Analysis Report: Air Conditioning System (Japanese Market) Supply chain changes due to electrification of air conditioning systems List of Suppliers Introduction I. Major air conditioner suppliers and their OEM customers (Japanese production vehicles) Ⅰ-(1).Order status by OEM Ⅰ-(2).Order status by supplier Ⅱ.Technology trends(1) System configuration, principles and functions of ICE-powered vehicle air conditioners Ⅱ.Technology trends(2) ...

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a's plants, the company has 29 production facilities (6 in Japan and 23 overseas). G-TEKT operates in 10 countries, with sales outside Japan accounting for more than 80% of total sales.   The exhibit is a door ring. By increasing the size, the company is able to reduce assembly labor costs for its customer auto manufacturers, thereby reducing overall costs. The process is hot stamping, in which several types of high-tensile strength materials of...

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arts such as trim components and storage compartments can also be manufactured from recycled plastic using 3D printing. These parts do not have to be pre-produced and stored in large quantities, but can instead be printed when required in the factory or even directly at the dealer. This will enable customers in the future to choose between different surface structures or colors without the need for separate injection molds. Benefits include lower...

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et, the architecture under the hood, the growth in cost and cyber threats, and the role AI now plays inside BMW’s own platform organization. BMW’s Vision of the Intelligent Connected Car   BMW’s target image for the intelligent connected car is a vehicle that understands context, anticipates customer needs and supports the driver in a natural way. In practical terms, this means a car that remains up to date, can process and interpret relev...

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mance of its predecessor while supporting three times the antenna count, improving power efficiency per channel by more than 2.5 times, integrating native AI/ML acceleration, and reducing silicon footprint by approximately 38%. Importantly, NXP preserved a common architectural structure to simplify customer migration from previous generations. Transceiver innovation focused on system efficiency   Mr. Gu then handed over to Mr. Lotfi Zanati, who ...

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EDU) efficiency. Holistic drivetrain optimization—covering e-motor materials, advanced inverter concepts, and optimized transmissions—can raise EDU efficiency to around 95% (WLTP) and, together with vehicle-level measures, deliver energy-consumption reductions of up to ~18% without compromising customer acceptance.   Concluding, Prof. Pischinger emphasized that deep CO₂ reductions are achievable through multiple optimized pathways. FEV sce...

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pace 5, and the All-Dimensional Collision Avoidance System CAS 4.0. Prices range from CNY 293,900 to 433,900.   Deepal (Deepal Auto) continues to focus its product development on the NEV (New Energy Vehicle: BEV, PHEV, FCEV) market, targeting young people and technology-conscious users as its core customer base. At this year’s motor show, the brand showcased a product portfolio that caters to diverse scenarios, including sedans, SUVs, and outd...

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ponents. Motivation and Industry Context   Ms. Börner opened her presentation by highlighting the strategic drivers behind BMW Group’s increasing use of recyclates. Beyond their contribution to CO₂e reduction and resource conservation, recycled materials are becoming an essential element of customer perception, product attractiveness, and brand credibility. Equally important is its role in meeting forthcoming regulatory requirements.   S...

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bination mass (GCM) of 8,000 kg, and a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 kg. Ford Ranger Super Duty Cutaway chassis display of the Ford Ranger Super Duty Monte Fifth Wheel x Ford Ranger Super Duty   Tesla officially unveiled the Model Y L Premium 6-seater SUV at the Motor Show, with customer deliveries in Thailand scheduled to begin in Q2 2026. The model is priced from THB 1,999,000.   Making its first official regional launch, t...

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p's semiconductor business by welcoming ROHM as a member of the Toyota Group.   Conversely, ROHM has been operating as an independent semiconductor manufacturer since its establishment in 1958. While sales to the automotive sector now account for over 50% of its total revenue, sales to its largest customer, Denso, represent only about 10% of the total (estimated by the author). Not just in the case of this company, but when semiconductor manufac...

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Analysis Report: Airbag (European and Americas Markets) Applications of airbag system technology rapidly expanding List of suppliers Introduction I. Airbag market trends II. List of airbag suppliers by OEM customer (Vehicle produced in Europe and the U.S.) III. Airbag technology trends IV. Technology development and global business and facilities of major airbag suppliers (U.S./Europe) V. Sales revenue comparison for major airbag suppliers Detail...

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les. Conversely, challenges such as policy revisions and intensifying competition remain.   According to market research by the BRG Group, the primary buyers of electrified vehicles in Thailand are people in their 30s to 50s, and they are concentrated in Bangkok and other major cities. The primary customer base consists of middle- and high-income earners, spanning a wide range of professions from regular employees to executives and technical spe...

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e Automotive World 2026 (Spring): Advanced Automotive Technologies Exhibition (sponsored by RX Japan Ltd.), held at the Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 to 23, 2026. SDV-related technology trends   Companies continue to explore the "mechanisms" and "service content" to continuously deliver value to customers, which are important keywords regarding the technological content for SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles). Delivering value through software al...

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es in 2025 alongside BYD, is currently one of the most dynamic OEMs. Currently, the company does not have its own local production facilities and outsources production to PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM). Chery's strategy seems to be clear, taking a strategy of brand diversification according to the customer segments. When the author asked the exhibition staff about the Chery subsidiary Omoda, they explained that it is positioned as a design-focus...

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6 Summary Woven by Toyota: SDV: A Revolutionary Industry Transformation Q1. What is SDV? Q2. Why is it difficult for traditional OEMs to implement SDV? Q3. How can we continue to provide a better mobility experience with SDVs? Q4. Competitive strategy in the SDV market Q5. What is Arene's approach? Customer value in SDVs: Toyota's perspective   OEMs (automakers and suppliers) are continuing to explore mechanisms and content to "continuously pro...

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lizing data held by Zenrin Description of Map Data Cross Analysis Tool   By inputting characteristic data on the locations of frequent accidents, the system can be used to read out the corresponding locations on a map. The map data to be used is from Zenrin, and the company is flexible to meet customer requests for non-Zenrin products as well. Zenrin DataCom is currently using its own converter to convert HD-MAP/XD-MAP into various formats t...

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ds has expanded to 35%   Given the wide variation in charging infrastructure, electricity generation mixes, user behavior, and price sensitivity across regions, Scholten CTO stresses that “one size fits all doesn’t exist.” Technology choices must be aligned with regional characteristics and customer needs. Decarbonization Requires Multiple Solutions. One planet, many pathways — one shared goal. This is the net-zero vision artic...

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plored the strategies and tools Porsche uses to balance innovation, speed, and uncompromising quality across the complex supply chains. The Importance of SDV for Porsche AG  Mr. Malladi opened by emphasizing that SDVs are not just a technological trend—they are a cornerstone of Porsche's premium customer experience. By decoupling hardware from software, SDVs enable continuous updates, personalization, and integration with advanced technologies...

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Design Center began operations in November. XPeng   XPeng announced on November 5 that its AI semiconductor "Turing" has been adopted by VW. At the same time, the second generation VLA large-scale model was released and open-sourced. This will be used in a new mass-produced vehicle from its first customer, VW. The company also plans to unveil a mass-produced Robotaxi, a full-stack vehicle developed in-house for Level 4 autonomous driving ("high...

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, PhD [Technology Brief] CES 2026 AV Perspectives [January, 2026] [Right reserved VSI AV Insight powered by Go2Marketing LLC 2025] reproduced with permission of Go2Marketing LLC.   CES has been the largest tradeshow in the U.S. for over a decade with strong international company participation and customer attendance. The next table is a summary of the exhibitor attendance by country based on the exhibitor guide—available at: https://exhibitor...

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