identifies items left in the car and notifies the user. These AI technologies will be applied to all BMW powertrain types.   In addition to this, in March 2025, BMW Group and Alibaba Group Holding Limited (Alibaba) announced that they will deepen their strategic alliance and jointly develop an AI engine based on Alibaba's AI large-scale model to be used in BMW's next-generation series models for the Chinese market.   Next-generation concept ca...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Suzuki, Hino, Isuzu) Battery cells and modules (ElringKlinger, Yazaki, Toshiba, JTEKT, Kobelco Research) Battery packs (Mitsubishi Chemical, Kautex, Martinrea, Nippon Steel, TDS) Battery cooling system (Futaba Industrial, Valeo) Measures to prevent battery fires (Henkel, Oerlikon)   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held for three days from May 21 (Wednesday) to May 23 (Friday), 2025, at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibiti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/27

a: Initiatives to achieve "carbon neutrality" and "zero traffic collision fatalities" Subaru: Safety Technologies of the New Forester Mazda: CX-80 PHEV advanced safety features Suzuki: Initiatives to develop BEV light trucks JSAE in Yokohama 2025 North Hall venue entrance   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held at Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center from May 21 (Wed.) to May 23 (Fri.), 2025. According to an ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

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

ORSE 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 Symposium, being organized by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (ÖVK), was held for the 46th time this year. As a tradition it took place at the Hofburg in Vienna, Austria from May 14th to 16th, and was ...

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

ck Intelligent Electric Drive Solutions (Jan. 2024)2023 China Auto Software Conference: CATL and Huawei (Jan. 2024)   WEWA Architecture Huawei ADS booth  The Huawei ADS 4 uses the WEWA technology architecture, a new structure in future-oriented automated driving. “WE" stands for "World Engine" and "WA" for "World Action Model”.  To address the most challenging "corner cases" in the development of autonomous driving, "World Engine"...

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JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Plastics Technology Battery and EV related materials, exterior and interior concepts, biomass, etc. Summary EV Components (BASF, Fukoku, Fujikura Composites) High performance plastics (Toray, Asahi Kasei, Kaneka) Environmentally friendly materials (BASF, Mitsui Chemicals, Sumitomo Chemical, Kuraray, Zeon)   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held from May 21 (Wednesday) to May 23 (Friday), 2025, at the Pacifico...

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

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

rtrains and electrified vehicles (Nissan, Subaru, Yamaha, AIM) Japanese suppliers of ePT (Aisin, Jatco, Meidensha, IJTT, TOP) Electric PTs from US and European suppliers (Valeo, BorgWarner, Schaeffler, Bosch, AAM) Unique electric PT and teardown exhibits (Exedy, Astemo, MarkLines)   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held from May 21 to May 23, at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center.   This year, the number of exh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

undai 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 company'...

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

s as an NEV (New Energy Vehicle: BEV, PHEV, FCEV) have been upgraded. It is scheduled for release in the latter half of 2025. The front of the HS9 PHEV features an integrated, closed design, giving it a high-tech look that is typical of NEVs. Both models are powered by a hybrid-dedicated 2.0L turbo engine and equipped with Hongqi’s top-of-the-line Sinan 1000 intelligent drive system, which enables L3 autonomous and evolved intelligent driving. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

TOPS. Seamless integration is achieved through CEA (China Electronic Architecture), a zoned E/E architecture jointly developed by CARIAD and XPeng, and is updated in real time through deep learning by AI. Safety and accuracy are the basic principles through extensive training with CARIZON's AI data engineering platform, GAIA. The new driver assistance systems developed in-house by the VW Group will go into series production in 2025, and release A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes totaled 754,000 units, up 37.7% y/y; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) volumes totaled 341,000 units, up 20.1% y/y; range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) volumes totaled 122,000 units, up 46.7% y/y; and ICE-powered (ICE: internal combustion engine) hybrid passenger vehicle volumes totaled 72,000 units, down 3% y/y. In the BEV market, wholesale volumes of A00-class micro vehicles (wheelbas...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/10

ange of 500 miles. Both vehicles share the same drivetrain architecture, combining a permanent magnet motor, transmission, and differential in an electric drive unit to provide a peak power of 440 hp and torque of 1,140 lb-ft. Harbinger plug-in hybrid vehicle chassis Harbinger range extender engine for plug-in hybrid   The hybrid uses a 1.4-liter I4 gasoline engine fueled by a 47.5-gallon tank as a range extender with an 800 V generato...

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

. MY2026 Cyberster   SAIC Maxus unveiled a PHV, the new G50 Hybrid version. The vehicle dimensions are: Overall length 4,825mm, width 1,825mm, and height 1,778mm with a wheelbase of 2,800mm. The selling price ranges from CNY 139,800 to CNY 149,800. The system combines a 1.5L gasoline engine with P1 and P3 dual motors. The system has a total output of 160kW and a maximum torque of 280Nm. The EV-mode range (WLTC mode) is 105km, and t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

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

hanges are expected to help British suppliers expand their operations in India and give Indian automakers access to low-cost, high-quality imports. British automakers will also benefit from a quota system that will reduce current tariffs of over 100% to 10%. Initially applied to internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, it will later be expanded to include electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HVs). Indian EV and HV manufacturers will a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

models were unveiled: the Changan Nevo Q07, the Deepal S09, and the Avatr 06. Other technology products such as the Changan Golden Shield all-solid-state battery, the Tianchong Smart Chassis, and the Flying Car, were also exhibited. In addition, the company announced the new 500 bar smart Blue Core engine and the renewal of Changan's representative models, and also held a delivery ceremony. The range extender type smart pickup truck Changan Hunte...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20