springs, aluminum wheels, fuel-efficient tires Summary Heavy-duty trucks (Isuzu, Hino, Daimler Truck, Volvo Trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, UD Trucks) Light-duty trucks (Mitsubishi Fuso, Isuzu, Daimler Truck) Aluminum wheels for heavy-duty commercial vehicles (Howmet Systems Japan, Topy Industries, Nippon Steel) OEM components (Nippon Steel, Schaeffler Japan) Aftermarket parts (Nakano Spring, NHK Sales) Tires (Nihon Michelin Tire, Toyo Tire, Sumitomo Ru...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

penetration test while flash charging" even after 500 flash charging cycles, but it also passed the thermal diffusion test when four cells all short-circuited simultaneously. This is made possible by the use of an underguard featuring a "sandwich structure" formed by hot-pressing ultra-high-tensile steel and composite materials onto the bottom of the battery (capable of withstanding impact forces 10 times greater than those specified in the new C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/26

and to industries with high emissions. Starting in 2026, model factories will be selected to form an industrial ecosystem in areas such as automobiles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaics by 2027. By 2030, the policy will be further expanded to many traditional high energy-using industries such as steel and petrochemicals. Safety Guidelines for the Overseas Transfer of Automotive Data (2026 Edition) The Guidelines were issued by the Chinese ...

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

  Also on display was the MINI Cooper Paul Smith Edition, which blends MINI's design language with Paul Smith's styling through bespoke colors, accents, and detailing that reflect the brands' shared creative heritage. It rides on 18-inch Night Flash Spoke aluminum wheels finished in black and Dark Steel, and is further distinguished by its Nottingham Green roof. Power comes from a 218 hp (160 kW) electric motor driving the front wheels, enabling...

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

mestic and global markets. At the end of 2025, the company closed its textile weaving plant for curtain airbag cushions in Congleton, England, and transferred its production functions to other countries. In 2025, due to declining demand and the transition to new technologies, the company closed its steel stamping plant in France. Furthermore, the company transferred its steering wheel manufacturing functions within France to facilities in other c...

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

TERO (Ruipu Lanjun Energy Co., Ltd.) introduced solutions in the EV and smart storage sectors focusing on the theme of “Power Innovation for Real-World Scenarios Driven by Wending Battery Technology.” The company is a subsidiary of Tsingshan Holding Group, one of the world’s leading stainless steel and nickel resource companies. Leveraging its innovative “Wending Technology” and large-scale production capacity, the company offers a wide...

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

Prefecture) Brembo motorcycle disc brakes Disc brake assembly, pads, brake disc rotor, master cylinder Vesrah Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo) Vesrah motorcycle brake pads & shoes A full lineup of Japanese cars Yamashiro Co., Ltd. (Adachi Ward, Tokyo) Hybrid sprocket "Supersprox brand" Teeth: Steel Core: Aluminum alloy Mitsuba Sankowa Co., Ltd.(Itabashi Ward, Tokyo) Motorcycle dashcam • Dustproof, waterproof, and vibration-resistant des...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/09

. The battery warranty is 10 years or 200,000km, and the vehicle warranty is 7 years or 160,000km.   The VF MPV 7 has enhanced safety systems. Additionally, a sport mode has been added to the drive modes, and there are differences such as the wheel size (19-inch aluminum wheels compared to 18-inch steel wheels for the LIMO Green), body color (six colors compared to three for the LIMO Green), and the interior (leather compared to fabric for the L...

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

ed by the ambient temperature. Therefore, it is dangerous to fill small tanks with the specifications of a station for four-wheeled vehicles. Hydrogen enters the tank valve via the high-pressure piping (pink) from the filling port in the upper left in the photo. The piping is made of hard stainless steel, and three-dimensional bending like the one in the photo is difficult to produce, as it requires certain dimensions after forming. The throttle ...

