exico. Major product-related news Cadillac starts production of new electric SUV GM has begun production of the new Cadillac Optiq mid-size electric SUV at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico (reported in October 2024). As Cadillac's entry-level EV, it is positioned below the Lyriq (produced at the Spring Hill plant in the U.S.), which is in the same class in terms of size and price, and is eligible for the USD 7,500 U.S. EV tax credit. It will s...

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

f nitrogen regulation value Model year 2014 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Current California-specific enhanced regulation “LEV III” 2014 - 2025 NMOG + NOx (mg/mile) 107 51 44 37 30 - Next regulation 2026 “LEV IV” Formulation begins (under the Democratic Biden administration) March, 2025 Suspension of implementation (Biden administration) Repealed (Republican Trump administration in office) Note: NMOG: Non-methane organic gas   ...

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

xle/motors for small mobility explanation panel   The motors in the e-Axle/motors for small mobility use a high-density winding method (Fβwinding) developed by TOP in collaboration with the Fukui Prefectural Industrial Technology Center.   The coils of concentrated winding motors swell due to spring back, which reduces the space factor, but with the Fβwinding, flat copper wire is bent into a butterfly shape using a method that utilizes eye...

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

ablished as a fifty-fifty joint venture with General Motors Corporation. In 1994, the company established Amak Brake L.L.C. (Glasgow, Kentucky) as a second production site in a joint venture with Itochu Corporation. In 2001, the company established the third production facility, Amtec Brake L.L.C. (Springfield, Kentucky). In 2009, the foundation brake business of Robert Bosch LLC was formally transferred for USD 10 million. The two production sit...

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

recent sales trends, it has been reported that the launch of two models scheduled for 2024 will be delayed by one year. Battery production will be undertaken by Ultium Cells LLC (equally owned by GM and LG) at three plants, with production beginning in Lordstown, Ohio, in 2022, and then planned in Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Lansing, Michigan in 2024. The fourth plant, in New Carlisle, Indiana, is scheduled to start operation in 2027 in partners...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

First Edition for individual consumers, added for the 2024 model year, are maximum output of 754hp, maximum torque of 785lb-ft (Wide Open Watts mode), a GM-estimated range of 440 miles (708km), and 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.5 seconds. It features four-wheel steering and automatic adaptive air suspension. Pricing starts at USD 96,495 (GM website). In the future, the company plans to expand its lineup to include a variety of range options and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/08

ent. The parallel rod transmission system synchronizes input and output, making it safe and reliable. The rotary valve type rack and pinion configuration provides comfortable operation and stable operability. This system is suitable for large commercial and special purpose vehicles with independent suspensions. Mechanical steering column:A component that connects the steering wheel and steering gear, and is related to collision safety, anti-theft...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/27

BYD Yangwang U8 (Range Extender EV) Teardown Survey Active suspension and four-wheel independent torque output control Summary Features of the BYD Yangwang U8 First look at the U8’s proprietary technology Active suspension Hydraulic components for active suspension e4 4-wheel independent torque output control and spin-turn capability   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) will purchase the Yangwang U8 (base price approx. JPY 23 million), BYD Auto C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/05

Ⅲ. List of major seat suppliers and the automakers to which they supply seats (vehicles produced in Japan) IV. Product supply information of major seat suppliers (Complete Seats only) Ⅴ. Sales figures of major seat suppliers VI. Suppliers global footprints (Detail) Toyota Boshoku Cowerk NHK Spring / Faurecia-NHK Tachi-S Fuji Seat Delta Kogyo SNIC TS Tech Toyo Seat Houwa Kogyo Adient (formerly Johnson Controls Japan) Marutaka Marub...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/01

igned a long-term partnership agreement with WABCO, a manufacturer of commercial vehicle air brake systems. October 2020: Nexter announced a high-power electric power steering system for heavy-duty trucks and light-duty commercial vehicles.   thyssenkrupp April 2024: Formed alliance with Chinese suspension and brake parts manufacturer BWI in electromechanical brake technology.   ZF May 2020: The company completed the acquisition of WABCO of...

