, while China is projected to remain flat, and the impact of high tariffs is expected to reduce the automotive sector's EBIT margin by approximately 1.25 percentage points.   On March 4, the European Commission submitted the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). This bill aims to expand demand for low-carbon European technologies and products. For automobiles, it mandates the immediate application of a 70% local parts requirement for vehicle assembl...

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

material procurement to product disposal and recycling (End of Life) - for all types of batteries (portable, industrial, EV) sold within the European region. Manufacturers are required to report to the European Commission the following information regarding battery products marketed in Europe: the Carbon Footprint of Product (CFP), which is an assessment of CO2 emissions throughout the entire lifecycle; the rate of recycled material use; and hum...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/25

to extensive bench testing such as dynamometer test evaluations and technical services, Akebono Brake brake calipers and pads are being applied in vehicles such as Porsche, Bentley Continental, Volvo Cars Polestar 1, Audi RS4, and SEAT of the VW Group. For rotors, Brembo has established Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes to market carbon ceramic discs as a differentiated product for high-end applications. In 2023, carbon ceramic discs were adopted...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ma University HySE 4 company representatives*3 20256176 Time-Series Spectrum Analysis of Spark Discharge and Flame in Hydrogen Spark Ignition Engine Combustion Research Waseda University Suzuki 20256180 Laminar Premixed Combustion Characteristics of Ternary Fuel Mixtures of Methane, Hydrogen, and Carbon Dioxide Development Methodology and Tools Toyota ーーー 20256221 Development of a One-Dimensional Combustion Model for Direct Injection Hy...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Electric Drive Efficiency – A Systematic Engineering Approach from Vehicle to Chip (Li Auto) Key Takeaways   The CTI Symposium is one of the leading international professional conferences in the European automotive industry, where technology strategies related to next-generation powertrains and carbon-free mobility are discussed. The symposium is held annually by CTI (Car Training Institute), a division of Euroforum Deutschland GmbH. In 2025,...

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

cle interior parts and trim Thailand Alexon Automotive parts Profender Suspension system parts Salom Electric (Thailand) Electric vehicle chargers Thailand/Japan Daishin Asia Pacific Automotive plastic floor mats Thai Seat Belt Automotive seat belts Thailand/Japan/China/Others Kunimitsu Carbon (Thailand) Automotive motor parts USA Visteon Automotive Electronics (Thailand) Battery management system (BMS) USA/China Firebright (Thail...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/17

Automotive World 2026: Carbon Neutrality Biomass materials, design for easy disassembly, and recycling technology Summary Oji Holdings: Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) Sumitomo Bakelite: Environmentally Friendly Resins Achieving Both Biomass Utilization and Recycling Toyobo MC: Environmentally Friendly Engineering Plastics Shiraishi Calcium: Lightweighting and CO2 Reduction Using Inorganic Materials Korean suppliers (EcoFlex, LARGE)   Automotive Worl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

nomy has been improved by 1%. EESM rotor with brushDisplay screen of EESM rotor with brush   The excitation module for brushless rotors is a method adopted in large generators in which current is supplied to the rotor coil using a rotary transformer rather than wear-prone slip rings and carbon brushes. As it does not use brushes, there are no wearing parts and it is highly reliable.   When using a slip ring, the circumferential lengt...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

atform for both cargo and passenger versions) and announced a partnership with CATL for unmanned battery swapping operations. China FAW    On October 13, FAW Energy (Changchun) Technology Co., Ltd., a comprehensive energy company, was established. It will accelerate the transition of FAW to a low-carbon company. CATL-FAW Auto Battery Co., Ltd. (a JV established by CATL, FAW, and other companies) manufactured the first battery pack using cells p...

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

t.   A standout pickup at the booth marks the first time the globally renowned Japanese tuning house TOP SECRET has chosen the ISUZU D-MAX Hi-Lander MAXFORCE for a fully bespoke build in its signature high-performance style. The ISUZU D-MAX Hi-Lander “TOP SECRET x ISUZU D-MAX” features premium carbon-fiber body components, ECU tuning for smoke-free high output, PROFENDER suspension enhancements, AP Racing brakes, RAYS Volk Racing TE37 18-inc...

