solid-state batteries are gradually becoming more focused on the sulfide technology route and investment is continuously increasing. By 2030, the industry aims to overcome technical challenges with respect to positive and negative electrode materials and increase battery energy density to the 500Wh/kg level, mainly by improving the negative electrode. From 2030 onwards, the focus will be on improving the positive electrode.   Currently, Chinese ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

onditioning at the right temperature. With this development, Valeo also reduces the weight of the thermal system used to cool the vehicle's battery. It will significantly improve the weight, range, and carbon footprint of EVs, as well as improve safety against battery fires. Mahle Behr GmbH & Co. KG / Mahle GmbH Click here to see recent developments. [Company and Business Overview] The parent company, Mahle GmbH (Mahle), headquartered in Germ...

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

des forward and unfolds, expanding the solar panels, bringing the total generating capacity to approximately 500W.   When expanded, the length to the tip of the solar panel is less than the vehicle's overall length, and the weight of the solar panel, including the sliding mechanism, is less than 30kg. The vehicle shares a body with Mitsubishi Motors' eK Cross EV, and this is within the load capacity range of a roof carrier.   The Ao-Solar Exten...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/17

and a diverse product lineup at its core, the Chery Group (Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.) showcased 34 models and multiple cutting-edge technologies. In addition, the company exhibited the "Iron Body 2.0," "Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis i".a solid-state battery cell with an energy density of 600Wh/kg, and "Falcon ADAS". The concept model Fulwin E06 was named the "Fulwin 9L". The large six-passenger flagship SUV, the Fulwin T11, and the fully red...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

shows the Arocs 4763 (8x6/4) GVW 47 t, which was exhibited at the Show to highlight Daimler Truck's presence in Japan. The units immediately behind the cabin are the hydraulic power source for the trailer lift axles and other units on the upper left, and the cooling system for the Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA VIAB (blue equipment in the foreground of the photo), which also serves as a powerful retarder and clutch, on the upper right. The lower half is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

ive system technology platform, BYD has released the Super e-Platform, which is compatible with a 1,000kW flash charge, and can increase the driving range by approximately 400km with five minutes of standard charging. The platform features technologies such as motors with high power density (16.4kW/kg) and 1500V SiC components. In addition, all models are equipped with the company's in-house developed driver assistance system "God’s Eye" and th...

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

, but once it has completed its trial operation and is released to the market as a mass-produced FCV, the BMW X5 will be the first model to offer customers a choice of BEV, PHEV, gasoline, diesel, and FCEV variants.   The BMW iX5 Hydrogen has a maximum output of 295kW, a hydrogen tank capacity of 6kg, a range per fill (WLTP mode) of 504km, and a hydrogen fuel consumption rate (combined, WLTP mode) of 119 km/kg. The FC system (reference exhibit) ...

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

les, which account for about 40% of the Japanese automobile market, and has a gear ratio that is optimal for compact, lightweight, and mini vehicles. JATCO’s mainstay CVT7 series units were adopted for both compact and mini vehicles, but the CVT-S achieved a friction reduction of about 8% and 4.2 kg weight reduction compared to the CVT7. It is equipped on the Nissan Dayz (B40W series), Mitsubishi ek Wagon (B33 and 36W types) and ek X (B34, 35, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/08

ions: Varta, Akasol/BorgWarner, NorcSi, Qkera, the Fraunhofer Society, Kiel University, or the Meet Battery Research Center of Prof. Martin Winter at the University of Münster - to name just a few of those involved. And the results are very promising. For example, energy densities of 350 to 500 Wh/kg have been achieved in prototypes of silicon anodes. And international attention has also been attracted in the field of solid-state batteries. Qker...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

 The target for the primary drive is a compact design with a coaxial reducer gear optimized for efficiency and power density, delivering 150–350 kW and up to 5,500 Nm . The secondary drive should be tailored for support applications, delivering 100–200 kW with a targeted system weight of 70 kg. Together, they should provide up to 500 kW of peak performance, enabling a highly dynamic driving experience.  Dr. Wieske explained that the cust...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

Panasonic Group with a business area that includes consumer batteries, including primary batteries. For automotive (cylindrical) batteries, the former Matsushita Battery's 18650 for PCs began to be supplied to Tesla, followed by the 2170 for the Tesla Model 3, a high nickel specification with 260Wh/kg, a 20% improvement in energy density.   In order to reach the global production target of 200GWh by 2030, announced in 2023, the company currently...

