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

n We are entering an era where AI matches or exceeds human performance in cognitive tasks. Major tech companies are investing billions in AI infrastructure, signalling its central role in industrial innovation. However, European companies, especially in Germany, risk falling behind due to outdated legacy systems, organizational culture, and talent shortages. AI is booming for a reason—half of U.S. startup funding now goes to AI, and the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/22

sses as it is designed to simplify the development process and enhance compatibility.   By using web technologies and supporting open standards and APIs that enable seamless communication between different systems and platforms, it can be easily integrated into existing systems.   The gap between legacy systems and modern applications can be bridged with the help of middleware tools that ensure a smooth flow of data and functionality.   Finall...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/03

was an obvious choice to provide even greater AI computing power for large-scale model training and reduce dependency on a single semiconductor. Baidu enables compatibility learning for semiconductors of different manufacturers and models in a single cluster, improving the utilization efficiency of legacy assets and reducing the loss of computing power to less than 3%. Optimizing cluster utilization by learning the entire process model Given l...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/08

F06A” with torque converter 2002 Nissan Murano 3.5L engine (Torque capacity 330Nm) JATCO “JF010E”, the first CVT for large vehicles 2002 Toyota Vitz 1.3L engine Toyota's first CVT, made by Aisin 2006 Daihatsu Sonica Minicar The world's first input reduction type 3-axis CVT 2009 Subaru Legacy 2L turbo engine (Torque capacity 400Nm) The world's first metal chain type, Lineartronic CVT (increased capacity) 2010 Suzuki Wagon R Adopted...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/21

[C] Valeo [B] Highly Marelli Valeo Nissan Rogue (USA) 2023 [E] [B] Highly Marelli Nissan Kicks (Mexico) 2023 Highly Marelli Highly Marelli Nissan Sentra (Mexico) 2023 Sanden Nissan Versa (Mexico) 2023 [C] Sanden Subaru Subaru Ascent (USA) 2022 [C] Denso Denso Subaru Legacy (USA) 2022 Denso Subaru Outback (USA) 2022 [C] Denso Denso Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz GLB (Mexico) 2023 Sanden BMW BMW 2 Seri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/07

ters HUD[C] Combiner[W] Windshield Subaru BRZToyota GR86 ZD8 2024 Shigeru Denso Subaru Crosstrek GUD / GUE 2024 Shigeru Shigeru Shigeru Denso Subaru Forester SK5 2024 Shigeru Shigeru Shigeru Nippon Seiki Subaru ImprezaImpreza (eBOXER) GU7GUE 2024 Shigeru Shigeru Shigeru Denso Subaru Legacy Outback BT5 2024 Shigeru Shigeru Shigeru Subaru Levorg VN5 / VNH 2024 Shigeru Shigeru Shigeru Denso Subaru Levorg Layback VN5 2024 Shige...

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

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Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/03

making the instrument panel thinner. In January 2022, Toyota Boshoku announced that Toyoda Gosei's technology was used in the “lap airbag” installed in the MX221 concept model exhibited at CES 2022. The company announced that it is supplying its first pedestrian protection airbag for the Subaru Legacy Outback for the Japanese market, which was launched in October 2021. The cushion in the A-pillar section has a check valve and is designed to r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/12

stemo, Ltd. Subaru Forester Forester SPORT SK 2019 ElectricP-EPS Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. Subaru Impreza/ Impreza G4/ Impreza Sport/ Impreza Sport (e-BOXER) GK / GT 2019 ElectricP-EPS Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. Subaru Legacy Outback BS 2017 ElectricP-EPS KYB Corporation Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Subaru Levorg VM 2018 Electric ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/08

ubaru BRZToyota 86 ZC6ZN6 2020 Shigeru Co., Ltd. Rear seats Subaru Forester SK5 / SKE 2020 NHK Spring Front and rear seats Subaru Impreza G4 GK2 / GK3 / GK6 / GK7 2020 NHK Spring Front and rear seats Subaru Impreza Sport GT2 / GT3 / GT6 / GT7/ GTE 2020 NHK Spring Front and rear seats Subaru Legacy B4 BN9 2020 NHK Spring Front and rear seats Subaru Legacy Outback BS9 2020 NHK Spring Front and rear seats Subaru Levorg VN5 2020 NHK Sprin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/01

t ventilation Stellantis Ram 1500 (USA) 2019 Brose Power seat motors Stellantis Ram 1500 (USA) 2019 Gentherm Inc. Seat ventilation Stellantis Ram Trucks 1500 Ramcharger (USA) 2024 Lear Thermal Comfort Seats Stellantis Ram Trucks 1500 REV (USA) 2024 Lear Thermal Comfort Seats Subaru Subaru Legacy (USA) 2023 Gentherm Inc. Temperature-controlled seat systems Subaru Subaru Outback (USA) 2023 Gentherm Inc. Temperature-controlled seat syste...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/04

it can significantly reduce assembly costs by modularizing the car body based on large die-cast parts. This has prompted other automakers, who are now faced with the need to reduce the cost of EVs, to seriously consider gigacasting. However, the cost reduction effect has been limited for OEMs with legacy production facilities, and so it has been the emerging automakers who have taken the lead in adopting the technology.   This report summarizes...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/27

Hirotech Mazda RoadsterRoadster RF ND 2020 Hirotech Hirotech Subaru BRZ ZD8 2024 Sango Subaru Crosstrek (e-BOXER) GU 2024 Sakamoto Subaru Forester Sport SK 2023 Sango Subaru Impreza Sport e-BOXER GU 2023 Sakamoto Sakamoto Subaru Levorg VN 2023 Sakamoto Subaru Legacy BW 2020 NGK (front)Corning (rear) N.E. Chemcat Sakamoto Subaru Sambar DiasSambar Van S7#0B 2023 Hirotec Mitsubishi Delica D:2 Hybrid ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/30

ord Group global sales, causing volumes to fall relatively flat.   It has recently been reported that Ford Group will be shifting its strategy to build smaller and more affordable EVs in order to stay competitive in the market, especially against the rising Chinese automakers that pose a threat to legacy automakers. It is speculated that a Small Crossover starting around USD 25,000 will be produced at the Louisville Assembly plant by 2026, while...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/29

s-free, eyes-off-the-road automated driving system. (Source: Ford Motor Co.)   Finally, Doug Field discussed concerns about workforce talent and development in the automotive industry. He felt that culture is the biggest barrier in attracting employees to a traditional OEM due to their inherent legacy. Doug Field added that the automotive industry has more constraints compared to technology startups including additional safety considerations...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/21

not feature-locked to a specific launch date.   Moderator James Buczkowski also asked about where the panelists thought the automotive industry was in the SDV development process. Sripriya Raghunathan said that the industry was in a very early stage of SDV development and has to manage a number of legacy difficulties in addition to the lack of hardware and software infrastructure. Steve Tengler concurred, stating that more than 5.8 million vehic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/10

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Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/25

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Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/11

CA Jeep Wrangler (USA) 2023 JL Marelli (Automotive Lighting) Stellantis - FCA Ram Trucks Ram 1500 (USA) 2022 DT Marelli (Automotive Lighting)ValeoMagna International [Ballast] Marelli (Automotive Lighting) Subaru Subaru Ascent (USA) 2022 WM Stanley Murakami Corporation Subaru Subaru Legacy (USA) 2022 BW North American Lighting (NAL) Stanley Subaru Subaru Outback (USA) 2022 BT North American Lighting (NAL) Stanley Murakami Co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/28