benefits for drivers, therefore automakers are cautious about adopting them for mass production.   The technology trends are described below. (1) Electromechanical integrationElectric power steering requires an electric motor and control equipment (ECU and motor driver) as well as a steering gearbox for the moving parts. These system components have been developed as separate components, but the current trend involves increasingly greater inte...

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

automakers are cautious about adopting them for mass production.   In the power steering business, the following technology trends are underway. Electromechanical integrationElectric power steering requires an electric motor and control equipment (ECU and motor driver) as well as a steering gearbox for the moving parts. These system components have been developed as separate components, but the current trend involves increasingly greater inte...

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

s a display panel showing the appearance of the battery pack, which functions as a structural component of the vehicle body.   The battery pack consists of 1,344 4680-type cells with a tabless structure, which are welded together. High-voltage battery cell exhibitHigh-voltage unit (junction box, control board, busbar) Display panel for high-voltage pack and high-voltage unit 48V battery (pack components) exhibit   The Tesla ...

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

n. The L1 version offers 5.1 cubic meter load capacity and the L2 version 5.8 cubic meter capacity. It features an advanced cockpit with 10 inch and 12 inch displays. Goelette E-Tech An electric cargo van. It supports custom conversions, can carry up to 1.4 tons, and is available in chassis cab, box body, and extended cab variants. Estafette E-Tech An electric step-in van with a height of 2.6 meters and cargo space of 9.2 cubic meters. It i...

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

display panel X-in-1 controllerX-in-1 controller display panel   The X-in-1 controller integrates an inverter with a maximum current output of 600Arms using an 800V SiC power module, with a 6.6kW OBC (on-board charger), a 3kW bidirectional DC-DC converter, PDU (power distribution unit (junction box)), BMU (battery management unit), and VCU (vehicle control unit).   TE Connectivity plc.: Junction boxes, high voltage relays   TE Connectivity ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/26

ness of its exhaust systems and advance the development of technologies to improve productivity, addressing environmental issues such as emissions purification performance, fuel efficiency, and improved quietness. The company developed the exhaust converter and exhaust silencer for the new Honda N-BOX, and started volume production at the Mie Plant. Developed the exhaust converter for the new Honda Accord, and started volume production at Cardin...

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

POWER Gen 2 e-POWER   e-POWER is a series hybrid system in which the engine drives a generator to generate electricity, which is then used to drive the motor. On display at the venue was the complete electric powertrain, including the engine, generator, drive motor, reducer/speed increaser (gearbox), and inverter.   The first-generation e-POWER was installed in the Note launched in 2016 and the Serena launched in 2018, while the second-gener...

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

n expected to begin for the North American market in 2027. During ACT Expo 2025, Cummins' Accelera brand showcased key components of the powertrain including its 14Xe eAxle, advanced LFP tiered batteries, and its Power Controls and Accessory Systems (PCAS) 3.0 unit. The PCAS is an integrated single-box solution to manage power distribution and electric powertrain subsystems. It combines 12 components in a single unit, including the following: DC...

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

axus, IM Motors, Baojun, and SAIC-GM-Wuling. The product lineups cover a wide range of powertrains, including BEVs and PHVs. Notable models on display at the event included Roewe's new family sedan "D6," the concept car "Pearl," MG's model year (MY) 2026 two-seater EV sports car "Cyberster" and the box-shaped compact off-road vehicle "Cyber X," the Maxus "G50 Hybrid," IM's MY2025 "L6" and by-wire AI cockpit concept, Baojun's new flagship sedan "X...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

heavy-duty commercial vehicles, the Gen 3 FC is expected to be capable of operating more than 600,000 miles without major service, representing a longevity similar to diesel engines. The Gen 3 FC system has a preliminary U.S. launch date in or after 2027. Toyota Gen 2.5 fuel cell module – box version Toyota Gen 3 FC systems for general purpose applications and heavy-duty commercial vehicles   Toyota also showed its fuel cell commerc...

