condition control is difficult, a robust filling method called sLH2, which uses pressure to raise the boiling point, is said to be a realistic option. This method could not be developed by the automakers alone and required the cooperation of energy suppliers. The project is being supported by Linde PLC in Germany and Iwatani Corporation in Japan, and will be explained in more detail in the photos that follow.   Although the photo compares sLH2 a...

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

iency and durability as electrodes that use precious metals or cobalt. Electrodes for hydrogen production equipment Explanation panel for electrodes for hydrogen production equipment Toyota: Hydrogen sauna   Toyota developed the "Tokyo Future Tour 2035" area in collaboration with Harvia Plc of Finland.   A concept model of a hydrogen sauna utilizing hydrogen combustion technology was on display.   Hydrogen sauna stoves installed in ...

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

ive announced that it had joined a new EUR 4 million European R&D project to develop more sustainable, efficient, and power-dense permanent magnet eMotors for EVs, enabling magnets in the eMotor to be smaller in size, contain less rare earth materials and recycling.   In April, 2023, Dowlais Group PLC (Dowlais) announced the completion of the demerger of GKN Automotive, GKN Powder Metallurgy, and GKN Hydrogen businesses from Melrose Industries P...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

(Spain), but there are no mechanical CVTs in the lineup. Stellantis in-house (electric CVT) [Business overview] The Chrysler Pacifica PHV version, which went on sale in 2017, is equipped with an electric CVT called SI-EVT. The SI-EVT was developed by FCA US LLC (FCA) in cooperation with Ricardo PLC of the UK, which has a patent on the product. SI-EVT assemblies are manufactured at the Tipton transmission plant in Indiana. In August 2017, the ...

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

ne 2021, contract for lithium supply, refining in China. CNGR Advanced Material Co., Ltd. (CNGR), China August 2022, contract for cobalt and nickel supply, refining in China. Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. (Huayou), China August 2022, contract for cobalt and nickel supply, refining in China Glencore plc, Switzerland July 2020, contract for cobalt supply, mining in Democratic Republic of the Congo. BHP Group Limited (BHP), Australia July 2921, co...

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ve Interiors Germany GmbH (trim) Audi TT/TTS Coupe/Roadster 8S 2022 Eissmann Automotive KTSN GmbH Bosch (Robert Bosch GmbH) BMW 8-Series 2023 Novem Car Interior Design GmbH [C] BMW M8 2022 Alcantara S.p.A. (trim) BMW iX 2023 Continental AG (trim) Grammer AG [C] Aptiv PLC [O] Bentley Continental GT 2023 Sage Automotive Interiors Germany Citroen Ami EV 2023 Pricol Ltd. Citroen C4/e-C4 2025 Vis...

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

powers would be interesting above all for the off-highway sector. The standardization of MCS and its components is currently being undertaken. For example, the high power requires modifications to the physical communication layer. Data communication via the charging cable (Powerline Communication, PLC), which is used in the CCS concept, is not suitable for MCS due to electromagnetic interference. For that reason, the decision was made to use Eth...

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

oduction Forecast: China's light vehicle production will remain at 31 million units in 2028 First-half 2025 sales volume up by 11.4% to 15.65 million units; targeting 32.3 million units for the full year Passenger car market: Chinese OEMs have nearly 70% share, Japanese OEMs about 10%   GlobalData PLC (GlobalData) forecasts that light vehicle production in China will remain at the 31 to 32 million-unit level through 2028. BYD (BYD Auto Co. Ltd.)...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/14

Co., Ltd. ● ● ● ● Denso Corporation ● ● ● ● Denso Ten Limited ● ● ● ● Pioneer Corporation ● ● Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. ● ● ● ● ● Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation ● ● ● ● Aptiv PLC (●) Harman International Industries, Inc. / Harman Becker ● ● ● ● ● (●) (●) LG Electronics ● ● Ma...

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

further to 34% in the fiscal year ended 2025, on par with Nissan. In the fiscal year ending March 2026, sales to Nissan are expected to decline to 29% and to Honda to 37%. Kinryo Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Miyakomachi, Miyako-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture, which is a seat manufacturing joint venture with Adient plc. (formerly Johnson Controls), supplies seats for minivans such as the Elgrand (E52), Serena (C28), and Caravan (E26) produced at Nissan Motor Kyus...

