ount of hydrogen mixture (which becomes flammable gas in the event of backfire) remaining in the intake pipe compared to the previous prototype. Hydrogen tanks and valves The tank is a carryover of one previously developed for the prototype Burgman Fuelcell (internal capacity 10 liters = 0.4 kgH2 @70 MPa) and has been approved by the High Pressure Gas Safety Institute of Japan. The development of the filling technology is also inherited from...

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

25: flat in October (+0.02%), down 8.7% in November, and up 2.0% in December.   For full-year 2025, CAMPI-TMA members recorded sales of 463,646 units, down 0.8% YoY. Passenger car sales declined 23.1% to 92,924 units, while commercial vehicle sales grew 7.0% to 370,722 units. CAMPI cited a tougher H2 operating environment, including the return of excise taxes on pickup trucks and disruptions from natural calamities, as dampening demand.   Elect...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

wdown in sales at home and abroad, especially for EVs, has been keenly felt in Europe, with the group planning to reduce European capacity by 1 mn units by 2029. The continuation of these trends should lead to a decline of 3.1% YoY in H1 2026, as the next bout of model activity is not planned until H2 2026.Hyundai GroupHyundai Group’s global production is forecast to reach around 7.9 mn units by 2032. Output is expected to remain stable in 2025...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

porting 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 Technologies in the Industrial Chain (Fenergy)   The SNEC H2+ 9th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, Equipment, and Application Conference (abbreviated SNEC H2+ 2025 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo)...

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

s Opportunity in Motor Racing, IN THE SPOTLIGHT article from ATZ worldwide [7-8/2025] [the websites of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, which are available at www.springerfachmedien-wiesbaden.de] reproduced with permission of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH.   The development of Hydrogen (H2) combustion engines is currently focusing primarily on commercial vehicle and off-highway applications. However, this drive concept is also attract...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/07

licit news on end date of its support. Other Asia In Japan, LV sales dropped 5.2% YoY to 367k in November, extending the YoY contraction to five consecutive months. The market recovery has been considerably hampered in recent months as the PV market has fallen 4.7% YoY in the first five months of H2 2025, compared to the same period last year, while CV stands flat for the same YoY comparison. After selling rate strength offered some relief last...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/19

thing from mini-cars to passenger cars. It appears that the idea is not to require high-level ADAS functionality, but to use a multi-lens camera to provide the bare minimum necessary functions as safety equipment. e-Atrai Move Mitsubishi Fuso, Hino (monocular camera + radar)   Both the H2IC and H2FC heavy-duty trucks exhibited by Mitsubishi Fuso had a combination of monocular camera and radar. What makes it different from a passenger...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/19

olicy, called "future together," is based on partnership and collaboration.   Carbon-neutral solutions depend heavily on external factors, which change over time. Since these factors cannot be controlled, multiple technologies are needed to maintain flexibility.   The aim of the exhibited vehicle H2IC is to achieve a speedy transition to hydrogen using proven technology. H2FC, on the other hand, aims to simultaneously achieve low-cost hydrogen ...

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

ill be difficult to find the necessary switches in the first place, so it is important to strike a balance between the allocation of touch panels and physical switches. For this report, we analyzed the design philosophy behind the cockpits of vehicles scheduled for release in the Japanese market in H2 of 2024 or later, or those announced for future introduction to the Japanese market, and considered future trends. As mentioned above, 14~15.6-inch...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

ck FC Stack (back side) FC system explanation screen (3rd generation fuel cell) FC system explanation screen (iX5 Hydrogen) Hyundai: NEXO, FC stack   Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) re-entered the Japanese market in 2022, selling the NEXO and IONIQ 5, among others.   The new NEXO (NH2 model) will be unveiled at the Seoul Mobility Show in April 2025, and in Japan, it was unveiled as "The all-new NEXO" at the Japan Mobility Show 20...

