ystem. Feedback from users has been positive. Toyota China is also working with Pony.ai on the joint development of L4 Robotaxis. Going forward, the company plans to utilize these technologies to gradually introduce L3 autonomous driving systems into mass-produced models as soon as possible. bZ4X (L4 autonomous driving Robotaxi) Safety, security and design  In safety, Toyota adheres to the principles of high quality and redundant desig...

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

Analysis Report: Thermal Management of BEV Batteries (Europe, U.S. and China Markets) Searching for battery cooling methods to reduce costs List of Suppliers Introduction I. Overview and trends of thermal management methods II. Thermal management major functional parts sourcing map III. Overview and trends of major component suppliers IV. Installation status of major functional parts by model Valeo Mahle Behr Hanon Systems Modine Manufacturi...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Plastics Technology Battery and EV related materials, exterior and interior concepts, biomass, etc. Summary EV Components (BASF, Fukoku, Fujikura Composites) High performance plastics (Toray, Asahi Kasei, Kaneka) Environmentally friendly materials (BASF, Mitsui Chemicals, Sumitomo Chemical, Kuraray, Zeon)   The Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 was held from May 21 (Wednesday) to May 23 (Friday), 2025, at the Pacifico...

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

models were introduced as new models: the StepWGN e:HEV, the CR-V e:HEV, and the e:N1. The Honda e:N1, a subcompact electric SUV introduced at this Show, drew attention as Honda's first EV in the Indonesian market.   The e:N1 is powered by a 150kW electric motor with a maximum torque of 310Nm. The battery capacity is 68.8kWh and the cruising range reaches up to 500km (NEDC standard). The time required to charge from 30% to 80% battery level with...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/31

technologies. To showcase these innovations and newly developed models, industry bodies, with the support of the Government of India, organized the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The event attracted a wide range of participants, including major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, battery manufacturers, and other key players from the transportation and automotive sectors.   This report provides a comprehensive overview of the B...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/13

ile sales stabilized. In the U.K., production fell but sales increased. Related reports: IAA Transportation 2024: Premiere of BEV Trucks (Dec. 2024)Paris Motor Show 2024: BEV HMIs (Dec. 2024)33rd Aachen Colloquium Sustainable Mobility (Dec. 2024)New Diversity in Hybrid Powertrains (Oct. 2024)The Battery Show Europe 2024 - Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo (Aug. 2024) Transformation of the European Automotive Industry (Aug. 2024) Th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/25

GAC: Aiming to Sell Over 4.75 million Units by 2030 Battery and electric powertrain plants; Focus on smart mobility; KD plant expansion overseas Summary Electrification: Battery and powertrain plants in operation, installation of all-solid-state batteries in vehicles in 2026 Intelligent driving: 3-year focus on intelligent driving, intelligent cockpit, and mobility Globalization: KD plants to be located in Africa and Southeast Asia, targeting exp...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Analysis Report: Lithium-Ion Battery (Japan, Europe, North America and Korea) Each company's EV strategy and next-generation battery technology List of Suppliers Introduction Ⅰ. OEM BEV and battery strategy (Overall trends) II. Trends of Major Battery Suppliers III. Simple explanation of LiB technology Japan Panasonic Energy Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES) Toyota Industries Corporation AESC Group Vehicle Energy Japan Blue Energ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

rs. [Recent Activities] Since Denso has a 100% share of the air conditioners supplied to Toyota, which is considered an “HV kingdom,” its commercialization of electric compressors has progressed quickly, and the company now supplies air conditioning systems for HVs (hybrid vehicles) and BEVs (battery electric vehicles) to OEMs such as Nissan and Honda Toyota Industries Corporation announced that it will expand its global supply system for e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/10

