echnical translation.   Technology trends based on patent information from 2020 onward regarding product development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which are once again attracting attention as a replacement for battery EVs, were investigated. This report covers patent applications in Japan, China, the United States, Europe, and internationally.   The number of patent applications shows slight fluctuations between 2020 and 2022, bu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/30

/year over the next five years, with China being the focal point due to anticipated economic drag from US trade policy changes. Despite this, China is expected to experience growth this year, driven by government initiatives promoting vehicle scrappage and the uptake of NEVs. Other markets, such as Japan and India, are showing signs of recovery or new market highs. In Europe, the economic outlook has worsened, leading to a downward revision of ar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/28

exhibition. Suppliers, service and solution providers, research institutes and engineering consultancy companies showcased their latest products, technologies and concepts.   In the outside area participants was offered the possibility to take a close look at the latest technologies in vehicles on display and experience these by having a test drive. photo of the venue at the Hofburg in Vienna, Austria. Test vehicles at the entrance of th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/17

1 to May 23, at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center.   This year, the number of exhibitors increased from last year's 590 companies (1,378 booths) to 617 companies (approximately 1,470 booths). According to an announcement by the organizer, the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE), the total number of visitors registered for the three-day event was 79,808, up from last year’s 75,972, and the venue was quite crowde...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

exhibition. Suppliers, service and solution providers, research institutes and engineering consultancy companies showcased their latest products, technologies and concepts.   In the outside area participants was offered the possibility to take a close look at the latest technologies in vehicles on display and experience these by having a test drive. Test vehicles at the entrance of the venue and booths of certain suppliers demonstrating t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

exchange rates. ・Launched a five-year plan to strengthen the competitiveness and agility of the Group's operations in Europe. 9 9 Continental AG 26,654 28,664 ・Revenue decreased due to the impact of a decrease in European vehicle production. Sales of brake systems, airbag control devices, and display solutions decreased.・ The Automotive Division, which aims to cut costs by EUR 400 million per year, is scheduled to be spun off into a separ...

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

t battery fires (Henkel, Oerlikon)   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held for three days from May 21 (Wednesday) to May 23 (Friday), 2025, at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center. According to an announcement by the organizer, the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSAE), the event included 617 companies with 1,470 booths, and attracted 79,808 visitors, an increase of 3,836 visitors from last year. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/27

1 to May 23, at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center.   This year, the number of exhibitors increased from last year's 590 companies (1,378 booths) to 617 companies (approximately 1,470 booths). According to an announcement by the organizer, the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE), the total number of visitors registered for the three-day event was 79,808, up from last year’s 75,972, and the venue was quite crowde...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/26

ucks JSAE in Yokohama 2025 North Hall venue entrance   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held at Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center from May 21 (Wed.) to May 23 (Fri.), 2025. According to an announcement by the organizer, the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE), a record number of 617 exhibitors and 79,808 registered visitors attended the three-day event. The exhibition was held in two halls, the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

oyota City and the Toyota City Chamber of Commerce and Industry) was held at Sky Hall Toyota on May 22 and 23. This Business Fair has been held since FY2009 in part to overcome the global economic recession caused by the Lehman Brothers collapse in 2008. The event is a comprehensive exhibition with displays from a wide range of businesses and organizations, mainly serving as a venue for manufacturing companies in the automotive industry in the ar...

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

exhibition. Suppliers, service and solution providers, research institutes and engineering consultancy companies showcased their latest products, technologies and concepts.   In the outside area participants was offered the possibility to take a close look at the latest technologies in vehicles on display and experience these by having a test drive. Test vehicles at the entrance of the venue and booths of certain suppliers demonstrating t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

y friendly materials (BASF, Mitsui Chemicals, Sumitomo Chemical, Kuraray, Zeon)   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held from May 21 (Wednesday) to May 23 (Friday), 2025, at the Pacifico Yokohama convention and exhibition center, and organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. (JSAE). It is an exhibition aimed at professionals, providing a venue for automotive companies to showcase their latest technologies.   T...

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

Analysis Report: Exhaust System (Japanese, European and U.S. Markets) Tighter emission regulations and response List of Suppliers I. Introduction II. Outline of Various Exhaust System Components III. Trends in Exhaust Gas Regulations IV. Market Overview of Key Exhaust System Components Suppliers V. Trends of Major Suppliers of Exhaust System Components VI. Major Suppliers and Their OEM Customers (Japanese production vehicles) VII. Installation ...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: e-Axles, Motors, xEVs Subaru: Strong hybrid, Aisin: FR1 1-motor hybrid transmission, etc. Summary OEM electric powertrains and electrified vehicles (Nissan, Subaru, Yamaha, AIM) Japanese suppliers of ePT (Aisin, Jatco, Meidensha, IJTT, TOP) Electric PTs from US and European suppliers (Valeo, BorgWarner, Schaeffler, Bosch, AAM) Unique electric PT and teardown exhibits (Exedy, Astemo, MarkLines)   The Automotive Engineering ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

CT) Expo 2025 was held from April 28 through May 1, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, U.S. More than 12,000 attendees from over 50 countries participated at ACT Expo 2025, which featured more than 500 exhibitors and partners. The exhibition had more than 80 vehicles on display, with 22 vehicles available to test and ride on public streets. Anaheim Convention Center foyer with ACT Expo 2025 sign Two Peterbilt M...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Metal Processing Technology Giga-cast in Japan, integrally formed high-tensile frames, uncoated steel sheets, adhesives and more Summary Weight reduction with aluminum using Gigacast, etc. Integrally formed high-tensile frame (automotive parts supplier) Integrally formed high-tensile frames (proposed by steelmakers and equipment manufacturers) Environmental friendliness of body and chassis: Paintless steel sheet, hard coat ...

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

Analysis Report: Brake (Japanese Market) AEBS / Compliance with enhanced regulations such as preventing pedal misapplication List of brake suppliers I. Introduction II. Recent trends in brake technology III. Overview of major brake suppliers and their products IV. Overview of global facilities of brake suppliers V. Sales comparison of major brake component suppliers VI. Major brake component suppliers, their customers, and equipped Japanese produ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

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

onics, was organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) and held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall on April 23-26, 2025.   The theme of this year's exhibition was "Drive Smart, Drive the Future," and approximately 1,000 companies from 17 countries exhibited. The 2,500 booths displayed solutions in areas such as car electronics, power systems, and smart production, in line with the current trends toward intelligence, electr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/19

for U.S./EU produced models) ⅤI. Sales revenue comparison for major airbag suppliers Detailed list of global facilities Autoliv Joyson Safety Systems(formerly Key Safety Systems + Takata) ZF Friedrichshafen AG / ZF LIFETEC(formerly TRW Automotive)   The airbag was invented in 1963 by the Japanese Yasusaburo Kobori as a passenger protection device for aircraft. Later, in 1967, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24