o.   GM said it is preparing a plan to respond to tariffs that the Trump administration may impose on vehicles imported from Mexico, and hinted at the option of moving some pickup truck production to the United States. GM also produces pickup trucks in the U.S. and states it has the production capacity in the U.S. to handle the transfer of some of its production from Mexico. This was conveyed during CEO Mary Barra's conference call with analysts...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

･ Freight ton-kilometers: (Miles used in US)･ L2+and L4: 926M freight ton-kilometers ･ Freight weight times distance in Km･ By April 10, 2025; Mostly L2+ Robotruck service areas ･ Testing permit in Guangzhou･ Testing permit in Beijing･ Jan 2024: First cross-provincial test permit･ City fare charging permit: 1Q 2024 ･ In December 2020･ In July 2021･ Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region tests･ Beijing and Tianjin Key customers ...

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

  At the Carbon Neutral booth, an example of resource circulation technology for metals and plastic materials was introduced.   Honda advocates completely horizontal circulation technology for aluminum die casting. Aluminum die casting materials are produced from scrap collected from within a city, but iron is often found in the scrap. Therefore, it is necessary to dilute it with scrap of high aluminum purity to reduce the iron concentratio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

component manufacturing technology (Toyoda Iron Works, Toyota Boshoku, Sango) Interior component technology, surface treatment technology (Toyoda Iron Works, Kojima Industries) Recycling-related technologies (Toyota) DX-related technologies (Toyota)   The Toyota Business Fair (sponsored by Toyota City and the Toyota City Chamber of Commerce and Industry) was held at Sky Hall Toyota on May 22 and 23. This Business Fair has been held since FY2009...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/24

ercial vehicles and decarbonizing production through reduction measures along the entire value chain and product life cycle.   The company has been at the forefront of alternative drivetrain technologies, constantly evolving from diesel to electric, hybrid, and hydrogen solutions. MAN Lion's City Hybrid (46th International Vienna Motor Symposium, organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK) and the Institute for Powertr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

exhibits reports     There were many exhibits of EV components related to batteries.   Exhibitor Profile Company Exhibit  Materials, other BASF Japan Ltd. (Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Headquarters in Germany) All-solid-state battery demonstrator Over 20 material solutions Fukoku Co., Ltd. (Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture) In production: EV battery holding sheet (Toyota BEV bZ4X) Material: Silicone rubber Uni Mount using two types of rubber Co...

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

design the optimum catalyst effect and back pressure (exhaust side pressure) for each engine. The exhaust pipes and tubes including the muffler and silencer, the shell shape of the catalytic converter, the pipe length, branching shape, inner wall condition of the exhaust manifold, and the heat capacity of the exhaust path are also important design items to be tuned in the restricted layout under the vehicle floor.   In addition, stricter regula...

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

icle to drive autonomously in places it has never been before.   Currently, shuttle buses are in operation in Israel, North America, Germany, and Tokyo. Its major strengths are its low cost due to the fact that it does not require HD maps, and its hardware-independent versatility. Due to its simplicity and versatility, the company prides itself on representing best practices in autonomous driving. Imagry example of on-board camera placeme...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

f Nissan's ePTFirst-generation Leaf ePTSecond-generation Leaf ePTAria electric PT Panel explaining the evolution of EVs   Panel explaining the evolution of e-POWER Gen 1 e-POWER Gen 2 e-POWER   e-POWER is a series hybrid system in which the engine drives a generator to generate electricity, which is then used to drive the motor. On display at the venue was the complete electric powertrain, including the engine, generator, drive moto...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

cturing facilities in Indonesia, (ii) Companies that have invested in ICE car manufacturing facilities in Indonesia and will switch production to EVs, either in part or in whole, and/or (iii) Companies that have invested in EV manufacturing facilities in Indonesia by increasing production plans/capacity. Luxury goods sales taxfor HVs On December 16, 2024, the Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announced that the government...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

T Energy Sunwoda LG Energy Solution Panasonic     Click here for Thermal Management System of BEV Batteries (European, American and Chinese Markets)   In 2024, the production and sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in the Chinese market increased year-over year (y/y), and the production capacity of drive batteries also expanded. Unlike previous years, the supply of batteries far exceeded device demand, sending lithium carbonate prices to ...

