e developed LEAP 3.5 architecture in all series. In addition, Leapmotor will work with Stellantis to deepen its development of the global market and promote local production. The company is also forming a strategic alliance with China FAW to build a production base for components and strengthen its supply chain.   New vehicles / New models   Leapmotor released the C Series models C10 and C16 in 2024, and by the end of 2025 plans to build the B ...

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

FCEVs and Fuel Cells, Chargers and Charging Technologies From coverage of the JSAE 2025 in Yokohama exhibition Summary FCV and hydrogen-related parts (Toyota Auto Body, Toyoda Gosei, VOSS, MAHLE, Takagi Seiko) Charge and discharge related products (Tsubakimoto Chain, Origin, Nichicon, SPC Electronics, Nissan) Plastic materials (Mitsubishi Chemical, Sumitomo Chemical, Idemitsu Kosan, Victrex, Fujikura Composites) Magnetic materials (Proterial, JL ...

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

n.   In the short term, the shift to sustainable fuels poses challenges due to higher costs compared to fossil fuels and challenges associated with alternative fuels that require tailored solutions.   However, alternative fuels will help us overcome three critical challenges related to the energy supply of the future, which are a mismatch between where renewable energy is generated and where it is to be used, the difficulties and costs associat...

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

ile, Leapmotor, NIO, Li Auto, and JAC) agreed to shorten the payment deadline to suppliers to within 60 days. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China commented that the competition in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market has spread from finished vehicles to the entire industrial chain, causing delays in the collection of accounts receivable by suppliers and worsening cash flow, hindering technology innovation and the healthy a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

towards achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050 Bio-coal briquettes derived from coconut shells (Source: Mazda)   Mazda will promote "energy conservation efforts," "introduction of renewable energy," and "introduction of CN (Carbon Neutrality) fuel" to achieve Carbon Neutrality throughout its supply chain by 2050.   In February 2025, the company announced that it had conducted demonstration testing using bio-coal briquettes derived from co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

ntrol units are produced at Bosch's Wuxi factory, ensuring localized manufacturing.   The speaker explained that the industrialization of the fuel cell power module in China is very fast and easy, taking less than a year from the start of development to the start of production, as there is a local supply chain and early market trials with transparent and rapid iterations.     Pilot projects to integrate hydrogen fuel in Indian transport ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

's automotive industry continues to see a vehicle price war, though this is causing financial strain, with over a third of manufacturers having liabilities exceeding assets. Major companies like BYD, Geely, and Nio have significant working capital deficits. The government is urging stabilization of supply chains and reduced discounting. Analysts expect industry consolidation by 2026 as weaker firms may fail. Profitability concerns are set to cont...

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

s less than 100,000 units per year. Because catalysts are smaller than exhaust pipes, manufacturing sites do not necessarily need to be located near the vehicle assembly plant from a logistics or manufacturing perspective. In some cases, the catalyst is delivered to an OEM by a supplier on a Tier 1 supply basis, but usually it is delivered on a Tier 2 supply basis to the Tier 1 exhaust system supplier who packages the substrate by canning to deli...

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

n panel   αliveEE e-Axlee-Axle explanation panel Yamaha Motor: e-Axle and quad-connected electric motors   Yamaha Motor exhibited its “αliveEE e-Axle” for hypercars and a quad-connected electric motors for hybrid aircraft.   The "αliveEE e-Axle" is a 3-in-1 e-Axle with a power supply voltage of 350V to 800V, a maximum output of 200kW to 450kW, and an integrated motor, inverter, and reducer. It has been made compact through t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

en, near Jakarta, in the future. UTOMOCORP intends to complete the plant in 2025. KGM (Korea) + Pindad (Indonesia) On May 13, 2025, Korea’s KG Mobility (KGM) announced the signing of a Head of Agreement (HOA) with PT Pindad, Indonesia’s state-owned defense company, to expand cooperation on KD supply of the Rexton midsize SUV and joint vehicle development projects. KGM and Pindad will collaborate on Indonesia’s National Car Project and the...

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

e for Thermal Management System of BEV Batteries (European, American and Chinese Markets)   In 2024, the production and sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in the Chinese market increased year-over year (y/y), and the production capacity of drive batteries also expanded. Unlike previous years, the supply of batteries far exceeded device demand, sending lithium carbonate prices to their lowest levels. At the same time, new types of drive batterie...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

400-V low-voltage grid with alternating current (AC) and a grid power of 50 to 100 kW, manufacturers are now offering special “battery-buffered” charging systems. The buffer storage batteries are continuously charged from the power grid and the energy stored can be quickly made available, thus supplying the power required for HPC. In addition, this concept also provides “peak shaving”, which involves leveling out short-term peaks in dema...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/05

t 8% of company-wide sales. Income in the segment was JPY 500 million (returning to profitability in this fiscal year). In 1995, the company established an R&D center in France (Gonesse, Doise). In 1998, Akebono Arass S.A. was established as a production site in France (Arass, Calais). In 2009, the supply of disc brake pads for the Porsche Panamera began. In February 2013, the company announced that it will supply braking systems for McLaren's ul...

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

nge policy information, discuss industry trends, and consider future cooperation between the two organizations. Key topics included the spread of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Thailand, the adoption rate of Thai-made parts, testing and certification requirements for Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, challenges faced by Chinese EV companies in Thailand, and the impact of international policy changes, including tax measures in the U.S....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

optimistic about the future, projecting that total vehicle sales for 2025 could reach 500,000 units, driven by new model launches and positive economic conditions. This follows a record high of 467,252 vehicles sold in 2024.   According to CAMPI, the growth of the local auto market is supported by supply chain stability, rising demand for EVs and autonomous vehicles, and favorable global economic factors. Additionally, technologies like artifici...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

a Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. and ROHM Co., Ltd., which have specialized knowledge in the development and production of electric drive units, as part of its efforts to develop electrification technologies such as electrification-related parts in the Hiroshima region as well as develop the entire supply chain, including Mazda. By co-creating with these partner companies with outstanding technologies, Mazda will advance the development of small,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

bition space for the event was over 360,000 square meters.   April 23 and 24 were press days, April 25-26 were trader days, and April 27-May 2 were days open to the public. This year's motor show had 13 indoor exhibition halls, including eight for passenger cars, four for automotive technology and supply chain, and one media zone.   This report mainly introduces the exhibits of own-brand models of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

ch are produced in assembly plants in North America.   This report summarizes the additional automobile-related tariffs announced by the Trump administration, compares them with U.S. new car sales and import data, and examines their impact on the automobile industry, focusing on the North American supply chain, including Mexico and Canada. Related Reports: U.S. Market: Transition towards the new Trump Administration (Dec. 2024) Trump Speech in D...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02

charging inconvenience emerge, as well as increased costs compared to ICE options. Sree Palle mentioned additional regional headwinds facing EV adoption in the U.S. including the lack of general multi-modal transportation exacerbating range anxiety, the comparative lack of development of a regional supply chain, and the lack of consumer clarity on EV benefits. Hyundai IONIQ 5 with NACS adapter charging at a Tesla charging stationSource: Hyu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

HV sales for the January to March period increased 19.0% y/y to 1,381,000 units, accounting for 8.9% of total vehicle sales volume.   The series of additional tariffs that the Trump administration in the U.S. has launched has had a significant impact not only on imported vehicles, but also on the supply chain of the entire automotive industry. In particular, the additional 25% tariff on automobiles and auto parts that took effect on April 3 cov...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/25