f Nissan's ePTFirst-generation Leaf ePTSecond-generation Leaf ePTAria electric PT Panel explaining the evolution of EVs   Panel explaining the evolution of e-POWER Gen 1 e-POWER Gen 2 e-POWER   e-POWER is a series hybrid system in which the engine drives a generator to generate electricity, which is then used to drive the motor. On display at the venue was the complete electric powertrain, including the engine, generator, drive moto...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

cturing facilities in Indonesia, (ii) Companies that have invested in ICE car manufacturing facilities in Indonesia and will switch production to EVs, either in part or in whole, and/or (iii) Companies that have invested in EV manufacturing facilities in Indonesia by increasing production plans/capacity. Luxury goods sales taxfor HVs On December 16, 2024, the Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announced that the government...

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

-ion battery companies in China CATL FinDreams (BYD) Gotion High-tech CALB EVE Energy SVOLT Energy Sunwoda LG Energy Solution Panasonic       In 2024, the production and sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in the Chinese market increased year-over year (y/y), and the production capacity of drive batteries also expanded. Unlike previous years, the supply of batteries far exceeded device demand, sending lithium carbonate prices to ...

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

reased, and driving stability and quietness are improved. The problem is that repairs in the event of an accident are difficult and expensive, but the goal is to solve this problem by creating cars that do not collide.   Exhibitor profile Company Exhibit Material Process Ryobi, Limited(Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture) Rear underframe Aluminum alloy Gigacast 6,500 tons Battery case Aluminum alloy Die casting 2,500 ~ 3,500 tons Kobe Ste...

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

s. All Mazda models, with the exception of the Mazda 2, are equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.   On the other hand, Daihatsu and Suzuki, whose main production models are mini-vehicles and small cars in the B segment and below, have many models with drum brakes.   In between are Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi. Many of Mitsubishi's mini-cars and small commercial vehicles for the Japanese domestic market are equipped with drum brakes. Fo...

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

than 100g/km 13% 14% 15% CO2 emissions: over 200g/km 34% 36% 38% HV (Note 1) CO2 emissions: less than 100g/km 6% CO2 emissions: 100 to 120g/km 9% MHV (Note 2) CO2 emissions: less than 100g/km 10% CO2 emissions: 100 to 120g/km 12% PHV (Note 3) EV mode range of 80km or more, fuel tank capacity of 45L or less 5% EV mode range less than 80km, fuel tank capacity over 45L 10% Equipped with an engine with a displacement of over 3,000cc 3...

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

Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 (2) Japanese & European OEMs Mitsubishi, Mazda, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, Isuzu, and others Summary Mitsubishi: Xforce HEV Mazda: Iconic SP compact electric sports car Honda: e:N1 and City Hatchback DRIVAL Nissan: Serena e-POWER Suzuki: Swift and Carry Isuzu: Dragon Max pickup truck Toyota: Hilux Champ, Lexus RX 450h+ PHEV Ford: Everest Sport Special Edition Hyundai: N Line Series Volvo: XC90 PHEV and EX90 BEV ...

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

Auto Shanghai 2025: Japanese OEMs Electrified vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda Summary Toyota: World premiere of the Lexus ES and bZ7 with Huawei technology Honda: World premiere of the flagship model of the Ye series, equipped with DeepSeek Nissan: Unveils PHEV pickup truck for the first time and announces investment of approximately JPY 200 billion in the Chinese market Mazda: Unveils second NEV model, EZ-60, to be released in 202...

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

514.6 552.4 552.4 Canada 402.0 351.7 313.3 303.0 - - - Mexico 179.7 184.8 156.1 208.2 234.5 242.5 227.8 France 2.1 2.2 0.0 - - - - Austria - 2.9 5.9 6.8 5.0 2.7 2.6 Other/unknown 49.6 48.9 42.9 35.7 12.1 0.8 0.0 Percentage of imported vehicles 55.0% 54.6% 51.3% 50.4% 36.3% 35.5% 33.6% HondaAcura Total sales volume 1,604.8 1,608.2 1,346.8 1,466.6 983.5 1,308.2 1,423.9 Number of imported vehicles Total number 500.6 513.1 394.4 388.4...

