share of the global market for automotive semiconductors and automotive microcontrollers (13.5% and 32.0%, respectively, in 2024).   Infineon currently offers the AURIX™ with its proprietary TriCore core, the TRAVEO™ with an Arm core, and the Auto PSOC™ as in-vehicle microcontrollers. These cover the entire range of automotive applications and are installed in a wide range of vehicles. Global market share of in-vehicle microcontrol...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/22

that affect airbag specifications and performance.   Safety, sustainability, and CSR   The sheer number of airbag-equipped vehicles on the market has increased the number of news articles about recalls and other defects, complaints of false deployment, and concerns about the improper use of seat covers inhibiting side airbag deployment. In addition, as the number of vehicles equipped with airbags with a high vehicle age has increased in the ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

s are accelerating their promotion of advanced intelligent driving. BYD has released its advanced intelligent driving technology, “God's Eye”. All series models will be equipped with advanced intelligent driving functions.Geely introduced the "G-Pilot" advanced intelligent driving system, which covers all series models in the Group. Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery) announced the smart solution "Falcon", which will be installed in all brands...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

ared to the same month last year. In the U.S., sales also increased by 3.2% (to 120,000 units) compared to the same month last year, but EVs are facing increasing pressure, with bills being introduced to essentially abolish the EV tax credit and to impose a USD 1,000 tax on the purchase of an EV to cover road repair costs, raising concerns about the impact this may have on future sales.       The shares of BEVs and PHVs in total electric vehi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/26

ed that more time and structural reforms would be needed to improve TMD's profitability and strengthen its competitiveness. Nisshinbo Brake Inc. is continuing its friction materials business mainly in Japan, the Americas, China, and Asia.   2) Supplier overview System suppliers   The suppliers covered in this report are divided into two general categories: system controls suppliers and foundation brake component suppliers. While Bosch sold i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

ar emphasis on local manufacturing, research and development, and team building in each country.   In 2024, Chery maintained the top position in passenger car exports for the 22nd consecutive year. R&D centers have been built overseas and vehicles are sold in over 80 countries. Overseas operations cover more than 110 countries and territories with 4.5 million users outside China. The company is currently building local plants or expanding its bu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/07

ndrical 21700-cell lithium-ion battery (NCA, nickel-colbalt-aluminum oxide) with a 12s27p (12 in series, 27 in parallel) configuration. The module voltage is 43.2V and can support a maximum system voltage of 1,000V. Developed in collaboration with Piëch Automotive AG, the plastic module frame and cover are laser-welded for a rigid structure that eliminates the need for a support frame, and the constant temperature immersion cooling concept ensu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Steel Corporation (CSC) for the motors of Tesla's Model 3, but is also able to supply intermediate parts rather than finished motors.   Core stamping and lamination can be performed with electromagnetic steel sheets of 0.2mm to 6.5mm, and the lineup also includes CFRP rotors that are reinforced by covering the rotor surface with CFRP, which uses carbon fiber. Core and CFRP rotorCFRP rotor display panel Hairpin-wound stator Hairpin-wound s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/27

24 and continued in 2025. The high-tech industry had four keynote speakers at CES 2025. Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s Founder and CEO, had the top keynote position—the first keynote the day before the exhibits opened. Nvidia had so many important CES announcement that it needs a separate tech brief to cover all the auto industry impact.   Waymo’s Co-CEO, Tekedra Mawakana keynoted the Leaders in Technology event. It was an invitation-only event fo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/19

infrastructure At the lowest layer are public clouds, private clouds and edge clouds, which support traditional CPU cloud services and the computing power required. AI-base Based on the AI computing power requirements of autonomous driving, Baidu will build a heterogeneous computing platform that covers multiple aspects such as AI computing, storage, acceleration, and networking, and provide core technology support for autonomous driving resear...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/08

transport companies; however, the current environment is not conducive to the mass introduction of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. This report has summarized the future electrification plans of Japanese domestic OEMs.   The domestic market, with the exception of Hino, showed signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2023. As for Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino), the most recent October statistics show a large increase compared to the s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/07

eport by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), Chinese auto exports in the January through October period of 2024 grew 23.8% year-over-year (y/y) to 4.855 million units. In particular, the number of exported passenger cars increased by 24.0% y/y to 4.1 million units. This report covers the recent overseas developments of SAIC Motor Corp., Ltd. (SAIC) and Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM).   In 2023, the SAIC Group export...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/20

Stage of Accelerated Transformation," the event included the opening ceremony, a general conference, four main forums, 87 specialized forums and technical research discussions. More than 100 domestic and foreign companies and brands exhibited at the concurrent technology exhibition. The exhibition covered 15,000 square meters and was attended by over 6,000 delegates from more than 30 countries.   This report introduces some of the presentations...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/12

rentechnik GbR, Logo: Copyright © Aachener Kolloquium Fahrzeug- und Motorentechnik GbR )   The event brings together executives and experts from OEMs, suppliers, engineering providers, research institutes and universities to jointly discuss future-oriented developments for sustainable mobility covering the aspects of efficiency, safety and environmental friendliness.   The lectures covered a wide range of fields, such as battery systems and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/02

ooled permanent magnet motor (5 types), and 3) oil-cooled permanent magnet motor (4 types). Drive motors for commercial vehicles include 1) SD365 series motors, 2) SD400 series motors, and 3) SD460 series motors. The maximum output of these drive motors ranges from 160kW to 220kW. The product range covers a wide range of models such as EV sedans, SUV four-wheel drive models, commercial vehicles, 9-12m EV public buses, and on-road vehicles. See Ta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/28

nd human resource development. Under the plan, the company aims to enter over 90% of global markets by 2030 and establish more than 20 local marketing organizations. At the same time, Changan is investing CNY 4 billion in Thailand to establish production facilities for right-hand drive vehicles, to cover right-hand drive vehicle markets such as Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and South Africa. In addition, the company is planning to prepare for e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/25

  Tesla announced its robotaxi on October 10, 2024, at the Warner Brothers Hollywood studio in Burbank, California. The “We, Robot” event was high on Hollywood showmanship and low on substance-based on most AV experts' perspectives.   This tech brief will summarize Tesla's announcements, media coverage with additional VSI contents, analysis and perspectives. (Source: Tesla) Material from: Egil Juliussen, PhD, [Technology Brief] Tesla...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/25

tion of the new model based on the Neue Klasse in 2027. Along with production capacity enhancement in the future, BMW will expand the body shop, vehicle assembly areas, and logistics spaces. Construction of the battery plant started in May 2024. Woodruff Plant(USA) The Woodruff Battery Plant will cover 93 hectares and create over 300 jobs. Scheduled to open in 2026, it will supply high-voltage batteries for EVs produced at the Spartanburg Plant...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/18

o provide a total capacity of 31.5 kWh. A variety of safety systems are integrated into the battery pack including a BMS and a high-voltage junction box (HVJB). ElringKlinger's Rollbond cooling plate uses liquid-cooling to help the battery maintain an optimal temperature, while its ElroFoam battery cover provides both electromagnetic shielding and crash protection.   The performance battery module developed in cooperation with Piech Automotive A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/12

highly reliable will be built. Safety & Security Through thorough functional safety, technical safety, information security, active and passive safety, technology innovation will be pursued, high standards maintained and competitiveness in the "ultimate" area of safety created. Satisfaction Discover, satisfy, and create user needs, and lead the needs. Ultimate experiences satisfy the users. Quality products and services enhance trust, and ad...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/08