km. With fast charging, it is possible to charge from 30% to 80% in 35 minutes.   The body comes in five colors, and the interior comes in two colors (Eclipse Black and Sunset Orange). The warranty covers up to 8 years or 240,000km for the battery, up to 6 years or 120,000km for the vehicle, and a free service package is included for up to 5 years or 60,000km.   The Lumin is targeting the compact EV segment, which has a large market demand in I...

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

nto real products. This article explains what this means for the automotive sector and software-defined vehicles. There were also real innovations at CES in areas such as lidar and cockpit electronics – as well as in processors and other semiconductors, for example. Material from: Alfred Vollmer, Free Journalist, visited CES 2026 for ATZ/MTZ/ATZ electronics, CES 2026 – AI for the Real World, IN THE SPOTLIGHT article from ATZ worldwide [2-3/20...

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

ing-linked Knorr Aug-25 2028 Press release Europe Japanese commercial vehicle Redundancy rGSBC (redundant Global Scalable Brake Control) + rAHPS (redundant Advanced Hybrid Power Steering) Nexteer Apr-25 Auto Shanghai 2025 motor show USA/China Chassis control system In 2021, copper-free regulations for friction materialsAll companies are releasing products that eliminate copper fibers and other materials. The regulations include ...

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

ic 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 is held annually by CTI (Car Training Institute), a division of Euroforum Deutschland GmbH. In 2025, it was...

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

ding industrial clusters in Thailand as local production by finished vehicle OEMs goes into full swing. Chinese suppliers entering Thailand between the end of 2024 and 2025 focused primarily on the core areas of chassis, powertrain, and electrification. This move is not only meant to meet the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) tariff exemption requirement of at least 40% intra-regional Regional Value Content (RVC), but also to deploy Chinese elect...

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

Russia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were the top three countries receiving Chinese vehicle exports in 2025. Among the top 10 export destination countries, exports to the UAE, Mexico, the UK, and Australia increased significantly y/y. Mexico is an important strategic hub in the North American free trade framework and the largest destination for Chinese car exports in 2025. Chinese companies have steadily expanded their share of the Mexican ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/19

any said that it can be shipped as a block of hexagonal fine wire, not as strands. Sample of a soft magnetic fine wire converged core (bottom) and an enlarged image (top)Display panel of pure iron-based soft magnetic fine wire (converged motor core material) Daido Steel: Heavy rare earth-free hot-processed neodymium magnets   Daido Steel Co., Ltd. (Daido Steel) exhibited heavy rare earth-free hot-processed neodymium magnets along with...

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

ons in breaking load during a vehicle collision and achieves efficient energy absorption. In conventional crushable zones, when the compartments inside the components are crushed sequentially, there is a large difference between the high load at the moment the wall collapses and the low load in the free-running section to the next wall, resulting in high deceleration G. To solve this problem, the company divided the impact absorbing parts, such a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/12

t time the globally renowned Japanese tuning house TOP SECRET has chosen the ISUZU D-MAX Hi-Lander MAXFORCE for a fully bespoke build in its signature high-performance style. The ISUZU D-MAX Hi-Lander “TOP SECRET x ISUZU D-MAX” features premium carbon-fiber body components, ECU tuning for smoke-free high output, PROFENDER suspension enhancements, AP Racing brakes, RAYS Volk Racing TE37 18-inch wheels, Bridgestone Alenza 001 tires, and a bespo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

l parks (green hydrogen on-site cost ≤CNY 20 per kg). Skid-mounted hydrogen filling stations: With low investment and short construction time, they offer a flexible and low-cost solution for the initial network (investment less than CNY 2 million, construction time less than two weeks). Path 3: Free expressways for fuel cell vehicles and regional cooperation By lowering transportation costs, a hydrogen energy corridor spanning multiple regi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/21

