ange of 500 miles. Both vehicles share the same drivetrain architecture, combining a permanent magnet motor, transmission, and differential in an electric drive unit to provide a peak power of 440 hp and torque of 1,140 lb-ft. Harbinger plug-in hybrid vehicle chassis Harbinger range extender engine for plug-in hybrid   The hybrid uses a 1.4-liter I4 gasoline engine fueled by a 47.5-gallon tank as a range extender with an 800 V generato...

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

addition, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) and SAIC will jointly develop the new brand "Shangjie" SUV. The new model is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2025. In addition, the two companies signed an agreement with Shanghai Lingang Industry Co., Ltd. for a finished vehicle and battery production project. The vehicle project will begin in May 2025, with the new model rolling off the production line at the SAIC Lingang production faci...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

x-seater 900. Lotus unveiled the Theory 1, an EV sports car concept model.   The Chery Group exhibited 53 NEV (New Energy Vehicle: BEV, PHEV, FCEV) models under its five China domestic and global brands Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR, and Luxeed. Chery exhibited the fully remodeled QQ and the Tiggo 9L production concept car, while the Exeed brand held the global premiere of the new Tianji concept car. The Jetour brand also unveiled its off-road line...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/30

ts partnership with Plus aims to develop an autonomous hydrogen-based freight network based on Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell truck.   Beyond hydrogen, two OEMs displayed alternative fuel technologies. Daimler showcased the Freightliner Cascadia Natural Gas truck utilizing the Cummins X15N natural gas engine. Blue Bird unveiled a propane-powered stripped chassis for Class 5 and 6 commercial vehicles.   This report is the first of two reports focusi...

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

ers I. Introduction II. Recent trends in brake technology III. Overview of major brake suppliers and their products IV. Overview of global facilities of brake suppliers V. Sales comparison of major brake component suppliers VI. Major brake component suppliers, their customers, and equipped Japanese production models VII. List of Global Facilities Foundation brakes, friction materials Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. ADVICS Co., Ltd. Hosei Bra...

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

/m) to 5.213 million units.   China   New vehicle sales in April were 1.793 million units, reflecting an increase of 14.0% y/y (down 12.9% m/m).   According to an analysis by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the Chinese auto market was strong overall in April, with both production and sales steadily increasing year-over-year. Latent domestic demand was stimulated and drove the market, while exports remained stable des...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

rity Summit, DiDi Autonomous Driving presented the hardware platform for its next-generation mass-produced Robotaxi. At the same time, the first Level 4 model, manufactured jointly by DiDi Autonomous Driving and GAC Aion, was also unveiled.   At Auto Shanghai 2025, GAC Aion jointly released a mass production model, developed with DiDi Autonomous Driving and equipped with the first Level 4 advanced autonomous driving function adapted to the globa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

ectric and CNG vehicles Technology trends: Strengthening CNG business with a focus on carbon neutrality Indian market: Record high sales in 2024; Expanding sales lineup focusing on SUVs Japanese market: Double-digit year-over-year growth in 2024, aiming for 80% HEVs and 20% BEVs by FY2030 Sales and production volume trends: Aiming for global sales of 4.2M in FY2030 Business Performance: record-high sales and profits for the full year of FY2024 Gl...

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

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - May 2025 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in April and outlook for May China passenger car production and sales volumes in April 2025 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, MPVs but not minivans) for April 2025.   Retail ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Thailand: Tax Incentives for PHVs, HVs, and MHVs in addition to EVs Chinese OEMs expand EV production; Changan, Chery to start up new plants Summary Thai government policies: Tax incentives for HVs, MHVs, and PHVs EV sales in Thailand slow in 2024, HV sales grow 1.5-fold Chinese OEMs: Launching HV and PHV models in addition to BEVs Chinese OEMs: BYD and GAC Aion start operation of EV plants in Thailand Thai production in 2025 is expected to incre...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/12

The event attracted 1,601,011 visitors, a number comparable to that of the 45th BIMS.   The 47th Bangkok International Motor Show is scheduled to take place from March 25 to April 5, 2026.  Related reports: Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (1) Chinese OEMs (Apr. 2025)ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q4 2024) (Feb. 2025)Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 (2) Japanese OEMs and Others (Jan. 2025)Thailand International Motor Ex...

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

ond NEV, scheduled for release in 2025. Related reports:Alliances of Major OEMs in the Chinese Market (Apr. 2025)Mazda: BEV Transition to Progress in Stages (Apr.2025)Chinese Market 2024: Sales Volume 31.4M units, Chinese OEMs Share over 65% (Feb. 2025)Toyota: Developing electrification compatible engines with Mazda and Subaru (Aug. 2024)Honda: Investing JPY 10 trillion in EVs and software by 2030 (Aug.2024)Auto China 2024: Japanese OEMs (May 20...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/07

y Fund (IMF), Mexico's GDP growth rate in 2025 is predicted to be 1.4%, the same level as 2024. The tough policies of U.S. President Trump, such as new tariffs, may work against the export-dependent Mexican economy, and are expected to affect domestic automobile sales trends.   2024 domestic production breakdown of imported vehicles(Source: Created by MarkLines based on INEGI data)   Looking at imported vehicles by country of manufactu...

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

reservations, with car bookings alone showing a 44.8% growth YoY. The event attracted 1,601,011 visitors, a number comparable to that of the 45th BIMS.   The 47th Bangkok International Motor Show is scheduled to take place from March 25 to April 5, 2026.   Related reports: ASEAN Vehicle Sales and Production Update (Q4 2024) (Feb. 2025)Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 (2) Japanese OEMs and Others (Jan. 2025)Thailand International Motor Ex...

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

ving experience. The company also announced the development of a new intelligent cockpit and the introduction of the Apple ecosystem. Partnership in intelligence (Huawei) On February 21, 2025, the company signed a partnership agreement with Huawei. The partnership will include product definition, production and manufacturing, supply chain management, sales and service, and other areas to develop a new NEV smart car model. Battery swap partner...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/24

0 domestic motorcycle-related organizations, including the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association and the Japan Motorcycle Sports Association. This year's event was a success, with 180 exhibitors and 118,812 visitors. The number of exhibits of electric models has been decreasing year by year as engine-powered motorcycles dominate, but this report focuses on exhibits of EV scooters and related products. We also covered exhibits of lightweight ...

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

rque converter Two-shaft gearbox used instead of a planetary stage, combined with a torque converter The above 1 is an "AT-based" structure, as shown in the green box in Figure 1 below, which is often used for hybrids, but Mercedes-Benz has been using multi-disc clutches in ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles for many years, and Mazda has been using them from 2022 onwards.   On the other hand, the sub-transmission associated with the lowe...

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

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) report - April 2025 Analysis of China's passenger car sales in March and outlook for April China passenger car production and sales volumes in March 2025 Market analysis and outlook Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, MPVs but not minivans) for March 2025.   Ret...

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

ed to be aware of the hardware. (Figure 1-3)   PCs and cell phones use a "modular architecture" in which components are standardized, modularized and developed by combining them. Conversely, in the era of SDVs, where "integral architecture" with highly interdependent structures such as car bodies, engines, and brakes has been adopted, it is necessary to shift to "open architecture" in which products are developed interchangeably among different ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/09

which can be installed under the standard for Kei-class BEVs. It is 120mm thick and 720mm wide, and can be installed in vehicles with sliding doors. It uses LFP cells and has a capacity of 28.6kWh. The company has already signed a contract with a Japanese OEM and is developing the product for mass production in two to three years.   The "HEV battery pack" is a high-output ternary battery with a discharge rate (5S) of 100C (500A), a regenerative...

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