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

φ50 - φ42 L=6 1 D. Motor cover 2 M-1 Rear dual electric drive (Cover motor) 320×320×35 2 M-2 Plate-A 115×120 t1.5 2 M-3 Plate-B 115×115 t1.5 2 M-3-1 Clip Harn 2 M-3-2 Bolt Hexagonal socket 2 M-4 HARN ASSY Insert resin, estimated 200g, JPY300/kg 3 M-5 Electromagnetic steel sheet Resin + 12 laminated electromagnetic steel sheets Electromagnetic steel sheet φ89 3 M-5-1 HARN (Thermistor) Temperature sensor 2 Brk...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/04

ers is an evolved version of the technology from Delphi Technologies, which BorgWarner acquired in 2020. The power device chips are connected by sintering rather than wire bonding, and the entire module is overmolded.   The cooling system is a flat, double-sided cooling structure, with a stainless steel spring pressing the power device against a liquid-cooled water jacket, but it has been designed to transfer heat evenly without bending, prevent...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/26

le manufacturing plant in Hung Yen, Vietnam (November 4, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/335167 Vietnam’s government lowers costs for first-time vehicle registration amid slowing auto market (October 10, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/334021 Vingroup launches VinMetal to strengthen steel supply for EVs and infrastructure in Vietnam (October 7, 2025)https://www.marklines.com/en/news/333816 Singapore Hongqi confirms Singapore debut...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

ellent adhesion and heat resistance to metals, they form a strong three-dimensional crosslinked structure after curing, making it difficult to disassemble parts.   The epoxy resin adhesive under development by Sumitomo Bakelite is a two-part type, boasting high adhesive strength exceeding 10MPa to steel plate substrates and capable of maintaining nearly 100% adhesive strength in environments around 130°C. Utilizing the characteristic that when ...

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

Automotive World 2026: e-Axles, Motors Fukuta's e-Axle, BorgWarner's HEV powertrain, Nittoku's ceramic motors, and more Summary e-Axle (Fukuta, BorgWarner, ZEPT) Motor (Nittoku, Mitsuba, Dynax) Motor manufacturing processes / components (Kobelco Wire, Daido Steel, Kaga FEI, Toyochem, Fine Steel) MarkLines: BYD U8 teardown exhibit   Automotive World 2026 was held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 through 23, 2026.   According to an announcement...

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

ies that revolutionize the manufacturing process itself. These are casting technologies that use die-casting machines with large clamping forces to cast large aluminum alloy components in a single unit, replacing a body structure that was previously made by welding together tens to over 100 pressed steel parts. There are significant benefits in reducing the number of parts and improving the rigidity of the body. Tesla Inc.'s (Tesla’s) introduct...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/12

arket requirements while preserving its original structure and dimensions. Reservations are now open, with deliveries scheduled for 2026.   NEX also presented other commercial electric vehicles, designed for both heavy-duty and light-duty operations.   The NEX EV Tractor, built on a high-strength steel chassis, delivers 410 kW of power, 550 hp, and 2,800 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission and dual DC fast charging t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

well as Shandong Province and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, are among the best in the country in terms of hydrogen filling capacity, thanks to demonstration projects and the resources they have in place. Furthermore, Tianjin has been conducting field testing of trunk-line logistics with the steel industry at its core, and the total weight per vehicle is the highest in the country. Statistics on fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen filling stat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/21

sion delivers a combined output of 501 hp and 735 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0–100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. It offers a total range of up to 1,200 km, with a pure electric range of around 95 km for the 2WD and 78 km for the 4WD (NEDC). Safety is reinforced with 10 airbags, an ultra-high-strength steel body, battery protection, and 16 ADAS features, including adaptive cruise, lane keeping, collision warning, fatigue detection, and more.   Capt...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/16

eted. The Yangwang U8 uses the e4 platform, in which all four wheels are driven with four independent electric motors. It has a maximum system output of over 1,100hp and 0-100km/h acceleration in only 3.6 seconds. BYD Yangwang U8 specs  BYD Yangwang U8 dashboard layout   The steel main frame is fitted with an ABS base material, to which a leather-like surface material with a uniform color tone is attached by welding and bo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/15

nnounced a new "Automotive Policy Package" that relaxes the policy banning internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs) in new passenger car and van sales. The new policy requires that tailpipe CO2 emissions be reduced by 90%, with the remaining 10% to be made up through the use of EU-made low-carbon steel, synthetic fuels (e-fuels) and biofuels. This means that plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs), range-extender electric vehicles (REEVs), mild hybrid v...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/26