n be reproduced, and the facility claims to be the first of its kind in the world. Drive system (actuator) technology Toho Car Corporation semi-trailer   The technology for autonomous driving, braking, steering, etc., is nearly established, and there is a track record of L4 driving for diesel trucks and buses, so the introduction of HEVs/EVs is not necessarily required for autonomous driving. Items that remain to be confirmed regardi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16

n in September 2024 (Source: Nissan)   In September 2024, Nissan Mexico began production of the new Kicks subcompact SUV at its Aguascalientes plant. It is produced for the domestic Mexican market and for export markets to more than 70 countries. The new Kicks is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine.   The previous model's name has been changed to "Kicks Play," and a new e-POWER model equipped with a 1.2L 3-cylinder engine has been added. ...

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

Vienna Motor Symposium 2025 (2) Reaching zero carbon mobility emission Closing plenary session: PHINIA, ZF and VW presentations Summary Sustainable Future Fuels – PHINIA’s Strategy to Support Automotive Decarbonization (PHINIA Inc.) Innovation as the Engine of Transformation: Shaping an Emission-Free Future (ZF Group) Volkswagen in Transition – from “Käfer” to SDV (Volkswagen AG) Official logo (46th International Vienna Motor Sy...

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

Toyota Business Fair 2025: Hydrogen, Carbon Neutrality Lightweighting, plastic materials, recycling, production technology Summary Special Exhibit: FCEV Crown, fuel cell module, hydrogen engine (Toyota) Hydrogen-related components, electrification components (FTS, Kyoho Machine Works) Various technologies contributing to carbon neutrality (Aisin, Kojima Industries) Lightweight technology, component manufacturing technology (Toyoda Iron Works, Toy...

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

and their ecological and economic relevance Summary Asia's New Role in Automotive Industry: Regionalization and Technology Innovations (Bosch) Is There More than One Solution in the Drive Toward Net Zero? (HORSE Powertrain) Redefining the Future of Drive Systems (Mercedes-Benz) From the Inventor of Diesel to the Pioneer of Zero Emissions (MAN Truck & Bus) Q&A: China Business, Efficiency improvement, etc.   The International Vienna Motor Symposiu...

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

o., Ltd. (Tokyo Roki) BASF SE (BASF) N.E. Chemcat Corporation (N.E. Chemcat) Johnson Matthey Plc (Johnson Matthey) Umicore N.V. (Umicore) Umicore Shokubai Japan Co., Ltd. (Umicore Shokubai) Emitec Technologies GmbH (formerly Vitesco Technologies Emitec GmbH) The need for clean and eco-friendly engines is naturally increasing. To meet this need, automakers and their suppliers are actively engaged in activities to reduce the weight of componen...

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

EMs, Hyundai Motor and Wuling, which increased their sales of EV models, had a market share of 2.6% and 2.5%, respectively.   Among new model launches in 2024-2025, Toyota released HV models including the new Prius and new Camry, as well as the Hilux Rangga pickup truck equipped with a gasoline or diesel engine. Mazda launched the CX-80 PHV midsize SUV. Suzuki launched the subcompact SUV Fronx in May 2025, which will be produced locally at the c...

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

ttery, motor, electric control) technology, the Flyme Auto smart cockpit system, smart security, and eco-friendly technology.   Horse Powertrain Limited, a joint venture (JV) powertrain manufacturing company between Geely and Renault, set up a separate exhibition booth and displayed a wide ranging engine lineup including the "Future Hybrid Concept."   Geely Galaxy   Geely Galaxy, an NEV brand under the group's umbrella, unveiled a prototype of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/30

ts partnership with Plus aims to develop an autonomous hydrogen-based freight network based on Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell truck.   Beyond hydrogen, two OEMs displayed alternative fuel technologies. Daimler showcased the Freightliner Cascadia Natural Gas truck utilizing the Cummins X15N natural gas engine. Blue Bird unveiled a propane-powered stripped chassis for Class 5 and 6 commercial vehicles.   This report is the first of two reports focusi...

