SDV Mechanisms and Services (Development Environment and Delivering Added Value) From Automotive World 2026 exhibition coverage Summary NTT DATA creating new value (NTT DATA) Towards the Realization of a Mobility DX Strategy (Fuji Soft)   This report describes exhibits presented by NTT DATA, Inc. (NTT DATA) and Fuji Soft Incorporated (Fuji Soft) related to SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles) at the Automotive World 2026 (Spring): Advanced Automoti...

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se of a chiller, thereby reducing costs. 【Honda Mini EV Battery Thermal System Diagram】(Source: Honda) Air conditioning refrigerant cooling extends the refrigerant gas circuit for the car air conditioner to the battery for cooling. Representative examples include the Nissan Sakura, Mitsubishi eK X (‘Cross’) EV, Mazda MX-30, and BYD Seal. A comparison of the above three methods is summarized in the table below. The t...

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Vs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sales of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in February in 12 major countries and three Nordic countries (15 countries in total) reached 1.207 million units. Year-over-year (y/y), the number of units sold decreased by 17.3%, while sales decreased by 10.9% compared to the previous month (m/m). The share...

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IIMS Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 Chinese and Japanese OEMs, Indonesian companies, Vinfast and more Summary Chinese OEMs: Chery, SAIC, Changan, Geely, GAC, GWM, BAIC, DFSK, XPeng Indonesian ：OEM / PLN VinFast Hyundai / Kia Japanese OEMs: Toyota, Daihatsu, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Honda   The Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026 was held at JIEXPO in Kemayoran, Jakarta, from February 5 to 15, 2026.   It is one of Indonesia's tw...

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pany, Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH is one of the world's leading scientific and technical publishers. It mainly publishes technical journals and books for engineers and social scientists, in addition to holding various technical events. About Automotive Technology Magazine ATZ   Motorwagen-Zeitschrift (Motored Vehicles Magazine) was founded in 1898 as an automotive technical magazine. From 1929, the name of the magazine was changed to "ATZ...

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GlobalData Global Light Vehicle Sales Update (February 2026) Global sales declined by 8.5%, 6.04 mn units and the selling rate improved to 86.6 mn units/year Summary Commentary For February, the Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate improved modestly to 86.6 mn units/year, on what was a weak start to 2026. In year-on-year (YoY) terms, the market declined 8.5% YoY due to a second consecutive sharp contraction in the Chinese PV market as sales to...

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, which were not widely used in the past, are now being used in high volume segments such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Alfa Romeo Giulia. Brembo is strong in calipers and the company’s products are used by many companies. On the other hand, Akebono Brake has become a premium brand due to its many years of experience in F1 racing and its adoption in the McLaren P1 in 2013. Due to extensive bench testing such as dynamometer test evaluati...

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7% in just 9 minutes Fast charging technology and equipment: Maximum output of 1,500kW, operable with one hand "Flash Charging China" Strategy: Planning to build 20,000 FLASH Charging stations by the end of 2026 Models equipped with the 2nd Generation Blade Battery  On March 5, 2026, BYD announced its 2nd Generation Blade Battery Blade Battery and corresponding fast charging technology. Innovations such as the "Lithium-Ion High-Speed Channel” ...

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nent survey (Instrument panel) Structure of main components Material and Texture Points of interest from a perceived quality perspective   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) conducted a teardown survey of the BEV “Xiaomi SU7” developed by the smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi Corporation (Xiaomi) at its benchmark center established in 2024. The SU7 was launched in China in March 2024 and attracted significant attention after receiving more than 50...

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bining the required items: by OEM/brand, by model name, by country/region, by powertrain, and by segment. https://www.marklines.com/en/vehicle_sales/customize_totalization   In the Chinese market in 2025, the BEV sales volumes of the three Japanese companies were as follows: Toyota sold 116,000 units (reflecting an increase of 94% year-over-year (y/y)), Nissan 59,000 units (an increase of 160% y/y), and Honda 16,000 units (an increase of 79% y/...

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eration costs, but also a core route for transforming China's domestic advanced technologies and practical experience into an international voice. (According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's auto exports increased nearly six-fold in four years, from 1.08 million units in 2020 to 6.41 million in 2024.) (Source: Created by MarkLines based on presentation content) Regulatory policies are improving and standards ar...

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e product? How can product manufacturers create a positive customer experience? What happens when customers who use the product do not get the customer experience they expected?   Given that customer experience begins with emotions, it is essential to evaluate the emotional impact of a product on its users before making any changes to how it operates. Can this be put into practice right now with current automotive development processes?   If w...

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g/closing systems AFEELA 1 HMI concept (Personalization, AI communication, cloud integration, and more)   Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), the joint venture (JV) mobility tech company established by Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in 2022, has been continuously exhibiting prototypes of its new AFEELA brand BEVs (battery electric vehicles) at past CES (Consumer Electronics Show) and Japan Mobility Show (JMS) expos, and finally unveile...

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development. HySE, a research association in which all domestic Japanese motorcycle manufacturers participate, plays a central role in R&D activities in Japan in cooperation with universities and other organizations. On the other hand, Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) has been active in conducting its own research while participating in HySE research projects. This report provides an overview of recent technical conference presentations on small...

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Automotive World 2026: Batteries, Charger-related Technologies BorgWarner LFP battery packs, Yazaki charging wire harnesses, and more Summary Battery-related exhibits (BorgWarner, Tokyo Cosmos Electric, NGK Insulators) Charger-related products and measuring equipment (Yazaki, Nabtesco, Anritsu) Engineering services (Persol Cross Technology, TCS, SolutionX, NST) The concurrent Automotive World and NEPCON Japan expos were held January 21 - 23, 202...

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GlobalData European Passenger Car Sales Update (February 2026) February growth held back by France; 2026 outlook tempered by energy-market risks Summary Commentary In February, results across much of Western Europe were positive, although a sharp contraction in France acted as a significant headwind and weighed on overall regional growth. Sales grew 1.4% YoY to 865k units. The selling rate improved to 12.8 mn units/year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales...

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related to autonomous driving. The focus is on map-related technologies and services that support automated driving. Companies with high-performance capabilities are beginning to introduce technologies that enable autonomous driving with map data for navigation without the need for multiple LiDAR units and 3D map information. Technology trends in map data and services that utilize map data are the theme of this report. Zenrin: Map data for auton...

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h the use of AI).   Prof. Dr. Malte Jaensch of the Technical University of Munich, who serves as Chairman, pointed out that the view that battery electric vehicles will be the dominant mode of mobility in the future is becoming widely accepted. Regarding AI, he stated that the stage of questioning its usefulness has already passed, and that the discussion has entered a phase focused on when and how it should be applied.   At the same time, he e...

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EVs) in major countries and new car sales trends by country Trend in sales volume of electrified vehicles (xEVs) of major OEMs About this Report   Sales of electrified vehicles (xEVs) in January in 12 major countries and three Nordic countries (15 countries in total) totaled 1.368 million units. This represents a significant decrease of 8.7% compared to the same month in 2025 and 39.6% compared to the previous month. The share of xEVs was...

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on the most recent developments of Chinese automakers in Thailand. BYD Denza B GWM WEY G9 Changan Deepal Hunter K50 Chinese cars exhibited at Thailand International Motor Expo 2025   For the full year of 2025, Thailand's new vehicle sales fell 0.1% year-over-year (y/y) to 633,000 units, of which Chinese vehicles grew 81.4% y/y to 134,000 units. The market share of Chinese vehicles increased from 3.2% in 2020 to 21.2%, with sales ...

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