specific market share status and rankings of automotive drive motor suppliers in H1 2025, see Figure 1.1 and Table 1.1.   1.4 Summary of in-house R&D by finished vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) As the global automotive industry shifts to electrification, more and more Chinese OEMs are independently researching and developing electric drive technology, accelerating the innovation and development of New Energy Vehicles. In 2024, major Chinese automak...

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

The core of this shift has three aspects: (1) a shift from technology-first to systems-led, (2) a shift from separation of software and hardware to coordination of software and hardware, and (3) a shift from component innovation to systems innovation. BYD will stick to its full-stack independent research and development and achieve vertical integration and "closed-loop technology" through collaboration across the entire industrial chain, includi...

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

The Elixir of Electric Mobility From Battery Research to Mass Production: Germany’s Challenge and the Reality of Technology Summary Introduction / GETTING LEFT BEHIND RESILIENCE AND COMPETITIVENESS BMFTR NOT FULLY COMMITTED THE BATTERY INDUSTRY NEEDS CONFIDENCE UNIQUE INNOVATION PIPELINE NORTHVOLT WAS DESTINED TO FAIL OPTIMIZING HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTION AND MATERIAL PARAMETERS GERMAN RESEARCH AT ITS LIMITS BATTERY PIONEER THREATENS “FREE RIDERS...

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

2025 at Tokyo Big Sight), exhibits by Chinese automakers and parts suppliers were also on display. This report will introduce the EV models on display.   BYD, the world's top seller of electric vehicles, unveiled the RACCO prototype, a mini-EV designed exclusively for the Japanese market, and the Sealion 6 DM-i, the first model to be launched in the Japanese market that uses the DM-i platform. In the commercial vehicle category, the company als...

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

da press briefing at Japan Mobility Show 2025) Mazda's proposed vision for sustainable resource circulation "The joy of driving fuels a sustainable tomorrow" Carbon-neutral fuel derived from microalgae   Nannochloropsis, a microalgae that grows abundantly in warm waters such as the Seto Inland Sea, accumulates oils and fats that account for up to 60% of its dry weight during its growth process. Algae-derived fuels can not only produce compon...

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

34 smart car models at the booths of Geely, Zeekr, and Lynk&Co brands, all of which are part of the Geely Group. The Geely Galaxy brand unveiled prototypes of its off-road SUVs, the Galaxy Battleship and the Xingyao 8. Zeekr premiered the Collector's Editions of its luxury flagship SUV 9X and four-seater luxury flagship 009 Grand. Lynk&Co exhibited its flagship model, the six-seater 900. Lotus unveiled the Theory 1, an EV sports car concept mode...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/30

0,000 to CNY 300,000. The new flagship "Xia" MPV, which was released in January 2025, was also unveiled.   The Ocean Series featured the world premiere of the "Ocean-S" concept car, a flagship sedan that shows the future design direction of the brand. Additionally, the DM-i and EV versions of the "Sealion 06" mid-size SUV were also officially announced. The price is in the CNY 120,000 to CNY 150,000 range, and the product is scheduled to be rele...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/14

The 001 FR is produced at Zeekr’s facility in Ningbo, China, with a limit of 99 units per month, and costs CNY 769,000.   Zeekr Mix minivan   In contrast to the performance-focused Zeekr 001 FR, the Zeekr Mix minivan highlights a comfortable interior for passengers. As the first model using the SEA-M architecture designed for advanced mobility and comfort, the Mix maximizes interior space with a capsule-like exterior. It has a 3,008 mm wheelb...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/24

Jaecoo brand electrified vehicle lineup Changan: Deepal and Avatr e-SUVs and REEV pickup truck Geely EX5 and Zeekr 7X e-SUVs and RIDDARA electric pickup truck SAIC: IM Motors intelligent e-SUV, and Wuling brand compact EVs GAC: Aion V e-SUV and HYPTEC SSR BEV sports car BYD: Denza D9 luxury e-MPV, Sealion 7 e-SUV, SHARK 6 PHEV pickup truck Leapmotor C10 D-segment SUV Neta S Shooting Brake EREV and BEV variants Juneyao Auto: JY Air - the first EV...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/27

