ystem configuration, principles and functions of air conditioners When the air conditioner switch is turned on, the compressor runs. The compressor compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas to convert it into a high-temperature, high-pressure semi-liquid refrigerant. In engine-equipped vehicles, the engine drives the compressor by transmitting power through a belt, but in hybrid, and other electrified vehicles, electr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

.3% m/m).   According to an analysis by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), vehicle production and sales in August were each up more than 10% y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and auto exports remain strong, and there are signs that the decline in demand for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles has stopped. Looking ahead, the market is expected to remain stable, as the central government will continue its "two new" polic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

s IDR 319.8 million. This model will be produced by PT Handal Indonesia Motor in a CKD format. Tiggo 9 CSH Tiggo Cross CSH Tiggo 8 CSH Tiggo Cross Sport   Platforms and powertrains were also on display, and the exhibit was ingenious and ambitious. EV Platform Hybrid engine Lepas   The brand Lepas, which was exhibited for the first time, is a coined word combining "Leap" and "Passion" and is positioned as Cher...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Hydrogen Engine Development Trends Initiatives by Japanese and European companies Summary History of hydrogen engine development and latest technology trends Selection of the excess air ratio λ Inspection of abnormal combustion Consideration of fuel supply method (Pi / Di selection, water injection) Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan - Presentations on hydrogen utilization   Hydrogen engines are already in practical use because engine tec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/01

ng remarkable economic benefits and environmental value in actual operation. Farizon Auto's Homtruck H Methanol-hydrogen-electric heavy-duty truck (Source: Farizon Auto's official website)   This report covers excerpts from presentations given at Forum 4, "New methanol-hydrogen-electric engines and a new ecosystem for industrial coexistence and mutual prosperity—The path to innovation and development of China's methanol automobile i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

fall and the rupee to weaken, which could curb consumer confidence and discretionary spending (on vehicles, etc.) due to higher savings and import costs.   To stimulate demand for entry-level models, the Indian government is expected to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on small gasoline and diesel vehicles under four meters in length and with engine displacements under 1,200cc and two-wheelers under 350cc from 28% to 18% ahead of the Diwa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/26

ng, Fine Sinter, Ito Kinzoku Kogyo) Thermal management technology (Taiho Kogyo, Sekisui Polymatech) Technologies supporting electrification (Hitachi High-Tech, Hirose Electric, Daido Metal Industry) Safety and security technology using mobility (Toyota Motor Corporation) The 2025 Nagoya Automotive Engineering Exposition (JSAE 2025 in Nagoya) was held at the Aichi International Exhibition Center (Aichi Sky Expo) from July 16 (Wed.) to 18 (Fri.), ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/14

ving range. NetGreen Electric Drive System The first vertical base oil-cooled flat wire technology improves motor heat dissipation efficiency by 40%, and the system's power density is greater than 9.5kW/kg. NetBlue Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain The thermal efficiency of the dedicated plug-in hybrid engine is over 46%.The Roewe D7 DMH equipped with this technology has a range of 2,208km on a full tank of gasoline and a fully charged battery, with ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/12

rising to a record high in 2024 Renault 4 E-Tech Electric – all-new B-segment electric SUV (Source: Renault Group)   The Renault S.A. (Renault Group) aims to be a next-generation automotive company focused on five business areas, promoting EVs and software (Ampere), internal combustion engines (ICE) and hybrids (HORSE Powertrain), High-end vehicles (Alpine), financing, energy, and mobility (Mobilize), and the circular economy (The Fu...

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

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