test drive with ZF’s “flying carpet” (it was named this way in these days) was thoroughly impressive back in 2018. With the words “Because we will all be passengers in self-driving cars, algorithms against motion sickness will also become more important,” Bosch practically repeated ZF’s basic argument from 2018 in Las Vegas in 2026, but now AI-based algorithms are also possible. No wonder that ZF also presented its system called AI Ro...

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acing Ltd. HL Mando Corporation Knorr-Bremse AG Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd. Brake disc rotors (casting products) suppliers Buderus Guss GmbH Fritz Winter Eisengießerei GmbH & Co. KG Rassini, S.A.B. Fremax Brakes Brake Disc brake Drum brake   Brakes are a system that controls one of the basic functions of vehicles, which is that of "stopping". The characteristics of the system are such that it is considered a critical safety part, req...

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in terms of shape Whether every detail is well thought out and complete   It evaluates these factors based on the level of achievement to enable customers to perceive the attractiveness and completeness of the product when they purchase it.   "Perceived quality" is a higher-level concept than "basic quality (taken for granted)" such as assembly precision and tolerance level control. It is currently evaluated by the development teams of almos...

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omote technological innovation in the industry in a safe and controllable manner, according to the CASRI. The table can be scrolled left and right. Characteristics of technological development Challenges facing technological development Standardization needs (1) Independent breakthroughs in basic and common core technologies High-performance automotive semiconductors and underlying software still have weaknesses. Accelerate the establishm...

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logy Association) Suzuki's hydrogen engine Burgman Kawasaki hydrogen engine motorcycle (Reference) List of technical presentations on small hydrogen engines While social implementation of large (heavy-duty) hydrogen engines is progressing mainly in Europe, small engines are still in the process of basic research and advanced development. HySE, a research association in which all domestic Japanese motorcycle manufacturers participate, plays a cen...

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Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety announced a new EV subsidy program totaling EUR 3 billion, which will support approximately 800,000 vehicles over the period 2026-2029. BEVs and qualifying PHEVs or EREVs (extended range EVs) registered on or after January 1, 2026, are eligible, with a basic subsidy of EUR 3,000 for BEVs and EUR 1,500 for PHEVs and EREVs. The annual household income must be less than EUR 80,000, with an additional EU...

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(Source: Created based on MarkLines database) Note 1: Sales figures are based on factory shipments. Includes exports and commercial vehicle chassis. Note 2: Since 2013, some traditional minivan models have been classified in the MPV segment. Note 3: Minivans comprise all passenger cars other than basic passenger cars (sedans and hatchbacks), SUVs, and MPVs.   BYD remained the leader in sales (including commercial vehicles) by Chinese...

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does not feel out of place in terms of shape Whether every detail is well thought out and finished   based on the level of achievement to enable customers to perceive the attractiveness and completeness of the product when they purchase it.   "Perceived quality" is a higher-level concept than "basic quality (taken for granted)" such as assembly precision and tolerance level control. It is currently evaluated by the development teams of almos...

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y inorganic fibers, jointly developed with specialty inorganic material manufacturer Ube Material Industries, Ltd. (Ube Material Industries) and resin compound manufacturer Ohmi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Ohmi Chemical Industry). SEMELAKE® is a block PP composition using Ube Material Industries' basic magnesium sulfate inorganic fiber "MOS-HIGE®" as raw material. It achieves low specific gravity while maintaining flexural modulus equivalent t...

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Z/ATZ electronics, The Production Cost Battle, IN THE SPOTLIGHT article from ATZ worldwide [01/2026] [the websites of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, which are available at www.springerfachmedien-wiesbaden.de] reproduced with permission of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH.   As far as its basic functionality is concerned, the car as a system is not dependent on one particular drive system. The type of energy that is used to power it can...

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experts and researchers (supported by external experts as needed). The L3 layer consists of advanced security experts and researchers (with support from external experts as needed).   The operational organization will be restructured in the future with the introduction of AI 3.0 (see table below). Basic operations at the L1 layer do not necessarily require GPU computing power, but are processed using rules and strategies generated by the securit...

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underway.   On January 19, the German Federal Environment Ministry announced a new program to subsidize EVs, conditional PHVs, and EREVs for the purchase and lease of new vehicles with a total investment of EUR 3 billion from 2026 to 2029. Vehicles registered after January 2026 are eligible for a basic subsidy of EUR 3,000 for EVs and EUR 1,500 for PHVs and EREVs. The maximum annual household income for taxable households is EUR 80,000, with an...

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ize, leverages natural human depth perception cues. This design is intended to reduce the driver's cognitive load by presenting information in a way that is more consistent with how the human brain processes real-world, 3D visual information.   On the other hand, the upper display section displays basic information such as speed and time, as well as information on objects to the left and right (such as warnings of blind spots and pedestrians cro...

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pe Whether every design detail is well thought out and finished   These quality indicators are based on the level of achievement to enable customers to perceive the attractiveness and completeness of the product when they purchase it.   "Perceived quality" is a higher-level design concept than "basic quality (taken for granted)" such as assembly precision and tolerance level control. It is currently evaluated by the development teams of almos...

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system has been described in detail in ATZ and MTZ [6, 7]. Four-cylinder hydrogen engine from AVL Racetech   AVL Racetech, the motorsport department of AVL, has developed a hydrogen-powered 2.0-l racing engine in cooperation with the Hungarian research institute HUMDA Lab [8]. The four-cylinder basic engine is supplied by Audi. During test-bed testing, the turbocharged unit developed a power output of 302 kW at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque o...

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nt cockpits   With the evolution of intelligent cockpit systems, a clear classification pattern has been formed based on the AI-CAP classification standard (L0-L4) put forward by the China Society of Automotive Engineers (China-SAE), which has become a common understanding in the industry. L0 – Basic Intelligent Stage: The sytem has functions to display basic driving information such as speed and oil level. It is mainly intended for entry-lev...

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ZKW Group GmbH  Mr. Böhm opened his presentation by positioning ZKW as Europe's fourth-largest supplier of automotive lighting systems and a member of the LG Group, emphasizing its global manufacturing footprint and broad technology portfolio.  He outlined the evolution of exterior lighting from basic headlamps and fog lamps to highly integrated systems incorporating daytime running lights, grille illumination, turn indicators, ground projecti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

Created by MarkLines based on the content of the presentation) Fuel cells and hydrogen energy supply Current status of technology development of automotive fuel cells   China's fuel cell stack/system technology has reached a world-leading level, with remarkable progress in membrane electrodes and basic materials. The overall level of technology has improved from a "catch-up" stage in 2020 to a "parallel" stage in 2024. In the future, stack cost...

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ging output, making the most of the charger's capabilities and allowing for efficient charging.   There are six charging ports, each capable of repeated charging at a maximum of 90kW. Since the maximum charging power is constant, it is possible to reduce investment in power receiving equipment and basic electricity charges.   The dispenser is available in three types: a wall-mounted type, a low stand type, and a tall stand type with a cable man...

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Capital Management. Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation Click here to see recent developments. In Europe, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, abbreviated as MELCO, has a track record of supplying navigation systems to Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. In the area of meters and cockpits, it was its basic business practice to supply LCD panel products for automotive meters and gages to Tier-1 cockpit module suppliers. However, in June 2020, the co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15