so it is necessary to carefully monitor future trends. Conversely, HEV sales have increased in Japan and the United States, showing a relatively stable trend. Trends in sales volume and market share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) (total of 12 major countries and 3 Nordic countries) Click on the legend buttons to display only the relevant data. BEV Share PHEV Share HEV Share BEV PHEV HEV Others Copyright (C) MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights rese...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

carbon ceramic discs as a differentiated product for high-end applications. In 2023, carbon ceramic discs were adopted by the Ferrari 812 Superfast and the Porsche 911 Carrera. Since pads for regular cast iron rotors cannot be used with carbon ceramic discs, special pads are also sold as a set. Legend: r: rotor c: caliper p: pad E: ECU for ABS/ESC S: system 0: Supplies △: Supplied in the past The table can be scrolled left and right. ...

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

to keep an eye on the trends in each country, such as significant policy changes that will continue to have a major impact on the sales of xEVs in the future. Trends in sales volume and market share of electrified vehicles (xEVs) (total of 12 major countries and 3 Nordic countries) Click on the legend buttons to display only the relevant data. BEV Share PHEV Share HEV Share BEV PHEV HEV Others Copyright (C) MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights rese...

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

ave a belt-type CVT or torque converter, which is highly reliable since it is widely used in cabs. However, trial and error continues to be required to accommodate sports models, large-displacement vehicles, and FR drivetrains. Types of electric CVTs The table can be scrolled left and right. (Legend: ○ equipped, X not equipped) CVT Name Period of installation/Representative model/Vehicle type Drive system Electric CVT Remarks Power sp...

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

67, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using the airbag as a passenger protection device for automobiles. In 1973, U.S.-based General Motors Corporation (now General Motors Company) first adopted airbags as an option. In Japan, they were first used in the driver's seat of the Honda Legend in 1985, and later, their use spread to the front passenger seat as well as the driver's seat. In the 1990’s, there were a number of instance...

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

R-V e:HEV RW1 / RW2RT5 / RT6 2021 TS Tech Front and rear seats Honda FitFit e:HEV GR1 / 2 / 5 / 7GR3 / 4 / 6 / 8 2021 TS Tech Front and rear seats Honda Freed / Freed+Freed Hybrid / Freed+ Hybrid GB5 / GB6GB7 / GB8 2021 Tachi-S Seats Honda Honda e ZC7 2021 Tachi-S Front and rear seats Honda Legend Hybrid KC2 2021 TS Tech Front and rear seats Honda N-BOXN-BOX Custom JF3 / JF4 2021 Tachi-S Front seats Honda N-BOXN-BOX Custom JF3 / JF4 2...

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

the in-car multimedia equipment business, including car navigation systems and displays, by FY2030, but is also considering bringing forward the withdrawal date. Click here for the latest product installation status Steering Power steering motors Power steering pumps Power steering ECUs * Type: Legend: C-EPS: Column assist type; P-EPS: Pinion assist type; DP-EPS: Double pinion assist type; R-EPS: Rack assist type Toyota The table can be s...

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

xtends the refrigerant gas circuit for vehicle air conditioning to the battery for cooling. Representative examples include the Nissan Sakura, the Mitsubishi eK X (‘Cross’) EV, the Mazda MX-30, and the BYD Seal. A comparison of the above three methods is summarized in the table below. (Legend: ◎ Excellent, 〇 Good, △ neutral, × poor) Cooling efficiency Cost Number of components Temperature stability Special remarks Natura...

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

or high end models. Honda: Astemo (former Nissin Kogyo) is the top supplier; Akebono Brake is mainly focused on North America, but also delivers in Japan. Rear electric parking brakes (EPBs) are mostly made by Astemo, but the adoption of EPBs has been compounding, with ZF entering the market on the Legend and Vezel, Continental on the Insight, a new entry, and afterwards expanding to Honda’s main models, the Fit and N-WGN. Subaru: Astemo is the...

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

or aircraft. Later, in 1967, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using the airbag as a passenger protection device for automobiles. First adopted as an option by General Motors Corporation (GM) in the U.S. in 1973, the first application in Japan was in the driver's seat of the Honda Legend in 1985. The airbag was initially adopted as a device to protect the driver not wearing seatbelts, and its installation later expanded from not...