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

will apply to products imported into the U.S. for consumption purposes or leaving the warehouse for consumption purposes on or after August 27, U.S. Eastern Time. Japan   New vehicle sales in August were 290,000 units, reflecting a decrease of 8.1% y/y (down 23.3% m/m).   According to GlobalData PLC's analysis, Japan's sales in August were down 8.1% y/y, and the light-duty commercial vehicle segment continued to slump with an 11.4% y/y decline...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Hella) Hella (Forvia Hella) [ECU] Lear Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Germany) 2024 W214 Marelli (Automotive Lighting) [ECU] Continental (Headlamps) Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz EQA (Germany) 2023 H243 Hella (Forvia Hella) Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz EQC 2023 [ECU] Aptiv PLC (formerly Delphi Automotive PLC) (Germany) (Headlamps) Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz EQE (Germany) 2024 V295 Marelli (Automotive Lighting) Vale...

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site Africa South Africa Manufacturing site Manufacturing site Lesotho Manufacturing site Morocco Manufacturing site Manufacturing site Manufacturing site Manufacturing site Tunisia Manufacturing site Note: The above table captures only seating and seat-related parts. Adient plc (formerly Johnson Controls Inc. seating business division) Click here to see recent developments Business overview The company is one of the wor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

n information technology, integrated circuits, and more. Li Auto will invest a total of CNY 150 million during the five-year cooperation period of the joint fund (2024-2028). Strategic alliance (Shell) In June 2025, Li Auto announced that it had signed a strategic partnership agreement with Shell plc (Shell). The two companies will form a strategic alliance across the entire value chain at a deep level in many areas, including lubricant supply ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/14

nts display panel Application sample for high-voltage componentsHigh-voltage components in harsh environments challenge display panel   Victrex Japan Inc.: Stator/rotor sleeves, winding insulation coating Display of stator sleeves and winding insulation coating Rotor sleeves   Victrex plc (Victrex) is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (PolyArylEtherKetone) polymers, and at the expo they w...

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

off-highway vehicles (a decrease of approximately USD 1.3 billion).・The engine division saw a sales increase of 0.2% y/y due to increased demand for medium-sized buses and trucks in North America. The Accelera division saw a 16.9% increase thanks to increased sales of electrolyzers. 13 15 Aptiv PLC 19,713 20,051 ・Invested approximately CNY 570 million in Shanghai Maxieye Automotive Technology Co., Ltd (MAXIEYE), a company that develops ADAS...

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r integrates an inverter with a maximum current output of 600Arms using an 800V SiC power module, with a 6.6kW OBC (on-board charger), a 3kW bidirectional DC-DC converter, PDU (power distribution unit (junction box)), BMU (battery management unit), and VCU (vehicle control unit).   TE Connectivity plc.: Junction boxes, high voltage relays   TE Connectivity exhibited a PDU (junction box) used by NIO and Venucia (Dongfeng Nissan) in China.   The...

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

GK Corporation, formerly NGK Insulators, Ltd.) Corning Incorporated (Corning) Nippon Steel Chemical & Material Co., Ltd. (NSCM) Catalyst washcoat suppliers: Cataler Corporation (Cataler) Tokyo Roki Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Roki) BASF SE (BASF) N.E. Chemcat Corporation (N.E. Chemcat) Johnson Matthey Plc (Johnson Matthey) Umicore N.V. (Umicore) Umicore Shokubai Japan Co., Ltd. (Umicore Shokubai) Emitec Technologies GmbH (formerly Vitesco Technologi...

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

e) The figures for HVs include mild hybrid vehicles (MHV).   OEM activities related to electrification smart On July 17, 2024, smart, a JV that Mercedes-Benz and Geely formed for the smart brand EV models, announced that it is reentering the Indonesian market through a partnership with Inchcape plc, a general distributor for Mercedes-Benz in the ASEAN region. The smart #3 electric SUV coupe was launched in 2024. GAC Aion In April 2024, GAC ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

markets outside China is RIDDARA. The first model to be launched in the Thai market is the RD6 electric pickup truck. King Long Motor It was reported in July 2024 that Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. (King Long), a commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Thoresen Thai Agencies PLC (TTA), which is engaged in shipping and real estate business in Thailand, signed an MOU to sell small electric trucks in Thailand. TTA has establi...

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