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

iveness indicators are equivalent to those of liquid batteries (popular type). The overall targets for the drive battery are shown in the table below. The table can be scrolled left and right. Overall targets 2030 2035 2040 Pursuit of high specific energy Gravimetric energy density ≥500Wh/kg ≥600Wh/kg ≥700Wh/kg Volumetric energy density ≥1,000Wh/L ≥1,200Wh/L ≥1,400Wh/L Life (cycles/year) ≥1,000 times/10 years ≥1,200 ti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Group. This enables the development of low-cost vehicles with advanced features suitable for logistics while significantly reducing initial development costs.   The F11 VS measures 4,990mm in length, 1,980mm in width, and 2,010mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 3,100mm. The load capacity is 1,100 kg. The large-opening rear gate structure without pillars is designed for easy loading and unloading of cargo. It also features the latest level of sa...

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

ppliers V. Advanced cockpit component technology by major European suppliers Ⅵ. Major cockpit component suppliers and their customers VII. Installation atatus of cockpit modules from major suppliers by model Bosch (Robert Bosch GmbH) Continental AG Dräxlmaier Group (Fritz Dräxlmaier GmbH & Co. KG) FORVIA SE (FORVIA faurecia) (Formerly Faurecia SE)] Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. Marelli Europe S.p.A. (Formerly Magneti Marelli S.p.A.) OPmobility ...

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

alent for diesel, LPG, CNG, and electricity-driven motor vehicles shall be obtained with the conversion factors specified below: 表は左右にスクロールできます Fuel type Conversion factor to gasoline equivalent Diesel (litres/100 km)  1.1168 LPG (litres/100 km) 0.6857 CNG（kg/100km） 1.1563 Electricity (kWh/100 km) 0.1028 (Source: based on notification from Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE))   The manufacturer s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19

mode, and damping/friction compensation are provided, and can be expanded to advanced functions such as lane keeping, automatic parking, and unmanned driving. Applicable vehicle types: Medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses, construction vehicles, specialty vehicles, etc. with front axle loads of 4000kg to 10,000kg. R-EPS: Technical features: Brushless motor, integrated motor controller, angle/torque sensor, motor output 400W to 1000W, max curr...

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

addition, M-Hero Technology (Xiangyang) Co., Ltd. was established as a joint venture with a state-owned enterprise in Xiangyang City to focus on the research and development and sales of intelligent off-road vehicles. In the battery field, the company announced that it expects to install its 350Wh/kg 1C solid-state battery for the first time in 2026. The ultra-fast charging battery project of Hubei Dongyu Xinsheng New Energy Co., Ltd., a joint v...

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

at vehicle maintenance locations.   The brake pads at the heart of the Shinkansen have been manufactured by Akebono Brake Industry since the Series 0 Shinkansen started service in 1964. Exhibit: Shinkansen caliper (300 km/h specification) Display panel: Shinkansen N700S Approximately 65 kg  Wheel side disc (material: forged steel) Sled-mounted type Hydraulic floating caliper With automatic clearance adjustment mechanism Material: Co...

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of a new display design. So far, in addition to the light and dark modes, the "Liquid Glass" design is also compatible with CarPlay. Compared to conventional displays, this design has a three-dimensional feel, with menus displayed on the edge of the screen, for example, being transparent to the background. iOS26 Apple CarPlay menu screenSource: Photo by MarkLines Previous Apple CarPlay menu screenSource: Photo by MarkLines ...

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

ttery cells   In the SiCore line, the high-power cell has a life of up to 200 cycles at 100% depth-of-discharge, while the high-energy SiCore cell has a life of 700 cycles at 70% depth-of-discharge. Amprius highlighted the recent launch of a new SiCore cell in April 2025, which provides 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L, making it the most energy-dense cell in the SiCore line. Amprius’ production of its SiCore cells is accomplished through agreements...

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