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

foundation brake systems that incorporate sophisticated control systems. In December 2014, ADVICS released the world’s first drum type EPB that has the actuator embedded inside the drum brake. The system was designed for subcompact cars, and the first model on which it was adopted was the Honda N-Box Slash. Toyota announced in 2015 that it had selected the new electronic brake system made by ADVICS for its fourth-generation Prius, which was the...

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

rated by Banma. The company focuses on smart cockpits, providing OS-level software services, full-stack AI technology solutions, and more. At this year's motor show, Banma Zhixing presented an integrated end-to-end (E2E) smart cabin framework and interactive agent. Banma also presented the Banma AI Box system in collaboration with UNISOC, a Chinese fabless semiconductor design and manufacturing company headquartered in Shanghai which produces chi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/28

become one of the top five brands over the next 10 years. JuneYao Auto JuneYao Auto held a brand launch event in Thailand on November 19, 2024, to unveil its EV, the JY Air. The model is a coupe-like sedan designed under “Minimalistic Aviation Aesthetics”, with the concept of “Ultimate One-Box”. Delivery was originally planned for late December 2024 or early January 2025, with 300 units to be sold in the first year. A second model is s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/12

grated into the front bumper. The Dragon Max is finished in exclusive Katana Matte Silver body paint. Its suspension system and the steering system have also been upgraded. Powering the Dragon Max is the new 2.2 Ddi MAXFORCE diesel engine, which has been enhanced with an ECU SHOP Ultra Boost tuning box to increase output to 220 hp and 550 Nm of torque, paired with a Boost Speed Next electronic throttle for ultimate acceleration.   Isuzu showcase...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/08

le and are manufactured in-house by OEMs or by a limited number of specialized manufacturers due to their large number of parts and complex assembly.   The ATs (automatic transmissions) presented in this report are basically stepped transmissions that combine a torque converter and a planetary gearbox, but also include the following configurations that do not have either of these. Power transmitted by a multi-disc clutch or motor instead of a t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

play paneleCanter specifications   Hokkaido Denkisogo charger exhibit (charging eCanter)   On the Hokkaido Denkisogo booth side of the eCanter vehicle on display, a charging plug for a 24kW quick charger handled by Hokkaido Denkisogo was connected to the power supply port.   The "Wallbox KEYWATT 24kW" is a 24kW fast (medium-speed) charger manufactured by IES Synergy (France) that conforms to the CHAdeMO standard (Ver 1.2.5), and is...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/08

ontract to supply key system components for the Zero electric truck made by Volta Truck AB, an emerging Swedish electric truck manufacturer. The installed systems are as follows. Brake system AEB: OnGuardACTIVE advanced emergency braking system EBS: Electronic brake system including brake pedal box ESCsmart: Electronic stability system / Vehicle dynamics control  EPH: OnHand electric parking brake valve for air brake systems Other electroni...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

ler portfolio, flex-fuel motorcycle Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India: Electric scooter, battery swapping technology TVS Motor Company: CNG scooter, flex-fuel motorcycle, Android-integrated electric scooter Bajaj Auto Ltd.: CNG motorcycle India Yamaha Motor: Hybrid motorcycle BMW Motorrad: 1,300cc boxer engine model   The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 marked a notable shift among established two-wheeler manufacturers towards alternative fuel...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/06

ng rough roads into consideration, the focus can be placed on collision safety and high overall rigidity.   The main structures that use large aluminum parts include not only the Gigacast, but also the front suspension tower and the reinforcing triangular frame, side sills, battery case, and crash boxes that support the front and rear bumpers.   OEMs and models currently using Gigacast are summarized in the report below.   (Reference report) G...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/04

rkable efficiency, Eva can provide up to 3,000 kilometers of free solar charging when equipped with an optional solar roof. It has liquid battery cooling, a panoramic glass sunroof (standard spec), a laptop charger, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, speed-sensing door locks, and a chill box.     Gensol Electric Vehicles Private Limited (GEVPL), a subsidiary of Gensol Engineering Limited, has been making significant strides in the el...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/27