of the Special Environment Proving Ground and the new building's functions (refer to the summary image for the exterior appearance of the building). Signs and other visible objects can be placed arbitrarily within the area shown in the figure (traffic signals are restricted). The photo on the left panel shows the various environments that can be reproduced, and the facility claims to be the first of its kind in the world. Drive system (actuat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16

ota Fuel Cell System, and by making each power control unit smaller, improving its performance and consolidating, thereby achieving a high level of system efficiency, it has achieved a maximum output of 128kW (174ps), the world's highest level for a fuel cell vehicle. Exhibit: Crown FCEV Display panel: Description of the Crown FCEV The fuel cell system was installed in Crown with the aim of further promoting FCEVs and further expanding t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/24

lant and a die-making plant for production equipment. Company-wide sales were JPY 55.0 billion (FY 2022) and the company has 1,928 employees (as of September 2023). Products: Hirotec is a supplier that manufactures mainly exhaust system components such as exhaust pipes and mufflers, as well as door panels (inner and outer). Customers: Hirotec supplies products for almost all of Mazda’s Japan domestic requirements. Recently, leveraging its exper...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

GmbH, which are available at www.springerfachmedien-wiesbaden.de] reproduced with permission of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH.         The Human-Machine Interface (HMI), which enables humans to interact with control systems, has undergone continuous changes over time. 25 years ago, the instrument panel and the cockpit were still dominated by manual rotary switches, buttons, and sliders. Screens were first introduced only as passive d...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/10

HMI Trends: Larger Screens, Simplification, Maximum Convenience HMI equipment seen at recent motor shows Summary HMI Trends: Larger Screens, Simplification, Maximum Convenience Center display and steering wheel switches Passenger seat display Digital meter Shifter Air Conditioning Switches - Touch Panel HYUNDAI IONIQ 9   This report summarizes the latest trends in HMI (Human-Machine Interface) technology based on the results of surveys ...

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

d at around CNY 400,000 and will target the full-size SUV market. Exterior and interior of the "Dynasty-D” full-size SUV concept model Tang L   The luxury midsize SUV Tang L was released in mid-April 2025. Prices range from CNY 229,800 to 289,800. It is equipped with a 15.6-inch touch panel, windshield head-up display (W-HUD), and LCD instrument panel. The system is equipped with a voice recognition system that utilizes the DeepSeek...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/14

2025. The dimensions of the B01 are: Overall length 4,770mm x width 1,880mm x height 1,490mm, with a wheelbase of 2,735mm. It uses a lithium iron phosphate battery, and is equipped with a motor having a maximum output of 160kW. It features a 14.6-inch 2.5K HD center display and an 8.8-inch full LCD instrument panel. The exterior design blends elements of technology and nature. The interior boasts a multi-functional space in the front passenger se...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/09

rid, Pure Electric, Performance and Snow.   To achieve high off-road performance, a five-link rear suspension and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive are added, as well as an electromechanical rear differential lock. The vehicle also comes with amenities such as a panoramic roof as standard, a 10-inch LCD instrument panel, and a 14.6-inch infotainment screen. Production and sales are planned in China by the end of 2025. The company also plans to export ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/07

ltage battery platform allows for fast charging from 30% to 80% in just 15 minutes. It is equipped with the Huawei ADS high-end smart driving system. The model is equipped with advanced features such as Highway/Urban NCA and Automatic Valet Parking (AVP). The cockpit comes standard with a 12.3-inch instrument panel, a 15.6-inch central control screen, a 16-inch passenger screen, and a One Glass triple screen that includes an AR-HUD system.  The ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/16

case of an emergency, while ADAS and Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) updates keep the vehicle future-ready. With a 750 kg payload capacity and an 1800 mm wheelbase, it is ideal for e-commerce, parcel delivery, and waste management. The lightweight container body, constructed with an aluminum honeycomb panel, enhances efficiency and range.   Tata Ace Flex Fuel and Tata Ace Pro Bi-Fuel   Tata Motors continues to drive eco-friendly innovation with th...

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

  The unique selling points of the NIO vehicles include power swap technology, which enables drivers to replace their empty battery with a nearly fully charged one within a few minutes, and the smart AI companion NOMI, which interacts with passengers via voice commands and a physical avatar on the instrument panel.   NOMI can control various vehicle functions, provide information and even hold conversations to make the driving experience more e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/20

he seats have changed to resemble more standard seating, while the cluster and displays are comprised of multiple screens including rear-view displays instead of a single wraparound system integrated with the steering wheel. The yoke-style steering wheel and center console with an illuminated glass panel have also been slightly modified. New Honda 0 Saloon concept New Honda 0 Saloon concept interiorSource: Honda   A production model ba...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/06

strator (Automotive Interiors Expo 2024 Europe, organized by © 2024 UKi Media & Events, a division of UKIP Media & Events Ltd. Photo: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)   At the hand of a mock-up TOPPAN demonstrated the use of its transparent decorative film on a vehicle’s instrument panel.   The company’s special transparent decorative film enables seamless integration of any interior panel and a display.   In combi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/22

at this Show. The HMI is a relatively orthodox design, based around a panoramic curved display made up of two connected 12.3-inch displays, a standard feature for Hyundai, with the IVI (In-vehicle Infotainment) entrance and audio/hazard switches located as hard switches at the bottom center of the instrument panel, and a capacitive-touch switch air conditioning control panel located further below that. IONIQ 9 exterior IONIQ 9 interior ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/15

ented interactive experience while ensuring safety. This intelligent cockpit is not only a platform for displaying driving information, but also a core hub for interconnecting the vehicle with the outside world. Below are some of the advanced features of modern intelligent cockpits:   Full digital instrument display panel and augmented reality (AR) type head-up display   The instrument panel displays basic vehicle status information, and an int...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/19

e model will start production in the autumn of 2025 and is recommended for services such as urban goods logistics   The MAN eTGL is equipped with the CC Cab, designed for urban distribution and construction sites, featuring low entry, wide doors, and a walk-through layout. It includes a digital instrument cluster with a high-resolution 12.3-inch display behind the wheel, and a dashboard similar to other MAN zero-emission models, such as the h...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/05

al LED displays as output devices are expected to become increasingly widespread in the future. Examples of outward-facing HMI with LED displays (from left to right: Renault 5 E-Tech, AITO M9)   Hard switches   While many vehicles are moving toward integrating functions into large touch panels and removing switches from the instrument panel, it is more convenient to differentiate switches for lighting and other functions and place the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/04

  The eActros 600 is equipped with the Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2, featuring two displays that allow the driver to manage heating, air conditioning, navigation, communication, lighting, and the infotainment system. The touchscreen beside the multifunction steering wheel complements the front panel display. The Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2 system can be operated via voice control, enabling the driver to interact with it while keeping ey...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/05

S.p.A.) OPmobility SE (Formerly Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE) SMP Deutschland GmbH Click here for Analysis Report: Cockpit Module (Japanese Markets) Click here for Analysis Report: Cockpit Module (Chinese Markets) An automotive cockpit module is an assembly of various key components, such as the instrument panel, center console, floor console, steering wheel, instrument cluster and glovebox. Figure 1. Key components of the automotive coc...

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

shift underway to glass cockpits* that can support rich information output and multifunctional operations. * This is a term that has been used in aircraft cockpits, referring to a cockpit in which a large number of analog needle-type gauges are switched to LCD displays and can be operated via touch panel (Figure 1). Figure 1: Example of glass cockpit (Boeing 787)   The center display, which once served primarily as a map display for the...

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