uch as the Nissan Leaf, SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguang MINI, Citroen Ami, and E-C3, etc. adopt natural air cooling. Next, liquid cooling systems manage heat using a coolant (mainly ethylene glycol), similar to engine cooling systems. Both heat dissipation cooling with a radiator and refrigerant gas cooling for car air conditioning through a chiller (cooler) layered with aluminum plates with good heat dissipation are used in combination. It is...

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

ric vehicle (EV) purchases and rising vehicle prices have weighed on demand, resulting in a fifth consecutive month of y/y declines. Iran, having faced attacks from the United States and Israel, has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, and there are concerns that a prolonged conflict could lead to soaring gasoline prices and disrupt the supply of parts.   According to local media reports, the chairman of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure...

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

dopted for use in a product upgrade of the Mazda Roadster in Japan. Bosch and Mazda Motor Corporation also jointly developed the motorsports program “DSC-Track”. In motorsports, there are techniques such as sliding the rear end slightly at the entrance of a corner or accelerating quickly on the gas pedal at the exit of a corner, but the intervention of VDC2.0 sometimes interferes with these techniques by throttling the engine output and makin...

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

cent technical conference presentations on small hydrogen engines. Also at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Suzuki and Kawasaki Motors Corporation (Kawasaki) exhibited hydrogen-engine models of motorcycles that could actually be driven. Each vehicle borrows much technology from commercially available gasoline engine vehicles, but this report describes the hydrogen technology that is not available in the commercial vehicles. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (...

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

half of the month further depressed sales.   On February 18, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that it would abolish regulations that had promoted automakers' EV production by exaggerating energy savings. The plan is to exclude the coefficient (fuel content) used to convert electricity into gasoline when calculating EV fuel efficiency, and to propose additional revisions in accordance with the September 2025 Court of Appeals ruling.   On...

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

em parts for motorcycles Thailand/Singapore CTS Automotive Suspension system parts for vehicles April (March 31 - April 22, 2025) China Kales Car seat covers Maichi International Machinery Manufacturing (Thailand) Caliper assemblies for vehicle braking systems Ningbo Guangya Car Accessories Gaskets for vehicles Redwood Enterprise Safety belts and parts for vehicles and aircraft SV Precision Components (Thailand) Vehicle parts Unesta...

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

tation 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 “powertrain measures such as significantly more sophisticated exhaust gas purification or increased use of hybridization of drivetrains, as well as vehicle measures such as optimized aerodynamics or reduced rolling resis...

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

ault (up 2.5 points).   In 2025, EV sales share increased for all automakers except GAC, whose BEV share decreased. European automakers are also recovering from sluggish EV sales in the European market in 2024. CO2 emission reduction targets have been eased in the EU, and the relaxation of exhaust gas regulations is being discussed in the United States. We will continue to closely monitor future changes in the powertrain mix, taking into account...

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

been in service for 10 years will be able to be easily updated with the latest telematics and cabin features.   Meanwhile, Wilz noted that BEV development in the United States has slowed due to policy shifts, while electrification in China has also lost momentum as a result of the use of low-cost gas. Against this backdrop, he stated that the current situation presents a significant opportunity for Europe to take the lead in the development of ...

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

there are already more than 300 major parts companies in China that are capable of domestic production. As of June 2025, the Chinese domestic production rate for core components, fuel cell stacks and air compressors, was over 90%, while the domestic production rate for membrane electrodes, hydrogen gas circulation systems, and bipolar plates was over 80%. On the other hand, looking at areas where breakthroughs are needed, the domestic production ...

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

Needs". Presentation by Mr. Zhen ZHAI, Deputy General Manager of the Motor Technology Center, BYD Automotive Engineering Research Institute Current status of NEV charging technology   In terms of user experience, NEVs (New Energy Vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs) have already far surpassed gasoline-powered vehicles in terms of efficiency and intelligence, but there is still room for improvement in terms of energy refueling speed. Over th...

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

ypes), blower fans, and chillers for electric vehicles. System configuration, principles and functions of air conditioners System conceptual diagram When the air conditioner switch is turned on, the compressor runs. The compressor compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas to convert it into a high-temperature, high-pressure semi-liquid refrigerant. In engine-equipped vehicles, the engine runs the compressor by trans...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/22

(humidity control) BMW: iX5 Hydrogen, FC stack   The BMW iX5 Hydrogen (reference exhibit) is a demonstration vehicle, but once it has completed its trial operation and is released to the market as a mass-produced FCV, the BMW X5 will be the first model to offer customers a choice of BEV, PHEV, gasoline, diesel, and FCEV variants.   The BMW iX5 Hydrogen has a maximum output of 295kW, a hydrogen tank capacity of 6kg, a range per fill (WLTP mo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

on. This growth was driven by components and systems related to drive system electrification, including fuel cell drives and technologies for the hydrogen economy, which support the energy transition. The Air Management product area notably increased sales by 9%, with strong performance in electric gas pumps and exhaust systems. However, the Thermal Management unit experienced a slight decline in sales.   The company's order backlog for fiscal y...

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

pecially the U.S. and Canada) is that the U.S. has a higher quantity of large vehicles, making torque converter step-type ATs more popular than CVTs. The reason for this is thought to be that in the U.S. and Canada, people are not as concerned about fuel economy due to the comparatively low cost of gasoline, and that there are many large engine displacement vehicles where the durability of the CVT belt is an issue. European OEMs and the European...

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

cal Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior USTR United States Trade Representative Other ACC II Advanced Clean Cars II (CARB enacted, introduced in 11 states, approved for exemption from EPA federal regulations) CAFE Corporate Average Fuel Economy (established by EPA) CBG Compressed bio gas CFP Carbon footprint of product CNG Compressed natural gas CO2 Used to refer to all greenhouse gases GHG Greenhouse gas GWh Annual ...

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

, with zero-carbon commercial vehicle penetration exceeding 15%. The table can be scrolled left and right. Overall targets 2030 2035 2040 Product markets (Conventional energy vehicles) Passenger cars ・Hybrid passenger cars account for 80% of new conventional energy passenger car sales ・Gasoline passenger cars account for 20% of new conventional energy passenger car sales Realizing full hybridization of conventional energy passenger ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/27

interaction. Examples of latest ambient and functional lighting technology in recent models are shown in the next chapter. Audi Q3 The third generation of the C-segment Audi Q3 will be launched in the European market in October 2025. It will be available in Germany with a four-cylinder mild-hybrid gasoline engine (TFSI 110 kW) at an entry-level price of 44,600 euros and a plug-in hybrid (e-hybrid 200 kW ) starting at 49,300 euros. Display The ce...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

and small car segment, which is evident from recent GST tax reduction and relaxation in CAFÉ regulations.   Electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to accelerate but need to gain further traction to gain market share over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales. Demand for compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles is also growing steadily.   The report provides key government policies for the automotive industry, and an update of sales of alt...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19

, specifically 27 % by heavy-duty trucks and buses and 12 % by light-duty trucks [1]. As is the case with passenger cars, the electrification of powertrains in the commercial vehicle sector is one way – alongside other alternatives such as hydrogen engines or fuel cells – of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, three charging technologies are being discussed for commercial vehicles: depot charging with a low charging power, High Powe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19