of in-vehicle semiconductors. The two companies will launch strategic cooperation in areas such as application of Chinese chips, construction of supply chain resources, tackling of technologies, establishment of a chip industrial ecosystem, and mutual market assistance. Partnership for heavy-duty truck bottom battery swap business (CATL) In May 2025, FAW Jiefang Automotive Co., Ltd. (FAW Jiefang) and Qiji Energy, a subsidiary of CATL (Contempor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/01

estic sales as a series of new model launches propped up their topline sales growth in Korea. Overall PV (+7% YoY) sales recovery was a key driver of market recovery in June. LCV sales (-3% YoY) have also been stabilizing, despite the negative YoY result, with momentum shifting thanks to new pickup truck launches. South America Brazilian Light Vehicle sales reached 202k units in June according to preliminary estimates, representing a minor 0.2%...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/22

mercial operation in Japan; public support for development and infrastructure Summary Autonomous driving social implementation policies and external support Trends in autonomous vehicle technology Status of sensors installed for bus demo testing/vehicles in operation Status of sensors installed for truck demo testing/vehicles in operation   The social implementation of Level 4 autonomous driving (hereinafter referred to as L4) for commercial veh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16

mmary Mexican auto industry outlook: Impact of Trump tariffs becoming apparent Production and exports: 2024 volumes were the highest ever, but export volumes are on the decline following the inauguration of the Trump administration GM: Producing three EV models, considering transferring some pickup truck production to the U.S. Stellantis: Starts production of the electric SUV "Jeep Wagoneer S", Continues investing in Mexico Ford: Increases produc...

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

Stellantis Fiat 600e 2023 B 〇 Stellantis Citroen E-C3 2024 B 〇 Volvo Polestar 4 2023 D 〇 Volvo EX30 2023 B 〇 VW ID.7 2023 D 〇 North America Ford Electric Explorer 2024 C 〇 GM Chevrolet Blazer EV 2023 D 〇 GM Chevrolet Equinox EV 2024 C 〇 Tesla Cybertruck 2023 Pickup truck 〇 China Geely Automobile Lynk & Co Z10 2024 D 〇 Geely Automobile Zeekr 007 / 007 GT 2023 D 〇 Geely Automobil...

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

Pony AI: Robotaxis and Robotruck services Introduction Pony AI robotaxi overview Pony AI robotruck overview Pony AI revenue trends Pony AI customers & partners Pony AI technology & products Summary and Perspectives About This Report   This report was written by VSI AV Insight for MarkLines' portal users. VSI AV Insight provides industry with deep insight and analysis on the enabling technologies used for active safety and automated driving.   ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/03

tion suppression technology   The “N-VAN e:", an electrified version of the engine model The white body of the N-VAN e: inherits the flat, low-floor body   Battery pack displayIntroducing systems that work with solar power, etc. Suzuki: Battery storage system for BEV light trucks and EV scooters   Suzuki exhibited a BEV based on its "Carry" light/mini-truck (<660cc). Suzuki Motor Corporation plans to conduct demonstrati...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/27

ed to be almost bottomed out by the end of June, but the final tariff rate is unclear, and finished car manufacturers are undecided about how to respond. Some European and U.S. manufacturers have already raised prices, but many Japanese OEMS are waiting to see how things develop.   Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) announced on June 10 that they had reached a final agreement to merge on an equal footi...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Carbon Neutrality Automakers' efforts to improve recycling and safety Summary Toyota: Circular economy initiatives Honda: Initiatives to achieve "carbon neutrality" and "zero traffic collision fatalities" Subaru: Safety Technologies of the New Forester Mazda: CX-80 PHEV advanced safety features Suzuki: Initiatives to develop BEV light trucks JSAE in Yokohama 2025 North Hall venue entrance   The Automotive Engineer...

