, and a maximum rotation speed of 18,000rpm. Bedrock Chassis Axial flux motor distributed electric drive system   Naxtra is a sodium-ion battery brand announced by CATL in April 2025. It comes in two types: a passenger car battery and an integrated start/stop battery for 24V heavy-duty trucks, both of which can operate stably in a temperature range of -40°C to 70°C. The energy density of the passenger car battery can reach 175Wh/kg...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/29

S. Marysville 4 HR-V SUV (Class C) ICE 151,468 - - 151,468 - Mexico Celaya 5 Pilot SUV (Class D) ICE 141,245 - - 141,245 159,128 U.S. Lincoln 6 Odyssey MPV ICE 80,293 - - 80,293 91,870 U.S. Lincoln 7 Acura MDX SUV (Class E) ICE 50,112 - - 50,112 55,179 U.S. East Liberty 8 Ridgeline Pickup Truck ICE 45,421 - - 45,421 55,843 U.S. Lincoln 9 Acura RDX SUV (Class D) ICE 42,988 - - 42,988 50,301 U.S. East Liberty 10 Prologue SUV (Class D)...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/26

-hydraulic, hydraulic, and electric rear wheel steering, as much as possible. The installation status of the component motors and ECUs is also shown. Assist type and vehicle size The table can be scrolled left and right. Vehicle size Mini and compact cars Mid-size cars Large cars Light-duty trucks Column assist type(C-EPS) Pinion assist type (P-EPS) Rack assist type(R-EPS) 4. Recalls related to EPS With co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

ls. The headlamp's useful life is extended by implementing software-based lighting functions and using a design that allows individual parts to be replaced or repaired. SlimLine Bi-LED rectangular lighting module announced. The SlimLine Bi-LED is suitable for a variety of vehicle types, including trucks, buses, passenger cars, and sports cars, and can illuminate low and high beams with a single headlamp module. It is possible to customize the h...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Presentations on hydrogen utilization   Hydrogen engines are already in practical use because engine technology, production, and repair systems are easily transferable and are expected to have an immediate impact on decarbonization. While Europe is working to quickly expand the use of hydrogen in trucks, construction equipment, and other applications, including the conversion of engines in vehicles in use, Japan is developing technologies to le...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/01

rgy supply to powertrain systems. Farizon Auto has launched several methanol-powered vehicles in the commercial vehicle sector, which are highly efficient, low-cost and highly adaptable, demonstrating remarkable economic benefits and environmental value in actual operation. Farizon Auto's Homtruck H Methanol-hydrogen-electric heavy-duty truck (Source: Farizon Auto's official website)   This report covers excerpts from presentations gi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

to 130,223 units; however, overall volumes remained modest.   After revisions to earlier data, total vehicle production in H1 2025 reached 724,715 units, down 4.8% compared to the same period in 2024.   The FTI also highlighted a key milestone in Q2 2025: Thailand began producing electric pickup trucks in April, with the first batch exported overseas in May.   Domestic vehicle sales in H1 2025 totaled 302,694 units, down 1.7% YoY. However, Q2...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Ltd. (SAES), a subsidiary of CATL, gave a presentation at the thematic session on "Standardization of Automotive Drive Battery Modules, Exploration and Deployment of Battery Swap Models.”   CATL has two main platforms for battery swapping: Qiji Energy and SAES. The former targets the heavy-duty truck market and the latter the passenger car market. Presentation by Mr. Shuo CUI, General Manager of Product Planning, SAES (Source: 2025 Chi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/22

s high-performance SU7 vehicle. Steering ratio is adjustable from 5:1 to 15:1 and is said to enable automatic lane changes, but current Chinese traffic regulations stipulate that drivers must not take their hands off the steering wheel even when the ADAS system is in use. U.S. cars Tesla's Cybertruck, which debuted in 2023, does not have a steering shaft and uses a steer-by-wire (SBW) system.The steer-by-wire system was developed jointly with...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/21

t is unlikely that sales will increase anytime soon, but with the Indonesian government likely supporting domestic manufacturers, there is a possibility that their market share will expand in the future.   MABI exhibited a wide variety of vehicles: the SF TO1 commercial vehicle, the Arganta pickup truck, the Birawa jeep-type vehicle, the MT 8 NF truck, and the SF BO2, a van-type vehicle. At the press conference, a partnership with TIKI JNE (PT. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/20

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: BEV Teardown Exhibits Tesla Cybertruck and Xiaomi SU7: traction motor, thermal management system Summary Tesla Cybertruck teardown exhibit Xiaomi SU7 teardown exhibit Teardown analysis of power electronics products (LTEC)   TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, organized by the Japan Management Association, was held July 23-25, 2025, at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center. TECHNO-FRONTIER is an exhibition that started in 19...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/19

mance parts, thermal management, electrification, and safety and security technologies. Entrance to Aichi International Exhibition Center A view of the Expo   Exhibitor profile Company Summary Exhibit Hino Motors, Ltd.(Hino City, Tokyo) Established in 1910. Hino is a manufacturer of trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles, passenger cars (commissioned by Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota)), various engines, service parts, etc. Hea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/14

-Z" 2.0L Turbo and 3.0L Turbo engines + power split + 3-speed front-wheel drive powertrain system 240kW rear-wheel drive powertrain systems Off-road super PHV architecture "Hi4-T" 2.0L Turbo and 3.0L Turbo engines + 9HAT (9-speed HV automatic transmission) Super PHV architecturefor heavy-duty trucks"Hi4-G" Dual motors, HV-exclusive 8-speed transmission 9-in-1 power domain controller EV Battery Series products including ternary lithium-i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/12

steadily evolve Scanning Cruise. Hino left-turn collision warning Needs-based autonomous driving initiatives (Isuzu)   Isuzu Motors Ltd. (Isuzu) introduced the details of its public road demonstration on the Shin-Tomei Expressway being conducting in collaboration with three other large truck manufacturers. The drive starts from the Suruga Bay Numazu Service Area and runs 117km to the Hamamatsu Service Area. In addition to passing thr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/12

hanghai 2025 motor show. As for the seats, the company introduced the Safe 45 passenger seat, which can recline up to 45 degrees while driving and incorporates a driver attention monitoring function. Sustainable technologies for commercial vehicles were exhibited at IAA 2024. This is the first-ever truck seat series designed for all types of vehicles, from light commercial vehicles to long-haul trucks. The seats use sustainable materials such as ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

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