However, mobility is now transitioning to a multi-path energy system, driven by economic factors such as operational costs and resource availability. Besides the difference in drivers, the energy transitions also differ in the level of available technology. Stephanie Severance showcased examples of hydrogen trucks, electric trucks and hybrid trucks currently in operation. Stephanie Severance also showed a historical downtrend of Energy Return on ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14

g closer cooperation, particularly in the Indian market, the Suzuki B platform is also gaining traction. (GlobalData, March 2026) Multi-Pathway Approach, BEV bZ Series   Under its “multi-pathway approach” to carbon neutrality, Toyota group continues to focus on hybrids, BEVs, and hydrogen-powered offerings such as FCEVs.   Toyota Group has deliberately moderated its transition to BEVs under a “multi-pathway” strategy, main...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/12

se solid-liquid hybrid battery" has been installed in a real vehicle on the drive battery industry platform under the FAW Group. The specific capacity of the cathode exceeds 300mAh/g, more than twice that of a high-performance LFP battery. FAW Jiefang's (FAW Jiefang Automotive Co., Ltd.’s) liquid hydrogen heavy-duty truck has begun its first public road vehicle demonstration run in China. Chery AI intelligence enters the 2.0 (AI+) era as Cher...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

): Autoliv was the first company to commercialize the pedestrian airbag, which was equipped on the Volvo V40/XC40. Later it was also selected by Ford and Renault for their European models. In recent years, the company has also continued joint research with Honda on pedestrian protection technology. Hydrogen gas inflator (February 2012): The world's first eco-friendly inflator that generates only water vapor during operation. It was adopted in the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

nsion of the "Deutschlandticket" public transportation discount voucher through 2030 is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 1 million tons annually.   On April 9, the European Commission announced the entry into force of the revised Measuring Instruments Directive, which applies to EV charging and hydrogen refueling stations. This directive introduces unified requirements for related measuring instruments sold and installed within the EU, suppor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/27

Smart Energy Week 2026: FCVs, Fuel Cell Units, Hydrogen-related Products Honda's Gen3 fuel cell modules, Hyundai's automatic hydrogen refueling robot Summary FCVs and FC systems of OEMs (Toyota, Honda) Compact fuel cell mobility (Aisan Industry, Toyota Boshoku, Gita, KITZ) Components and parts for FC (JTEKT, Siltrax, NOK, Kawasaki Heavy Industries) Hydrogen-related equipment (Tatsuno, Suzuki Shokan, IJTT, Sunny Limited)   Smart Energy Week (Marc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

) showcased at the exhibition, covering battery and materials suppliers such as CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.), REPT BATTERO (REPT BATTERO Energy Co., Ltd.), BTR (BTR New Material Group Co., Ltd.), COSMX (Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd.), as well as electric commercial vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell transport vehicles and solutions from SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. (SAIC Motor) and Hongjing Drive (Hangzhou Hongjing Drive Technolo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/14

arging stations outside China by the end of 2026.   On March 16, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced a target of having 100,000 fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) in operation throughout China by 2030. This was included in a document on the comprehensive utilization of hydrogen energy, jointly issued by the MIIT, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Development and Reform Commission. According to the document, t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

st of the following seven divisions. The brake control system business is part of the Vehicle Motion division. Electrified Motion: Electric motors, including e-axles, etc. Vehicle Motion: Vehicle dynamics including ABS, ESC, steering, etc. Power Solutions: Combustion engine technology, fuel cells, hydrogen engines, etc. Cross-Domain Computing Solutions: Development of automated driving technology, etc. Mobility Electronics: Development of contro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Hydrogen Engines for Motorcycles Suzuki and Kawasaki vehicles exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 Summary HySE (Hydrogen Small Mobility and Engine Technology Association) Suzuki's hydrogen engine Burgman Kawasaki hydrogen engine motorcycle (Reference) List of technical presentations on small hydrogen engines While social implementation of large (heavy-duty) hydrogen engines is progressing mainly in Europe, small engines are still in the pr...

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

s, it is expected to be applied as an alternative material to plastics and carbon black.   Oji Holdings Corporation (Oji Holdings), a major Japanese paper manufacturer, employs the "phosphorylation method" as a technique to reduce the energy use during CNF production. CNF tends to aggregate due to hydrogen bonding, and after introducing phosphate groups to the CNF surface to reduce hydrogen bonding forces, it can be defibrated with minimal energ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

hnology and new energy products that are suited to the market. CARIZON, a joint venture between VW's software subsidiary CARIAD and Horizon Robotics, plans to independently develop a SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for autonomous driving in China. Honda and Dongfeng are promoting demonstration operations of hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles.   The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved two L3 autonomous d...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

8 million production milestone in its 19th year of operation.   India is Suzuki's biggest market. It is establishing a new manufacturing facility to address rising demand in India. In India, it is taking a multi-pathway approach. Along with electric vehicles, it is also exploring synthetic fuels, hydrogen engines, and biofuels to meet customer demands. Production Capacity and Expansion Plans:   At present, SMIPL operates only one manufacturing...

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

efficiency. The organization is committed to establishing a development pattern that combines both technological leadership and commercial value. The table can be scrolled left and right. New energy power materials The company is working on overcoming the challenges of membrane electrodes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyte technology for all-solid-state batteries to solve the core pain points of NEVs (New Energy Vehicles) such as range...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

particularly emphasised in BEVs, and this is reflected in the eActros 600/400. On the other hand, he points out that as electrification progresses, infrastructure development costs will rise sharply, and a point will be reached in the future where electricity alone will not suffice. At that point, hydrogen will become necessary. As a prerequisite for widespread adoption, the price of green hydrogen must fall below €5/kg, and he indicated that ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/22

China's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicles Roadmap for coordinated development of FCVs and hydrogen infrastructure Summary Demonstration of Fuel Cell Vehicles and Construction of Fuel Cell Vehicle Supporting 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 Techn...

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

Hydrogen Gets Its Opportunity in Motor Racing Summary Introduction TOYOTA GAINING EXPERIENCE ON THE RACETRACK DEMONSTRATOR VEHICLE FROM BOSCH ENGINEERING AND LIGIER SUCCESSFUL TESTBED TESTING AT AVL ROLLING PROTOTYPE FROM ALPINE WITH FOUR AND SIX CYLINDERS   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magazine "ATZ" www.atz-magazine.com. and "MTZ" www.mtz-magazine.com. Springer is a German company affiliated wi...

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

, and have entered the 2.0 stage, in which reforms to the electricity market are progressing and multiple new energy technologies are being integrated and developed. The next five years will be a key period for breakthroughs and widespread adoption in the three major technologies of energy storage, hydrogen energy, and intelligence, and from 2030 onwards society will enter an era in which renewable energy will become the main source of consumed e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

Japan Mobility Show 2025: BEV and FCEV trucks and buses CV OEMs’ multi-pathway strategies and BYD’s Japan-specific BEV light-duty truck Summary Business environment and each OEM's strategy - From the press briefings Summary of exhibited vehicles: BEV, FCEV, Engine-equipped vehicles Important technologies seen in the exhibits: hydrogen and fuel cell, BEV thermal management, L4 autonomous driving   The Japan Mobility Show 2025, organized by th...

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

h major manufacturers including FAW, SAIC, Dongfeng, Changan, Chery, Geely, and XPeng, covering BEV and HV platform products, and will gradually expand to PHEV and EREV (Extended Range EV). The company is also actively participating in national projects and collaborating on new technologies such as hydrogen fuel cell drive systems and e-Axles.  In terms of business strategy, the company continues to strengthen its investment in advanced manufact...

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