denser, the evaporator is made of aluminum with fins to remove heat efficiently. For heating, heated engine coolant is circulated through a heater core, which is a separate heat exchanger from the evaporator, via a separate circuit, and the warm air generated at this time is blown into the vehicle interior by a blower fan.   In the U.S. and European markets, Valeo and Mahle Behr vie for top position in the air conditioning system field, and tog...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/22

-VI cleared and scheduled for overseas market launch in 2026. Hino Medium-duty truck Scheduled for 2026 Ranger Cargo (flatbed) ⑤ Minor change. Higher output and improved fuel economy through improved urea system. Coach (sightseeing) Scheduled for 2026 S'elega 2-axle high-decker ⑥ Changes in interior and exterior design. Improved fuel efficiency with AMT 7→12 speed. Mitsubishi Fuso Light-duty truck Specially equipped for mass-productio...

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d-out dead zone. The main audio and climate control switches are located as hard switches at the bottom center of the instrument panel. The shifter is of the conventional type. (7) Toyota Corolla Concept This is the Toyota Corolla Concept vehicle. Since the Corolla is a core vehicle for Toyota, its interior and exterior have traditionally been relatively conservative, but the Corolla Concept exhibited at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show incorporates ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

China and installation status by automaker IV. Supply relationships between China's major drive motor suppliers and automakers V. Future trends of NEV drive motor technology in China FinDreams (BYD) Huawei Tesla Inovance UAES Zhejiang Founder Motor XPT E-Powertrain Technology Ningbo Shuanglin Auto Parts VWATJ Nidec BorgWarner Jing-Jin Electric Technologies Shanghai Edrive EV/HV Drive Motor (Japanese Market) EV/HV Drive Motor (European Market) ...

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

MIIT Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (USA) NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation CARB California Air Resources Board USGS U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior USTR United States Trade Representative Other ACC II Advanced Clean Cars II (CARB enacted, introduced in 11 states, approved for exempti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

commercial EV F11 VS Sharp: "LDK+" EV concept offers extended living room space   At the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA), October 29 (Wed.) - November 9 (Sun.), 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight), exhibits by Chinese automakers and parts suppliers were also on display. This report will introduce the EV models on display.   BYD, the world's top seller of electric vehicles, unveil...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

pan Mobility Show 2025 PR Office, the number of visitors was 1,010,000, 10% fewer than the 1,112,000 people who attended the previous event in 2023.   Although the number of technology and component-related exhibits by OEMs was on the decline, a large number of component suppliers exhibited in the Parts, Machinery and Tools area (West Exhibition Hall).   This report introduces electric powertrain-related products (e-Axle,s motors, inverters, po...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

of the automotive cockpit is becoming increasingly important in terms of brand loyalty. While the exterior design of a car evokes “love at first sight,” the cockpit determines the driver's experience. If the experience is good, the buyer remains loyal to the brand. With technologically advanced interiors, intuitive interfaces, and customizable designs, the cockpit is no longer just a functional space. It defines the driver's daily interaction...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

r OEMs VII. Installation status of products from major power steering suppliers VI. Sales comparison of major power steering suppliers VII. Detailed list of global facilities Hubei Henglong Automotive System Group Co., Ltd. Yubei Steering System Co., Ltd. Deco Automotive Co., Ltd. FAWER Automotive Parts Limited Company FAW Koyo Steering Systems Co., Ltd. Bosch HUAYU Steering Systems Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Shibao Co., Ltd. NASN Intelligent Tech (Zhej...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

its of biofuel made from microalgae and CO2 capture equipment. Suzuki introduced development trends for flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs) that can run on gasoline, CNG, or bioethanol, as well as compressed biogas (CBG) fuel derived from cow dung, which it is working on in India.   The exhibits by auto parts suppliers introduced initiatives aimed at decarbonization and resource circulation, such as realizing horizontal recycling and utilizing biomass...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/14

a wide range of models to be selected to match the vehicle. Alps Alpine Co., Ltd.   Known by the trademark "Big X," the company is rolling out four new navigation systems for two vehicle models for the 2025 model year.   A feature of these navigation systems is that the products offered match the interior design of the vehicle using a dedicated installation kit. Once installed, it fits just like an original (factory-installed) product, which is...

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

t auxiliary equipment, alternators, and starters are excluded.   Motors for electric vehicle drives are often developed and produced in-house by OEMs or by affiliated manufacturers, but increasingly they are also being procured from outside suppliers.   In terms of motor technology, HEVs use only interior permanent magnet synchronous motors (IPMSM), but the situation is rather different for BEVs. In addition to interior permanent magnet synchro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/04

ties History and business development status The company was formed as Nagoya Rubber Co., Ltd. by the spin-off of the rubber research division of Toyota Motor Industry Co., Ltd. It was renamed Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) in 1973. Afterwards, the company focused its efforts on automotive interior components, including safety systems, and today the company conducts business in two major segments: automotive components and optoelectronic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

ghting System), ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam), and AFS (High Beam Control) variable light distribution systems; rear lamps and rear combination lamps; high-mounted stop lamps; and electronic control units (ECUs, electrical ballasts, etc.). Reflectors, turn signals, fog lamps, license plate lamps, and interior lamps are not reported here. Note: AHB (Automatic High Beam): System for high-beam driving. Automatically switches between high and low beam...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20

the evaporator is made of aluminum with fins affixed to remove heat efficiently. For heating, heated engine coolant is circulated through a heater core, which is a separate heat exchanger from the evaporator, via a separate circuit, and the warm air generated at this time is blown into the vehicle interior by a blower fan. The increase in electrified vehicles (xEVs) is bringing about two changes to air conditioning systems. The first is the inc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

ji Seat Delta Kogyo SNIC TS Tech Toyo Seat Houwa Kogyo Adient (formerly Johnson Controls Japan) Marutaka Marubishi Industry Kinryo Kogyo Click here for Analysis Report: Seat (U.S. and European Markets)   Safety and comfort are required of seats, important automotive components which influence the interior design of vehicles. The construction of the seat can be divided into three major parts: the basic skeleton/frame, the cushioning material, an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/27

rs, therefore automakers are cautious about adopting them for mass production.   The technology trends are described below. (1) Electromechanical integrationElectric power steering requires an electric motor and control equipment (ECU and motor driver) as well as a steering gearbox for the moving parts. These system components have been developed as separate components, but the current trend involves increasingly greater integration of ECUs and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

ADB, and AHB (Adaptive Front-Lighting System, Adaptive Driving Beam, and High Beam Control, respectively); rear lamps and rear combination lamps; high-mounted stop lamps; and electronic control devices (ECUs, electrical ballasts, etc.). Reflectors, turn signals, fog lamps, license plate lamps, and interior lamps are not reported here. Note: AFS (Adaptive Front-Lighting System): System for driving around curves. Horizontally adjustable beam head...

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

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

tious about adopting them for mass production.   In the power steering business, the following technology trends are underway. Electromechanical integrationElectric power steering requires an electric motor and control equipment (ECU and motor driver) as well as a steering gearbox for the moving parts. These system components have been developed as separate components, but the current trend involves increasingly greater integration of ECUs and...

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