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

ile the domestic production rate for membrane electrodes, hydrogen gas circulation systems, and bipolar plates was over 80%. On the other hand, looking at areas where breakthroughs are needed, the domestic production rate for catalysts is only about 19.5%, proton exchange membranes about 13.9%, and carbon paper about 5.1%.   In terms of infrastructure such as hydrogen stations, city clusters already have more than 200 hydrogen stations, of which...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/21

rom the Yaris GR. “Our concept for this project was to create a hydrogen engine by using as much of the existing internal combustion technology as possible. We thought that achieving this would enable the conversion of existing car engines to hydrogen, providing a powerful weapon in the quest for carbon neutrality,” said project leader Naoaki Ito. A key role in the success of the project was played by the supplier Denso, who developed the inj...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/07

ssion announced a new "Automotive Policy Package" that relaxes the policy banning internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs) in new passenger car and van sales. The new policy requires that tailpipe CO2 emissions be reduced by 90%, with the remaining 10% to be made up through the use of EU-made low-carbon steel, synthetic fuels (e-fuels) and biofuels. This means that plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs), range-extender electric vehicles (REEVs), mild h...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/26

ling within the slots, hollow conductor cooling Corrosion aggravated by axial current High-temperature discharge damages the bearing surface and deteriorates the lubricant, resulting in increased noise and vibration and affecting operation. Suppression measures: Conduction efficiency improvement (carbon rod/conductive ring/small conductive bearing), insulation (ceramic ball bearing), filtering (suppression algorithm design, three-phase ferrite ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

develop solutions that integrate this coolant within EV battery packs, optimizing performance by conditioning at the right temperature. With this development, Valeo also reduces the weight of the thermal system used to cool the vehicle's battery. It will significantly improve the weight, range, and carbon footprint of EVs, as well as improve safety against battery fires. Mahle Behr GmbH & Co. KG / Mahle GmbH Click here to see recent development...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/22

nents that contribute to greater design freedom and improved power consumption as a unit. Transaxle unit mockup Display screen of parallel 3-axle transaxle unit mockup TPR: Thermoelectric clay, bearing bushing with outer periphery protrusion, hollow shaft   TPR Co., Ltd. (TPR) exhibited carbon nanotubes (CNTs) up to 2mm in length and thermal conductive clay, a clay-like thermal interface material (TIM) using CNTs as a filler.   Therm...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/17

y as a representative of the company's image, and even the production line was introduced in some detail, as seen in the photo. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso)   The company's management policy, called "future together," is based on partnership and collaboration.   Carbon-neutral solutions depend heavily on external factors, which change over time. Since these factors cannot be controlled, multiple technologies a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

expansion of the EV market, China's drive motor technology has achieved significant development in many aspects. The main development trends are as follows.   5.1 Technical Innovations in electric drive systems  (1) Technological application of new materials: Thermal conductivity is improved with carbon-based materials. Heat conducting structures made from materials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, and graphite have been progressively...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

FCEVs, portable hydrogen cartridges   Toyoda Gosei exhibited a high-pressure hydrogen tank for the Toyota Mirai.   A cutaway model of a high pressure hydrogen tank manufactured by Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) at a pressure of 70MPa (approx. 700 atmospheres) was shown, in which a layer of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) is wrapped around a resin liner to ensure pressure resistance and strength. High-pressure hydrogen tank ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

egrated VSeA and was renamed the Powertrain Systems Business Group.   In 2022, Valeo launched the development of the next generation of Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) with hairpin stator, a rare-earth free and magnet-free electric motor. The benefits of this new technology include a carbon footprint reduction by 30% at motor level in comparison to PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors), high efficiency for long-range EVs, syst...

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