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

at a 7:3 ratio, 7 at the front and 3 at the rear. Since most vehicles have a front-wheel-drive (FWD) layout, disc brakes are adopted for nearly 100% of all FWD vehicles. In addition, disc type brakes are adopted for the rear wheels on C-Segment and above vehicles and for compact passenger cars with engine displacements over 1.5L, which together account for more than half the market. However, drum type brakes are adopted for almost half of all veh...

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

s (Mar. 2024)   The Thai government has set a policy of making electric vehicles (EVs) account for 30% of domestic automobile production by 2030, and has been expanding EV production. In the past, there have been policies favoring the production of electric vehicles (EVs) over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, aiming to shift directly from ICE vehicles to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). However, in Thailand, around 2024, the demand f...

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

nal Motor Show 2024 (1) Chinese OEMs (Apr. 2024)     Mitsubishi Motors made the first-ever official public appearance of the all-new Xforce HEV at the event, following its global debut in Thailand on March 20. This hybrid compact SUV is a proud product of local collaboration, co-developed by Thai engineers and manufactured at Mitsubishi's Laem Chabang plant.   Built under the “Silky and Solid” design concept, the Xforce HEV strikes a refin...

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

ric SUV Yuan PLUS/ATTO 3. In 2024, BYD added PHEV sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks to its lineup.   Mexico will be the first market for BYD's first pickup truck, the "Shark," to be launched globally. Based on the DMO Super Hybrid platform, it is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engine, and maximum output of over 430hp is equivalent to a V8 engine. Overall length of the vehicle is 5,457mm.   The company announced investment p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

the SHARK 6 DMO plug-in hybrid pickup truck, which is now open for booking in Thailand, with only 500 units available. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in September. The BYD Shark 6 is powered by a PHEV DMO (Dual Mode Off-Road) drivetrain with a 4-wheel drive system, featuring a 1.5L turbocharged engine and two electric motors. The combined AWD output is 321 kW and 650 Nm of torque. The BYD Blade Battery, with a capacity of 29.58 kWh, offers a ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/25

Company Limited (GWM) agreed to a strategic alliance with Cummins's Chinese subsidiary. Focusing on the joint development and promotion of HEV-specific powertrains for heavy-duty trucks, the two companies will optimize power solutions for GWM's Hi4-G HEV system and jointly brush up on HEV-specific engines. Heavy-duty HEV truck technology The Hi4-G HEV system for heavy-duty trucks was announced on March 26, 2025. It was designed for use in trun...

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

Mazda's global BEVs. In the third phase (2028-2030), the company will move forward with the full-scale introduction of BEV-only models and increase investment in battery production. Related Reports: Japanese OEM Electric Vehicle Launch Plans (Sep. 2024)Toyota: Developing electrification compatible engines with Mazda and Subaru (Aug. 2024)Battery Technologies: Battery life extension, safety components, etc. (Jul. 2024)Auto China 2024: Japanese OE...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Bi-Fuel versions of its popular Ace commercial vehicles. Designed for sustainability, fuel efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, these vehicles cater to modern urban and last-mile delivery needs.   The Tata Ace Flex Fuel comes with a 2,100 mm wheelbase and is powered by a 694 cc, 2-cylinder gasoline engine. It features a 26-liter fuel tank and a 7-foot load body, offering a 900 kg payload capacity. This model is compatible with ethanol-blended fue...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/27

arly 50% by 2032 compared to projected levels in 2027.   Republican Congressman Tim Walberg plans to reintroduce the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act, which would prohibit the federal government from mandating the sale of electric vehicles and restricting the use of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. He argues that consumers should have the freedom to choose the vehicle of their choice, and that government coercion will have ...

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

company affiliated with MarkLines. About Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH   Established in 2010 as a subsidiary of Springer Nature Company, Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH is one of the world's leading scientific and technical publishers. It mainly publishes technical journals and books for engineers and social scientists, in addition to holding various technical events. About Automotive Technology Magazine ATZ   Motorwagen-Zeitschrift ...

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

plications, like the second-generation FC system, as well as for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. All use the same cells in the FC stacks. The 3rd-generation FC system features (1) improved durability performance (twice that of the 2nd-generation system). Maintenance free, making it equivalent to a diesel engine, and (2) Improved fuel economy (1.2 times higher than the 2nd-generation). Driving range is improved by about 20%. (3) Costs are reduced...

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