. Penetration in the Chinese market in April 2025 already exceeds 73%, well above the global average.  AR-HUD and central control systems: The head-up display (HUD) market continues to grow, with technological advances in the industry seeing an increase of approximately 30% in AR-HUDs. Distraction-free and safe interaction styles will spread even faster. Central control screens remain an important cockpit feature, accounting for about 60% of the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/24

with sensors provide function-on-demand selectability and advanced communication capabilities. They represent the next step toward a digitalization platform for exterior front lighting, though challenges include electronic control, cost, and sustainability. HD Projector Systems: These deliver glare-free high beams, adaptive light patterns for highways and country roads, and scenario-based functions like welcome/goodbye animations. They require st...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

ed with thrust needle bearings and shafts that contribute to higher efficiency and longer life of the planetary gears, as well as large-diameter thrust/shell needle bearings, pressed outer ring cylindrical roller bearings, thrust ball bearings, and other components that contribute to greater design freedom and improved power consumption as a unit. Transaxle unit mockup Display screen of parallel 3-axle transaxle unit mockup TPR: Thermo...

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

a conversion involves heat generation of about 523kJ/kg, which causes hydrogen to rise in temperature and evaporation is high.   The H2IC is made by converting an existing vehicle from diesel to hydrogen, and this conversion will eliminate one CO₂-emitting engine vehicle and create one emission-free vehicle. The vehicle on display is powered by a Daimler diesel engine converted to hydrogen fuel. Details were not available, but from what was h...

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

OTA) updates in enabling new business models, such as subscriptions.  Mr. Fleischmann (Accenture) pointed out that customer expectations vary, but the future lies in open APIs and interconnected ecosystems that reduce costs and enhance value.  Dr. Schwenk (Bosch) added that while customers expect free software updates, sustaining this model is challenging. Clear value communication and strategic feature updates are key. Strategic Partnerships f...

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

stment of its 50% stake in VSeA, estimated at EUR 277 million. The new business integrated VSeA and was renamed the Powertrain Systems Business Group.   In 2022, Valeo launched the development of the next generation of Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) with hairpin stator, a rare-earth free and magnet-free electric motor. The benefits of this new technology include a carbon footprint reduction by 30% at motor level in comparison to P...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

gears frequently) ・Check the ECU failure history and replace the CVT・Modify the ECU program for all vehicles SuzukiHustler, Wagon R turbo model 5189 2022/7/21 63,108 Development ECU program is incorrect. Steel belt damage during kickdown in turbocharged vehicles (insufficient CVT capacity) ・Free CVT replacement if belt slippage is found during inspection ・ECU program correction for all vehicles Total 930,129 (Created by MarkL...

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

duction / GETTING LEFT BEHIND RESILIENCE AND COMPETITIVENESS BMFTR NOT FULLY COMMITTED THE BATTERY INDUSTRY NEEDS CONFIDENCE UNIQUE INNOVATION PIPELINE NORTHVOLT WAS DESTINED TO FAIL OPTIMIZING HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTION AND MATERIAL PARAMETERS GERMAN RESEARCH AT ITS LIMITS BATTERY PIONEER THREATENS “FREE RIDERS” DANGEROUS GAME WITH PATENTS   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magazine "ATZ" www.atz-mag...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

ectures is summarized below.  The complete agenda can be viewed at https://aachen-colloquium.com/images/vortragsprogramm/Aachen_Colloquium_Program_2025.pdf The table can be scrolled left and right. Title Speaker Company E-Drive System The Electric Drive Platform SELECT - compact, magnet-free and drag loss optimized solutions for “Boost Drives” Dr. P. Wieske ZF Friedrichshafen AG Battery Demonstrating recent Advances of Solid S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.   As of 2025, the company had a lineup of seven BEV models, but due to sluggish demand for BEVs, its financial situation has deteriorated, and it is taking inventory measures such as adjusting production of the F-150, reducing prices, and providing chargers free of charge. In April 2024, the company announced that 100% of existing ICE vehicles will be HEVs by 2030 and that development of a large 3-seating...

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