he three brake mechanism parts of disc brakes and the three brake mechanism parts of drum brakes, as well as provide an analysis of the Japanese market situation based on a business overview of the major suppliers and installation information. Additionally, in recent years, electric parking brakes (EPB) have rapidly spread to rear brakes, and the market share has changed significantly, so parking brakes have been added to this report. As for comm...

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

not in common use in Europe or the U.S., they have been excluded from this report. Moreover, although they are brake components, auxiliary equipment such as brake boosters, brake pedals, and auxiliary brakes are not dealt with unless specifically mentioned. In recent years, electric parking brakes (EPB) have rapidly spread to rear brakes, and the market share has changed significantly, so parking brakes have been added to this report.   For deta...

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

r side following the shape. Furthermore, by tapping the end of the workpiece after the mandrel has been removed, a hollow shape that widens in the middle like a beer bottle can be created. The production cycle time is not fast, but since there is no cost for dies, the process is suitable for medium-volume production. Mass production: EV hollow motor shafts Display panel: GFM radial forging Material: Steel alloy SCr420Process: Hot forged ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/04

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2024: Next-generation e-Axle, EV Parts, Weight Reduction In-wheel motors, motor cores, permanent magnets, EPB gear units, etc. Summary Next-generation e-Axles, next-generation motors EV motor - core material EV motor - Permanent magnets EV components: High space factor coils, drawn bus bars, electromagnetic shielding, heat dissipation plating Small motor parts: Deep-draw motor cases, plastic gears for automobiles Weight reduction:...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/15

fically the three brake mechanism parts of disk brakes and the three brake mechanism parts of drum brakes, as well as provide an analysis of the market situation based on a business overview of the major suppliers and installation information. Additionally, in recent years, electric parking brakes (EPB) have rapidly spread to rear brakes, and the market share has changed significantly, so parking brakes have been added to this report. Light comme...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/11

not in common use in Europe or the U.S., they have been excluded from this report. Moreover, although they are brake components, auxiliary equipment such as brake boosters, brake pedals, and auxiliary brakes are not dealt with unless specifically mentioned. In recent years, electric parking brakes (EPB) have rapidly spread to rear brakes, and the market share has changed significantly, so parking brakes have been added to this report.   For deta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/14

el; entry into commercial FCV field Summary Brands: ORA and Saloon to integrate, as well as WEY and Tank; Haval to focus on NEVs Subsidiary component suppliers: Covering electrification and intelligent technologies, producing semiconductors Overseas trends: Global strategy announced; overseas sales volume surges Commercial Vehicles: Establishing a subsidiary to enter the FCV commercial vehicle market Production and sales: Haval accounts for more ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/06

pacity: BYD's domestic production capacity in China will increase from approximately 3 million units to approximately 4.8 million units Overseas plants: Plans to build plants in Europe, Brazil, Thailand, etc. Business status: 2022 sales soared; number of employees up 97.8% y/y BYD's domestic sales volume in China (ex-factory) Yangwang U8 in production(Source: BYD official website)   In 2023, BYD has expanded its lineup of new energy ve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/28

y the three brake mechanism parts of disk brakes and the three brake mechanism parts of drum brakes, as well as provide an analysis of the market share situation based on a business overview of the major suppliers and installation information. Additionally, in recent years, electric parking brakes (EPB) have rapidly spread to rear brakes, and the market share has changed significantly, so parking brakes have been added to this report. Light comme...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/03/31

not in common use in Europe or the U.S., they have been excluded from this report. Moreover, although they are brake components, auxiliary equipment such as brake boosters, brake pedals, and auxiliary brakes are not dealt with unless specifically mentioned. In recent years, electric parking brakes (EPB) have rapidly spread to rear brakes, and the market share has changed significantly, so parking brakes have been added to this report..   For det...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/03/02

. The Japanese market report also examines drum brake components, but since these brakes are not in common use in Europe or the U.S., they have been excluded from this report. Moreover, this report does not address auxiliary equipment such as brake boosters and pedals, nor parking brakes (including EPB; Electric Parking Brakes) and auxiliary brakes.   For details on the major Japanese suppliers such as Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. and Advics...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/06/20

, of the brakes produced for the Japanese market, approximately 3/4 are disc brakes and approximately 1/4 are drum brakes. The share of disc brakes is also expected to increase in the future. Although drum brakes have a long history, in recent years new products integrating electric parking brakes (EPB) with drum brakes have been put into practical application. However, new production of EPB drum brakes has large tooling costs, and disc brakes, w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/06/08

rowth. In addition, CAAM expects NEV sales to reach 1.8 million units in 2021.  Conversely, the China Automotive News reported that the number of emerging Chinese EV automakers decreased from a peak of more than 100 companies to 40 companies in 2020. Of these, only about 10 companies realized both volume production and actual sales. According to CAAM statistics, a total of about 130,000 units were sold by the 10 China emerging EV automakers from...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/03/16

. The Japanese market report also examines drum brake components, but since these brakes are not in common use in Europe or the U.S., they have been excluded from this report. Moreover, this report does not address auxiliary equipment such as brake boosters and pedals, nor parking brakes (including EPB; Electric Parking Brakes) and auxiliary brakes.   For details on the major Japanese suppliers such as Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. and Advics...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/03/10

rakes produced for the Japanese market, approximately 3/4 are disc brakes and approximately 1/4 are drum brakes. The share of disc brakes is also expected to increase gradually in the future. Although drum brakes have a long history, in recent years new products integrating electric parking brakes (EPB) with drum brakes have been put into practical application. In the U.S. and European markets, all-wheel disc brake layouts are becoming the standa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/03/02

r" that Akebono Brake developed is made of aluminum and scheduled to go into production by 2020. In addition to being 30% lighter than the existing product, uneven wear of the brake pads can be reduced to 1/5 of existing products. Electrification: Akebono has been developing electric parking brake (EPB) slated for release in 2019. EPB has already been commercialized by Akebono’s competitors, so its strategy is to focus on drum type EPB where it...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/08/13

stries, MinebeaMitsumi   The activities of Japanese automotive suppliers in the ASEAN region are presented below (activities recorded during the 7 month period from June 2019 to January 2020). But it does not mention the impact of the COVID-19 on each company.   Thailand's 2019 vehicle production volume was 2.533 million units, down 1.7% year-over year (y/y). Sales volumes were down 3.9% y/y to 1.719 million units and exports were up 7.1% y/y t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/06/26

ial for weight reduction applications. Next after China where 1.2 GPa grade steel is already in production, the company is aiming for quick adoption in Thailand and Indonesia where there are many Japanese OEM plants. (April 2019 news report) Hitachi Metals, Ltd. Expanding electric parking brake (EPB) harness production in ASEAN In May 2019, Hitachi Metals, Ltd. announced the enhancement of its production system of electric parking brake (EPB) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/08/20

s accelerating the pace of its globalization from being "Japan-U.S. centric" to one that is focused on "Japan, the U.S., Europe and Asia". The South American strategy is fraught with challenges.   Product development: Electrification: Akebono is currently developing electric parking brake (EPB) slated for release in 2019. EPB has already been commercialized by Akebono’s competitors, so its strategy is to focus drum type EPB where it is...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/03/08

hening of business operations (for the 8 month period prior to March 2018).   U.S. auto sales (cars and light trucks) in 2017 decreased by 1.8% from 17.23 million units. In terms of sales by vehicle type, sales of passenger cars were down 10.9% YoY, but light trucks were up 4.3% YoY.   Production volumes recovered slightly by 1.98 million units in the January to July 2018 timeframe, an increase of 1.2% over the same period the previous year. Du...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/09/05