Analysis Report: Thermal Management of BEV Batteries (European, American and Chinese Markets) The widespread adoption of battery thermal management systems tailored to market characteristics List of Suppliers Introduction I. Thermal management major functional parts sourcing map II. Overview and trends of thermal management methods III. Overview and trends of major component suppliers IV. Installation status major functional parts by model Valeo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

gnificant increase due to the final month of electric vehicle promotion measures and increased sales at trade shows, but February’s decline is believed to be a reaction to that. The introduction of new xEV models continues, and it will be interesting to see how things develop in the future.   In Europe, the sales volumes and market shares of xEVs are increasing. The increasing presence of Chinese manufacturers in various countries is also beli...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

ated its latest 3-nm generation for the first time with R-Car X5 on the RoX cross-domain platform, which is designed for central computers in vehicles. “We are open to all stack providers because we have a completely open system,” explains Carsten Jauch, Vice President SAL Automotive at Renesas Europe. “Using AI chiplets, these SoCs can be scaled to over 2000 TOPS in a SiP (System in Package, editor’s note), which is highly interesting fo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/26

What is the EU Battery Regulation? Requirements, schedules, and supply chain compliance for manufacturers, including CFP calculation Summary Requirements and schedule of the EU Battery Regulation Businesses subject to the EU Battery Regulation Latest developments and future prospects of EU Battery Regulation - Notified Body certification status   The European Battery Regulation (EU Battery Regulation), which came into effect in August 2023, is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/25

igns of faltering last month as both China and US saw a notable decline in sales. China’s steep contraction remains a key drag on global sales volumes as consumers feel the effects of less policy support, while in the US, weak EV sales and affordability concerns are weighing on LV demand. Western Europe’s February total was promising as sales rebounded from a weak January figure. Looking ahead, the recent developments in the Middle East and t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Analysis Report: Brake (U.S. and European Markets) Integrated control of advanced braking systems and power steering List of brake suppliers I. Introduction II. Major brake component suppliers and their OEM customers III. Recent trends in brake technology IV. Overview of major brake component suppliers V. Sales comparison of major brake component suppliers VI. Europe and Americas footprint of major suppliers (Detail) Brake systems and foundation...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

CES venue AFEELA 1 pre-production sedan (left) and the newly announced AFEELA Prototype 2026 SUV (right) AFEELA Prototype 2026 (exterior only)   This approximately 900-page report summarizes HMI trends in production vehicles based on surveys of around 100 models from Japan, Europe, the U.S., China, and Korea conducted at global motor shows and exhibitions by HMIpro Inc..     Although the interior of this pre-production...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

ry HySE (Hydrogen Small Mobility and Engine Technology Association) Suzuki's hydrogen engine Burgman Kawasaki hydrogen engine motorcycle (Reference) List of technical presentations on small hydrogen engines While social implementation of large (heavy-duty) hydrogen engines is progressing mainly in Europe, small engines are still in the process of basic research and advanced development. HySE, a research association in which all domestic Japanese...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

for batteries Yazaki Corporation (Yazaki): Charging wire harness Yazaki exhibited a wire harness that connects the charging inlet of a BEV to the battery pack installed in the vehicle. The charging wire harness was a combination type with DC fast charging and AC standard charging for CCS2 for Europe and NACS for Tesla users, and was not compatible with CHAdeMO. Yazaki also had a full lineup of charging inlets, which serve as the vehicle-si...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/10

GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (February 2026) February growth held back by France; 2026 outlook tempered by energy-market risks Summary Commentary In February, results across much of Western Europe were positive, although a sharp contraction in France acted as a significant headwind and weighed on overall regional growth. Sales grew 1.4% YoY to 865k units. The selling rate improved to 12.8 mn units/year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/09