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

ric vehicle sales: EVs including HEVs grow by nearly 70% Sales volume by OEM: Nissan maintains top share, followed by GM and VW Chinese OEMs: Accounting for about 10% of domestic sales in Mexico in 2024 U.S. OEMs: GM and Ford sales up, Stellantis sales down Japanese OEMs: Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, and Honda experience double-digit y/y growth Volkswagen Group (VW): Significant sales growth for the second consecutive year; Indian-made vehicles contrib...

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

vice for aircraft. Later, in 1967, the American company Eaton came up with the idea of using the airbag as a passenger protection device for automobiles. First adopted as an option by General Motors Corporation (GM) in the U.S. in 1973, the first application in Japan was in the driver's seat of the Honda Legend in 1985. The airbag was initially adopted as a device to protect the driver not wearing seatbelts, and its installation later expanded fr...

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

car model. Battery swap partnership (CATL) On January 10, 2025, the company announced that it would enhance its strategic partnership with CATL. SAIC will deepen the alliance in areas such as technology co-creation, vehicle and battery aftermarket, overseas business expansion, and vehicle-electricity separation. China FAW Group Micro commercial vehicle project On March 20, 2025, the FAW Group announced the commencement of construction of...

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

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 motorcycle parts. Honda Booth Yamaha Booth View of the 52nd Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2025   Related Reports:Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: Electric Two-wheele...

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

oup AG (Mercedes-Benz) provided the basic design for this 9-speed AT, which is used in North American SUVs and pickup trucks. 2023 2024 Figure 2: Distribution of AT steps (Japan) Source: MarkLines research   The situation in the U.S.: In 2024, General Motors Company (GM), the VW Group, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), Tesla, Geely (Volvo), and others launched new BEV models, and their share of the market is increasing, but the ratio of...

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

out about the significance, why the Taiwanese company Foxconn placed a technology demonstrator showcar directly in front of NXP’s CES pavilion. Five years ago Sony surprised CES visitors by presenting the showcar Vision-S; this year Sony presented the result of its further developments: Sony and Honda jointly exhibited the electric car Afeela 1 at CES for the very first time to the public.   The company Sonatus had an excellent definition of ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 (1) FCVs, FC units, Hydrogen-related Products Next generation FC modules, components for FC systems, hydrogen tanks, separators, and more Summary Exhibition of Toyota and Honda’s FCVs and hydrogen-related products Fuel cell systems (cellcentric, AVL, Symbio, OPmobility, EKPO Fuel Cell, NEXTY Electronics) Components for FC systems (Bosch, MANN+HUMMEL, IHI, OPmobility, Faurecia) FC related parts and materials (Nishim...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

kind following those in Germany and Mexico. The total floor area is 22,400 square meters, with a total investment of CNY 770 million. The products manufactured at the plant will be delivered to customers in all the Asian markets, including China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The annual production capacity of the first phase was 1.5 million units, and a second production line was built in 2020. By 2021, the Nanjing plant will be Bosch's largest prod...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/21

wheeled EVs and the like, consisting of an outer rotor brushless motor and a controller, and is compatible with small two-wheeled EVs in the 30 to 50cc class as a prime mover.   The motor has an output of 2.3kW and is air-cooled with a built-in fan. It uses stator parts currently in production for Honda and Suzuki, making it inexpensive and easy to convert to EV applications.   The thin type drive system is a system to drive autonomous mobile r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/27

.com/ Cognata AV simulation tech https://www.cognata.com/ DriveU.auto Teleoperation https://driveu.auto/ Foretellix AV & ADAS safety validation https://www.foretellix.com/ Helm.ai AI SW for AV & robotics https://www.helm.ai/ Holon Autonomous shuttle: Mover https://www.driveholon.com/en/ Honda 2 Concepts: ADAS & AV tech https://global.honda/en/ Hyundai Motor Possible AV in Waymo booth https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en Imagery AV sof...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/19

F) as reinforcing materials are often used. This is a proposal to replace reinforcement materials with natural materials as an environmental measure.   (Exhibitor Profile) Weight reduction, environmentally friendly Company Exhibited products Material  Process Ube Material Industries,Ltd.(Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) Lightweight front grille Magnesium sulfate reinforced polypropylene Injection molding Note: Polypropylene (PP): Thermop...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/14