the other hand, the side surveillance cameras located on the left and right corners have been eliminated.   Heat management will now be explained. In passenger cars, complex circuits are devised that involve the heat exchange between power electronics equipment and batteries, as well as cabin air conditioning, and include the utilization of exhaust heat and the sharing of equipment. This provides a technical differentiation between companie...

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

ay. The steering wheel switches and shifter retain the conventional Honda switches. Figure 2: Honda Prelude(Photo by MarkLines @ 2025JMS) It has a 9-inch touch panel integrated with audio controls and a visor-mounted meter display. The shifter is Honda's unique push/pull switch type. The HVAC is controlled by easy-to-operate rotary switches. (2) Mazda CX-5 Like the Prelude, the CX-5 has an instrument panel similar to that shown in Figu...

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

e capability, difficult to balance energy consumption and performance. Overall coordination: Achieving optimal energy distribution through heat sources across the entire vehicle. Complexity of system coupling: Each component is relatively independent and there is insufficient coordination between HVAC, battery, and motor. Personalized adaptation: Learns the user's habits to provide individually optimized comfort and energy efficiency. Relativ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

tform 3.0.   The BEV buses exhibited at the Show, such as the J7 and K8, are based on the e-Bus Platform 2.0, and the e-Bus Platform 3.0 is the next generation model.   The e-Bus Platform 3.0 is a mass-produced 1000V high-voltage architecture, with the drivetrain, charging/power distribution, and air conditioning systems compatible with 1000V. In addition, the multi-heat source thermal management system reduces the vehicle's overall energy cons...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

nd content of the cockpit has changed immensely over the years as new HMI technologies and ADAS systems started entering the market. The conventional, rather simple cockpit, consisting of an instrument panel with instrument cluster, steering wheel, center and floor console with integrated radio and air conditioning, as well as glove box, has disappeared in newly launched European models. Today's modern connected smart cockpits are far more comple...

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

vehicle operations of “go, turn, and stop”, the steering mechanism is an important product that affects steering performance. Looking back at the history of the popularization of automobiles, the introduction of power steering, which makes steering easier, along with automatic transmissions and air conditioning, can be said to have been one of the mechanisms that made driving easier and more comfortable. In recent years, in response to the CA...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Materials provided by JASPAR) Activities for API standardization in JASPAR   As a PoC (Proof of Concept) for API standardization to identify issues, three OEM companies that are the organizing companies of JASPAR investigated issues with air conditioner apps using standard APIs.   The actual air conditioning app performs the following functions: "Automatically turns on the air conditioner when the indoor temperature reaches 30°C or higher...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/13

eady equipped with a "super bottle" that integrates a reservoir and uses exhaust heat from the motor and inverter to raise the temperature of the battery. It is also equipped with an "Octovalve," which is a collection of manifolds and valves, and uses waste heat in thermal management, including the air conditioning system. Similar collective valves have been proposed by various component suppliers. The table can be scrolled left and right. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/04

so. From 2022 onwards, Denso has consolidated its production and development functions for electronic components. This includes airbag control ECUs that Toyota produced in-house. Marelli Corporation (former Calsonic Kansei Corporation) Calsonic Kansei Corporation was a key supplier in the area of air conditioning, exhaust, interior and electronic components and former Nissan keiretsu OEM family group member headquartered in Saitama City, Saitam...

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

side and the capacitor (DC link capacitor) on the back side. Display of BYD Yangwang U8 inverter-related componentsSiC power modules and control boards DC link capacitor Housing Inverter display panel BYD Yangwang U8 thermal management   In the U8, the battery coolant is cooled with the air conditioning refrigerant, and the flow path between the battery cooling and the air conditioning evaporator is controlled by a valve block. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/14

form, Auve Stack 2.0, by providing valuable data from a wide range of traffic environments.   The SAE Level 4 autonomous shuttles built by Auve Tech are specifically created for short-distance urban transportation. These vehicles are equipped with seating for eight passengers, a 25 kW power range, air conditioning, and an integrated user interface. They are available in both electric and hydrogen-powered versions.   Auve Tech’s flagship model...

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

Analysis Report: Air Conditioning System (Japanese Market) Changes in the supply chain map due to the electrification of air conditioning systems List of Suppliers Introduction I. Air conditioner technology trends in the Japanese market Ⅱ. Activities of major air conditioner suppliers (Japanese companies) III. List of key air conditioning suppliers by OEM (Japan production) IV. Supply status for air conditioner components by model (Japan models...

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

nother 10.25-inch touchscreen for infotainment, both compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. High-quality materials like soft-touch plastics, eco-leather, and aluminum accents give the cabin a premium feel, while ambient lighting adds a customizable atmosphere. Physical HVAC controls, 12 V socket, one USB-C port for charging and data transfer and Qi wireless charging tray in center console; AT controls, drive mode and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/02

so develop special seats and other products to help strengthen EV product appeal. The front seats have been optimized for EVs, and the seat frames will be revised to make them lighter and thinner than previous models while still maintaining the necessary strength. Since energy consumption for cabin air conditioning also affects electric power consumption and cruising range, air conditioning functions are built into the seats. In September 2023,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/27

an Markets) Power Steering (Chinese Market)   Among the key vehicle operations of “go, turn, and stop”, the steering mechanism is an important product that affects steering performance. With the popularization of the automobile, manufacturers over time have added more advanced systems such as air conditioning and automatic transmissions. Similar to these systems, power steering is an enhanced version of the basic system that helps drivers t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

symbols. Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA) Click here to see recent developments. Company Profile -A member of the FORVIA Group, Hella develops and manufactures components and systems for automotive lighting and electronic equipment. Hella's joint ventures manufacture complete vehicle modules and air conditioning systems. -The company operates through three business segments. Lighting: Headlamps, rear combination lamps, interior and exterior l...

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

A Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event 2025 organized by CLEPA; Slide: © ACEA) Analysis of document proposal (CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event 2025 organized by CLEPA; Slide: © ACEA)   In the automotive industry, PFAS are used in virtually every area, including air conditioning systems, electronic components, lubricants, and sealing materials. Therefore, completely eliminating PFAS is not realistic, and this ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/04

r modules specially designed by the customer.   STPACK is the package used in Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y inverters, and STMicroelectronics says it can be supplied to other companies as well.   ACEPACK 1 and ACEPACK 2 are suitable for high-voltage automotive equipment such as DC-DC converters and air conditioning.   ACEPACK DRIVE is optimized for motor drive inverters in electric vehicles and is a direct-cooled 6-in-1 type power module with pi...

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

panese Market) Power Steering (Chinese Market) Among the key vehicle operations of “go, turn, and stop”, the steering mechanism is an important product that affects steering performance. With the popularization of the automobile, manufacturers over time have added more advanced systems such as air conditioning and automatic transmissions. Similar to these systems, power steering is an enhanced version of the basic system that helps drivers t...

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

f the Autonomous Elegance seat, a system focused on providing comfort for vehicles equipped with ADAS and automated driving features. The seat integrates the company's research on ergonomics and human kinematics to enhance comfort, and adds technologies such as a noise-canceling system and advanced air conditioning. An updated version of the Smart Efficiency seat was also introduced, featuring a slimmer appearance than the previous design. In Feb...

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