el efficiency, ensuring that the Hilux and Fortuner are more than capable of meeting any demands. The Hilux Champ was presented as the “multi-utility truck,” demonstrating its capability for a variety of uses. Toyota showcased the AFM sausage food truck and Pet Spa editions, alongside logistics conversion options, reinforcing the Hilux's reputation as the ultimate workhorse. Meanwhile, the Fortuner, dubbed the “King of PPV,” also claimed ...

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

he "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 said to be able to fully charge a mini EV (Nissan Sakura) in approximately 47 minutes.   Taiho Industrial Corporation: Battery-swappable EV conversion   Taiho Industrial Corporation (Taiho Industrial) is a company headquartered in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, whose main client is th...

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

on EV sales, ESG management, and strengthening competitiveness in the global market, Kia aims to sell 4.3 million units by 2030. Investment plan Kia plans to invest KRW 38 trillion over five years through 2028, mainly for EV sales, PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle), and SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) conversion. The company also plans to invest in the United States in a plant dedicated to electric vehicles and a battery joint venture. Electrifica...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/07

Mazda: BEV Transition to Progress in Stages Expanding the CX series of large models; developing NEVs with Changan Automobile Summary Announced Lean Asset Strategy Plans for the introduction of electrified vehicles Battery procurement: Partnership with Panasonic Energy Mid-Term Management Plan: Phased advancement of BEV conversion Production and sales in the U.S. Performance outlook for FY2024 (ending March 2025) GlobalData sales forecast: Mazda t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/01

ase of 1.7% y/y (down 5.4% m/m).   According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India (FADA), passenger vehicle retail sales in February fell sharply from the previous month, with dealers highlighting weak market sentiment, especially for entry-level models. They also point to conversion delays and challenging targets, saying automakers should stop burdening dealers with excess inventory. Inventory levels for passenger cars ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/26

ne engines, HV engines, HV transmissions, batteries, electric powertrains, and hydrogen energy technology. C-EM Golden Range ExtenderThe air intake has been optimized, improving the tumble ratio by 40%. The combustion system has been optimized to increase turbulent kinetic energy by 54%. The energy conversion ratio is 3.7kWh/L, the compression ratio is 15:1, and the thermal efficiency of the engine reaches 45%-48%. The fuel consumption of the two...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/07

The Grande Panda will be launched in Europe in Q1 2025. It is the EV version of the B-segment crossover SUV. It has a maximum range of (WLTP mode) 320km. Prices of the EV version start at EUR 25,000. Production is at the Kragujevac Plant in Serbia (MHV is also available). Tipo Electric With the conversion to EV, there is a possibility that it will be transformed into a C-segment SUV. It adopts the STLA Frame platform. Production is at the Bur...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/05

hin metal foil substrate and a perovskite device formed on top of it in a manner suitable for mass production. The tandem structure allows for a flexible solar panel that is light, bendable, and unbreakable. Composed of perovskite and chalcopyrite solar cells, the panels are said to be capable of a conversion efficiency of 30%.   Parts Supply Center: EV connectors Connectors for EVs Parts Supply Center Co., Ltd. is an importer of elect...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/28

on of bidirectional charging, we need to address concerns regarding such things as battery degradation, minimum energy reserves, and financial aspects,” said Fahrner as a general conclusion. USE OF GALLIUM NITRIDE Another important factor in all of these charging systems is the quality of the conversion process from alternating current to direct current and vice versa. Today, power semiconductors made of silicon carbide (SiC) are the benchm...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/31

October 21, 2024. The plant is located in Yubei District, Chongqing, with a total investment of CNY 10 billion. Utilizing 5G, AI, digital twin technologies, and more, the company will achieve flexible and customized production. Transformation into a technology brand Changan Kaicene announced its conversion to an NEV commercial vehicle technology brand on November 15, 2024 and unveiled the K01 architecture for NEV commercial vehicles. By 2030, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/28

on content)     Presentation by Mr. Bin CAO, General Manager, Software Architecture Engineering, Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Source: Photo by MarkLines)   Mr. Bin CAO, General Manager of Software Architecture Engineering, took up the topic of SDVs and explained his thoughts on the conversion route Changan has taken to intelligent cars and introduced the newly announced SDA Tianshu architecture. The content of the presentation is...

