tents are likely to be required for future cockpits. (1) Graphical User Interface (GUI) for zero layer operation In particular, complex operations such as setting navigation destinations require two or three operations by opening the navigation menu in conventional navigation systems, but with Google-powered navigation systems, destination setting and major destinations such as "restaurants" can be performed with a single touch (Figure 9). Such o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

otor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) exhibited its newly developed e-SMART HYBRID strong hybrid system for minicars.   The e-SMART HYBRID for mini-vehicles is a series hybrid consisting of a 660cc gasoline engine for mini-vehicles and two motors, and is a 100% electric motor-driven system similar to Nissan's e-POWER, which does not have a clutch.   The "e-SMART HYBRID" motor mounted on the compact SUV "Rocky" released in November 2021 was diverted from th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

ubishi Electric Mobility Corporation Center display Honda ZR-V e:HEV 2024 Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. Car navigation system Honda ZR-V e:HEV 2024 Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation Center display Nissan Note Aura 2024 JVCKenwood Corporation Car navigation system Nissan Note e-POWER 2024 JVCKenwood Corporation Car navigation system Nissan Sakura 2024 JVCKenwood Corporation Car navigation system Nissan Sakura 2024 Bosch...

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

working with Astemo to support electrified vehicles.   On the other hand, Nissan began production at JATCO in 2025, in addition to in-house production in Yokohama, the Decherd Powertrain Assembly Plant in the U.S., and the Tochigi Plant.   In addition, for the generator for the second-generation e-POWER and the drive motor for the Sakura, Meidensha products, which have been used by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the past, have been adopted. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/04

ing production and reducing headcount, and to review its market strategy with the aim of returning to profitability by FY2026 (fiscal year ending March 2027). Going forward, the company will aim to strengthen its product appeal and improve sales performance by introducing vehicles equipped with the e-Power hybrid system in North America, deploying the third-generation Leaf globally, and introducing the latest models leveraging its alliances with ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

HEV 2024 ZF VezelVezel e:HEV 2023 ZF VezelVezel e:HEV 2022 ZF ZR-VZR-V e:HEV 2024 ZF Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. The table can be scrolled left and right. Model name Model year Driverairbag Front passengerairbag Sideairbag Curtainairbag Kneeairbag ECU Note Aura / e-POWER 2025 Magna (formerly Veoneer) Serena / Serena e-POWER 2025 Continental Leaf 2024 Bosch Sakura 2024 Bosch Armada 20...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

B4#W 2023 Koito --- --- Ichikoh Nissan Elgrand E52 2023 Koito Koito --- Stanley Stanley Koito (for AFS) Nissan Fairlady Z RZ34 2024 Stanley --- --- Stanley Nissan GT-R R35 2023 Stanley Koito --- Ichikoh Ichikoh Koito (for AFS) Nissan Leaf ZE1 2023 Ichikoh --- --- Ichikoh Nissan Note e-power E13 2024 Ichikoh --- --- Ichikoh Continental AG (Head lamp ECU)Valeo (Ballast) Nissan Note Aura FE13 2024 Ichikoh --- --- Ichikoh Continen...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20

ly. By region, the company will invest JPY 18.5 billion in Europe, JPY 17.5 billion in Japan, JPY 7 billion in each China and the Americas, and JPY 3 billion in the rest of Asia excluding Japan. The company will also strengthen its HVAC production organization, which supplies both electric and engine-powered vehicles. New production lines will be added at sites in China, Japan, and the Americas. In Europe, a new HVAC plant will be built. With the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/07

eringECUsupplier Nissan Ariya FE0 2024 Electric JTEKT Corporation JTEKT Corporation (outsourced) Nissan DayzDayz Highway STAR B4#W 2023 Electric NSK Steering & Control, Inc. Nidec Corporation NSK Ltd. Nissan Leaf ZE1 2023 Electric NSK Steering & Control, Inc. Nidec Corporation Nissan Note e-Power E13 2024 Electric NSK Steering & Control, Inc. Taigene Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. Nissan Note Aura FE13 2024 Electric NSK Steering & Cont...

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

ellantis: Starts production of the electric SUV "Jeep Wagoneer S", Continues investing in Mexico Ford: Increases production for the fourth consecutive year, raising prices of Mexican-made models in the U.S. Nissan: Increased production for the second consecutive year, begins production of the first e-POWER vehicle in North America Toyota: Began production of the new Tacoma, including HEV Honda: Begins production of Acura ADX, maintains production...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/11

ons put in place by the previous Biden administration. The previous administration aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with the ultimate goal of halving carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from automobiles by 2032. The intention was to shift U.S. auto sales, which are currently dominated by gasoline-powered vehicles, to electric vehicles (EVs). In a statement released the same day, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin asserted that "The U.S. auto indust...

