CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event（MRSE）2025 PFAS regulation, recycled plastic, Catena-X, CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) Summary PFAS and other chemical challenges for the automotive industry (ACEA) End of Life Vehicles Regulation- Insight from recyclers (EuRIC) Catena-X CBAM Lessons learned from the reporting phase and how to prepare for future responses (Continental, wts) A Transatlantic Perspective on the Futur...

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

Honda's Electrification Strategy Restructuring of xEV production system and strengthening HEVs Summary 2025 Business Briefing: Realignment of Honda's electrification strategy EVs for the North American market: Cooperation with GM to launch the "Prologue" and "Acura ZDX" NEVs for the Chinese market: Joint development of advanced driver assistance technology with Momenta EVs for the Japanese market: Launch of two N-series light passenger EV models ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Hydrogen Engine Development Trends Initiatives by Japanese and European companies Summary History of hydrogen engine development and latest technology trends Selection of the excess air ratio λ Inspection of abnormal combustion Consideration of fuel supply method (Pi / Di selection, water injection) Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan - Presentations on hydrogen utilization   Hydrogen engines are already in practical use because engine tec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/01

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: e-Axle, Motors Nidec 7-in-1 e-Axle, motor materials, power electronics parts and more Summary e-Axles, motors: Nidec, EXEDY, IE5 Motor Project - Organizer's exhibit Motor material-related: Daido Steel, Höganäs, Next Core Technologies, Komaki Kouzai Power electronics: STMicroelectronics, Toshiba, Alps Alpine, Sumida Process and test equipment: Tanaka Engineering, CHK Spring Industry, Myway Plus, SMACH, AMDT   TECHNO-FRONTI...

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

China Auto Forum 2025: Methanol-powered Commercial Vehicles From presentations by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Geely Farizon Summary MIIT: China's energy structure and current status of methanol applications Farizon Auto: Practical exploration and planning in the process of building a methanol-hydrogen-electric ecosystem   To alleviate the pressures of China's energy structure, which is characterized by a high proporti...

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

d Production Volume, January - June 2024 Thailand BEV sales by OEM ASEAN News Topics (Q2 2025)   * An updated version of this ASEAN report will be released every quarter.  * Sales data for Thailand and Malaysia include revisions from past periods. 2025 Q2 ASEAN Countries Sales Comparison (units) Country Jun. 2025 Jun. 2024 Y-o-Y Apr.-Jun.2025 Apr.-Jun.2024 Y-o-Y Jan.-Jun.2025 Jan.-Jun.2024 Y-o-Y Thailand 50,079 47,662 5.1% 149,501 14...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Investments in India: Toyota and Volvo's plans in Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030 and Invest Karnataka 2025 Summary Automotive industry in Karnataka state Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030 Invest Karnataka 2025 - Global Investors Meet (GIM) Automotive OEMs Auto component suppliers Other notable agreements   Karnataka is one of the biggest industrial states in India. The state is a leader in technology, R&D, and industrial sectors such as...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Electric Vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) Sales Monthly Report (July 2025) Electric vehicle sales in July increase 18.5% y/y to 1,392,000 units Share of electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) Electric vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) share and trends in each country Electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) sales trends of major manufacturers and sales composition by powertrain Passenger car sales trends in 12 major countries (including ICE and all other powertrains) About this report...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/26

e by the end of 2025 Dongfeng Motor Corp.: Promoting modularization of drive batteries and main product strategy   The 2025 China Auto Forum was held in July in Jiading District, Shanghai. Hosted by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the theme of the event was “Enhance quality, embrace innovation and win the future with intelligence”. The Forum consisted of a closed-door conference, a convention forum, a technology lea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Analysis Report: Power Steering (U.S. and European Markets) Adoption of electric power steering in heavy-duty commercial vehicles trending List of Suppliers I. Introduction II. Power steering components overview Ⅲ. Overview of major power steering suppliers IV. Global facilities of major power steering suppliers V. List of power steering suppliers and their major customers (U.S. and European OEMs, excluding commercial vehicles) VI. Installation...

