lectric SUV, Sealion 6 PHEV, and Yangwang U8 luxury SUV Isuzu Motors: D-Max EV Concept Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM): Urban BEV Concept, Multi-Pathway Zone Mahindra and Mahindra: electric BE 6 and XEV 9e   India is one of the leading manufacturers of cars, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers. In recent years, India has made significant strides toward new energy, sustainability, and cost-effective transportation technologies. To showcase these i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/13

r vehicles with an electric mode of operation, imposing a minimum noise level. Several standards and regulations have been formulated over the past years to define electric vehicle warning sounds and methods of testing; Two major regulations exist: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) Regulation 138 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 141 - United States The regulations in China are based on UN ECE Regulation 138, w...

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

performance. Looking back at the history of the popularization of automobiles, the introduction of power steering, which makes steering easier, along with automatic transmissions and air conditioning, can be said to have been one of the mechanisms that made driving easier and more comfortable. In recent years, in responding to the CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Sharing, Electrified) trend, efforts have been made to improve steering performance thr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/27

Autonomous Driving Regulations Status and Trends UN Regulations, Overview of Laws and Regulations in Major Countries and Recent Trends Summary Overview of autonomous driving regulations Overview of UN (United Nations) Regulations Overview of Japanese regulations Overview of EU regulations USA trends China trends   This report summarizes information on the laws and regulations for Level 3 and above autonomous driving in major countries and region...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/14

ve Tech Day 2022 organized by Asahi Kasei Europe / Slides: ©Asahi Kasei Europe) Related reports: CES 2022: New developments in mobility and user experience (February 2022) Battery & EV Markets and Circular Economy: Materials, Recycling & Reuse (January 2022) Automotive Interiors Expo 2021 Europe (December 2021) 30th Aachen Colloquium - Sustainable Mobility (November 2021) EV battery and inverter technologies, fast charging, and battery recycling...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/03/23

d to a burst test with internal pressure until they fail. They also undergo endurance tests with up to 22,000 alternating pressure cycles and impact tests under internal pressure. In addition, the tanks have to withstand surface damage, acid attacks and extreme temperatures in accordance with the UNECE regulation ECE R 134 [1].  As a result, the pressure tanks, alongside the fuel cell stacks, are the cost drivers for hydrogen-powered vehicles....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/10/29

pany in 2018, changing its name to Vitesco Technologies in October 2019. Vitesco Technologies exhibited an eAxle.   EMR3 fully-integrated eAxle for xEVs   The EMR3 displayed at the online exhibition is Vitesco Technologies’s third-generation drive system that integrates an inverter, motor, and decelerator and aims for size reduction through high output density. The motor is an embedded magnet type synchronous motor that uses neodymium magnets...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/09/24

le (driving dynamics, agility, performance, precision and drivability, racing capability) and the engine (power and torque, power delivery and response, cooling and oil system, weight and center of gravity, durability). A graph showed the increased power output of the new engine compared to its predecessor for both the “base” version and the more powerful “competition” variant: current M3/M4 model with 317 and 331kW, respectively, and the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/10/25

er 3 years to environmental trust･ Invest USD 2 billion over 10 years in zero emission infrastructure･ Resolution with 44 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico (~USD 603 million including 3.0L)･ VW-Branded dealers were approved to resell 2.0L TDI vehicles with Gen. 3 engines after receiving an approved modification. ･ Pay up to USD 1.2 billion total benefits in settlement program to:  *Recall & repair (~58,000 vehicles)  *Buy...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/06/20

er which its range of production expanded to SUVs, trucks, buses and specially-equipped vehicles. The company leads the van type vehicles that are widely used in urban areas. This is inspiring other manufacturers to make vans which, in turn is contributing to the expansion of delivery vans. NAVECO recently has started developing and manufacturing light-duty and medium-duty trucks. Yuejin C500 gull-wing version of the medium-duty Yuejin C500 truc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/01/28

