K5, K3 and K2 are built. In January 2014, the third plant started operations to boost the total annual capacity to 800,000 units from 350,000 units. The annual capacity will be increased to a million units over several years. Slovakia 300 313 The cee'd, pro cee'd, Sportage and Venga are produced. US 360 370 Sorento, Optima, Hyundai and Santa Fe are built. Total annual capacity 4,389.5→5,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/05/15

ai has adopted active safety systems using cameras and radar sensors as well as newly-developed features that enhance convenience in the Genesis full-size luxury sedan. Meanwhile, Kia has installed Vehicle Stability Management system (VSM) in its compact models including the Forte Koup, Carens, pro_cee'd, and the Soul. Start-stop system has also become increasingly available. Both brands have enhanced functions of their telematics systems.  Rega...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/03/19

nsists of a 1.2-liter, three-cylinder gasoline engine (with the maximum output of 50kW), a motor (with the maximum output of 30kW), and a lithium ion battery (with a capacity of 0.56kWh). By using a large amount of composite materials and carbon-fiber resins developed by TOTAL, the two companies succeeded in reducing the weight of the body by 20% (e.g., the white body now weighs 227kg; 68kg less than the 295kg of the original model). Onyx  A h...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/10/09

the Korean light vehicle market (with a GVW of under 6 tons, including imports) in 2013 will stall at around 1.5 million units due to the fast aging population, high vehicle density and high household debt. The situation should significantly improve from 2014 onward although the increase will not exceed 3%. LMC Automotive anticipates that sales should reach 1.6 million units by 2016, and continue to retain around this level until 2019. Relate...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/04/17