EAF (Nissan) Lightweight Twin Electric Drive Unit Platform with Torque Vectoring (InfiMotion / Geely) Electric Drive Efficiency – A Systematic Engineering Approach from Vehicle to Chip (Li Auto) Key Takeaways   The CTI Symposium is one of the leading international professional conferences in the European automotive industry, where technology strategies related to next-generation powertrains and carbon-free mobility are discussed. The symposium...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

sing on the C-segment BEVs Grandland Electric and Astra Electric; Citroen's German subsidiary is targeting the BEVs ë-C3 Aircross, ë-Berlingo, ë-Spacetourer, and ë-C4 as well as BEV and PHEV configurations such as the C5 Aircross. Volkswagen plans to launch six new EV models in Germany and Europe in 2026, including a B-segment EV priced below EUR 25,000 called the ID. Polo.    On January 27, the German Association of the Automotive In...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/03

d, increasing by 247.1% year-over-year. With the SAIC Group also showing steady growth and Changan officially starting mass production in 2025, it is likely that Chinese manufacturers' production volume will continue to rise in 2026 and beyond. By exporting Thai-produced vehicles to markets such as Europe, the companies are able to avoid tariff risks and improve their cost competitiveness and flexibility in policy responses in a complex internati...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

tary For January, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate fell sharply to 81 mn units/year due to a steep contraction in the Chinese PV market. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market declined 2.0% as sales totaled 6.6 mn units globally. For the first time in an extended period, the US, Western Europe, and China all experienced a decline in the same month. The drivers varied by region: in the US, severe weather weighed on sales; in China, the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

SDV: Data-driven architectures, Shift Left, Agentic AI From the presentation coverage at the SDV Europe 2025 Summary AUMOVIO: Scalable Function Deployment for SDV Bosch: Enabling the Software-Defined Vehicle: Accelerating SDV integration with Continuous Integration and Testing (CI/CT) Porsche: Beyond the engine - Ensuring speed and quality in Porsche's software supply chain BMW: Agentic AI in the Car - From Orchestration to Agentic Personalizatio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/18

approval.   Japanese-affiliated capital accounted for 48 companies (51 cases). Singaporean capital is represented by 36 companies (39 cases), but also includes cases where the holding company is located in Singapore. There were 11 companies (11 cases) U.S.-based companies and a similar number for Europe. Number of automotive-related BOI approvals (2025) (Source: MarkLines data is based on the materials released by Thailand’s Board of I...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/17

s the ability to perform super-tight turns (tank turns) on the spot to change direction, and the ability to navigate in water up to 1m deep for short periods of time. The number of units sold in China (factory shipments) in 2025 was 2,177. According to some reports, it is expected to be launched in Europe in 2027. Yangwang U8 (Reference report) BYD Yangwang U8 Teardown Survey: Perceived Quality of Instrument Panel   One of the quali...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

joint venture brands totaled 470,000 units, down 4% y/y. Specifically, German brands had a retail share of 19.8%, up 1.4 percentage points y/y; Japanese brands had a share of 15.5%, up 2.1 percentage points y/y; American brands had a share of 5%, down 0.3 percentage points y/y; and Korean and other European brands’ share edged up. Wholesale In January, wholesale volumes totaled 1.973 million units, down 6.2% y/y. Specifically, wholesale volumes...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

timated figures, China's sales volume (shipment volume) excludes export volume   Looking at electrified vehicle (BEV, PHV, FCV) sales by country for the 15 major countries, China (12.973million units, up 17.5% y/y) accounts for 71.5% of the total in 2025, by far the largest market. Sales in major European countries such as Germany, the U.K., and Italy, as well as in South Korea, India, and Thailand, increased significantly over 2024. On the oth...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (January 2026) Modest start to 2026 after recent months of improvement Summary Commentary In January 2026, the Western European PV market contracted for the first time in seven months. Sales declined 2.8% YoY to around 859k units. The seasonally adjusted selling rate fell sharply from December 2025’s peak of 13.4 mn units/year to 11.3 mn units/year in January. However, GlobalData continues to fore...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09