): 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: 2025/04/24

nvestments are being steadily made in growth areas (e-Axle, battery framework, Gigacast). In addition, the company's priority activities for FY2024 include the commercialization of electrified and intelligent products as its mainstay business and the commercialization of energy value chains such as hydrogen and recharging. New business models include joint development and shared production of drive modules with Subaru and production of e-Axle on ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

standard charges, V2X and more displayed at the 25th Smart Energy Week (Spring) Expo and concurrent expositions including Battery Japan (Spring) ~ 18th International Rechargeable Battery Expo, Smart Grid Expo (Spring) ~ 17th International Smart Grid Expo, H2 & FC Expo (Spring) - 23rd International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo (Spring), and 6th Decarbonization Expo (Spring). Exhibit of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Smart Grid Expo [Spring] v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/08

Hyundai and Kia: Expanding HEV/EV models, strengthening US business Hyundai strengthening HEV & hydrogen strategy, Kia pursuing EV & PBV market strategy Summary Hyundai Motor Group global sales volume Hyundai Group production sites (after 2024) Hyundai's mid- to long-term plan: Strengthening development of HEVs and EREVs, expanding to 21 EV models Kia's mid- to long-term plan: Investing KRW 38 trillion over 5 years in electrification, PBV, and SD...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/07

ers, 3 Passenger Carriers, 6 Intelligent Solutions, and 4 Advanced Aggregates. All 14 vehicles are integrated with ADAS. It presented six zero-emission electric vehicles. In addition to vehicles, Tata Motors showcased a range of green mobility solutions powered by decarbonizing technologies such as hydrogen, electric, natural gas, and flex-fuel.   Tata Intra EV pickup Intra EV pickup   The Tata Intra EV is an electric pickup designed f...

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

n by Indian companies in mining projects in Argentina.   At the 2nd EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting held on February 28 in New Delhi, India, the European Union (EU) and India agreed to joint research on recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries, marine plastic waste issues, and hydrogen production from waste. The total joint budget for the study is estimated to be about EUR 60 million, and the focus will be on recycling of EV...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 (1) FCVs, FC units, Hydrogen-related Products Next generation FC modules, components for FC systems, hydrogen tanks, separators, and more Summary Exhibition of Toyota and Honda’s FCVs and hydrogen-related products Fuel cell systems (cellcentric, AVL, Symbio, OPmobility, EKPO Fuel Cell, NEXTY Electronics) Components for FC systems (Bosch, MANN+HUMMEL, IHI, OPmobility, Faurecia) FC related parts and materials (Nishim...

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

ity will consist of 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: 2025/03/21

the impact to mitigate damage.. Active prediction suspension technology: When an obstacle is detected, the vehicle automatically slows down and controls the tires. Power systems KunPeng Power KunPeng Power covers gasoline engines, HV engines, HV transmissions, batteries, electric powertrains, and hydrogen energy technology. C-EM Golden Range ExtenderThe air intake has been optimized, improving the tumble ratio by 40%. The combustion system has ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/07

), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, presented its two-wheeler mobility solutions at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, under the theme ‘Spectrum of Mobility’. At the event, SMIPL revealed its commitment to exploring alternative technologies, including E-Fuels, Hydrogen Engines, Bio-Fuel models, and improved fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines, alongside its electric two-wheelers.   It has present...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/06

lectrification plan by brand Opel By the end of 2024, Opel will offer EV options for all of its models, including passenger cars and LCVs. Electrification will be expanded from 2025 onwards. Long-range versions of the electric Grandland and Frontera SUVs have been added. For commercial vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be available for Movano and Vivaro. Vauxhall On October 3, 2024, Vauxhall of the UK reduced the prices of its EVs, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/05

R 422 million in funding from the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) to expand alternative fuel infrastructure. This includes the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, including megawatt chargers for heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles, and the installation of hydrogen stations.   Research Department, MarkLines Information Platform Division ------------------KeywordsElectric Vehicle, EV, PHEV, FCEV, HEV, NE...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/26

rs with JBM Group to develop e-mobility and EV infrastructure projects in India (December 4, 2024) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/318666 Singapore Motorshow 2025 to run from January 9 – 12 (November 7, 2024) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/317274 Hyundai Motor Group - NTU, Singapore to study hydrogen energy and advanced energy system (October 10, 2024) https://www.marklines.com/en/news/315852 Hyundai, NTU, A*STAR to launch research center ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/25

respective strengths to reduce costs and speed up the development and commercialization of vehicles and technologies.   Areas under consideration for collaboration include joint development and production of passenger and commercial vehicles, internal combustion engines, clean energy and electric/hydrogen technologies. In addition, joint procurement opportunities in areas such as battery raw materials and steel will also be explored.   In Janu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/21

ngine control has been declining overall in recent years, Toyota and others have maintained a certain scale of development. Each company is actively developing engine control systems for hybrid vehicles. Furthermore, technologies for using fuels other than conventional gasoline, such as bi-fuel and hydrogen ammonia, as well as development of technologies in areas such as data learning and program updates, reflect recent trends.     Technical i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/21

ing Corporation(Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture) (Honda FCV models)Rear bumper beam Tepex102 (continuous fiber GF/PA6)+ Tepex Flowcore (random GF/PA6)+ Durethan (PA6 injection molding resin) Porsche brake pedal Tepex102 (continuous fiber GF/PA6)Durethan BKV (PA6/GF injection molding resin) Hydrogen tank Material: UDea (Thermoplastic resin/Carbon UD)Molding: AFP (Automated Fiber Placement) Automated lamination process for prepreg tape ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/14

PHEVs, FCVs and Flex-Fuel vehicles   The Multi-Pathway Zone highlighted Toyota’s latest advancements in electrified and alternative fuel technologies. It included battery electric vehicles (BEVs) such as the bZ4X and the URBAN BEV concept, as well as a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with the hydrogen-powered Hilux FCEV.   The zone also featured a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with a cut-section model of the Prius, a strong hybrid...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/13

y truck at the Smart Logistics Expo.   The fuel cell (FC) light-duty truck is based on the Isuzu Elf and was converted to a fuel cell vehicle (FCV) by installing a Toyota Mirai FC stack, a Toyota Sora FC bus drive motor, and other components.   The vehicle is equipped with two 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen tanks with a capacity of 10.5kg, giving the truck a cruising range of 260km. Light-duty fuel cell truck exhibit Fuel cell related equ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/07

erations at its plant in the industrial district of Jiading, Shanghai, on October 12, 2024. The plant will produce, sell, and operate electrified public buses, sanitation vehicles, logistics vehicles, heavy-duty trucks for trunk line distribution, and other vehicles using electricity, methanol, and hydrogen fuels. Cold weather test sites Geely's Global Test Site No. 3, the Geely Heihe Winter Test Base, was opened in Heihe, Heilongjiang Province...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/28

in grants to continue the development of EV charging and alternative fuel infrastructure, utilizing funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's zero emission refueling infrastructure programs. The grants will fund 49 projects, which will include the installation of more than 11,500 chargers and hydrogen and natural gas filling infrastructure. In particular, the development of hydrogen transportation refueling infrastructure is expected to pro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/24