are particularly popular in China, and German cars are following Mercedes-Benz in adopting them, followed by Audi.   In terms of size, most are 12.3 inches, the same as the meters, but the XPENG G9 has a large 15-inch display, the same as the center display. The content is mostly audio connect and HVAC controls.   Considering the frequency of people riding in the front passenger seat, generally speaking, the value of spending money on a dedicat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

oach Galaxy Coach at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025   The electric coach Galaxy features modular lithium-ion battery packs to suit different range requirements with Ultra-fast charging. The vehicle is available in seater, hybrid, and sleeper coach variants. The vehicle features high-performing HVAC systems and advanced braking systems. Xpress Intercity Bus Xpress at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025   Xpress is a 12m electric intercity b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/27

, and the precision pressing technology cultivated in the production of CVT elements is utilized. It has a high load capacity and high start-stop cycle durability, making it suitable for oil-free, high-speed applications such as turbo compressors, blowers, and heating and air conditioning systems (HVAC). Hydrodynamic gaseous bearings (foil bearings) exhibitHydrodynamic gaseous bearings (foil bearing components) Motor core exhibitLaminated...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

ssing the evaporator. (Repeated thereafter.) Furthermore, as shown in the diagram below, there are cases of BEVs using air conditioner refrigerant to cool battery coolant via a chiller, or conversely using heat generated from motors and batteries for heating. In the future, it is thought that the HVAC system will be positioned as one part of the thermal management system for the entire vehicle. All suppliers are focusing on developing new produ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/07

out and 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 meter cluster, steering wheel, center- and floor consoles with integrated radio and HVAC system, and glovebox has disappeared in newly launched European models. Current modern connected smart cockpits are by far more complicated and r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/31

ployees (as of May 2024). Suiryo Plastics produces interior and exterior plastic components such as instrument panels and bumpers as well products such as cylinder head covers for Mitsubishi Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. The company also handles mechanical components such as HVAC modules. The company is currently providing technical support for the development and manufacturing of plastic components to overseas companies, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/25

cur in the technical and supplier selection process, including for automotive air conditioners as well.   This report provides an overview of the above changes in the Japanese market over the past year and analyzes the relationships between OEMs and air conditioner suppliers. The subject areas are HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) units and compressors.   Conventional system configuration, principles and functions of air conditi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/10

ACCAR MX-11 diesel engine with a 48-volt electric generator paired with a PACCAR TX-12 automated transmission for a mild hybrid system. The generator uses next-generation lithium-ion batteries recharged through regenerative braking, enabling the operation of electric fans, steering, and coolant and HVAC pumps. The SuperTruck 2's powertrain has an engine efficiency of 55.7%, compared to a modern diesel engine efficiency of 47%.   The SuperTruck 2...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/05

ntrol.   The BEV super cooling module reduces weight, cost, and space by reducing individual components, coolant lines, and fasteners, while minimizing pressure losses.   The HEV/BEV thermal management SCV connects the coolant circuits of multiple components (radiator, power electronics, battery, HVAC) to reduce coolant pipes and minimize pressure losses.   Thermal management for fuel cells enables precise flow control with active coolant temp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/28

customized driving experience for each driver.   Safe Fault Recovery - Individual runtime control for each ECU inside the SoC. Safe Failure Recovery demonstration   In an integrated vehicle system where all functions are consolidated on a single chip, even if a particular subsystem (e.g. HVAC system) fails, the other systems in the vehicle remain unaffected and continue to operate normally. This system can also be independently recover...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/03

h beam assistantDigital light Porsche Dynamic light system plus (night view) High beam assistantLight assistant (night view) ADAS ACCCamera-based TSRParking assistant ACCACC with stop & goParking assistant ACC intelligent ACC adapting speed according to road courseActive lane keep assistant ACC HVAC Two-zone comfort auto-A/C Others Driver's logbookTraffic light recognition Driver's logbookAdaptive M chassisRemote service appMaintenance ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/16

ny, KKR, a U.S. investment fund, will take an additional stake in Marelli, and the financial institutions will forgive its debt. Because Marelli (former Calsonic Kansei) was the only Japanese supplier that produces both the peripheral parts of instrument panels including meters and gages as well as HVAC units, it is in an environment where it can easily proceed with modularization by assembling the components it manufactures into cockpit modules,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/21

ppliers are discussed. The report does not present much information on Japanese suppliers such as Denso Corporation (Denso) and Sanden Corporation (Sanden), but such information can be found in Analysis Report: Air Conditioning System (Japanese Market).  The products covered in this report include HVAC/air conditioning systems, compressors (including electric types), condensers, heater cores (including PTC types), blower fans, ECUs, and chillers...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/22

or the charging sessions without the need for additional memberships or payment methods. This app also helps locate chargers from FLO and EVgo, among others. Tesla: This app is intended for Tesla drivers. In addition to locating charging stations, drivers can also lock/unlock doors and activate the HVAC remotely during hot or cold weather. You can also monitor charging status, set schedules, and initiate or stop charging sessions remotely. Charge...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/16

rification. Furthermore, from the perspective of the fins conservation of electric power, heat pumps are expected to become the mainstay in the future.   This report analyzes the relationship between OEMs and air conditioner suppliers in the Japanese market over the past year. The target areas are HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) units and compressors.   System configuration, principles and functions of air conditioners When ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/19

trol by turning the dials.   The following table provides an overview of the possible functions of the individual rotary knobs. Control functions of the three dials Leftfor driver Centercustomizable with up to four pre-selected functions from the available following six Rightfor co-driver - HVAC- Seat heating- Seat ventilation - Volume- Fan speed- Airflow direction- Smart air conditioning- Driving modes- Map zoom - HVAC- Seat heating- Sea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/05

omm’s digital cockpit platform is that it is designed to allow digital cockpit systems to be upgradable through software updates. Opel Astra (2022~) Type 4 with a V-shaped display landscape (Photo: © Opel) Figure 3 In addition to the touchscreen, buttons and switches are available for HVAC and audio volume control. The infotainment system even comes with a physical “home”-button and can also be operated by means of the buttons o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/14

  Tesla's vehicles present various technical challenges, but the thermal management system in the Model Y has also evolved to include an LLC (long life coolant)-compatible heat pump system and a valve assembly called an "octovalve," which enables comprehensive control of heat flow from the interior HVAC system. The cooling water flow path is switched by valves so that electric powertrain exhaust heat can be used to heat the battery.   The Octov...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/22

).   Regarding the thermal management of the battery, Tesla basically adopted a liquid-cooling system, but in the Model 3, it adopted a system that can heat the battery by utilizing the heat given off by the e-axle, and centralized the thermal management system for the entire vehicle including the HVAC system.   The Model Y further improves on this system by employing a special rotary valve called an "octovalve," which switches the flow path of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/02

s were added. Its dedicated switches are quite firmly secured in number, which is quite conservative compared to recent newer vehicles with reduced switches (BMW, Peugeot, etc.), where all air conditioning controls are touch-operated except for the front defroster and rear defogger. Presumably, the HVAC controls were driven out of the display to allow the user to concentrate on new things they wants to do, such as entertainment.   Instead of the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/01/19