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

n Japan, China and Southeast Asia. (The following examples are for the Asian market.) Adient: Joint venture with Tachi-S in Japan. Lear: Joint venture with Tachi-S. Signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic alliance with Great Wall Motor Company Limited. Faurecia: Joint venture with NHK Spring Co., Ltd. Major seating suppliers were actively making acquisitions of seating and seat component businesses until early 2012, but that activ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/04

essure". It is an exhaust system that uses an electric variable valve in the piping from the sub-muffler to the main muffler of the 5.0L V8 engine-equipped car. In December 2018, the company announced the development of a new process for weight reduction. Sango developed a new method of suppressing springback, which is a bottleneck in the press-working of difficult-to-process ultra-high-tensile materials. It predicts the areas that are likely to ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/30

t for EV/PHEV/FCEV Purchases (Jun. 2023)Ford (Part 2): Launching Ranger and F-Series Super Duty pickups in US in 2023 (May. 2023)Ford (Part 1): Accelerating electrification to achieve the "Ford+" business strategy goals (Apr. 2023) Ford F-150 Lightning Teardown reports: ADAS (May. 2023)Body, Frame, Suspension, and Brakes (Mar. 2023)Electric Powertrain (Feb. 2023)   BlueOval City plant under construction, Tennessee, USA (Photo: Ford) ...

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

Auto China 2024: BYD World premiere of the flagship sedans Yangwang U7 and Denza Z9 GT Summary BYD: Announcement of four new models and debut of BEV concept car Ocean-M Yangwang: U7 unveiled, a CNY 1 million class flagship sedan equipped with innovative suspension technology Denza: Debut of the Z9 GT, a D-segment flagship sedan adopting a new platform Fangchengbao: Showcased three SUV models and Super 9 concept sports car Yangwang booth ...

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

ternative Dispute Resolution) system, a type of private liquidation. This is because it became difficult to repay as planned the JPY 108.3 billion of interest-bearing debt that existed at the end of September 2018. A notice was sent to the correspondent financial institutions requesting a temporary suspension of loan repayment. The company requested support from financial institutions and planned to rebuild its business. In September 2019, the co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/11

and Canada. The company plans to equip EVs sold after 2025 with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port that is compatible with Tesla's Supercharger as standard equipment. Rivian plans to develop a charging adapter for the current R1 series first, which will be available as early as spring 2024.   Rivian independently is proceeding to deploy a fast-charging network of more than 3,500 fast-chargers in 600 locations in North Americ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/02

lled model Parts and functions DiSus-P Intelligent hydraulic vehicle control system Yangwang U8 Adjustable ride height for camping, four-wheel grounding capability, excellent durability, compatible with a wide range of environments (temperatures) Advanced prediction of the vehicle's trajectory, suspension stroke adjustment range of over 200mm, hydraulic four-wheel balancing, and one-click ride-height adjustment Chassis components: Body cont...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/28

2023: Electrification Technologies (1) (Nov. 2023)SAE China 2023 (1): Commercial Vehicle Carbon Neutrality Technology Roadmap 1.0 (Nov. 2023)Hydrogen Engines - Practical examples and development status (Aug. 2023)Heavy-duty Commercial Vehicles Aiming for Decarbonization (Jun. 2023)Smart Energy Week Spring 2023: FC Units, Hydrogen-related Solutions (Apr. 2023) JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023: Archives of past exhibits reportsIAA TRANSPORTATION 2022: Arch...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/29

s, e-Latch, etc. Summary High performance components: endurance racing brakes, acoustically designed mufflers, insulated panoramic roofs, etc. New technologies: Wheel generators, pistons for hydrogen combustion engines, selectable one-way clutches, etc. Lightweight technology: EV frame, lightweight springs, EV hollow motor shaft   The Japan Mobility Show 2023 (Duration: October 25 (Wed.) - November 5 (Sun.), 2023; Venue: Tokyo Big Sight conventi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/08

d testing of dynamic wireless charging. RAV4 PHV demo vehicle Power receiving antenna on the Toyota RAV4 PHV   Related reports:Automotive World Autumn 2023: Electrification-related Technologies (Oct. 2023)JSAE 2023 in Yokohama: Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Parts (Jul. 2023)Smart Energy Week 2023 Spring: EVs, Chargers, V2X (May 2023)JSAE Symposium: "Latest Trends in EV Technology" Concurrent Exhibition (Mar. 2023)WCX 2022 (2) Electrification de...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/26