pes of hydrogen tanks supplied by Toyota in its catalog, but the one selected by Kawasaki based on its dimensions is the G2-3 type (length 684 mm x diameter 299 mm, volume 25.3 l = 1 kgH2), which is the type installed at the very rear end of the body of the Toyota Mirai shown in the photo above (foreground in the photo). (Source: Toyota) The base engine is a 4-cylinder 998cc supercharged H2-SX production gasoline engine with additional equip...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

d that it has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies SE to develop battery cooling technology for EVs using high-performance dielectric fluids. TotalEnergies has developed a new innovative dielectric coolant that can be in direct contact with battery cells. Valeo will help develop solutions that integrate this coolant within EV battery packs, optimizing performance by conditioning at the right temperature. With this development, Valeo also reduce...

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

have been ordered from Denso and Panasonic Corporation. On the other hand, Highly Marelli has expanded sales of its main product, compressors for mini-vehicles, and the company’ products are also used in the Honda N Series and Suzuki Wagon R Smile. In July 2023, Highly Marelli introduced a new integrated thermal management module (iTMM) for EVs that combines the vehicle's various thermal circuits into a single component. The new iTMM uses multi...

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

ts [ ].   Abbreviations used in the text are shown in the table below. Abbreviation Concept meaning λ Excess air ratio. Indicates how close the oxygen/fuel ratio in the combustion mixture is to stoichiometric equivalence. If it exceeds 1, the combustion mixture is in a lean state. If λ = 1, EGR is not factored in because it does not contain residual oxygen. φ Equivalence ratio, the reciprocal of λ. It is the fuel/oxygen ratio in a com...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/01

nt caused by engine rotation vibration, road vibration, and flying stones while it is mounted under the floor or directly under the exhaust manifold. With the completion of the canning process, the catalytic converter assembly is then flanged or welded to the exhaust pipe or exhaust manifold and integrated into the exhaust line. This report addresses the final product of the shell and canning process to yield the completed catalytic converter ass...

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

12D engine of the previous generation, the new engine has a longer stroke, which enhances the flow in the cylinder and allows more freedom in the design of the combustion chamber. The valve included angle and valve lift have been optimized to achieve higher engine efficiency by actively introducing EGR and applying the Atkinson cycle without obstructing the spiral flow of the air mixture into the combustion chamber. The ISG (Integrated Starter G...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/15

development subject Source: Technical information distribution service-swimy URL:https://thinktank.toyota-td.jp/pub/list   Looking at Mitsubishi's development subjects, it is clear that "cooling, fuel injection, and control system for internal combustion engine" is the most common, followed by "EGR system failure diagnostic equipment and its determination method" and "exhaust gas control system for hybrid vehicle”. Figure 12: Mitsubis...

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

small battery HEVs, European models are single-motor large battery PHEVs, and Chinese models are a combination of Japanese and European dual-motor large battery PHEVs. The strength of Japanese vehicles lies mainly in fuel economy and cost, but power is relatively weak. European PHEVs share a high degree of commonality with conventional internal combustion engines (ICEs), giving them excellent dynamic performance. Chinese-brand PHEVs primarily us...

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

d that it has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies SE to develop battery cooling technology for EVs using high-performance dielectric fluids. TotalEnergies has developed a new innovative dielectric coolant that can be in direct contact with battery cells. Valeo will help develop solutions that integrate this coolant within EV battery packs, optimizing performance by conditioning at the right temperature. With this development, Valeo also reduce...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/07

ing type and features a small brushless motor and an inner condenser with high heat dissipation. The blower motor is also a PWM drive type that controls power through high-speed switching, meeting the requirements for energy efficiency and quietness. In July 2023, Highly Marelli introduced a new integrated thermal management module (iTMM) for EVs that combines the vehicle's various thermal circuits into a single component. The new iTMM uses multi...

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

he first half of 2024 was also strong, with NEV sales reaching 4,944,000 units, up 32% from the previous year, and a 35.2% share of the domestic market. Full-year sales are projected to reach 11.5 million units.   There is great traction in technological innovation, and China will be the main battleground in the global NEV race. Most automakers and parts manufacturers have boldly taken on the challenge of innovation, driving technological advanc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/16

  The technologies of the 1.5L high-efficiency engine and PHEV-dedicated electric hybrid system (EHS) are summarized below. PHEV-dedicated 1.5L high-efficiencyengine ・ Maximum output 74kW, maximum torque 126Nm, and maximum thermal efficiency of 46.06%.・ The exhaust gas recirculation rate (EGR) of the three-way catalyst pre-intake system is nearly 30%, improving thermal efficiency.・ High tumble-flow air duct, 15% increase in tumble-flo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/05

nt caused by engine rotation vibration, road vibration, and flying stones while it is mounted under the floor or directly under the exhaust manifold. With the completion of the canning process, the catalytic converter assembly is then flanged or welded to the exhaust pipe or exhaust manifold and integrated into the exhaust line. This report addresses the final product of the shell and canning process to yield the completed catalytic converter ass...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/30

ctric Mobility”   The 30th China Society of Automotive Engineers Conference and Exhibition (SAECCE 2023) was held in Beijing, October 25 ~ 27, 2023. The conference was held under the six major themes of "energy-saving powertrains, New Energy, chassis systems, intelligent-connected, vehicle integration and performance, and common technologies." More than 60 forums were held, including one general meeting, two main forums, three Engineering A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/01/17

d that it has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies SE to develop battery cooling technology for EVs using high-performance dielectric fluids. TotalEnergies has developed a new innovative dielectric coolant that can be in direct contact with battery cells. Valeo will help develop solutions that integrate this coolant within EV battery packs, optimizing performance by conditioning at the right temperature. With this development, Valeo also reduce...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/22

logy Roadmap 1.0   The 30th China Society of Automotive Engineers Conference and Exhibition (SAECCE 2023) was held in Beijing from October 25-27, 2023. The conference was held under the six major themes of Energy-saving Powertrains, New Energy, Chassis Systems, Intelligent Connected, Vehicle Integration and Performance, and Common Technologies, and included one plenary session, two main forums, and three Chinese Academy of Engineering member ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/21

Toyota bZ4X and the Subaru Solterra. This system uses a multi-function valve (MCV-e) that controls liquid coolant to achieve thermal coordination between the high-temperature coolant circuit, the low-temperature coolant circuit, and the refrigeration cycle. The system is said to be simplified by integrating the functions of each coolant circuit. According to the battery thermal management circuit diagram included in press release materials, it us...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/19

gine durability due to high combustion pressure, and inability to operate at high load. The mechanisms of occurrence and control techniques were classified into the following four categories and examined. (1) Backfire (in this paper, self-ignition near bottom dead center): Can be avoided by use of EGR, lean combustion and change from port injection to direct injection. (2) Sporadic pre-ignition: Pre-ignition that occurs when combustion gas remai...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/08/03

le even if the demand for engine parts begins to decline in the future. Products: In addition to exhaust pipes, mufflers, and catalytic converters / canning as covered in this report, Sango also manufactures products such as urea SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) exhaust aftertreatment systems integrating the exhaust manifold and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). Customers: Sango components are used on many models in the Toyota and Daihatsu line...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/07/27

ncreased up to 650 Volt with a high voltage battery of around 200 Volt, the use of compact high speed electric motors with new winding technologies and the change in transaxle layout from co-axial to dual axial. In parallel the combustion engine has been optimized through exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), friction reduction and other technical details to achieve high efficiency over a wide range and further reduce CO2 emissions. Fifth gener...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/13