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

yundai Motor Group, with both parties jointly investing USD 4 billion to establish an autonomous driving joint venture. Based on the agreement, the headquarters of the new company was located in Boston, USA, and technology centers were opened in the USA and Asia (including Korea). 2) Smart Electric Conversion: Aptiv continues to invest in research and development of intelligent electric architecture and high-speed data transmission technology for...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/19

rgy technology   The table below summarizes Chery's technological developments in the new energy field, including hybrid engines, hybrid transmissions, electric drives, and batteries. Mass production technology H4J15 (DHE) Thermal efficiency > 44.5%Maximum output 115kWMaximum torque 220NmEnergy conversion efficiency 3.7kWh/L DHT3.0 3DHT Maximum output 165kWMaximum transmission efficiency > 97.6%Wheel end torque > 4,000Nm DHT3.0 1DHT Maxim...

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

roace Max results from Toyota’s collaboration with Stellantis, focusing on vehicle development and production. The full-electric Proace Max began production in September at Stellantis’ Gliwice plant in Poland, with initial models being panel vans, followed by chassis cab, platform cab, dropside conversion, panel van crew cab, and tipper versions. The dashboard has a 10-inch multimedia display equipped Toyota ProTouch&Go Navigation Syst...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/05

entioned the climate change and with it the goal of world-wide reduction of greenhouse gas emissions especially CO₂ as one of the biggest challenges we currently have to address for a sustainable future.   Professor Dr.-Ing. Stefan Pischinger, head of the Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems (tme), and Professor Dr.-Ing. Lutz Eckstein, head of the Institute of Automotive Engineering (ika), both at RWTH Aachen University,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/02

stry, and not only has a marked advantage in the battery field, but also holds the top position in the industry for its independently developed motor technology. BYD's motor system uses the latest permanent magnet synchronous motor technology, which allows for high power output and efficient energy conversion. By combining internal motor and battery production synergies, BYD has significantly reduced costs while ensuring supply chain stability. T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/28

’s first belt-type CVT in 1987 for production vehicles, which was equipped on the Justy. The company has selected CVTs as its mainstream type of automatic transmission. Subaru has been transitioning from step AT to CVT in its models, and since its installation in the Legacy and Exiga in 2009, the conversion to CVT has been completed except for a few models as of 2019. CVT overview and products: Since 2009, it has been called "Lineartronic" an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/21

put: 2.3kW, fuel cell: solid polymer type, hydrogen capacity: 0.5kg.   The applications for hydrogen fuel cell (FC) cargo carriers are: 1) Application development and business ideas specialized in specific usage of fuel cells developed by Suzuki; 2) Technologies and solutions to improve the energy conversion efficiency of fuel cells; 3) Energy management systems to optimize overall fuel cell system efficiency; 4) New materials and manufacturing ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/14

e 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 exports of 500K units by 2030 JVs with overseas OEMs: Adjustment of GAC Mitsubishi and GAC Hino, conversion to electrification of GAC Toyota and GAC Honda GAC Group's sales volume in China (factory shipments) GlobalData Production Forecast: GAC Gr...

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

Hyundai Motor and Hyundai Mobis are planning to utilize new core materials for their EM platform models. Toroidal core exhibit Display panel for OBC inductor coresYuseung Co., Ltd. display panel Egtronics: DC-DC converter   Egtronics Co., Ltd. (Egtronics) is a company that develops power conversion equipment and power supplies for communication base stations, railway vehicles, EV chargers, and other applications. The company exhibited ...

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