, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) and the Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Slide: Copyright © PHINIA)   Looking at the global landscape for fuels we can see a notable shift towards alternative fuels. In California, for example, 50 % of the diesel fuel used consists of HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil). In Central and South America, there is an initiati...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

deploying AV technology. Pony AI have received permission to deploy paid and driverless robotaxi service in three of the cities with Shanghai expected to follow soon. Pony AI operates a paid robotaxi service with safety driver in Shanghai.   Pony AI is the leading Chinese company in AV testing in California. It started testing in California in 2018 and was still testing in 2024, but with declining yearly miles. Its peak year was 2021 with over ...

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

n, stricter fuel economy and exhaust gas regulations were reviewed in the direction of easing them as they would have a negative impact on the economy, but with the change to the Biden administration in January 2021, the standards became stricter. In the U.S., regulations are particularly strict in California, which introduced its own enhanced LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) III regulations in 2014 which become stricter every year. The Trump administr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

st is about CNY 0.96/Wh. By changing the battery structure, the cost of 4680 batteries can be reduced by CNY 0.13/Wh, and by adding improvements in cell materials and production technology, battery cost can theoretically be reduced down to CNY 0.54/Wh within three years. Tesla: 1) Kato Road Plant, California: In 2020, Tesla built a "pilot plant" on Kato Road in Fremont, California for trial production of 4680 batteries. The target annual product...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

version BorgWarner showcases iM-575 drive module; ZF debuts transmission and air compressor Cummins highlights battery electric powertrain for Isuzu F-series   The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 was held from April 28 through May 1, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, U.S. More than 12,000 attendees from over 50 countries participated at ACT Expo 2025, which featured more than 500 exhibitors and partners...

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

estments Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module and Fuel Cell Power Generator supports expanded hydrogen utility Daimler, Blue Bird highlight natural gas and propane alternative fuel options   The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 took place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, U.S. from April 28 through May 1, 2025, after being hosted in Las Vegas in 2024. Compared to the last time ACT Expo was hosted in Anaheim ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

s an obstacle. Warning messages such as "Please release the accelerator" will be displayed on the in-car display. U.S. Copper-free friction materials regulations in 2021 Friction material products that do not contain copper fibers have been released from each company. The regulations include the California and Washington State copper use regulations, which will gradually regulate the copper content in friction materials. In 2021, friction mate...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

and the design and testing of application projects in the field of active safety. It plans to mainly focus on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that use cameras and radar. Former KSS: In February 2015, the company announced the opening of a new Silicon Valley Technical Center in Sunnyvale, California, U.S. The new center supports the development of advanced technologies in the fields of active and passive safety. It serves as a focal poi...

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

Plant of Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd, (HSC) and Pyeongtaek Port are attempting to decarbonize with the introduction of XCIENT fuel cell trucks, and Hyundai Group's H2 fuel cell system is the driving force behind this effort. In the U.S., 30 XCIENT fuel cell trucks are being used at the Port of Oakland, California, as part of the NorCAL ZERO Project, setting an example of success in the commercial vehicle sector. In addition, the company plans to adva...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/07

n the other hand, to accommodate panic braking, a powerful inverter is required, which is a factor in increasing costs.   U.S. In 2021, copper-free regulations for friction materialsAll companies are releasing products that eliminate copper fibers and other materials. The regulations include the California and Washington State copper use regulations, which will gradually regulate the copper content in friction materials. In 2021, friction mate...

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

ed on new regulations and technologies.   Prospects for robotaxis in North America: Comparisons with China and other regions   Robotaxis in the U.S. operate in very specific regions where implementation is being locally enforced. For example, Waymo has autonomous taxi operations in San Francisco, California; Phoenix, Arizona, and Austin, Texas. Based on its collaborations, QNX foresees a growing need for safety and security on robotaxi platform...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/11

in-class software technology for their EVs across all vehicle segments, including subcompact cars.   The joint venture aims to support the launch of Rivian's mid-size R2 SUV in the first half of 2026 or the first VW Group model as early as 2027.   The company will initially be based in Palo Alto, California, and is preparing three other locations across North America and Europe.       Since securing a stable supply of in-vehicle batteries is...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/21

31, 2025] [Right reserved VSI AV Insight powered by Go2Marketing LLC 2025] reproduced with permission of Go2Marketing LLC.   VSI reports: Tesla Robotaxi: What are the Challenges Ahead? (Nov. 2024) Waymo Keeps Racking up the Miles: Far Ahead of Others (Oct. 2024) Tesla FSD Examination (Aug. 2024) California DMV Disengagement Report 2023: Nine Years of Trend Data (Apr. 2024) CES 2024: Emphasis of ADAS, SDV, Mobility, Sensing & Processing (Feb. 2...

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

echnology and Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Technologies help enhance the cabin environment. Afeela 1 near-production prototype Afeela 1 near-production prototype dashboard   The Afeela 1 will be produced at an existing facility in Honda’s EV Hub in Ohio, U.S. Afeela 1 sales will begin in California in 2025, with first deliveries of the Signature trim, starting at USD 102,900, expected in 2026. The Origin trim will have a starting price...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/24

ower at outputs of up to 500kW for electric passenger cars and 1.2MW for heavy duty battery electric Semi trucks. On the 22nd, Actually Smart Summon, a function that allows users to summon a vehicle over short distances, was released in Europe and the Middle East.   On November 25, the Governor of California announced a proposal to create a new Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) that would end in 2023 if the EV tax credit under the Inflation Co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/27

t (December 2024) regarding tariffs and EV purchase subsidies in the U.S. Related Reports: Trump Speech in Detroit (Oct. 2024)Mexico: Chinese vehicles account for 30% of imports and 20% of sales (Jun. 2024)Electric Mobility in the USA (Jan. 2024)U.S. Market: BEV Sales Ratio 7.5%, with over 20% in California (Nov. 2023)Inflation Reduction Act: Support for EV/PHEV/FCEV Purchases (Jun. 2023)       Trump spoke in Detroit on October 10, 2024, dur...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/26

to 95km/h (when traffic is flowing smoothly) from early 2025. The safe speed limit will be raised further in stages, with the aim of reaching 130km/h by the end of the 2020s. The vehicle has been certified to operate under SAE Level 3 standards in 2023 on highways in the U.S. states of Nevada and California (speed limit 40 mph). In 2024, approval was given to begin field testing with turquoise-colored "AD marker lights," which indicate that a v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/06

ines - Vehicle sales volume data)   Related Reports:GM (1) EV Sales Growth Stalls, Electrification Plans Revised (Oct. 2024)WCX 2024 (2) Improved vehicle sustainability and industry perspectives (May. 2024)Electric Mobility in the USA (Jan. 2024) U.S. Market: BEV Sales Ratio 7.5%, with over 20% in California (Nov. 2023) GM (2): Global sales and earnings increase due to higher sales in the U.S. (Sep. 2023)GM (1): Aiming for annual production of 1...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/27

ortal users. VSI is a technology research company that provides industry with deep insight and analysis on the enabling technologies used for active safety and automated driving.   Introduction   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 brie...

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

less than 50 kg-CO2e/kWh. Lyten has nearly completed developing a local supply chain for lithium-sulfur batteries entirely contained in the U.S. and is working on a localized supply chain for the EU.   Lyten began producing lithium-sulfur battery cells from a semi-automated pilot line in San Jose, California in June 2023. In March 2024, Lyten announced that its battery production line had surpassed 90% yield, confirming the commercial manufactur...

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