(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...

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Japan Mobility Show 2025: Carbon Neutrality Alternative fuels, horizontal recycling, biomass materials Summary Mazda: Carbon-neutral fuel and CO2 capture system Suzuki: Flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV), compressed biogas (CBG) fuel Kia: Recycled materials used in the PV5 Horizontal recycling and utilization of biomass materials (Toyoda Gosei, Ichikoh and Yazaki) Horizontal tire recycling, alternative raw materials (Bridgestone, Yokohama Rubber and Sum...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/14

ng, and the increased demand is spreading to peripheral equipment as well.   This report covers the six types of airbag modules (driver's seat, passenger seat, side, curtain, knee and pedestrian protection) that incorporate inflators, and the product installation status of control ECUs, inflators (gas generators), cushions (bags), and cushion base (fabric) is also discussed.   The top three suppliers of airbags in the global market used to be A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

AC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) units and compressors. Conventional system configuration, principles and functions of air conditioners 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 drives the compressor by tra...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

at the end of August were high at about 56 days. Despite this temporary setback, demand remains strong ahead of the upcoming festive season.   India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved comprehensive GST amendments related to the automotive industry on September 3. The GST rate on small gasoline vehicles, LPG vehicles, CNG vehicles (engine displacement of 1,200cc or less, length of 4,000mm or less), diesel vehicles (engine displacemen...

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

intake pipe (port injection). IMEP (Shown in the figure) Indicated mean effective pressure. Multiplying this by the piston area gives the average value of the engine explosion pressure within a cycle. MBT Minimum ignition timing (advance angle) for best torque Low pressure EGR An EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system that returns low-pressure exhaust from the turbine outlet of a turbo to the blower inlet, which is also at low pressure. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/01

ular wire material," which is a hollowed-out rectangular wire segment for SC winding type motors often used in electric vehicle motors, and which can be cooled.   Although the hollow material is weak in strength, it can be processed without crushing or tearing the material. Coolant liquid, oil, or gas can flow inside the hollow material to cool the coil, thereby reducing coil heat generation and increasing the continuous output of the motor.   ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

rrent status of methanol applications Farizon Auto: Practical exploration and planning in the process of building a methanol-hydrogen-electric ecosystem   To alleviate the pressures of China's energy structure, which is characterized by a high proportion of coal use, dependence on imported oil and gas, and high carbon emissions, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is actively promoting the development of methanol v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

estment of INR 3.9 billion for Li-ion Cell manufacturing. IBC is a full-service lithium-ion cell technology company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of prismatic form factor cells for niche players in the mobility and storage sectors.   In November 2024, IBC and Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) signed agreements to form a joint venture in India. They plan to set up a state-of-the-art giga factory in Bangalore to manufacture ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/27

center in Fishers, IndianaIn December 2017, the US subsidiary, thyssenkrupp Presta North America, LLC announced the opening of its technical center in Fishers, Indiana. It was fully operational from 2018, and conducts development of steering-related systems, fuel consumption improvement and exhaust gas reduction systems. The Indianapolis-based engineering department has relocated, complementing the production facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/21

re The thermal management system is integrated into a thermal management unit and requires no piping.   The black plastic octovalve, similar to that of the Model Y, is a part that switches the coolant flow path in eight directions. Together with the aluminum Super Manifold V2, which combines a gas-liquid separator that controls the refrigerant pressure and flow path, and six solenoid valves, it forms a thermal management unit, providing cent...

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

a sustainable raw material for thermoset polyurethane foam starting in November 2021. Adient uses this foam for cushioning in state-of-the-art automotive seat systems. This supply chain sustainability milestone will contribute to Adient's Scope 3 emissions reductions as calculated by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The newly developed foam has the same properties as those made from fossil-derived polyols and meets all OEM requirements. It can also b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

a reliable legal framework not only for the passenger car and commercial vehicle industry, but also for sustainable energy, so that investments in development and production can be planned for the longer term.   According to Professor Geringer, the current EU fleet legislation for pure greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles is inadequate; an overall system view, such as in Japan, is necessary in order to give climate-neutral fuels and energy-ef...

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