odating different driving conditions and environments in non-U.S. cities such as London and Tokyo, Chris Gerdes said that Waymo’s goal is to develop a single system that improves itself through exposure to different experiences. Chris Gerdes made the comparison to a human driver, saying that an excellent driver in San Francisco can still drive well in London.   Chris Gerdes also presented data highlighting the safety benefits in Waymo’s appr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

chassis, and manufacturing systems. Chery announced its energy strategy and introduced the “Rhino” battery solution. An 8-minute charge of the battery provides a range of 500km. Cycle life is up to 5,000 cycles. Among the batteries in the lineup, the S-series all-solid-state battery achieved a cell energy density of 400Wh/kg. A semi-solid-state battery version of the Exeed EX7 will be introduced in the fourth quarter of 2026, and the Exeed E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

ch of the EX5 MAX+, an upgraded electric SUV designed for smart driving. It features a 68.39 kWh Short Blade Battery with up to 525 km range (NEDC), 19-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear tires, and a new Moss Green color option. Built on the Global Intelligent Electric Architecture (GEA) platform with Cell-to-Body integration, it offers a stronger structure and more interior space. Key technologies include an 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive, LFP ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Smart Energy Week 2026: Batteries and Charging Ampace TDK battery pack, ABB fast charger, Denso V2H, and more Summary Battery packs, cells (Ampace TDK, Panatronic Japan, Criotech, DARE Japan) Fast chargers, standard chargers (ABB, Zerova, Electway, Headspring) V2X (Denso, Diamond&Zebra Electric, Omron, Daihen) Battery/charging-related products (Otsuka Sangyo Material, Bender, Nitto Kogyo, Asahi Photo News)   Smart Energy Week (March 17 - 19, 202...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Geely i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid Technology Presentation Next-generation AI HEV solutions Summary Intelligence: High functionality through Full-domain AI 2.0 technology Energy saving: Reduced fuel consumption through combustion optimization and friction reduction design Performance: From "engine-driven-centric" to "motor-driven-centric” Safety: Original hybrid safety design and rigorous verification Improved durability and reliability   Geely (G...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/24

Smart Energy Week 2026: FCVs, Fuel Cell Units, Hydrogen-related Products Honda's Gen3 fuel cell modules, Hyundai's automatic hydrogen refueling robot Summary FCVs and FC systems of OEMs (Toyota, Honda) Compact fuel cell mobility (Aisan Industry, Toyota Boshoku, Gita, KITZ) Components and parts for FC (JTEKT, Siltrax, NOK, Kawasaki Heavy Industries) Hydrogen-related equipment (Tatsuno, Suzuki Shokan, IJTT, Sunny Limited)   Smart Energy Week (Marc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

nt and shared production of drive modules with Subaru and production of e-Axle on consignment from BMW, both of which will begin production in the late 2020s. Business overview: Major powertrain related products CVT, AT, MT, e-Axle, electric 4WD unit, electric auxiliary equipment, engine parts, fuel cell parts, etc. CVT models: FWD small capacity, FWD medium capacity, RWD & FWD eCVT for Toyota THS (Toyota Hybrid System) AT models: RWD 10-spe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

ed at the exhibition, covering battery and materials suppliers such as CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.), REPT BATTERO (REPT BATTERO Energy Co., Ltd.), BTR (BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd.), COSMX (Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd.), as well as electric commercial vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell transport vehicles and solutions from SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. (SAIC Motor) and Hongjing Drive (Hangzhou Hongjing Drive Technology Co., L...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/14

electric mobility in the two-wheeler segment. By volume, the two-wheeler segment represents the highest volume in the market. This segment is dominated by ICE vehicles. But in recent years, electric two-wheelers have been gaining a steady share in the overall two-wheeler market in India.   Rising fuel prices, environmental concern, easy charge option at home, battery swapping infrastructure, government policies and subsidies, gig economy, impro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/08

BYD plans to build 20,000 flash charging stations by the end of 2026. Furthermore, there are plans to build a large number of flash charging stations outside China by the end of 2026.   On March 16, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced a target of having 100,000 fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) in operation throughout China by 2030. This was included in a document on the comprehensive utilization of hydrogen energy,...

