lymerization equipment. Afterwards, the material is returned to the monomers that are the raw materials of nylon through depolymerization using subcritical water. Depolymerization using subcritical water differs from conventional methods in that it does not require a catalyst and is organic solvent-free. As a result, compared to petroleum-derived products, CO2 emissions during manufacturing can be reduced by about 50%, and by achieving horizontal...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

third-generation fuel cell system is being developed based on customer feedback, knowledge gained from demonstrations, and technology accumulated over many years. Its main features are: 1) improved durability (twice as compared to the previous system): equivalent to a diesel engine and maintenance-free; 2) improved fuel efficiency (1.2 times as compared to the previous system), with a driving range that is approximately 20% longer; and 3) signif...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/24

s as much as on inland waterways and 8.5 times as much as by rail.   As trucks and buses are responsible for around 7% of global emissions, it is clear how important it is for MAN as a truck manufacturer to tackle this problem.   MAN has committed itself to making the transition to greenhouse gas-free commercial vehicles and decarbonizing production through reduction measures along the entire value chain and product life cycle.   The company h...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

nd video experience through a highly integrated music application ecosystem and hardware. Through algorithms built into the in-vehicle system, the sound field is precisely controlled, enabling innovative features such as spatial audio, independent sound zones, active noise reduction, and microphone-free karaoke. The Huawei Sound Ultimate Series supports up to 43 speakers for a 7.5.10 surround sound experience. Equipped with adaptive sound field c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

the fiscal year ended March 2024), Sango is Japan's leading exhaust system components supplier. In January 2023, it was reported that Sango will promote the generalization of its production lines. In anticipation of the progress of electrification, the company will reallocate management resources, freed up by streamlining its core businesses, to new areas. The company is hurrying to streamline its core businesses in order to maintain profitabili...

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

onment recognition performance equivalent to LiDAR.     Excellent sidelobe characteristics due to multi-channel (Materials provided by Arbe Robotics)   The radar's all-weather performance and its ability to maintain recognition performance even in the dark remain its strengths, allowing free space mapping and nighttime pedestrian detection using only radar.     Detection of strong reflective objects (Materials provided by Arb...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

technology cycle. 1) Large cylindrical batteries:   The 4680 large cylindrical battery can enhance battery safety, energy density and fast charging performance, and is expected to become a potential development trend for high-end lithium-ion batteries. As technology advances and the rate of defect-free products improves, large cylindrical batteries are expected to be seen more and more. First installed in Tesla in 2023, and scheduled to be insta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

be released in June 2025.       Dongfeng Motor Corporation (Dongfeng) exhibited its entire brand lineup and fully demonstrated its latest achievements in the field of intelligent strategy. Several strategic models were on display, including the MHero M817, the Nammi 06, and the new Voyah FREE.   In addition, a new technology brand, Tianyuan Intelligence, was announced, establishing a technology system for intelligent technology. Ta...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

y driver of growth, up nearly 19% YoY and are up close to 14% YTD. Sales increased due to fleet renewal, a rise in electrified vehicle registrations, vehicle replacements from the DANA weather event, and effective government incentives like the MOVES 2025 Plan. The French PV market appears to be in free fall as sales have fallen YoY in twelve out of the last thirteen months, with this month’s result down over 12% from May 2024. February's vehic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/09

cations and up to 9% in fuel savings for long-haul applications.   The e-comp Scroll electric air compressor provides low-noise, low-vibration, efficient air compression up to 12.5 bar. The compressor's scroll technology contributes to reduced vibrations and noise levels while also enabling an oil-free solution. It can be used for commercial vehicles across a variety of powertrains including battery electric, hybrid, and fuel cell systems. The i...

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

frame Automatic coating machine High rigidity resin insert Body: PA resin Injection molding Insert: Epoxy filler Heat foam molding TOM molding: Stage lift type vacuum forming, for large parts   Coating-less steel sheet (Nippon Steel Corporation) The exhibits include various types of paint-free steel sheets, with the aim of eliminating painting as an environmental measure. Although there is no track record in automobiles, the company say...

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

nd has a carbon fiber body design. Maximum output is 1,000hp and 0-100km/h acceleration is achieved in about 2.5 seconds. The maximum cruising distance is approximately 402km.   At the motor show, the company unveiled its chassis technology and also announced the establishment of the world's first free, state-of-the-art safe driving training center.         The Chery Group continues its development of five brands (Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR,...

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

le even if the accelerator is fully depressed when the vehicle is stopped 1 to 1.5 meters in front of an obstacle, or will be slower than 8 kilometers per hour when it hits an obstacle. Warning messages such as "Please release the accelerator" will be displayed on the in-car display. U.S. Copper-free friction materials regulations in 2021 Friction material products that do not contain copper fibers have been released from each company. The reg...

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

scounts and ease storage costs for dealers. Although demand will remain volatile, it is believed that disciplined inventory management, targeted incentives and easing loan interest rates will provide support going forward.   On May 6, the United Kingdom and India concluded talks on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) that will benefit the auto industries of both countries. As part of the agreement, India will phase out 85% of tariffs on e...

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

as allows all three rows of passengers to interact naturally with the DeepSeek-based AI smart cockpit. As for the smart driver assistance system, DiPilot 300, which integrates 32 sensors (including 1 LiDAR, 5 millimeter wave radars, 12 cameras, etc.), is a standard feature to provide end-to-end map-free urban NOA, automatic parking (APA), and smart phone remote control (APP) by smartphone. The vehicle can also be equipped with the optional Lingyu...

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

les (xEVs), including EVs, PHVs, and HVs, was 207,646, expanding the share of electric vehicles in total vehicle sales volume from 20.7% in 2023 to 32.7% in 2024. Chinese OEMs have been taking advantage of the Thai government's support for the spread of EVs and the 0% tariffs under the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) to import and sell EVs. In addition, in response to the recent increase in demand for hybrid vehicles in the Thai market,...

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

h 5,325mm x width 2,017mm x height 1,621mm, with a wheelbase of 3,250mm. Acceleration from 0-100km/h is reached in 4.3 seconds and maximum speed is 220 km/h. It uses a 900V high-voltage architecture, with the system's maximum output being 520kW and maximum torque 700Nm. The company will provide six free battery swap services per month for 10 years. Total driving range (CLTC mode) is 620- 650km. The model is built with the company's in-house devel...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/09

n the U.S.  For example, if a vehicle imported from Mexico contains USD 5,000 in U.S. parts, the additional tariff under Section 232 would apply to the price of the vehicle minus the USD 5,000 value of the U.S. parts.   For exports from Mexico to the U.S., USMCA-compliant items will remain tariff-free for the time being. (As of end of April, 2025)  In addition, a 27.5% tariff will be imposed on passenger cars exported from Japan, South Korea, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/02

delivery robots, seatbelts with airbags for small aircraft, and airbags to be equipped on drones have also been developed.   Relation to autonomous driving   With the evolution and expansion of preventive safety technology and the increase in self-driving cars in the future, so-called "collision-free cars" are predicted to become common, so there are some who argued that the market for occupant protection devices such as airbags would be expec...

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

2025, the company announced the completion of AI Intelligence in all areas (architecture, power, chassis, cockpit, etc.) and released the advanced intelligent driving system G-Pilot (compatible with all series models). Key features include valet parking, high-speed NOA (Navigate on Autopilot), map-free city NOA, and full scenario D2D (door-to-door) operation. In addition to this, the Geely Galaxy series will become the Geely Galaxy brand, and LE...

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