orporation (Marelli); Highly Marelli Japan Corporation (Highly Marelli)   This report describes the future trends and current status of thermal management for lithium-ion batteries in BEVs (battery electric vehicles). Countermeasures for heat are also provided for e-Axles (motors, inverters, and reduction gears) in HVs (hybrid vehicles), PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles), and BEVs, but these are excluded from the scope of this report. I...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

he overall decline in new car sales, the share of xEVs in Chinese domestic sales increased from the previous month to 52.9%. In addition to changes in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) support measures starting from January and the impact of the Chinese New Year holiday in late February, excessive price reduction of BEVs and PHEVs is being restrained in response to intensive competition in the Chinese market, leading to ongoing uncertainty beyond Marc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

ic 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 Road Sense, which was unveiled at CES, as a highlight. With this, ZF is bringing its proven damping solution into the AI age and adding an “active noise reduction” function. A specially developed algorithm recognizes the characteristic noise patterns of cavity noise (around 200 Hz) and generates a ph...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/26

. ◇Demerits It is not suitable for competition use, not being able to make side turns, for example. Complex electronic controls are added, and in many cases the brake is applied in the event of a breakdown, making it difficult to release the parking brake if it breaks down on the road. Repair costs are expensive. ◇Coordinated systems such as ADAS Adaptive cruise control with all-speed tracking function (all vehicle speed ACC) Advanced...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

lowing the keynote speeches in the plenary session, the program featured parallel, domain-specific deep-dive sessions focusing on the latest technological developments in areas such as electric powertrains, electric motors, transmissions, commercial vehicle powertrains, virtual development methods, cost reduction, operating strategies, and energy and thermal management. In addition, prior to the main conference, two pre-event workshops were held:...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

nd conducted a vehicle teardown survey at the MarkLines Benchmark Center opened in 2024, and also measured 3D scan data using the latest equipment. Based on this teardown survey and measurement data, MarkLines created and offers for sale the "e-Powertrain, e-Axle: Structural Analysis Report & Motor Cost Analysis Report," the "Battery Pack: Structural Analysis Report," and "Thermal Management: Structural Analysis Report."  This report introduces ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Automotive World 2026: Carbon Neutrality Biomass materials, design for easy disassembly, and recycling technology Summary Oji Holdings: Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) Sumitomo Bakelite: Environmentally Friendly Resins Achieving Both Biomass Utilization and Recycling Toyobo MC: Environmentally Friendly Engineering Plastics Shiraishi Calcium: Lightweighting and CO2 Reduction Using Inorganic Materials Korean suppliers (EcoFlex, LARGE)   Automotive Worl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

  Volume production has already begun, with 10,000 units/year planned for 2026. Light commercial BEV 2-in-1 powertrain Display panel for light commercial BEV 2-in-1 powertrain   The light commercial 3-in-1 powertrain combines the light commercial 2-in-1 powertrain with a 12.8 gear ratio reduction gear, and has a maximum torque of 5,580Nm at the drive shaft. Light commercial BEV 3-in-1 powertrain Display panel for light commerc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

ble vehicles in the US. Clearly, there is a strong incentive for automakers to manufacture vehicles in the US, and there is no doubt that tariffs are eating into OEM profits. In the longer term, therefore, it appears that automakers will have to face the choice of either increasing prices, lowering costs, or contenting themselves with smaller profits. OEMs have received some assistance in reducing costs already, however, through the Trump adminis...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

rts are a few of the reasons behind the increase in production of two-wheelers in India.   In FY 2024-25, the Indian two-wheeler market benefited from increased festive demand, attractive discounts and rate cuts by OEMs, announcement of interest rate cuts by RBI, favourable government policies and reduction in inflation. Rural markets have witnessed a noticeable improvement in demand, providing strong support for entry-level motorcycles and scoo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/30

 Safety - for example through the use of LFP batteries with enhanced fire stability  •    High energy efficiency   are particularly emphasised in BEVs, and this is reflected in the eActros 600/400. On the other hand, he points out that as electrification progresses, infrastructure development costs will rise sharply, and a point will be reached in the future where electricity alone will not suffice. At that point, hydrogen will become nece...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/22

es of 20 models participating on 15 representative routes in China, and field tests focusing on five major application scenarios: trunk lines, cold chains, intercity transport, short-distance transport, and passenger transport. The total distance traveled was 1.62 million kilometers, resulting in a reduction of 1,000 tons of carbon emissions.   This demonstration project shows that fuel cell vehicles in China already have strong technical adapta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Tesla: Struggling with Slowing U.S. BEV Demand and Intensifying Competition in China GlobalData sales forecast: Gradual decline from 1.6 million units; promotion of Robotaxi business Summary GlobalData Sales Forecast: Tesla sales will decline, but recover around 2030 with the launch of a low-cost model Sales trends: Model Y and Model 3 account for over 95% of total sales Production trends: Production ramp-up slows down from 2024 U.S.: BEV sales s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/14

der for exterior lighting, Mr. Matha opened his presentation by revisiting a milestone achievement: his pioneering work in 2010, when the first RGB LED system was integrated into the Renault Espace. This development marked a turning point for automotive interior lighting, transforming it from a low-cost feature into a sophisticated, high-value component. Revolutionary RGB LED system integration into the 2010 MY Renault Espace (Automotive...

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

than 95% of the voltage platform for new high-speed DC charging stands installed in China. Motor system needs due to higher voltage   The advantages of higher voltages include reduced charging losses and improved power performance of electric drive systems, as well as furtherance of component size reduction and system integration. As the trend toward higher voltages accelerates, motor systems will be upgraded in terms of insulation, heat dissipa...

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

ont trunk), so it has become necessary to make the air conditioner itself smaller in order to secure space. In addition, the aforementioned electrification of the compressor has eased the restrictions on the compressor's mounting location. This has prompted air conditioner suppliers to work on size reduction and modularization. Figure 3. Denso's compact air conditioner(The blower motor has been flattened to reduce the height) Photo by Mark...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/22

organize the trucking business, including by prohibiting third-party subcontracting, eliminating unlicensed commercial vehicles, and strengthening operational management. Strengthening the foundations of operators will also help advance the introduction of electric vehicles, which have high initial costs.   On the other hand, improving labor problems and increasing the business value of the transportation business cannot be addressed by the effo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

ELIV 2025 - International Congress for Electronics in Vehicles Open source, AI, and chiplet - Technological trends supporting SDV Summary Panel Discussion: Accelerate Innovation Keynote Audi: Diverging International Market and Customer Requirements Keynote BMW: From Announcements to Delivery - The BMW NEUE KLASSE from the Perspective of the Electric/Electronics Architecture Microchip: Cost-Efficient and Optimized Hardware Architectures Enabling S...

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

to 52-58% in 2025, while PHVs and range-extender models are increasing their share, accounting for half (about 47%) of the total.   The Chinese government continues to provide policy support, further lowering barriers to car purchases through measures such as purchase subsidies, insurance premium reductions, zero-interest loan services for purchases, and purchase tax exemptions. In 2025, alternative subsidy policies continue to be promoted in s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

fuel cell vehicle with plug-in functionality that has been available for lease since July 2024. It has a hydrogen range of approximately 621km on a single fill-up and an electric range of approximately 61km on a single charge.   By adopting a new cell unit structure and improving productivity, the cost of the FC stack has been reduced to one-third that of the conventional system used in the Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle. Also, the use of its durabil...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11