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

ry of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn), has agreed to supply battery electric vehicles (BEVs) developed by Foxtron to MMC. The BEVs to be supplied on an OEM consignment production basis will be produced in Taiwan, with sales to the Oceania region scheduled to begin in the second half (H2) of 2026.   In its new mid-term plan "Challenge 2025," MMC clearly states that it will launch a total of 16 models (including 9 electrified vehicl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/30

YoY losses arose from the ageing Qashqai and Juke SUVs ramping down, while Renault volumes expanded due to the scaling up of the new Renault 4, 5 and Symbioz. Dacia also saw impressive growth from the brand-new Bigster and the next-gen Duster. Globally, RNM’s decline is expected to continue into H2 with build falling by 1.9% amid continued weakness in North America and the Asia-Pacific markets, despite recoveries elsewhere. This should lead to...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/28

e stalling consumer credit growth and auto financing; however, early signs of stabilization are emerging, aided by resumed output at idled plants and government stimulus through the “First Car” and “Family Car” subsidy programs. A potential interest rate cut may support a modest recovery in H2. The Turkish PV market saw a fourth consecutive month of growth in June 2025 as sales reached 94k units, up 7% YoY as EV incentives, an influx of C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/22

licy, but stressed that it will continue to invest in Mexico. In electrification, the EV version of the Ram "ProMaster" commercial van started production at the Saltillo plant in early 2024, followed by the start of production of the Jeep-brand mid-size electric SUV "Wagoneer S" in the second half (H2) of the same year. An EV version is scheduled to be available in 2025 to coincide with the launch of the Jeep Cherokee.   Stellantis is currently ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

landscape for fuels we can see a notable shift towards alternative fuels. In California, for example, 50 % of the diesel fuel used consists of HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil). In Central and South America, there is an initiative to use national ethanol feedstocks, while Europe has been recognizing H2 ICE as a zero emission vehicle technology. In Asia there is the target that about 35% of their fuels will be FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) biodies...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08