same month last year. In the U.S., sales also increased by 3.2% (to 120,000 units) compared to the same month last year, but EVs are facing increasing pressure, with bills being introduced to essentially abolish the EV tax credit and to impose a USD 1,000 tax on the purchase of an EV to cover road repair costs, raising concerns about the impact this may have on future sales.       The shares of BEVs and PHVs in total electric vehicle sales we...

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

d States. He also mentioned the flexibility of the new multi-energy platform, saying that long-range Ram full-size pickup trucks and many electric vehicles (EVs) are included in the models to be introduced.   The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision allowing the state of California to set its own emissions standards. As a result, the state will be able to continue to set its own stan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/27

ed as electric vehicle in general) HEV : Hybrid Electric Vehicle ICE : Internal Combustion Engine PHEV : Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle PF : Platform ZEV : Zero Emission Vehicle (Note that subject vehicles may differ in each country) gpm : grams per mile mpg : miles per gallon LDV (EPA definition) : Light-Duty Vehicle (Light-duty passenger vehicle) LDT (EPA definition) : Light-Duty Truck (Truck - GVWR 8,500lbs or less) MDV (E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

4,840/1,954/1,646mm, and is available with FWD as standard or AWD with two motors as an option. Five trim levels are available, with prices starting at USD 41,900, with an entry-grade level starting at USD 33,600 being added later this year (according to the GM website). Maximum power/torque/range (EPA estimates) are 213hp/236lb-ft/319 miles (513km) for the FWD version and 288hp/333lb-ft/285 miles (459km) for the AWD version. It is stated that it...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/08

ill be 4.0 million units “Honda 0 Series” EV concept models “Saloon” and “Space-Hub” at CES 2024(Source: Honda's 2024 Business Briefing (May 16, 2024)).   In May 2024, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) presented its progress in electrification in its "2024 Business Briefing". In preparation for the period of EV popularization from the late 2020s onwards, Honda will launch a new EV series, the Honda 0 Series, globally starting in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/23

inese government offices including the Ministry of Transport announced that they had selected nine companies based on the "Notification of Launching Piloting of the Market Access and Road Passage for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs)," including Changan Auto, BYD, GAC Group, SAIC Motor, BAIC BluePark, which is an electric vehicle manufacturer in the BAIC Group, FAW Group, SAIC-Hongyan, Yutong Bus, and NIO. By promoting demonstration tests, an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/26

ure enhancements for the XCIENT. New features will include a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with physical controls integrated into the center console. Another addition is an ADAS suite which includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Side Collision Avoidance Warning, and Smart Cruise Control.   Hyundai also announced its collaboration with Plus in the development...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/19

over delays in start of operations Renault-Nissan Group: Production up 58%, supported by increased sales in the U.S.; domestic (Mexico) sales also strong GM: Starts production of EVs; imports from China soar to 65% of domestic sales VW: Production volume increased for the third consecutive year, preparing for EV production Stellantis: Begins production of a large van in Mexico, its first mass-produced EV in North America Ford: Continues to signi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/14

d 351 employees (as of the end of March 2022). Products: Exhaust pipes, large stamped parts Customers: Toyota Manufacturing-related: One production site in Japan (Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture)   Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. In addition to the above suppliers, Nissan also has an in-house catalyst department, although its annual production volume is less than 100,000 units.   2) European and U.S. markets FORVIA SE (FORVIA Faurecia) (formerly Fa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/30

Bangkok International Motor Show 2024 (1) Chinese OEMs BEVs from Neta, Changan, MG, BYD, Aion, XPeng, Zeekr, and GWM HEV pickup truck Summary NETA: Thai-made electric city car NETA V-II Changan: Lumin electric city car and Deepal series MG (SAIC Motor) : Cyberster electric roadster and Thai-made MG4 electric hatchback BYD: Full lineup for Thai market GAC Aion: Hyper HT electric SUV XPeng: G6 and G9 electric SUVs Zeekr (Geely): SEA electric platfo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/19

