BYD plans to build 20,000 flash charging stations by the end of 2026. Furthermore, there are plans to build a large number of flash charging stations outside China by the end of 2026.   On March 16, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced a target of having 100,000 fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) in operation throughout China by 2030. This was included in a document on the comprehensive utilization of hydrogen energy,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

he feasibility of the two-seater scooter market. The achievements made in FC vehicle development have been inherited in the hydrogen tanks and valves, etc., and the company is also earnestly pursuing practical developments such as filling standards for small tanks. Suzuki has developed the Burgman Fuelcell (with FC prime mover) based on the Burgman 200 until 2019, and is developing a hydrogen engine vehicle based on the Burgman 400 (gasoline sin...

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

Compact Pack is a battery pack for commercial BEVs such as buses and trucks, as well as construction machinery and ships. The 1S type has a voltage (rated) of 338V and a capacity of 43.9kWh, while the 2S type has a voltage (rated) of 676V and a capacity of 87.8kWh. The battery pack structure is a cell-to-pack system in which cells are arranged directly in a battery pack without modules, similar to BYD's blade batteries, with active thermal mana...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/10

hnologies. Regional Market Dynamics Highlight the Need for Diversity Market trends further demonstrate that a uniform electrification strategy is unrealistic: China: In 2023, hybrid vehicle sales grew by 100% year-on-year, outperforming BEVs Brazil: Approximately 80% of new vehicle sales are flex-fuel vehicles Europe: The market share of hybrids has expanded to 35%   Given the wide variation in charging infrastructure, electricity generation ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

ous month, with their market share expanding both year-over-year and month-over-month, supported by strong sales growth in Japan and the UK.   In China, sales of electric vehicles plummeted in January due to changes in the sales promotion policies for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs: BEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs (fuel-cell electric vehicles)). Conversely, in Thailand, Chinese car sales increased significantly in the final month of incentives under the EV 3.0 sc...

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

nd new energy products that are suited to the market. CARIZON, a joint venture between VW's software subsidiary CARIAD and Horizon Robotics, plans to independently develop a SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for autonomous driving in China. Honda and Dongfeng are promoting demonstration operations of hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicles.   The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved two L3 autonomous driving ve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/09

money in the further development of internal combustion engines.   According to the latest annual reports from carmakers, for example Mercedes-Benz, these investments are justified by factors such as “the adaptation of vehicle projects with internal combustion engines, investment in hybrids and eFuels, the response to a slower ramp-up of electric mobility and market requirements” [1]. In its annual report, Volkswagen explains that “powertr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/05

ystem design that will strengthen the industrial base.   This report presents new car sales volumes (MarkLines aggregate data, excluding commercial vehicles; estimates are included) and analyzes sales trends of electric vehicles (BEV: battery electric vehicles / PHV: plug-in hybrid vehicles / FCV: fuel cell vehicles) in the global market in 15 countries, including 12 major countries, which account for approximately 83% of global car sales, and t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/26

e term, FCEVs in parallel for the long term Daimler Truck, recognizing that its operations account for approximately 1% of global CO₂ emissions, has positioned decarbonization as its top priority. The company’s strategy is based on a dual approach combining battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs); however, at present it is placing greater emphasis on BEVs due to their superior efficiency. This is because elec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/22

China's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicles Roadmap for coordinated development of FCVs and hydrogen infrastructure Summary Demonstration of Fuel Cell Vehicles and Construction of Fuel Cell Vehicle Supporting Highways in China (CASPRC) Regional Distribution of Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Filling Stations in China and Recommendations for Their Development (Sunwise Energy) Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Field Advantages and Core Techn...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Denza D9 Phantom Edition Denza D9 Phantom Edition’s interior   BYD’s DM-i Super Hybrid system stands out as it operates primarily on electric power, offering an EV-like driving experience with responsive acceleration, quiet operation, and minimal charging concerns, while optimizing fuel efficiency. The system is paired with the BYD Blade Battery, a safety-focused technology that supports over 100 km of pure electric range, as fea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/16