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

Electrification in Indonesia From the Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show Summary From an interview with Periklindo (the Indonesian Electric Vehicle Industry Association) Electric vehicles Electrified motorcycles Electrified tricycles   There is currently no significant movement in Indonesia to switch from BEVs (battery electric vehicles) to HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles). BEV prices are approaching those of ICE (internal combustion engine) powere...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (July 2025) Summary Commentary For July, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate improved to 94 mn units/year. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market grew over 6% as sales reached 7.4 mn units globally. Despite trade tensions continuing to challenge the global outlook, the auto market accelerated in the US with a stronger selling rate despite OEM concerns. China also maintained its momentum amid ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: BEV Teardown Exhibits Tesla Cybertruck and Xiaomi SU7: traction motor, thermal management system Summary Tesla Cybertruck teardown exhibit Xiaomi SU7 teardown exhibit Teardown analysis of power electronics products (LTEC)   TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, organized by the Japan Management Association, was held July 23-25, 2025, at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center. TECHNO-FRONTIER is an exhibition that started in 19...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/19

rtrain Sales by OEM Sales by model Future global sales trends   According to MarkLines sales volume data (62 countries, representing about 97% of total global sales), global sales volume (passenger and commercial vehicles) in the first half of 2025 increased 2.3% year over year to 42.864 million units.   By powertrain, BEVs are on the rise, with sales expanding especially in China and ASEAN countries.   By OEM and model, sales of Chinese and U...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/18

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: EV Components BEV torque limiters, rare earth-free magnets, high-performance cores and more Summary Paper friction material for BEV torque limiter Permanent magnets for EV motors Core materials for EV motors EV components: High space factor coils, drawn busbars, electromagnetic shielding, heat dissipation plating Small motor parts   TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, organized by the Japan Management Association (JMA), was held July 23-...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/15

JSAE 2025 in Nagoya: Fuel cells, high-performance components Technologies contributing to a mobility society: electrification, safety and security Summary Hydrogen FCV (fuel cell vehicle) related technologies (Hino, Toyoda Gosei, Aisan Industry) High-performance seat-related technologies (Toyota Boshoku, NHK Spring, Tachi-S) High-performance metal-based component technology (Chuo Spring, Fine Sinter, Ito Kinzoku Kogyo) Thermal management technolo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/14

2025 China Auto Forum: SAIC Group and Great Wall Motor Electrification, intelligent technology, and globalization Summary SAIC Group: Implementing technological transformation in electrification and intelligence Great Wall Motor: Strategic choices facing China’s auto exports  Amid the trends toward electrification and intelligentization, the SAIC Group is transforming itself from a traditional manufacturing company to a smart mobility company....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Initiatives to Streamline Development for Actual Deployment of AD/ADAS From the 2025 JSAE Exposition in Yokohama Summary AD/ADAS systems and components (Valeo, Continental, Bosch) Technologies for system development streamlining (dSPACE, Applied Intuition, TMEIC) Initiatives by OEMs (Hino, Isuzu, Nissan, Honda)   The adoption of domain ECUs (electronic control units) by European OEMs is expected to accelerate ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Sys...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/12

CAR.HMI Europe 2025: Intelligent Systems Connected Interaction, Context-aware In-vehicle Experience, Next-gen Interfaces Summary Redefining Vehicle Interaction Through Exterior HMI Using Gesture, Voice & Light (Marelli) The Future of In-Car Experiences - Truly Intelligent, Personalized, and Immersive Journeys (Cinemo) Seatbelt as an HMI (Autoliv) Improving the Sustainability of LED Backlights with Air-Based Light-Guides (FORVIA) Touched by Touchi...

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

Renault: Promoting EVs with Ampere and HEVs with Geely Electric vehicle sales ratio to reach 50% in the European market in the first half of 2025 Summary Europe: Electrified vehicle sales at 50%, Promoting EVs with Ampere and HEVs with Geely Ampere’s battery and platform strategy: Reducing battery cost by 20% in early 2026 Renault’s mobility brand Mobilize: Launching V2G project with charging system development firm Renault brand internationa...

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