ships, and obtaining financial support from overseas funds and corporate groups.   However, no company has achieved profitability in the EV business, as many companies have been plagued by delays in mass production and rising capital costs amid huge upfront investments in development, production preparation, and sales network development, while at the same time having to deal with increased price competition due to increasing EV competition in t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/02

vehicle sales 2024 production in Thailand is expected to increase by 3% to 1.9 million units (FTI’s outlook) Thai auto market: Sales of 1t pickup trucks decrease by 25% y/y Production Forecast by GlobalData: Thai production expected to be 2.07 million units in 2027 Changan Automobile’s Deepal S07 electric SUV(exhibited in Thailand International Motor Expo in November 2023)   The government of Thailand aims to make electric vehicles...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/05

rom the above, it can be seen that although the recovery rate of plastics in all industries is high (13% for simple disposal), the recycling rate is only 25% of the total. Furthermore, only a small portion of these resources are truly recycled within Japan. The reason for this is the difficulty of separation ~ recycling technology, and waste plastics from automobiles face the same challenges after detailed disassembly.   Separation technology an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/01/30

cruising range is approximately 644km. Ram 1500 REV Scheduled for launched in North America at the end of 2024. Full-size EV pickup truck. Production at the Sterling Heights Plant in Michigan, USA. Uses the STLA Frame platform. Equipped with 168kWh or 229kWh lithium-ion batteries. Cruising range (EPA mode) 563km or 805km. Dodge Charger EV Scheduled for launch in North America in 2024. Dodge's flagship full-size sedan, the next version of whic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/01/11

heir robustness, these so-called beam axles have the advantage that the wheel camber is independent of the load.   The bigger challenge, however, is their electric operating range. A fully equipped Ford F-150 Lightning with a 131-kWh battery, for example, weighs 2990 kg. Its range according to the EPA test cycle is given as 483 km. In realworld driving, the US magazine Motortrend measured a 15 % shorter range at 113 km/h [5]. And this does not e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/01/05

Thailand International Motor Expo 2023 (1) BEVs from Chinese OEMs, Tesla, Hyundai, European OEMs Summary Neta: NETA V electric city EV, NETA GT Speedster, NETA GT, NETA X Great Wall Motor: ORA 07 BEV, TANK 300 HEV Changan: Deepal L07, Deepal S07 GAC AION: AION Y Plus 490 Premium, AION ES SAIC Motor - MG Cyberster, IM LS 6 BEVs Wuling: Air EV, Baojun Yep, Mini EV Convertible BYD: Yangwang U8, Denza N7 Tesla: Model 3 Long Range and Model Y Perform...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/27

on announced a goal of 50% of light vehicle sales to be ZEVs (BEVs/FCEVs/PHEVs) by 2030, aiming to popularize EVs. In the U.S., BEV sales for the January-September period of 2023 totaled 880,000 units, or 7.5% of total light vehicle sales.   In April 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed CO2 regulation that would set light vehicle CO2 emissions for MY2032 at 82 g/mile. Achieving this regulation requires a BEV ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/24

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. LG : LG Energy Solution Ltd. / LG Chem Ltd. Samsung : Samsung SDI Co., Ltd SK : SK On Co., Ltd. / SK Innovation Co., Ltd. VW : Volkswagen group Koç : Koç Holding A.Ş. Panasonic : Panasonic Corporation / Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. Other EPA : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency IRS : U.S. Internal Revenue Service IRA : Inflation Reduction Act (U.S.) MIIT : Chinese Ministry of I...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/01

company unveiled new models both at the Summit area of the IAA Mobility 2023 and at the Volkswagen Pavilion in Odeon Square, part of the Open Space area in central Munich. One notable feature of Volkswagen's exhibition areas this year was the accessible presentation of vehicles, with minimal walls separating the showcased models, creating a sense of openness.   The Wolfsburg-based company showcased the strategic direction of the entire VW Group ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/18

The Uconnect 5 system provides connected services and features. For added convenience, the Ram 1500 REV has Smartphone as a Key functionality, allowing customers  to access, start the vehicle, and share access with other people through their phones. ADAS functions on the Ram 1500 REV include Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, and adaptive cruise control.   The Ram 1500 REV is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024. While the ve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/16