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

solar cellsPerovskite solar cell display panel   Perovskite solar cells are expected to be the next generation of solar cells, and Sharp mounted them on the roof of the "LDK+" and also held a technology exhibition.   Perovskite solar cells are lightweight and flexible (R = 1m) allowing them to fit the curved shapes of vehicle bodies, and when combined with crystalline silicon, they can be used in tandem to achieve high efficiency.   CATL: B...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/08

, the European Commission concluded a subsidy investigation on imports of EVs from China to find if subsidized EVs built in China are imported to the EU at low prices and a surge of these EVs pose economic threats to the EV industry in the EU. The investigation showed the Chinese EV value chain benefits from unfair subsidization which causes a threat of economic injury to EU manufacturers of EVs. Thus, the Commission decided to impose countervail...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/25

vent is held biannually and is a reference in the automotive industry, as a platform focused on bus and commercial vehicles manufactures, body and trailer builders, micro-mobility companies, suppliers in the sector, services providers, startups, and tech companies. The IAA Transportation provides a fitting environment for companies to discuss new technologies and practices in the industry, to promote partnerships and collaborations, and above all...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/05

reviewing 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 fi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/21

,364 Venza 26,036 31,210 19,857 7,176 bZ4X 4,408 3,959 2,674 4,205 C-HR 21,749 14,500 10,990 1,528 MPV Sienna 74,510 84,379 56,277 49,298 Total 1,005,000 950,008 593,400 445,600 GAC Honda Honda Sedan/Hatchback Accord 233,887 171,200 99,782 93,541 Integra 82,864 130,236 70,436 45,531 Fit/Jazz 65,545 49,360 34,722 8,665 e:NP2 - - - 2,206 Crider 27,022 8,139 6,852 108 EA6 1,299 18 18 - SUVs Breeze 128,491 132,870 71,221 68,28...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/30

city, “/year” omitted CO2 : Used to refer to all greenhouse gases CFP : Carbon Footprint of Product GHG : Greenhouse Gas   2023 Battery manufacturer market share by SNE Research of South Korea   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: 2024/10/18

ng, including, for example, retractable steering, while electric power steering with a mechanical connection is more reliable for fail-safe operation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) where people are driving. Therefore, the adoption of SBW involves many risks for automakers, but few benefits for drivers, and automakers are cautious about adopting them for mass production.   In the power steering business, the following technology tre...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/27

t motor winding methods OEM Distributed winding Concentrated winding Inserter method SC winding (Flat wire wave wound) Toyota 3rd-generation Prius, RX450h 4th- and 5th-generation Prius, Yaris (MG2) 4th- and 5th-generation Prius and 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, Sakura Skyline (FR-HEV) Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Outlander (previous) Outl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/22

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: 2024/08/08

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.   Amidst the ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/01

example, retractable steering, while electric power steering with a mechanical connection is more reliable for fail-safe operation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) where people are driving. Therefore, the adoption of steer-by-wire systems involves many risks for automakers, but few benefits for drivers, and automakers are cautious about adopting them for mass production.   In the power steering business, the following technology tre...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/19

as direct current, eliminating losses in AC/DC conversion.   The company is targeting replacement demand for replacing power conditioners in homes that have installed solar power generation systems, as well as the shift from selling electricity to self-consumption following the end of the 10-year FIT (feed-in tariff) system. V2H system EV power station Tribrid energy storage system     The external power supply "Power Mover" is a po...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/11

sensor and compute systems from Torc Robotics, Daimler Truck's subsidiary for autonomous technology. The sensor and compute systems were adapted from systems tested on Daimler's autonomous diesel Cascadia. The eCascadia demonstrator uses smaller packaging for the sensor suite and compute systems to fit in the eCascadia's smaller day cab configuration. The compute stack, located between the driver and passenger seats, uses an advanced prototype ai...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/05

stem is described by Hyzon as one of the most power-dense fuel cells on the market. Compared to a traditional design of combining two 100 kW fuel cell systems, Hyzon's 200 kW system is 30% smaller, 30% lighter, has 25% lower fuel cell manufacturing costs, and a 20% higher fuel efficiency. These benefits are enabled by a hybrid bipolar plate and proprietary 7-layer membrane electrode assembly. Hyzon manufactures its 200 kW fuel cell system in Boli...

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

ced at the joint venture plant with Toyota (MTMUS) in Alabama, USA began in Mexico in H2 of 2023.   Honda's EV “Prologue” in production at GM plant starting in February 2024 (Source: Honda)   Honda's production in Mexico in 2023 increased 32.4% y/y to 167,249 units. Production of the Fit subcompact car was discontinued in 2020, after which production has been concentrated on the HR-V compact SUV at the Celaya plant in Central Cela...

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

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: 2024/04/25

ads to OEMs in the Japanese market, and they are also the top supplier in the aftermarket. As will be discussed later, in January 2019, with both the Japanese and European businesses, led by the North American business which had been the driving force, experiencing a trend of declining sales and profits as a backdrop, the company applied to a third-party organization for a Turnaround ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) system, a type of private ...

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

ee batteries: (1) solar cells, (2) storage batteries, and (3) batteries installed in BEVs. It was a product developed targeting replacement demand for power conditioners in homes with solar power generation installed and the change from sales of electricity to self-consumption due to the end of the FIT (Feed-in Tariff, 10-year fixed price power purchase system).   The tribrid energy storage system uses direct current for power transmission betwe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/09

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: 2024/03/28