optimizing the vehicle lineups, Honda’s total capital investment amount will be reduced from JPY 10 trillion to JPY 7 trillion by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031. Restructuring its battery production system   In May 2025, Honda announced that it would review its plans for a next-generation fuel cell module plant in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture. The plant has been aiming to start operations in FY2027 to produce 30,000 next-generation fue...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Hydrogen Engine Development Trends Initiatives by Japanese and European companies Summary History of hydrogen engine development and latest technology trends Selection of the excess air ratio λ Inspection of abnormal combustion Consideration of fuel supply method (Pi / Di selection, water injection) Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan - Presentations on hydrogen utilization   Hydrogen engines are already in practical use because engine tec...

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

res of China's energy structure, which is characterized by a high proportion of coal use, dependence on imported oil and gas, and high carbon emissions, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is actively promoting the development of methanol vehicles. Methanol is a clean fuel that has advantages such as being easy to store and transport and being available from a wide range of raw materials, and it shows potential as a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Create a Clean Mobility Vehicle ecosystem Accelerating clean mobility vehicle adoption in Karnataka through a robust charging infrastructure network or hydrogen station   Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy covers the following activities or products: Clean Mobility Vehicles & Components Battery and Cell Manufacturing Lithium-Ion and Fuel Cell Components Manufacturing of EV charging and battery swapping equipment Manufacturing of hydrogen refuelin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/27

e agreement between the EU and the U.S. can be signed.   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: 2025/08/26

JSAE 2025 in Nagoya: Fuel cells, high-performance components Technologies contributing to a mobility society: electrification, safety and security Summary Hydrogen FCV (fuel cell vehicle) related technologies (Hino, Toyoda Gosei, Aisan Industry) High-performance seat-related technologies (Toyota Boshoku, NHK Spring, Tachi-S) High-performance metal-based component technology (Chuo Spring, Fine Sinter, Ito Kinzoku Kogyo) Thermal management technolo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/14

egration Architecture"Everest" The energy conversion efficiency from gasoline to electricity is 3.75kWh/L. The carbon emissions index is less than 100g/km, meeting Euro 7 standards. Hydrogen Energy Architecture"Galaxy" The world's first range-extender hydrogen technology. The energy efficiency of fuel cells is over 55%. (Source: Prepared by MarkLines based on the content of the presentation) EV Modular Scalable Platform "Nebula"(S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/12

otor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) Interstar. It is available in EV, FCEV, and diesel engine versions. The EV version offers a range (WLTP mode) of 170 km or 460 km. Rafale E-Tech Acceptance of orders started in September 2024. This coupe-style midsize crossover SUV PHEV features a 22 kWh battery and a 55L fuel tank. It delivers an EV-mode range (WLTP mode) of up to 105 km and a total range of up to 1,000 km. It is manufactured at the Palencia Plant in S...

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

f ADAS and related autonomous driving technologies. Hybrid technology The "Leishen AI Hybrid 2.0" was announced in June 2025. This technology was developed based on AI scenarios. It covers three technology paths: "Leishen EM-i AI Hybrid," "Leishen EM-P AI Hybrid," and "Leishen Methanol Hydrogen E-fuel”. Methanol hydrogen commercial vehicle project In May 2025, Geely announced plans for the methanol hydrogen commercial vehicle project to beg...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/01

than 50% y/y, and the cumulative figure for the January to June period has shown significant growth, increasing 87.0% to 843,000 units. The strong performance of the Xingyuan, a compact BEV, has been a major contributor. BYD announced price cuts in China at the end of May, which drew criticism for fueling excessive competition in the country and slowed sales. The company’s sales volume grew 22.9% y/y to 1,793,000 units in the first half of the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/28

, experts from automotive OEMs and component suppliers and academics come together to exchange opinions on future climate-neutral drive solutions.   The topics of the lectures ranged from the latest passenger car and commercial vehicle drive concepts to the application and evaluation of non-fossil fuels, sustainability concepts and modern software-defined vehicles.   The full agenda of lectures can be viewed on the official website (https://wie...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/17

FCEVs and Fuel Cells, Chargers and Charging Technologies From coverage of the JSAE 2025 in Yokohama exhibition Summary FCV and hydrogen-related parts (Toyota Auto Body, Toyoda Gosei, VOSS, MAHLE, Takagi Seiko) Charge and discharge related products (Tsubakimoto Chain, Origin, Nichicon, SPC Electronics, Nissan) Plastic materials (Mitsubishi Chemical, Sumitomo Chemical, Idemitsu Kosan, Victrex, Fujikura Composites) Magnetic materials (Proterial, JL ...

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

or countries (including ICE and all other powertrains)   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: 2025/06/25

Toyota Business Fair 2025: Hydrogen, Carbon Neutrality Lightweighting, plastic materials, recycling, production technology Summary Special Exhibit: FCEV Crown, fuel cell module, hydrogen engine (Toyota) Hydrogen-related components, electrification components (FTS, Kyoho Machine Works) Various technologies contributing to carbon neutrality (Aisin, Kojima Industries) Lightweight technology, component manufacturing technology (Toyoda Iron Works, Toy...

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

, experts from automotive OEMs and component suppliers and academics come together to exchange opinions on future climate-neutral drive solutions.   The topics of the lectures ranged from the latest passenger car and commercial vehicle drive concepts to the application and evaluation of non-fossil fuels, sustainability concepts and modern software-defined vehicles.     The full agenda of lectures can be viewed on the official website (https://...

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

material, are used.   The exhibit was an all-solid-state battery pack for EVs, which was shown for the first time at a Japanese exhibition. The concept employs more than 20 advanced, high-performance material solutions from BASF including: - Side cooling plates made of Ultramid® - Cylindrical cell holders made of Ultramid® Expand - Top covers made of Ultramid® composite - Elastoflex® insulation pads - Elastan® filling material (side ...

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

Co., Ltd. (Umicore Shokubai) Emitec Technologies GmbH (formerly Vitesco Technologies Emitec GmbH) The need for clean and eco-friendly engines is naturally increasing. To meet this need, automakers and their suppliers are actively engaged in activities to reduce the weight of components, improve fuel efficiency and improve exhaust gas cleansing performance. Engine performance is directly connected to fuel economy and exhaust emissions, so it i...

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

ion in luxury taxes on hybrid vehicles for one year starting from January 1, 2025.(The tax rate is 6-12% until December 31, 2024, and 3-9% from 2025.)HVs include full hybrid, mild hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, but the luxury tax rate for each model will be calculated according to the type of fuel, fuel consumption, and emissions.The estimated budget required by the government for this measure is IDR 840 billion.     Battery EV (BEV) s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/13

t ACT Expo 2025. This report focuses on electric commercial vehicles and related technologies from OEM brands and suppliers including Kenworth, Peterbilt, Harbinger, Mack Trucks, ZF, BorgWarner, and Cummins. A report about vehicles, technologies and announcements related to hydrogen and alternative fuel systems at ACT Expo 2025 was previously released. Related Reports:Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 (2) BEVs, Batteries, and Chargers (Apr. 2025)Bhar...

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

ACT Expo 2025: Hydrogen and alternative fuels Bosch, Hyundai, Toyota advance hydrogen ecosystem; Daimler, Blue Bird show CNG and propane systems Summary Bosch exhibits fuel cell module and new CryoPump refueling technology cellcentric and EKPO detail next-generation fuel cell modules Forvia, Symbio display StackPack module and hydrogen storage solutions Hyundai and Plus outline autonomous fuel cell freight network strategy Toyota showcases Gen 3 ...

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