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

orbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The mainstream type of DAC is a very large plant, but adsorbing CO2 from a large amount of air with large fans requires a vast area of land and huge facilities, consumes much power, and has problems of noise. In contrast, the mobile DAC attaches the DAC to a truck or other vehicle, adsorbs CO2 from the air flow while driving, and uses surplus electricity from solar power generation, etc., for CO2 desorptio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/24

ummary Asia's New Role in Automotive Industry: Regionalization and Technology Innovations (Bosch) Is There More than One Solution in the Drive Toward Net Zero? (HORSE Powertrain) Redefining the Future of Drive Systems (Mercedes-Benz) From the Inventor of Diesel to the Pioneer of Zero Emissions (MAN Truck & Bus) Q&A: China Business, Efficiency improvement, etc.   The International Vienna Motor Symposium, being organized by the Austrian Society of...

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

to the COVID-19 pandemic, but in November 2022, the Euro-7 draft was released. Subsequently, on March 13, 2024, the European Parliament announced that Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) had approved the Euro-7 emission standards, which will reduce emissions from passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks, and trailers. It was adopted with 297 votes in favor, 190 opposed and 37 abstentions. Formal approval by the European Council is required for ...

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

xle and regenerative braking, but this time, the company exhibited a small model of the i-mobility BEV Concept and introduced its lineup of products related to electrification and safety, comfort, and convenience.   The FR1 motor hybrid transmission is used in the Toyota Tundra, a full-size pickup truck released in North America in 2022, and the Toyota Sequoia, a full-size SUV released in 2024. This is a single-motor parallel hybrid system (FR) ...

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

Tri Sakti. The plant in Magelang, Central Java, is scheduled to be completed by August 2024. VKTS will be ready for line production commissioning by November 2024. The opening ceremony was held in June 2025. The plant will have an annual production capacity of up to 3,000 units including buses and trucks. SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Wuling brand is currently producing its EV models (Air EV, Binguo EV, Cloud EV) in Indonesia and plans to add the ...

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

dium-ion battery as early as 2021, and in April 2025, CATL announced the launch of the Naxtra battery. This is the world's first mass-produced automotive sodium battery and it has an energy density of 175Wh/kg. The Naxtra batteries are divided into 24V integrated start-stop batteries for heavy-duty trucks and batteries for passenger cars. Mass production of the 24V integrated start-stop batteries for heavy-duty trucks officially begins in June 20...

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

ACT Expo 2025: Electric and hybrid commercial vehicles Kenworth, Peterbilt, Harbinger, Mack Trucks unveil new electric models Summary Kenworth debuts new T880E and next-generation T680E Class 8 electric trucks Peterbilt updates electric lineup with next-generation Model 579EV and new Model 567EV Harbinger debuts medium-duty plug-in hybrid vehicle Mack Trucks' Pioneer makes exhibition debut; announcement of battery-electric version BorgWarner show...

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

ed the fully remodeled QQ and the Tiggo 9L production concept car, while the Exeed brand held the global premiere of the new Tianji concept car. The Jetour brand also unveiled its off-road lineup for the first time, including the Zongheng G700 and Zongheng G900. iCAR exhibited its V23 series pickup truck and convertible concept cars, announced its global brand iCAUR, and presented its all-new pickup truck series HIMLA. Related reports:Auto Shangh...

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

in 2024. Compared to the last time ACT Expo was hosted in Anaheim in 2023, the 2025 exhibition spanned twice the exhibit space, with more than 500 exhibitors and partners and over 12,000 attendees. Anaheim Convention Center with sign advertising ACT Expo 2025 Honda Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept   Despite the bankruptcy of notable companies in the hydrogen commercial vehicle industry including Nikola and Hyzon, several compan...

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

ed an agreement. Japan led the world in implementation starting in earnest in November 2021, with new, fully redesigned domestic models. The other applicable dates are July 2024 for new imported vehicles, December 2025 for Japanese domestic vehicles in continuous production (September 2027 for mini-trucks), and July 2026 for imported vehicles in continuous production. There are two types: AEBS, which is certified for vehicles equipped with a veh...

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

ountry. As necessary, the two sides will also hold working-level discussions on relevant economic and trade topics.   United States   New vehicle sales in April were 1.463 million units, reflecting an increase of 9.9% y/y (down 8.3% m/m).   An additional 25% tariff on all passenger car and light truck imports has been in effect since April 3, but measures have also been announced to reduce the tariff burden on imported auto parts for automaker...

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