In the e-Axle related area, the company exhibited hollow motor shafts and bearing bushings with outer peripheral protrusions that are incorporated into motor housings.   Hollow motor shafts are used to make motor shafts lighter and to form oil channels, and are cold forged + drilled + hard-fitted (or pressure welded) to make motor shafts with splines.   Bearing bushings with outer circumference protrusions are parts that are cast and fi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/17

eCanter garbage truck Compactor ー Commercially available. Displayed outside the booth. BYD Light-duty truck Scheduled for 2026 T35 Aluminum van Next section Scheduled for release in Japan in April 2026. Reported in detail in the next section. Body work The same platform as above is specially fitted with a body for leisure use. Reported in detail in the next section. Route bus Specially equipped for mass-production J6 Living Car Equipment...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

the mechanical friction, the company succeeded in reducing friction by about 30% compared to their CVT8, and also improved fuel efficiency by 8% by reviewing the lock-up structure of the torque converter. This CVT-X is used in the Nissan Qashqai. [Development related] ＜Development site outfitting＞ In April 2018, JATCO announced that it built a new quality check test track, its first test-driving facility in the Fuji area. This is the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/08

gigawatt-hours; “/year” omitted IRA Inflation Reduction Act (USA) LLC Limited Liability Company NACS North American Charging Standard OBBB One Big Beautiful Bill Act Created by itsEV Inc. I-1. Policy trends of various countries Europe   Based on the European Commission's 2021 "Fit for 55" package proposal (12 policies to achieve the 2030 CO2 reduction target of 55% below 1990 levels), a provisional agreement on CO2 emission ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

d ultimately slows down the wear of the support pads, and reduces the risk of friction-induced noise. Research and development of steering gear machining, assembly, and production equipment Steering gear assembly clearance adjuster and assembly method CN117182821A This device can grease and press-fit automatically, effectively reducing takt time, labor intensity and manpower costs. The clamping force on the steering gear can be effectively incr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

nown by the trademark "Big X," the company is rolling out four new navigation systems for two vehicle models for the 2025 model year.   A feature of these navigation systems is that the products offered match the interior design of the vehicle using a dedicated installation kit. Once installed, it fits just like an original (factory-installed) product, which is a selling point.   The 2025 model will be available in four models: two models exclu...

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

ods The table can be scrolled left and right. OEM Distributed winding Concentrated winding Inserter method SC winding (Flat wire wave wound) Toyota 3rd gen Prius, RX450h 4th and 5th gen Prius, Yaris (MG2) 4th and 5th gen Prius, Yaris generator (MG1) Honda Previous Accord (i-MMD) Accord, Fit (e:HEV) Previous Freed (i-DCD) Nissan Leaf, Note e-POWER Aura e-4WD rear motor, Sakura Skyline (RWD-HEV) Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Outlander (previou...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/04

disappeared completely in this Panoramic iDrive, and the only input device is the touch panel. To achieve this, the 17.9-inch touch panel has been positioned closer to the steering wheel than before, drastically improving the operability of the touch panel. The display is ergonomically designed to fit the shape of the steering wheel, since the lower part of the screen is obstructed by the steering wheel when set close to the steering wheel, maki...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/24

low.)   In fiscal year 2023, Toyota Boshoku strengthened its production and sales functions for seat frame mechanism parts by acquiring two of Aisin Corporation's overseas subsidiaries in Southeast Asia. There are also moves toward business restructuring including Tachi-S’s aim to improve the profitability of unprofitable businesses and TS Tech improving the efficiency of its production system and level of production technology.   In FY2024, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/27

of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) suitable for China's road environment and plans to equip all future new models with this system.   In the Asia-Pacific region, Honda forecasts an increase in FHEV output from 463k units in 2024 to 589k units by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 2.3%. Pure ICE fitment is expected to lead powertrain production in the Asia-Pacific region throughout this decade. However, the production share of pure ICE vehicle...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) where people are driving. There are also opinions that it would be safer if the reaction force of the automatic steering was transmitted to the driver. For this reason, the adoption of steer-by-wire systems involves high risks for automakers and few benefits for drivers, therefore automakers are cautious about adopting them for mass production.   The technology trends are described below. (1) Electr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

utomotive Lighting) Stanley [ECU] Mitsubishi Electric Honda Honda City (Brazil) 2022 GN [ECU] Mitsubishi Electric Honda Honda Civic Sedan (Canada) 2023 FE/FL North American Lighting (NAL) Stanley Stanley Honda Honda CR-V (USA) 2021 RW1–6 / RT5-6 Stanley Stanley Stanley Honda Honda Fit (Mexico) 2022 GR / GS [ECU] Mitsubishi Electric Honda Honda HR-V (Mexico) 2022 RU1-RU5 North American Lighting (NAL) North American Lightin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/09

stry, and the need for international cooperation. Differences in Regulatory Trends and Common Challenges Between Europe and the United States   In the EU, legal frameworks are rapidly being developed to incorporate sustainability from the early stages of product design, with initiatives such as “Fit for 55,” the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the Digital Product Passport (DPP). In contrast, while political challenges make pol...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/04

stator outer diameter of 232mm and an inner diameter of 157.7mm, and the core stack thickness is 80mm for the front unit (IM) and 121mm for the rear unit (IPMSM).   The back yoke part of the core's outer periphery has a row of holes that serve as cooling oil passages, and the stator core is shrink-fitted into the housing.   In electric vehicle motors, thermistors (temperature sensors) are often attached to the windings, but this has been elimin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/19

adaptation of a battery system of reduced capacity combined with the integration of already available internal combustion engines as range extender. This powertrain concept is optimized for efficiency, low noise and vibration, cost efficiency and future viability in terms of fuel consumption, while fitting into compact vehicle concepts.   Dr. Fandakov began his presentation by noting that despite the advances in electrification, the perceived fl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/17

electric vehicle platforms, eliminating the need for separate development strategies for EVs and internal combustion engines.   The concept is compact and modular, combining the engine, motor, transmission, and electronics into a single unit. Its 25% narrower and 150 mm shorter design allows it to fit into any EV platform without requiring structural modifications. Additionally, it is fuel agnostic, meaning it is adaptable to future fuel technol...

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

substrate. The material used as a catalyst, such as precious metal alumina, is mixed with water to produce a slurry, which is then coated onto a catalyst carrier, and the coated catalyst material layer is then fired to fix it in place. Catalytic converter / canning: Canning is the process of press-fitting and securing the loaded catalyst inside a robust shell (outer shell) with a holding material so that it can withstand the harsh environment ca...

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

n this armrest, under a perforated material – the display is linked to the operating function   Generally, Beyer sees the necessity – and the opportunity – to take a more holistic view of design and ergonomics. It is not enough for a single control element just to look good; it also has to fit into the overall picture and operate well in the overall context, he says. Customers will sense this intuitively. Design and ergonomics are theref...

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

ust before stopping as abnormal False detection of normal cable strokes as abnormal The cable stroke cannot be detected correctly EPB program correction, cable and lining inspection, replacement depending on the situation         Total 478,505                    *1 Honda Fit released in February 2020 was changed to a Continental EPB disc as a countermeasure to the CBI EPB drum recall for the N-WGN ADAS Advanced Dri...

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

ted in 2019. In December 2017, ZF announced that it had developed a concept model for a steering wheel that supports Level 3 and higher autonomous driving functions. It uses gesture control performed through the display and the latest hands-on detection technology. The airbag was also designed to fit this steering wheel, and deploys from behind the steering wheel through the rim to cover the central display, thereby protecting the driver in the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24