, the name of the magazine was changed to "ATZ (=Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift: Automotive engineering magazine)". In addition to being published in German, the English edition has been available since 2001. Hydrogen GetsIts Opportunityin Motor Racing Compact, powerful, and allowing for fast refueling – in motor racing in particular, the hydrogen combustion engine offers advantages compared to an electric drive system. The organizers of ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/07

seven versions. Prices range from CNY 120,900 to CNY 145,900. Vehicle dimensions: Overall length 4,720mm x width 1,806mm x height 1,482mm, with a wheelbase of 2,688mm. The powertrain is a combination of the EA211 1.5L turbo EVO II engine mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Combined fuel consumption (WLTC mode) is 5.54-6.06L/100km. This model is based on the MQB-EVO architecture and is equipped with a Qualcomm 8155 chip, a 10.25-i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/05

peria), and the fire at a New York factory of aluminum giant Novelis Inc. (Novelis).   On December 3rd, the Trump administration announced a new proposal, "Freedom Means Affordable Cars," which would significantly relax the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The new proposal calls for limiting fuel economy increases to around 0.25-0.7% per year for vehicles from the 2022 to 2...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/26

SAE China 2025: Higher Voltages, Solid-State Batteries, and Other Energy Technologies BYD, Xiaomi Auto, Chinese Academy of Sciences Summary BYD: Trends Toward Higher Voltages for NEVs and Needs for Motor Systems Xiaomi Auto: CTB Battery Pack Technology and Future Plans Chinese Academy of Sciences: Solid State Battery Technology Roadmap and Heavy-duty Fuel Cell Truck Commercialization Path   The 32nd Annual China Society of Automotive Engineers C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

is then sent to the condenser. Here, the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant releases heat as it passes through the condenser, in which many rows of thin tubes are arranged, and is transformed into a low-temperature, high-pressure liquid refrigerant. The condenser is made of aluminum with excellent thermal conductivity and has many fins to improve cooling performance. Next, in the receiver-dryer, low-temperature, high-pressure liquid refr...

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

uan  With continuous innovation and a diverse product lineup at its core, the Chery Group (Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.) showcased 34 models and multiple cutting-edge technologies. In addition, the company exhibited the "Iron Body 2.0," "Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis i".a solid-state battery cell with an energy density of 600Wh/kg, and "Falcon ADAS". The concept model Fulwin E06 was named the "Fulwin 9L". The large six-passenger flagship S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Japan Mobility Show 2025: BEV and FCEV trucks and buses CV OEMs’ multi-pathway strategies and BYD’s Japan-specific BEV light-duty truck Summary Business environment and each OEM's strategy - From the press briefings Summary of exhibited vehicles: BEV, FCEV, Engine-equipped vehicles Important technologies seen in the exhibits: hydrogen and fuel cell, BEV thermal management, L4 autonomous driving   The Japan Mobility Show 2025, organized by th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

otors have gradually attracted industry attention due to their simple structure, high temperature resistance, and high reliability. SRMs are used in some heavy-duty electric vehicles as they have no permanent magnets and can handle high load requirements under harsh operating conditions, and have excellent torque output at low cost. However, SRMs have weaknesses such as complex control systems and large torque ripple, so more advanced technology ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

Japan Mobility Show 2025: Hydrogen, Batteries FCEVs, fuel cell systems, hydrogen engines, lithium-ion batteries Summary FCEVs of OEMs, technology exhibits, etc.: Honda, BMW, Hyundai, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hydrogen and FC related: Toyoda Gosei, Toyoda Jidosha, Toyota, NGK, Sumitomo Electric Industries Battery related: Toyota Battery, Toyota Industries, BYD, JTEKT, Mikuni, NHK Spring, TPR   The Japan Mobility Show 2025, organized by the Japan ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11