& Co   Lynk & Co, a brand targeting young people, launched the Z20 EV compact coupe SUV. Three grades are available, with pre-order prices starting in the CNY 146,000 range. Vehicle dimensions: Overall length 4,460mm x width 1,845mm x height 1,573mm, with a wheelbase of 2,755mm. It is based on the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) electric drive platform. The model is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum outp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/06

ns in the market. In the field of drive motors, further market expansion is expected in 2024. With technological advances in areas such as motor efficiency, permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM), and AC induction motors, Chinese domestic motor manufacturers continue to increase investment in research and development to improve their products' global competitiveness. The motor market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/28

50,000 square meters and with a total building area of over 3.3 million square meters, the center will be built in three phases. According to media reports, the project, with a total investment amount of CNY 20 billion, will involve the construction of more than 50 frontier technology labs and 11 research institutes. Shenzhen Industrial Park The contract for the third phase project of the Shenzhen-Shanwei BYD Automobile Industrial Park was sign...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/05

.K. Shipment to India is also planned.・ Since the start of 2024, there have been a series of troubles, including damage to power supplies due to arson (March) and demonstrations by environmental activists against the expansion plans (May). With the addition of shipping lane obstruction in the Red Sea, Model Y production was disrupted. Mexico Establishment announced in March 2023 After the announcement of the construction of an EV productio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/19

sbaden GmbH, which are available at www.springerfachmedien-wiesbaden.de] reproduced with permission of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH.         Under ideal conditions, one of the biggest wind turbines with a nominal output of 15 MW, such as those found in offshore wind farms in the North Sea, has to run for just 9 min to generate the annual electricity requirements of a small battery-electric car. This example is based on a VW E-Up! wi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/30

lane keeping assist (LKA), and functions that perform coordinated control with steering operations (steering operation assist and suppression of reverse throttle error), electric power steering has become an indispensable device in terms of system redundancy. Furthermore, OEMs are focusing on the research and development of autonomous driving systems, which will necessitate further improvements to the functionality and performance of electric ste...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/19

le for 16 % of the country’s exports during the first six months of 2023.   Cengiz Eroldu also pointed out that, in addition to vehicle exports, “OSD members produced R&D exports of 253 million US dollars in 2022.” He is particularly proud that “the seven billion Turkish lira invested in research and development have contributed to the country’s technological growth.” At the time of the interview, seven billion Turkish lira was equiv...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/08

sed for the door trim of the MX-30. It is called a "breathable material" because of its airy texture. A one-piece molding process of fiber and resin materials was developed to achieve both texture and shape.   “Recycled fabric" is made from approximately 20% recycled materials and is used in the seat fabric of the Industrial Classic grade models. For current automobile seats, it uses a large proportion of recycled materials achieving a high di...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/26

an automotive industry cluster. The cluster effects not only improve production efficiency, but also contribute to cost reduction. Mexico has become an important part of the global automotive industry value chain.   In recent years, Chinese auto parts suppliers have been aggressively expanding overseas, including the construction of plants in Mexico. Mexico's policies, geographical advantages, and relatively inexpensive land and labor costs have...

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

showcasing 117 world premiere models, 41 concept cars and 278 NEV models.     The booths of brands under the BYD Auto Co. Ltd. (BYD Group) umbrella were packed with people. Three Ocean series models were exhibited: the Ocean-M, the company’s first two-box rear-wheel drive EV concept model; the Seal 06 DM-i, a mid-size sedan; and the Sea Lion 07 EV, a mid-size SUV. The entire lineup of the Dynasty series was also on display, including BYD's u...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/15

lations were developed and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs: BEVs, PHEVs, and FCVs) were introduced, with a commercial vehicle CAGR of 2.0%. The third phase is from 2021 to 2030, when China is undergoing a structural transformation (low-carbon / zero-carbon) domestically and sales volume is increasing overseas (average annual growth rate of 10.0% for exports). By 2030, China's commercial vehicle sales are expected to reach 5.5 million units (4 million d...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/30