duction and value creation, particularly affecting suppliers.   As a central conclusion, Prof. Bratzel introduced the so-called CoCoCo Challenge. The speaker highlighted the need for new competencies—especially in software and artificial intelligence—new forms of cooperation beyond traditional supply chains, and a fundamental shift in corporate culture. What is required are more flexible organizational structures, entrepreneurial thinking, a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

telligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) and public road demonstrations, strengthening the opening up of public transportation data and mechanisms for transferring automotive data from China to other countries. It is also accelerating the decarbonization and resource recycling of the automotive industry chain through policies such as new regulations for drive battery recycling and the construction of zero-carbon factories. BYD's Flash Charging ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/11

EV Power Semiconductor Market Expansion of Chinese market and industry consolidation involving ROHM Summary The power semiconductor industry and the rise of Chinese companies Nexperia: semiconductor supply chain issues Japanese suppliers’ trends in power semiconductors Gap in perception between the semiconductor industry and the automotive Industry   The semiconductor market is currently experiencing an extremely high growth rate. Furthermore...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/08

mployees. In the future, options such as initial public offerings (IPOs) and sales are also being considered.   New market entrants include Austria-based iSi Automotive GmbH, established in 1995, and Korea-based SNT Motiv Co., Ltd., originally a defense equipment manufacturer, both of which mainly supply products to the Volkswagen Group. In recent years, Chinese safety component manufacturers such as Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. (Ya...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/07

s are provided through automakers and passed on to consumers in the form of discounts.   On April 8, Thailand’s newly appointed Minister of Industry, Varawut Silpa-archa, announced plans to support the country’s manufacturing sector, which is facing difficulties due to rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East. As a countermeasure, the Thai Ministry of Industry plans to postpone non-urgent pr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/27

NEV Overseas Expansion Conference From presentations on the Thai and Indonesian markets Summary Expanding Thai market presence: Building supply chains and enhancing after-sales service Initiatives in Indonesia NEV market   The "3rd China New Energy Vehicle Overseas Expansion Conference," co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Automotive Sub-Council (CCPIT Auto) and the Guangdong Jiuzhou International Exhibition M...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/22

d algorithms, with AI and advanced driver assistance being its main competitive pillars.  Xiaomi: Leveraging the synergy of the group's brand power and ecosystem, the company takes advantage of its ability to attract customers through the group's accumulated user base and uses its knowledge of the supply chain to rapidly develop production.  Li Auto: The company focuses on the family segment through range-extender EVs and built a relatively sta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/20

Analysis Report: Automatic Transmission (AT) (Japan, Europe, and Americas Markets) Product Consolidation and the Rollout of Hybrid Applications List of AT suppliers Introduction I. Major AT Manufacturers and OEM Supply Matrix II. Overall trends III. Activities of major AT manufacturers and in-house OEM manufacturing IV. List of AT manufacturing sites Aisin Corporation (Aisin) JATCO Ltd. (JATCO) ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) Allison Transmission Hol...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/17

nd sodium chloride in seawater; after being converted into sodium carbonate, they are used in cathode materials and electrolytes. The sodium required for a single standard battery cell can be refined from approximately 100 grams of sodium chloride, offering unique advantages such as a highly stable supply of raw materials, low cost, excellent low-temperature performance, and long-term stability.   As for high-energy-density batteries, the Conden...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/14

to enhance India's manufacturing capabilities for Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products with a budgetary outlay of INR 25.93 billion.  For critical minerals, the Government also introduced several schemes like the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) to secure India's critical mineral supply chain and to strengthen all stages of the value chain. battery by Ather Energy  The electric two-wheelers sales are steadily risin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/08

the MIIT, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Development and Reform Commission. According to the document, the Chinese government will focus on promoting the adoption of FCEVs in commercial vehicles such as medium and heavy-duty vehicles, medium and long-distance transport vehicles, and cold chain logistics vehicles. Furthermore, the use of FCEVs in public bus transportation, urban logistics, urban environmental sanitation, and soil transp...

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

What is the EU Battery Regulation? Requirements, schedules, and supply chain compliance for manufacturers, including CFP calculation Summary Requirements and schedule of the EU Battery Regulation Businesses subject to the EU Battery Regulation Latest developments and future prospects of EU Battery Regulation - Notified Body certification status   The European Battery Regulation (EU Battery Regulation), which came into effect in August 2023, is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/25

erly, but there is little room for further improvement in discharge performance. Front view when mounted in a vehicle. The drive mechanism of the supercharger can be seen. The rotating shaft is lifted from the intermediate shaft that meshes with the crankshaft gear to the supercharger shaft using a chain. On the same axis as the supercharger is a planetary gear set that increases the speed by a factor of 8, so that the supercharger rotates at a t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

than GB/T, which are sold in Japan, the U.S., and Europe, as well as combination types that support CHAdeMO and standard charging. Exhibit of charging wire harnesses Charging wire harnesses and charging inlets Charging inlet display panel Nabtesco Corporation (Nabtesco): Wireless power supply and charging system Nabtesco exhibited a wireless power supply and charging system made by WiBotic that is suitable for unmanned vehicles and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/10

r automobiles and motorcycles, effective January 1, 2026. It is a progressive taxation system based on CO2 emissions and will be implemented in stages until 2030. By applying high tax rates to vehicles with high emissions, the program aims to accelerate electrification and strengthen the automotive supply chain in Thailand. The revised framework has stricter requirements for CO2 emissions, safety standards, vehicle technology, and local content r...

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

s and PEHVs. Chinese vehicles are expected to increasingly penetrate the market, entering multiple segments from urban SUVs to full-fledged off-roaders, high-end MPVs, and pickup trucks.   Chinese OEMs are undergoing a qualitative change from "exporting finished vehicles" to "localizing the entire supply chain”. In response to Thailand's electrification policy, BYD, Changan, Great Wall Motor, and others have built finished vehicle plants. At t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/24

SDV: Data-driven architectures, Shift Left, Agentic AI From the presentation coverage at the SDV Europe 2025 Summary AUMOVIO: Scalable Function Deployment for SDV Bosch: Enabling the Software-Defined Vehicle: Accelerating SDV integration with Continuous Integration and Testing (CI/CT) Porsche: Beyond the engine - Ensuring speed and quality in Porsche's software supply chain BMW: Agentic AI in the Car - From Orchestration to Agentic Personalizatio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/18

uction and sales time, February sales are expected to reach the annual seasonal low, which may help alleviate inventory pressure at the retail end. Meanwhile, with the positive progress in EU-China and Canada-China EV tariff negotiations, NEV exports have extended from "simply selling vehicles" to "supply chain localization". Overall, future export growth is expected to shift from "quantity-driven" high-speed growth to a "quality-driven" leap. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Pakistan, Thailand, South Africa SAIC Motor Corp., Ltd. (SAIC) Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Pakistan (Ref.) MarkLines - OEM Plants - Search OEM Plants by Country/OEM   As Chinese OEMs expand production at their overseas plants, it will be necessary to keep a close eye on supply chain trends (development of local parts suppliers and technology transfer) aimed at improving the efficiency of local production. (Ref.) MarkL...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

erational, the plant will be able to ship more than 260,000 sets of luxury finished vehicles per year. On November 10, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) officially released a new sub-brand of Dongfeng light-duty vehicles, “Dongfeng Qiankun”. The new sub-brand will thoroughly develop the cold chain and green channel sectors. In mid-December, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreeme...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09