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

. 2024)  JSAE 2024 in Yokohama: Electric Powertrains (Jun. 2024) 2025 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition: Archives of past exhibits reports 2024 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition: Archives of past exhibits reports   Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.: Evolution of electric powertrains, evolution of e-POWER, next-generation electric powertrain "X-in-1"   Nissan exhibited its electrification technology with the history of the evolution of mass-pro...

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

avoiding collisions at intersections will increase. While the response to bicycles suddenly appearing can be handled by increasing the responsiveness of ABS and ESC, automatic braking for avoiding intersection collisions requires further improvement in brake responsiveness. Therefore, even in engine-powered cars, there are trends in technology such as the adoption of electric brake boosters that electrify the main brake to increase responsivenes...

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

Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (2) Japanese & European OEMs Mitsubishi, Mazda, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, Isuzu, and others Summary Mitsubishi: Xforce HEV Mazda: Iconic SP compact electric sports car Honda: e:N1 and City Hatchback DRIVAL Nissan: Serena e-POWER Suzuki: Swift and Carry Isuzu: Dragon Max pickup truck Toyota: Hilux Champ, Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV Ford: Everest Sport Special Edition Hyundai: N Line Series Volvo: XC90 PHEV and EX90 BEV ...

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

t in terms of segments, the company focuses on its lineup of pickup trucks (40% of total sales in 2024), including the full-size F-Series imported from the United States, the Argentine-made Ranger, and the Mexican-produced Maverick.   Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan): Sales of North America's first e-POWER models begin; imports from India are introduced   Nissan (including Infiniti) sold 256,227 units in Mexico in 2024 (17.1% market share), up 5...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/30

ally, the two-wheeler segment will showcase BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, Thai Honda, Kawasaki, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Strom, Triumph, Yadea, Yamaha, and more.   Some of the key highlight models at the show include the Toyota Yaris Ativ HEV, BYD Shark 6, Deepal S05, MG IM6, AION UT, Nissan Serena e-Power, Mitsubishi Xforce HEV, Jaecoo 7 SHS PHEV, Isuzu TFR Dragonmax, Omoda C9, and Mazda 6e, etc.   The 46th BIMS is projected to achieve a 10% in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/25

ve. Similar transmission mechanisms are expected to be adapted for use in other models, and their number will increase. European manufacturers launched many BEVs, but faced stagnant market penetration, so they quickly introduced many MHEVs, which can be realized by adding an auxiliary motor to an ICE-powered vehicle. To compete with low-priced Chinese cars, they are mainly small cars, and therefore many of them have DCTs. Meanwhile, roughly half ...

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

lf of 2025. The PHEV powertrain will be based on Mitsubishi's mid-size SUV Outlander PHEV, and will feature elements of the next-generation model's platform, with a design differentiated from the recently upgraded 2024 ICE engine model. In addition, the company plans to introduce an series hybrids' e-Power model in early 2027 to coincide with the Rogue's model change.   Nissan is developing a newly designed PHEV powertrain to support multiple ve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/21

inental Toyota/Lexus NX200NX250NX350NX350hNX450h+ 2023 Denso Toyota Corolla SportCorolla Sport Hybrid 2022 Denso Toyota SientaSienta Hybrid 2022 Denso   Nissan OEM Model name Model year Radar LiDAR Nissan Elgrand 2023 Continental Nissan Note Aura 2023 Continental Nissan Note e-POWER 2023 Continental   Honda OEM Model name Model year Radar LiDAR Honda N-ONE 2024 Bosch Honda N-VAN 2024 Bosch Honda Vezel 2024 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 (2) Japanese OEMs and Others Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Hyundai, Ford, Volvo Cars, etc. Summary Toyota HEV lineup Lexus LBX Bespoke Honda HR-V e:HEV RS and e:N1 electric SUV Mitsubishi Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV Isuzu D-MAX 2.2 MaxForce pickup truck Mazda BT-50 pickup truck and CX-5 SUV Nissan Serena MPV and Kicks e-POWER Suzuki Swift sport hatchback, and Jimny Off-road Edition Hyundai Palisade...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/16