ystems. Chery announced its energy strategy and introduced the “Rhino” battery solution. An 8-minute charge of the battery provides a range of 500km. Cycle life is up to 5,000 cycles. Among the batteries in the lineup, the S-series all-solid-state battery achieved a cell energy density of 400Wh/kg. A semi-solid-state battery version of the Exeed EX7 will be introduced in the fourth quarter of 2026, and the Exeed ES8 will initially be equipped...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

g an e-Shifter and a four-wheel-drive system. A Terrain Management System provides seven selectable drive modes (Normal, Eco, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Mud & Ruts, Sand, and Rock Crawl), enabling adaptation across varying conditions. The Ranger Super Duty also features a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of 4,500 kg, a gross combination mass (GCM) of 8,000 kg, and a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 kg. Ford Ranger Super Duty Cutaway chassis display ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

exceeded JPY 130 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, accounting for less than 30% of total sales. About 80% of SiC applications are for xEVs, and ROHM's business is primarily focused on BEVs. Major customers include the former Vitesco Technologies (now Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG) and Denso. Other than xEVs, applications include solar inverters, EV fast chargers, industrial motor drives, and UPSs (uninterruptible power suppl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

ivers. To develop restraint system for the aging population and improve safety for the elderly, Autoliv is currently researching a new mannikin that represents elderly women. The manikin, developed with Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc., represents a 70-year old female, 161 cm tall, weighing 73 kg. Pedestrian protection airbags (2013): Autoliv was the first company to commercialize the pedestrian airbag, which was equipped on the Volvo V40/XC...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

udes the eDeliver 3, eDeliver 5, eDeliver 7, and eDeliver 9 models.   Its first showroom in Thailand is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026.   The eDeliver series displayed at the booth includes the following: (i) Maxus eDeliver 5, an electric van with a payload capacity of up to 1,265 kg, a WLTP-rated range of 301–335 km, and fast-charging capability from 20% to 80% in just 36 minutes; (ii) Maxus eDeliver 7, a versatile electric v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Foxconn showcased a variety of solutions under the theme "Vertical Integration Capabilities in the Smart EV Platform." Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells are manufactured at Foxconn’s plant in the Kaohsiung Heshan Industrial Park. Battery cells 120Ah LFP44mm × 195mm × 115mm, 2.1kgCycle life: 4,000 cyclesPassenger EV fast chargingCertification pending 230Ah LFP54mm × 174mm × 207mm, 4.2kgCycle life: 4,000 cyclesFor commercial...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

or solid-state batteries (positioning)   The automotive battery conforms to the VDA590 standard (standard battery module size defined by the German Association of the Automotive Industry, VDA), with a cell voltage of 3.6 V, a capacity of 76 Ah, and energy densities (TBD) of 534 Wh/L and 276 Wh/kg. Automotive batteryDisplay panel for automotive battery ABB: Fast charger   ABB (ABB Ltd.) is a global electrical equipment manufacture...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/28

em at the expo, and a diorama of the water electrolysis system installed at Toyota's Honsha Plant was displayed at the venue.   Compared to the water electrolysis system installed at Denso Fukushima Co., Ltd. in 2023, which has an electrolysis capacity of 0.4 MW and a hydrogen production rate of 8 kg/h, the water electrolysis system installed at Toyota's Honsha Plant has an electrolysis capacity of 5.0 MW and a hydrogen production rate of 96 kg/...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

xcellent low-temperature performance, and long-term stability.   As for high-energy-density batteries, the Condensed Battery, which was announced at the Auto Shanghai 2023 motor show, was on display. This battery combines high energy density with safety, achieving a maximum energy density of 500Wh/kg per cell. Sodium-ion battery pack sample Condensed Battery sample   In addition, the demonstration area for the Freevoy Dual-Power Bat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/14

ng it quiet and smooth. It is emissions-free and in harmony with nature. Exhibit: K5 electric motorcycle Exhibit: WN7 electric motorcycle ・Quieter operation thanks to the belt-drive system・Walking speed mode (5 km/h or less) Maximum output: 50 kWMaximum speed: 129 km/hCurb weight: 217 kg   Another vehicle on display was the ICON e: electric scooter. It achieves a range of 81km on a single charge.   The power source is a lithiu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/09