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

titive braking and one-sided braking under panic braking. If the usage conditions can solve these issues, such as restricting the rear brake, there will be benefits in terms of EV power consumption. The table below summarizes the characteristics of each, but they often show conflicting performance. Legend: ◎ Particularly good ○ Good △ Slightly poor No. Driving conditions Evaluation item Performance Drum brakes Disc brakes 1 When coastin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

ndercarriage parts such as steering knuckles, and this has been a challenge for expanding the range of die casting applications.   However, in recent years, in order to improve these shortcomings, many companies have exhibited EV parts made by special die-casting processes. Die casting equipment (Legend: 〇 Exhibits available) Maximum retentiondie casting Thin-wall Thick EV components Body Body Chassis Battery case Motor housing/e-axle...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/03

1967, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using the airbag as a passenger protection device for automobiles. The first adoption of an airbag was as an option by General Motors Corporation (GM) in the U.S. in 1973; the first application in Japan was in the driver's seat of the Honda Legend in 1985. The airbag was initially adopted as a device to protect occupants not wearing seatbelts, and its installation later expanded from not ...

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

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. ◎ Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. ○ JTEKT Corporation △ ○ Continental AG ○ Click here for the latest product installation status Steering Power steering motors Power steering pumps Power steering ECUs   * Type: Legend: C-EPS: Column assist type; P-EPS: Pinion assist type; DP-EPS: Double pinion assist type; R-EPS: Rack assist type   Toyota Brand Model Mode...

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

R-V e:HEV RW1 / RW2RT5 / RT6 2021 TS Tech Front and rear seats Honda FitFit e:HEV GR1 / 2 / 5 / 7GR3 / 4 / 6 / 8 2021 TS Tech Front and rear seats Honda Freed / Freed+Freed Hybrid / Freed+ Hybrid GB5 / GB6GB7 / GB8 2021 Tachi-S Seats Honda Honda e ZC7 2021 Tachi-S Front and rear seats Honda Legend Hybrid KC2 2021 TS Tech Front and rear seats Honda N-BOXN-BOX Custom JF3 / JF4 2021 Tachi-S Front seats Honda N-BOXN-BOX Custom JF3 / JF4 2...

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

ty Manufacturing site ※ Only the facilities related to the following exhaust system components have been captured in the above table: exhaust system, muffler, exhaust manifold, catalyst, and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter).   Major alliances and joint venture relationships: Exhaust systems Legend)E; Exhaust manifold, M; Muffler, Cr; Catalyst carrier, Cg; Catalytic converter/canning, F-cr; Particle filter carrier, F-cg; Particle filter ca...

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

or aircraft. Later, in 1967, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using the airbag as a passenger protection device for automobiles. First adopted as an option by General Motors Corporation (GM) in the U.S. in 1973, the first application in Japan was in the driver's seat of the Honda Legend in 1985. The airbag was initially adopted as a device to protect the driver not wearing seatbelts, and its installation later expanded from not...

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

ls. Honda: Hitachi Astemo (former Nissin Kogyo) is the top supplier; Akebono Brake is mainly focused on North America, but also delivers in Japan. Rear electric parking brakes (EPBs) are mostly made by Hitachi Astemo, but the adoption of EPBs has been compounding, with ZF entering the market on the Legend and Vezel, followed by Continental on the Insight, a new entry, and then expanding to Honda’s main models, the Fit and N-WGN. Subaru: Hitachi...

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

itive braking and one-sided braking under panic braking. If the usage conditions can solve these issues, such as restricting the rear brake, there will be benefits in terms of EV power consumption. The table below summarizes the characteristics of each, but they often show conflicting performance. Legend: ◎ Particularly good ○ Good △ Slightly poor No. Driving conditions Evaluation item Performance Drumbrake Discbrake 1 When coasting Dr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/14

five core values for customers as follows: Artistic design that evokes resonance: Honda aims to create vehicles that will evoke strong emotions. AD/ADAS that ensures safety and peace of mind: Honda 0 Series models will feature ADAS technologies based on the Honda Sensing Elite system in the Honda Legend. In the future, Honda 0 Series models will feature an automated driving system based on Honda's human-centric safety concept. New value as a sp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/02/09