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

2022 - 5th generation Prius ZVW60 FWD 〇 Reduction E-Four Toyota FR THS-II 2-speed variable speed with reduction mechanism 202012 ~ Lexus GS450h RWD ○ ○ Two-stage transmission Not set Multi-Stage Hybrid Transmission 2017 ~ Lexus LC500h RWD ○ ○ 4-stage transmission Not set Subaru TH2A 2019 ~ Subaru U.S. Crosstrek FF/AWD ○ THS Toyota Technology ○ Planetary gear reduction ○ Mechanical Combination of Toyota's THS mechanism an...

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

025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/330390 Thailand-Cambodia military conflicts force parts suppliers to change delivery methods, secure expatriates’ safety, and take measures if situation is prolonged (July 29, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/330186 Toyota Thailand to launch 3 models in H2 2025, starting with Yaris Ativ Hybrid in August (July 7, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/329115 Malaysia Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd to...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/25

gional capacity by 1 mn units annually by 2029. The continuation of these trends will likely lead to a decline of 3.8% YoY in Q4, with full-year build set to drop by 0.8% YoY. Its global output is also projected to fall by 5.7% YoY in Q1 2026, as the next bout of model activity is not planned until H2.Hyundai GroupHyundai Group’s global build is projected to climb to 7.8 mn units by 2032, while its sales are expected to move in parallel, mainta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/29

ng an 8% YoY decrease. RNM (Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi)   In Europe, RNM build remained largely flat with Nissan contracting while Renault and Dacia both grew. Nissan’s YoY losses arose from the ageing Qashqai and Juke SUVs ramping down.    Globally, RNM’s decline is expected to continue into H2. This should lead to full-year output of about 6.23 million units in 2025 (-3.8% YoY). Tariffs announced under the Trump administration have disrup...

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

indirectly affected by the decline in automobile manufacturers' production volumes due to the shortage of semiconductors and to the rising cost of raw materials such as nylon yarn for the base fabrics of airbag cushions. Many believe that the shortage of semiconductors had eased by the second half (H2) of 2023.   With regard to sustainability, in response to recent social demands for CO2 emission reduction and requests from automakers, many supp...

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

over 62%, and a weight of approximately 8.3kg. It is expected to be adopted for a variety of purposes, including home use. SOFC cell stackSOFC cell stack display panel Mitsui E&S Power Systems: Hydrogen Engine, Electric Drive System   Mitsui E&S Power Systems exhibited the DEUTZ TCG7.8 H2, a 7.755L inline-six cylinder hydrogen engine with a maximum output of 220kW from DEUTZ (Germany).    Leveraging its experience in LNG-compatible...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/15

the entire sales volume. However, in response to the EU's high tariff rate (35.3% for SAIC) on Chinese-made EVs, the company adjusted its product strategy and gradually increased the introduction of HVs and PHVs. As shown in the graph below, sales of HVs and PHVs have been gradually increasing from H2 of 2024 and 2025. Chery: Sales decline in Russia, expansion of bases in Spain and Türkiye   Chery's sales in the European market are on ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/16

te battery Moka PlantTochigi Prefecture In-house production - Scheduled to open in FY2027, but postponed. Fuel cell system USA Brownstown,Michigan Fuel Cell System Manufacturing(GM 50%, Honda 50%) USD 85 million Jan. 2024 Fuel cell system Jeffersonville,Ohio LG Energy Solution USD 4.4 billion H2 2025 Lithium-ion battery/Approx. 40 GWh Canada Ontario POSCO Future M(Cathode material), Asahi Kasei Battery Separator(lithium-ion battery separ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

ice Auto ignition of trapped hot gas Piston crevice Fuel injection strategy (Di) Early start of injection Contact between fresh mixture & residual gas Late end of injection Insufficient mixing of hydrogen and air Abnormal electric discharge Induction in ignition cable Insulation property of H2 gas tends to keep charge in circuit.Adoption of CDI or voltage release device recommended. Residual energy in ignition circuit Mixture distribu...

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

company with the opportunity to capitalize on mobility trends and companies with advanced automotive technologies that can be used to enhance its products. Adient will be able to access EnerTech's global mobility network, including the California Mobility Center. In September 2022, Swedish startup H2 Green Steel announced that it would supply Adient with green steel. Through this partnership, Adient aims to promote the reduction of CO2 emissions...

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