transmission and accelerates from standstill to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds. It runs at 120km/h maximum in EV mode and has EV cruising range of 31km along with overall fuel economy of 3.3-3.4-liter/100km. It has total electric power consumption of 15.3-15.4kW/h and CO2 emission of 77-78g/km (measured by ECE, varies by the tire used). X5 xDrive 40e Charging plug in the fender panel (courtesy of BMW) BMW Brilliance Automotive: BMW 530 Le ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/05/14

ine is also available. Nexon The Nexon is a compact SUV design concept with young, modern appearance that points at Tata's future compact SUV. The front wheels of the hybrid model are driven by a 1.2-liter turbo-engine and the rear wheels by a motor. The Nexon has fuel efficiency of 17.6km/liter (ECE R101). CONNECTNEXT CONCEPT The ConnectNext Concept is designed with future connectivity in mind between people and vehicles. It is a 4m-long 5-s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/03/12

energy vehicle OEM Model Summary SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Roewe e50 (EV)  The Roewe e50 is Roewe's first production EV model (2-door, hatchback). Dimensions: overall length: 3569mm; overall width: 1551mm; height: 1540; wheelbase: 2305mm. The vehicle weight is 1,080 kg. It was launched in December 2012 (The new car registration began in January 2013). The selling price is 234,900 RMB (consisting of 106,900 RMB, covered by the government'...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/05/27

ut WLTP  Pressed with the increasing need to develop emission test cycles and their uniform regulations applicable to small to medium size vehicles that are subject to stringent regulations worldwide, the United Nations World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP29) initiated the necessary work in 2007 called the Worldwide Harmonized Light-duty Test Procedures (WLTP).  Japan proposed the preparation of "worldwide harmonized reg...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/10/03

ng Motor Passenger Vehicle Fengshen E30 (EV)  Debut. The Fengshen E30 (EV) is a 3-door, 2-seat compact EV hatchback. 2695/1560/1585 with a wheelbase of 1860mm. The curb vehicle weight is 855kg. The maximum speed is 80km/h. The cruising range is 160km (at a constant speed of 60km/h) and is 100km in ECE mode. It takes eight hours to fully charge the battery from a standard power source and 30 minutes to charge quickly. The model is scheduled to be...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/06/21

System" is the abbreviation of "BYD Dual Mode II Technology System". "Dual Mode" means two driving modes - "EV mode" in which in-vehicle secondary battery powers the drive motor and "EV + engine mode" in which the battery and the engine are used at the same time for acceleration and the like. The deceleration energy is converted to electricity and is stored in the drive secondary battery.   Comparison of performance between the 1st and 2nd-gene...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/05/24

d to better meet local needs while reducing the impact of the yen's appreciation and increasing price competitiveness. Honda will enhance its developing and purchasing functions in the six key areas, compare materials and specifications of competing models in various markets of the world, and make necessary efforts to best meet local needs. As for parts procurement, Honda will reduce parts supply from Japan substantially and buy more parts from l...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/02/13

hibition by JSAE are included).  Toyota exhibited a cutaway model of a 3-row seat wagon model of HEV Prius α, which it started marketing in May 2011 (delayed two weeks due to the Great East Japan Earthquake). GM showcased the Volt PHEV for the first time in Japan, which was launched in the US in December 2010. The company also displayed the panel that showed the outline of the Volt's electric drive system. In addition, Honda exhibited a demonst...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2011/06/30

in the US and about 40% of vehicles made in Europe, many of which use diesel-powered engines, use windshields with an intermediate film that has insulation properties for the sound from the engine and wind. In addition, in order to reduce weight, the interior-side layer of the laminated glass has recently been made thinner (from 2.0mm to 1.6mm, weight reduction of about 1.5kg). Further sound insulation effect is required of the windshield. Sekis...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2011/06/09

120Nm) is used. Riich X1 EV  The Riich X1 EV is a compact SUV EV (5-seat, designed by Italy-based Bertone), which is developed based on the Riich X1. 3877/1826/1631 with a wheelbase of 2330mm. The vehicle weight is 1270kg. The maximum speed is 120km/h. The cruising range is up to 140km (100km in ECE mode). The electricity consumption is 15kWh/100km. It takes 30 minutes to charge the battery quickly to 80% and 6 to 8 hours to full charge it. Th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2011/06/07