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

ereThanks to Battery Buffering Fast charging for battery-electric vehicles can significantly improve the everyday usability and acceptance of this drive system, which, on a local level, offers zero emissions and is carbon neutral. To ensure that fast charging is possible even if the existing electricity grid does not provide enough power, manufacturers of charging stations are now offering systems that are equipped with a battery as a buffer to s...

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

reased, and driving stability and quietness are improved. The problem is that repairs in the event of an accident are difficult and expensive, but the goal is to solve this problem by creating cars that do not collide.   Exhibitor profile Company Exhibit Material Process Ryobi, Limited(Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture) Rear underframe Aluminum alloy Gigacast 6,500 tons Battery case Aluminum alloy Die casting 2,500 ~ 3,500 tons Kobe Ste...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

ly produced vehicles in continuous production in July 2026 (mini-trucks in September 2027), and imported vehicles in continuous production in July 2026. June 2022, safety regulations revised; automatic operation of electric parking brakes (EPBs) Scope of application: Vehicles with a seating capacity of 10 or more and vehicles used for the transportation of goods Overview: ① Based on the agreement reached at the March 2022 World Forum for ...

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

ve radar, infrared cameras, and sound sensors. 360-degree recognition is possible under all scenarios and operating conditions. It is equipped with Orca, a full-stack, self-developed, self-controlled high-performance computing platform developed by Didi Autonomous Driving, with a GPU processing capacity of over 2,000 TOPS and a 48-core CPU.   Trumpchi: Debut of the flagship SUV Xiangwang S9   GAC Trumpchi unveiled the Xiangwang S9, a smart e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

. The platform integrates sensing, data fusion, and management functions. Foxconn's smart EV platform exhibits   On-board battery   Hon Hai is also focusing on the battery area, and its Foxconn Technology Group Kaohsiung Battery Center, located in the Hehatsu Industrial Park in Kaohsiung City, serves as a battery-related R&D center. When asked about solid-state batteries,  staff stated that they are currently under development. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/19

than 100g/km 13% 14% 15% CO2 emissions: over 200g/km 34% 36% 38% HV (Note 1) CO2 emissions: less than 100g/km 6% CO2 emissions: 100 to 120g/km 9% MHV (Note 2) CO2 emissions: less than 100g/km 10% CO2 emissions: 100 to 120g/km 12% PHV (Note 3) EV mode range of 80km or more, fuel tank capacity of 45L or less 5% EV mode range less than 80km, fuel tank capacity over 45L 10% Equipped with an engine with a displacement of over 3,000cc 3...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/12

Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (2) Japanese & European OEMs Mitsubishi, Mazda, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, Isuzu, and others Summary Mitsubishi: Xforce HEV Mazda: Iconic SP compact electric sports car Honda: e:N1 and City Hatchback DRIVAL Nissan: Serena e-POWER Suzuki: Swift and Carry Isuzu: Dragon Max pickup truck Toyota: Hilux Champ, Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV Ford: Everest Sport Special Edition Hyundai: N Line Series Volvo: XC90 PHEV and EX90 BEV ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/08

2025 motor show, Toyota had a signing ceremony with the Shanghai municipal government regarding the establishment of a company to develop and produce Lexus BEVs and batteries. The Lexus (Shanghai) New Energy Co., Ltd. plant is scheduled to start production from 2027, with an initial production capacity of around 100,000 units per year. Toyota brand   The bZ7, the flagship D-segment sedan in the Chinese BEV lineup, made its debut. This model wi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/07

 Sales Volume Dashboard )   Parts procurement rate and assembly plants for major models (2024)   Note: Procurement as a percentage of total parts cost (2024) OEM Model Procurement rateU.S./Canada Procurement rateOther countries Assembly plant Ford F-150 32% n.a. Dearborn Truck, MIKansas City, MO F-150 Lightning (BEV) 24% n.a. Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, MI GM Chevrolet Silverado EV 36% 33% Korea Factory ZERO (Detroit-Hamtramc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02