dicated to sharing and discussing the latest developments in sustainability and material regulations within the European automotive industry. The 17th edition of the event was held in Frankfurt, Germany, from June 25 to 26, 2025, bringing together more than 250 industry stakeholders from around the world.   The event began with keynote speeches in the plenary session, followed by two days of expert sessions covering a wide range of topics, inclu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/04

election of the excess air ratio λ Inspection of abnormal combustion Consideration of fuel supply method (Pi / Di selection, water injection) Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan - 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 qui...

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eering Nidec: 7-in-1 e-Axle/Gen3 (for Toyota China), 7-in-1 e-Axle/Gen4, next-generation e-Axle   Nidec Corporation (Nidec), which changed its name from Nippon Densan Corporation in 2023, exhibited three types of e-Axles.   This is believed to be the first time in five years, since Automotive World in 2020, that Nidec exhibited a mass-produced e-Axle at an expo in Japan. Specifications of the e-Axle motors exhibited by Nidec The table ca...

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

&D centers.   Karnataka is the fourth-largest automobile-producing state in India, contributing 8.5% to the country's total automotive output. It is home to major OEMs and component manufacturers such as Toyota Kirloskar, Volvo, TVS Motor, Bosch, etc. The Bengaluru region, recognized as one of the world's fastest-growing technology hubs, has R&D and technology centers for leading automotive companies including Continental, Bosch, Marelli, Merced...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/27

base version of the Model Y, on social media in China. On August 19th, pre-orders began for the Model Y L, with deliveries scheduled to begin in September.   During the earnings announcement on July 24, CEO Elon Musk made reference to plans for a low-cost model. According to the announcement, mass production will begin in the second half of 2025, with full-scale delivery expected in the fourth quarter. On July 28, leaked images of the low-cost M...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/26

industry.   Leveraging its strengths in product technology, service innovation and zero-emission demonstration, CATL is gradually building integrated zero-emission solutions across all scenarios, focusing on the Chinese dual carbon strategy. The company is actively exploring six areas: green power production, electric power transmission, electricity storage, electric power utilization, the battery aftermarket, and zero-emission applications. SAE...

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

de assistance freely regardless of the engine operating status. In fact, most of the models which are produced in the European, U.S. and Japanese markets are equipped with EPS systems rather than hydraulic systems.   In addition, electric power steering technology has continued to evolve, with the world’s first steer-by-wire systems (no mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels) already in production and on the market. Fu...

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

xpo is dedicated to electronics and mechatronics, and has its roots in the Motor Technology Expo, which has been held 43 times. The event consisted of 13 exhibitions, with motor technology at its core, covering key technologies including electric drive, transmission, control, measurement, software, production technology, and electromagnetic interference/thermal protection technologies, with 440 companies and organizations exhibiting. More than ha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/15

Prefecture) Established in 1938. Aisan Industry manufactures and sells automotive parts. Fuel cell units, compact mobility, etc.   Heavy-duty fuel cell trucks: Hino Hino Motors, Ltd. operates the truck and bus division of the Toyota Group under the HINO brand, and also carries out commissioned production of Toyota-branded vehicles such as the Land Cruiser 250 and Dyna. Outside Japan, the company has production facilities in North, Central, a...

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

a's booth at the Auto Shanghai 2025  Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) said at the forum that exports of Chinese cars are shifting from having a price advantage to improved quality, with the price per vehicle rising from USD 12,000 in 2018 to USD 18,000 by 2024. With "Go Long. Go With The World" at the core of its globalization strategy, the company will develop a "ONE GWM" brand. GWM classifies the market into four categories based on ...

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

Leaders GmbH/slide: Copyright © Cinemo GmbH)   Another major shift is the integration of personal devices with vehicle systems. Built-in infotainment offers deep integration, safety, and seamless updates, while BYOD provides flexibility and access to personal content. Cinemo bridges these two worlds with a QR code-based system that allows users to easily pair their devices with the car, merging accounts and preferences without technical has...

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

HORSE Powertrain), High-end vehicles (Alpine), financing, energy, and mobility (Mobilize), and the circular economy (The Future is NEUTRAL).   On December 9, 2024, the Renault Group announced how far the Group will still have to go to achieve its goal of being net zero-carbon in Europe by 2040 and worldwide by 2050. The Group reduced its CO2 emissions by 28% between 2010 and 2023. It is advancing electrification to reach a goal of cutting CO2 em...

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

Analysis Report: Seat (U.S. and European Markets) Developing recyclable materials for a sustainable society List of Suppliers Introduction Ⅱ. Global expansion of major seat suppliers III. List of major seat suppliers by OEM (European and U.S. production) IV. List of components by supplier, OEM, and model (European and U.S. production) Ⅴ. Sales figures of major seat suppliers Supplier global footprint (Detail) Adient Lear FORVIA Magna Seatin...

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

Chinese Market Q2 2025 Foreign OEMs strengthen local R&D and production; government focuses on auto semiconductor standards Summary Trends of Chinese manufacturers (Q2 2025) Trends of major non-Chinese manufacturers (Q2 2025) Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q2 2025) SAIC Group and Huawei launch Shangjie brand(Source: HIMA)   The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced on July 10, 2025, that vehicl...

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

usiness Plan: Shift from the aggressive launch of BEVs to the enhancement of HEVs and PHEVs Japan market: Double-digit year-over-year growth in 2024, aiming for 80% HEVs and 20% BEVs by FY2030 North American market: Collaboration with Nissan to launch next-generation Nissan Leaf-based BEV Sales and production volume trends FY2024 financial results and FY2025 management targets ASEAN market: Strengthening hybrid production in Thailand The Xf...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/30

e range extender EVs for the first time.  Regarding intelligence, Toyota China will build an AI ecosystem and partner with companies such as Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei), Momenta, and Xiaomi EV Technology Co., Ltd. (Xiaomi) to make advanced use of AI to improve operational efficiency and production quality. At the same time, the company introduced the "ONE R&D" strategy in China to integrate its R&D resources in China and launched a "R...

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

short opening speech, Prof. Dr. Bernhard Geringer, Chairman of the Board of the Austrian Association for Automotive Engineering (ÖVK), emphasized that when assessing “Net Zero Mobility”, not only the emissions during operation, but the entire cycle of a vehicle from raw material extraction to production and disposal must be taken into account.   "The goal would be better described as ‘defossilization' rather than ‘decarbonization'. To ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/17

system, Li Auto Halo OS. XPeng is entering the range extender EV field and jointly developing E/E architecture with Volkswagen. The company is mass-producing its in-house developed AI semiconductor "Turing" and installed it in vehicles from the second quarter of 2025. In addition, XPeng began local production in Indonesia in July 2025.     In recent years, competition among the top group of emerging Chinese EV manufacturers has intensified, ca...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/14

ng speech Prof. Dr. Bernhard Geringer, Chairman of the Board of the Austrian Association for Automotive Engineering (ÖVK), emphasized that the assessment of ‘Net Zero Mobility’ must not only consider emissions during operation, but the entire cycle of a vehicle from raw material extraction and production to disposal.   “The goal should be more accurately referred to as ‘defossilisation’ instead of ‘decarbonisation’. To achieve thi...

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

ciency of its powertrain and thermal systems businesses. The company plans to reorganize and integrate these two divisions to provide a comprehensive and competitive technology offering. The Valeo Group will consolidate its management, administrative, and support activities and eliminate 1,150 jobs worldwide by the first half of 2024. These measures will enable the company to reduce structural costs by EUR 200 million for the full year, according...

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