HDD (hard-disc drive) to SSD/SD (solid-state device/SD card) navigation systems for models such as those of the Lexus brand. In addition to the connected navigation function that obtains real-time traffic information and parking space availability information from map information in the cloud, the bZ4X, Toyota's all-new mid-size electric SUV released in May 2022, is also equipped with functions for electric vehicles such as suggesting charging f...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/03

ility. A bag built into the seatbelt is deployed over the occupant's thigh (lap). The airbag is sandwiched between the occupant's thighs and upper body to prevent the head from colliding with the knees. In response to the shift to EVs, electric vehicles tend to have a more rigid body to protect the battery, for example, which increases the impact on occupants in the event of a collision. Therefore, the development of airbags with higher impact ab...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/12

stablished motor plant in Zhejiang Province. Other Japanese suppliers are also taking active measures, such as Yaskawa Electric Corporation's joint venture with Chery established in April 2016 and the startup of Meidensha Corporation's plant in China.   As the shift to EVs continue to change, the battery capacity of BEVs is becoming larger and the motors are becoming more powerful.   The maximum output of the first generation Nissan Leaf relea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/22

Chinese Market Q2 2024 Chinese automakers accelerate towards production of solid-state batteries Summary Trends of Chinese automakers (Q2 2024) Trends of major non-Chinese automakers (Q2 2024) Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q2 2024) Dongfeng solid-state battery (Auto China 2024)   The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced on July 10, 2024, that vehicle sales volumes in China showed a 6.1% year-...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/01

ehicle body design. (Source: November 2023, company presentation material, Fall 2023) Although Nissan did not make a clear statement on the adoption or non-adoption of gigacasting in its “The Arc” business plan announced on March 25. However, at the public unveiling of its solid-state battery manufacturing facility on April 16, it was stated that the system would be introduced from fiscal year 2027. According to The Arc, a new modul...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/27

d) → Peel off transfer film → Paint layer hardens (heat, etc.) → Paint film complete Conventional paints can be used and booth-less painting is possible.     (Exhibitor profile) Company Exhibited products Remarks Kaneka Corporation(Osaka, Japan) In production: Solar cell roof Toyota bZ4X EV, from May 2022Toyota Prius PHEV, from Mar. 2023 High-strength, high-toughnessCarbon composite wheels Material: Carbon composite material CFR...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/18

the e-4ORCE mechanical modelRear of the e-4ORCE mechanical model Next-generation electric powertrain X-in-1X-in-1 explanation panel     Aisin: e-Axle (2nd generation, X-in-1), FWD 1-motor hybrid transmission   The Aisin Corporation exhibit is the first generation e-Axle used in Toyota's BEV (bZ4X) and other models. The e-Axle (second generation) currently under development aims to reduce loss (down 40%) and costs (down 30%). e-Axle ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/12

ies come in three versions: a performance version, a popular version, and a high-performance (bipolar) version. This exhibition focuses on the performance version.   The performance version is sdheduled to be installeded on the next-generation Lexus LF-ZC BEV, scheduled to be produced in 2026. The battery capacity is larger than the current bZ4X's 70 kWh, with Toyota aiming to double the range to 1000 km (CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/07

(Xiezhong International, formerly Nanjing Xiezhong Auto-Airconditioner (Group) Co., Ltd.) Zhejiang Sanhua Automotive Components Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang Sanhua Automotive) Denso Corporation (Denso) Marelli Corporation (Marelli); Highly Marelli Japan Corporation   See Analysis Report: Lithium-Ion Battery (Japan, Europe, North America and Korea) See Analysis Report: Lithium-Ion Battery (China)   This report describes the current status and futu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/16

Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Supplement) Temperature characteristics and thermal management of drive batteries Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has incorporated some of the thermal management techniques from the bZ3 (left), which was jointly developed with BYD Auto Co. Ltd. (BYD), into the globally sold bZ4X (right), improving low-temperature charging performance. (Image source: Toyota)   Starting with the bZ4X that went in to production in Novemb...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/23

Thailand: Chinese OEMs to build EV production facilities Government to reduce EV subsidies in new incentives for 2024-2027 Summary Thai government: EV subsidies reduced from 2024, EV importers required to produce EVs locally Chinese OEMs: JAC and Changan Automobile enter Thai market, EV local production to commence Incentives for EV battery production EV sales in Thailand for 2023 account for 9.3% of overall vehicle sales 2024 production in Thail...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/05