o improve cooling performance. Next, in the receiver-dryer, low-temperature, high-pressure liquid refrigerant cooled by the condenser is temporarily stored. This part is also called the "receiver," "receiver tank," or "liquid tank." The receiver-dryer also has the function of a filter and removes excess moisture and impurities in the refrigerant. The expansion valve installed at the inlet of the evaporator expands the high-pressure refrigerant se...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/12

nter of its future mobility strategy. At the Car IT Symposium 2026, Dr. Céline Laurent-Winter, Vice President Connected Vehicle Platforms at BMW, presented a vision in which vehicles are always online, highly personalized, predictive, and powered by a combination of onboard AI and cloud-based services. Neue Klasse, beginning with the iX3, is positioned as the first major product expression of this strategy.   MarkLines’ earlier interview with...

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

left to right: Moderator – Grayson Brulte, The Road to Autonomy; Hugh Nguyen, KPMG; Chris Gerdes, Waymo   The panel opened with Chris Gerdes explaining how Waymo Driver, Waymo’s fully autonomous driving system, is developed. Chris Gerdes described development as a continual improvement process leading to a candidate release. The candidate release undergoes a deployment readiness review with twelve acceptance criteria centered around the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

he former TRW became the "Active & Passive Safety Technology" division of ZF. Furthermore, as part of the spin-off of the passive safety systems division that has been underway within the ZF Group since 2022, the division was renamed ZF Lifetech GmbH (ZF Lifetech) in March 2024, and the spin-off process was completed in September 2024, establishing a structure in which the business continues under the umbrella of the German subsidiary, ZF Airbag ...

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

China BYD Seal Radiator China Geely Zeekr 007 Thermal management system Trends in battery thermal management: In November 2025, Valeo Group announced that its new compact 5-way refrigerant valve, designed for heat pump systems in next-generation electric vehicles, had been selected as a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree. Mass production is scheduled to begin in September 2026. Integrated into Valeo's smart heat pump module, this new ...

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

CES 2026 – AI for the Real World Summary Introduction ENERGY-EFFICIENT SYSTEMS ON CHIP FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY LIDAR SENSORS COCKPIT APPLICATIONS ELECTRIC MOBILITY AND ON-BOARD POWER SUPPLY AI EVERYWHERE   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 Wiesbad...

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

AFEELA 1’s HMI From coverage of the CES 2026 exhibition Summary Display (front instrument panel, rear seats, Media bar) Yoke-type steering wheel switches (air conditioning, lighting, etc.), door opening/closing systems AFEELA 1 HMI concept (Personalization, AI communication, cloud integration, and more)   Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), the joint venture (JV) mobility tech company established by Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

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

CES 2026: Progression of autonomous technologies and AI applications Exhibitors highlight new ADAS functions, robotaxis, robotic applications, and AI solutions Summary BMW iX3 driving assistance with Snapdragon Ride Pilot, Geely unveils G-ASD intelligent driving Tensor offers personal robotaxis; Waymo and Zoox expands public robotaxi deployment Hyundai looks to lead in AI robotics; Schaeffler and HL Group highlight robotic portfolio Sonatus demon...

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

CES 2026: In-vehicle Entertainment Solutions BMW, Mercedes show infotainment functions; suppliers show display and sound systems Summary BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC and CLA highlight entertainment capabilities Afeela unveils new concept vehicle and outlines entertainment features Aumovio showcases display technologies, LG previews cockpit concepts QNX and Pioneer feature software-based sound demonstrations Amazon displays next-gen in-vehicle assistant ...

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

CES 2026: Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Perspectives NVIDIA AV Platforms, LiDAR, and Radar Introduction CES 2026 Overview Key AV (Autonomous Vehicle) companies NVIDIA Mobileye、Tensor、Lucid-Nuro-Uber Lidar and radar Summary   CES 2026 remains the leading technology tradeshow in the U.S. and was held from January 6 to 9, 2026 with media days on January 4 and 5. A large number of automotive suppliers across most product and service segments is the ke...

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

buting to improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.   This report focuses on motors with a maximum output of 10kW or more and an operating voltage of 48V or more. This does not include alternators, which are located at the front of the engine and used as starters along with the belt-driven accessories.   For drive motors, the three-phase AC synchronous type with permanent magnets built into the rotor using neodymium-iron-boron (Nd-Fe-B) m...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

trument panel with instrument cluster, steering wheel, center and floor console with integrated radio and air conditioning, as well as glove box, has disappeared in newly launched European models. Today's modern connected smart cockpits are far more complex and require advanced human-machine interfaces to enable safe and distraction-free operation. The evolution of the cockpit layout can be broadly classified into the types shown in the following...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

Analysis Report: Car Navigation System (Japan, European, and North America Markets) Evolution of navigation systems as infotainment equipment List of Suppliers Introduction I. The car navigation market in 2025 II. Car navigation as an integrated cockpit system III. Car navigation function and smartphone linkage (CarPlay, Android Auto) IV. Connected navigation systems and services will continue to be revived V. Linkage of navigation and ADAS (Ad...

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

al Motors Corporation (now General Motors Company) first adopted airbags as an option. In Japan, they were first used in the driver's seat of the Honda Legend in 1985, and later, their use spread to the front passenger seat as well as the driver's seat. In the 1990’s, there were a number of instances where occupants suffered casualties due to the inflation of airbags in low-speed collisions, so it became necessary to mandate laws that require t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

alysis Report: Lighting (U.S. and European Markets)   Automobile lighting is an important component in terms of the legal safety requirements for driving on public roads as well as for their role in the aesthetics of the vehicle.   This report deals with five categories of automobile lighting devices: headlights; AHB (Adaptive Front-lighting System), ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam), and AFS (High Beam Control) variable light distribution systems; r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20

  Against the backdrop of such factors as the increasing globalization of procurement relationships, in recent years, Japanese OEMs and their suppliers, in particular, have been loosening their reliance on the "keiretsu system" (an interconnected network of companies characterized by strong alliances and cross-shareholding) and forming new business relationships with new suppliers, as many Western manufacturers have done. However, for complete ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/27

a model.   This report deals with five categories of automobile lighting units: the headlights; AFS, ADB, and AHB (Adaptive Front-Lighting System, Adaptive Driving Beam, and High Beam Control, respectively); rear lamps and rear combination lamps; high-mounted stop lamps; and electronic control devices (ECUs, electrical ballasts, etc.). Reflectors, turn signals, fog lamps, license plate lamps, and interior lamps are not reported here. Note: AFS ...

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

t slide rails. The assembled product is referred to as a seat assembly (Seat Assy) or complete seat.   In this report, complete seats are mainly described as products, and the main components such as seat frames, adjusters, recliners, and seat trim covers are described in the company profiles as necessary.   This report addresses models currently manufactured in Europe and the Americas (including some of the most recently manufactured models). ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

eech by Mr. Schäfer-O'Reilly of Goodyear at the ICA Summit 2025 and the outcome of an interview with Mr. Bin-Nun, CEO of Tactile Mobility, at the same event. It gives an insight in the latest developments in the field of smart tires. Demonstration vehicle equipped with SightLine technology (CES2024) Sven Schäfer-O'ReillyPrincipal Engineer - Algorithm DevelopmentThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company   Goodyear SightLine is Goodyear's ne...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/04