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

he feasibility of the two-seater scooter market. The achievements made in FC vehicle development have been inherited in the hydrogen tanks and valves, etc., and the company is also earnestly pursuing practical developments such as filling standards for small tanks. Suzuki has developed the Burgman Fuelcell (with FC prime mover) based on the Burgman 200 until 2019, and is developing a hydrogen engine vehicle based on the Burgman 400 (gasoline sin...

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

Compact Pack is a battery pack for commercial BEVs such as buses and trucks, as well as construction machinery and ships. The 1S type has a voltage (rated) of 338V and a capacity of 43.9kWh, while the 2S type has a voltage (rated) of 676V and a capacity of 87.8kWh. The battery pack structure is a cell-to-pack system in which cells are arranged directly in a battery pack without modules, similar to BYD's blade batteries, with active thermal mana...

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

hnologies. Regional Market Dynamics Highlight the Need for Diversity Market trends further demonstrate that a uniform electrification strategy is unrealistic: China: In 2023, hybrid vehicle sales grew by 100% year-on-year, outperforming BEVs Brazil: Approximately 80% of new vehicle sales are flex-fuel vehicles Europe: The market share of hybrids has expanded to 35%   Given the wide variation in charging infrastructure, electricity generation ...

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

ous month, with their market share expanding both year-over-year and month-over-month, supported by strong sales growth in Japan and the UK.   In China, sales of electric vehicles plummeted in January due to changes in the sales promotion policies for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs: BEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs (fuel-cell electric vehicles)). Conversely, in Thailand, Chinese car sales increased significantly in the final month of incentives under the EV 3.0 sc...

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

nd new energy products that are suited to the market. CARIZON, a joint venture between VW's software subsidiary CARIAD and Horizon Robotics, plans to independently develop a SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for autonomous driving in China. Honda and Dongfeng are promoting demonstration operations of hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles.   The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved two L3 autonomous driving ve...

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

money in the further development of internal combustion engines.   According to the latest annual reports from carmakers, for example Mercedes-Benz, these investments are justified by factors such as “the adaptation of vehicle projects with internal combustion engines, investment in hybrids and eFuels, the response to a slower ramp-up of electric mobility and market requirements” [1]. In its annual report, Volkswagen explains that “powertr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/05

ystem design that will strengthen the industrial base.   This report presents new car sales volumes (MarkLines aggregate data, excluding commercial vehicles; estimates are included) and analyzes sales trends of electric vehicles (BEV: battery electric vehicles / PHV: plug-in hybrid vehicles / FCV: fuel cell vehicles) in the global market in 15 countries, including 12 major countries, which account for approximately 83% of global car sales, and t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/26

e term, FCEVs in parallel for the long term Daimler Truck, recognizing that its operations account for approximately 1% of global CO₂ emissions, has positioned decarbonization as its top priority. The company’s strategy is based on a dual approach combining battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs); however, at present it is placing greater emphasis on BEVs due to their superior efficiency. This is because elec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/22

China's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicles Roadmap for coordinated development of FCVs and hydrogen infrastructure Summary Demonstration of Fuel Cell Vehicles and Construction of Fuel Cell Vehicle Supporting Highways in China (CASPRC) Regional Distribution of Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Filling Stations in China and Recommendations for Their Development (Sunwise Energy) Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Field Advantages and Core Techn...

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

Denza D9 Phantom Edition Denza D9 Phantom Edition’s interior   BYD’s DM-i Super Hybrid system stands out as it operates primarily on electric power, offering an EV-like driving experience with responsive acceleration, quiet operation, and minimal charging concerns, while optimizing fuel efficiency. The system is paired with the BYD Blade Battery, a safety-focused technology that supports over 100 km of pure electric range, as fea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/16