tics List of Suppliers Introduction I. Thermal management major functional parts sourcing map II. Overview and trends of thermal management methods III. Overview and trends of major component suppliers IV. Installation status major functional parts by model Valeo S.A. (Valeo) Mahle Behr GmbH & Co. KG (Mahle Behr) Hanon Systems (Hanon) Modine Manufacturing Company (Modine) TI Automotive Limited (TI Automotive, formerly TI Fluid Systems Plc. ) Fin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

tal AG’s Automotive sector) ZF Friedrichshafen AG Astemo, Ltd. (formerly Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. ) Brembo N.V. AP Racing Ltd. HL Mando Corporation Knorr-Bremse AG Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd. Brake disc rotors (casting products) suppliers Buderus Guss GmbH Fritz Winter Eisengießerei GmbH & Co. KG Rassini, S.A.B. Fremax Brakes Brake Disc brake Drum brake   Brakes are a system that controls one of the basic functions of vehicles, which i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

amount of hydrogen mixture (which becomes flammable gas in the event of backfire) remaining in the intake pipe compared to the previous prototype. Hydrogen tanks and valves The tank is a carryover of one previously developed for the prototype Burgman Fuelcell (internal capacity 10 liters = 0.4 kgH2 @70 MPa) and has been approved by the High Pressure Gas Safety Institute of Japan. The development of the filling technology is also inherited fr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

ts base configuration is 5-in-1 (two motors, two reduction gears, and an integrated control unit), and it can be highly integrated up to 11-in-1, including software functions. Key specifications: Output: 170 kW × 2 (total 340 kW) Maximum wheel torque: 3,400 Nm × 2 System weight: less than 109.5 kg Power density: 3.1 kW/kg WLTC efficiency: approximately 89.5% (400 V IGBT version)   Thanks to independent control of the twin motors, special dr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

C (OTR) AL + attached brush φ50 - φ42 L=6 1 D. Motor cover 2 M-1 Rear dual electric drive (Cover motor) 320×320×35 2 M-2 Plate-A 115×120 t1.5 2 M-3 Plate-B 115×115 t1.5 2 M-3-1 Clip Harn 2 M-3-2 Bolt Hexagonal socket 2 M-4 HARN ASSY Insert resin, estimated 200g, JPY300/kg 3 M-5 Electromagnetic steel sheet Resin + 12 laminated electromagnetic steel sheets Electromagnetic steel sheet φ89 3 M-5-1 HARN (Thermistor)...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/04

power module and peripheral components such as a drive circuit and busbars.   The DSC power block is a power block for HEVs equipped with a double-sided cooled IGBT power module, with the power module and smoothing capacitor liquid-cooled, a current capacity of 400 to 560Arms, and a weight of 2.75 kg.   The 30kW resin molded platform is a power block equipped with an IGBT power module for small BEVs, but the cooling (air-cooling) conditions and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/26

ase, four additional production lines will be added, with a total annual production target of 600,000 parts. The plant is scheduled to begin regular production in April 2026.   On November 13, DFMC unveiled a next-generation solid-state battery at the 2025 World Power Battery Conference. The 350Wh/kg solid-state battery is scheduled to be officially installed in production vehicles in September 2026. On November 20, DFMC and Huawei’s Qiankun j...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

ctrification progresses, infrastructure development costs will rise sharply, and a point will be reached in the future where electricity alone will not suffice. At that point, hydrogen will become necessary. As a prerequisite for widespread adoption, the price of green hydrogen must fall below €5/kg, and he indicated that discussions on this issue are expected to intensify over the next decade.   Mr. Wilz emphasized that the technologies ultim...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/22

e hydrogen energy industry needs to achieve a breakthrough through larger-scale adoption. Recommendation: Provide rational support during the start-up phase, and promote the industry's transition from the "policy-driven phase" to the "market-driven phase" through flagship projects, against the background of the advantages of the system and the massive market size. Three major symbolic projects: demonstration of fuel cell vehicles, planning of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Die Cast C-Ring body structure.   ZEEKR’s models currently available in the Thai market were also showcased, including the ZEEKR 009 e-MPV and the ZEEKR 7X e-SUV. ZEEKR Mix (LHD) ZEEKR Mix’s interior ZEEKR 009 GRAND (LHD) ZEEKR 7X ZEEKR 009   King Gen PCL (KGEN), an importer and distributor of Farizon, a new energy commercial vehicle brand under the Geely Holding Group in Thailand, presented the Farizon ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/16