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

h major manufacturers including FAW, SAIC, Dongfeng, Changan, Chery, Geely, and XPeng, covering BEV and HV platform products, and will gradually expand to PHEV and EREV (Extended Range EV). The company is also actively participating in national projects and collaborating on new technologies such as hydrogen fuel cell drive systems and e-Axles.  In terms of business strategy, the company continues to strengthen its investment in advanced manufact...

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

rcedes-Benz England YASA Motors Ltd. Drive motors (axial gap motors) BMW, Rolls-Royce Germany Dingolfing Plant Drive motors, electric gears, drive systems (e-Drive) (2020~) BMW, MINI Germany Landshut Plant Drive motors (for BMW i and MINI), motor gear units, drive unit housings (for ix3 and ix5 Hydrogen), fuel cell drive systems (for I Hydrogen NEXT) (planned) Porsche, VW Group Germany Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen Plant Drive motors (for Taycan, ...

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e colloquium provided an inspiring platform for professional dialogue and the joint development of innovative ideas. Participants experienced a diverse program featuring around 80 technical presentations that showcased recent research findings and developments. Topics included battery technologies, hydrogen applications, electric and hybrid powertrains, range-extender vehicles, synthetic fuels, innovative vehicle dynamics control systems, and the...

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be set from 2025 to 2029 with the ZLEV ratio set at 25% for passenger cars and 17% for vans, and abolished after 2030; Exemption for low-volume manufacturers (less than 10,000 passenger cars/year and 22,000 vans/year) abolished in 2035; Separate proposal regarding sales of CO2-neutral fuels (eFuel, hydrogen, biofuels, etc.) consistent with EU regulations.   For heavy-duty vehicles, in February 2023, the European Commission announced a revised p...

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ature ≥250℃ ≥300℃ ≥300℃ New material battery Lithium-sulfur battery Mass energy density ≥600Wh/kg ≥700Wh/kg ≥800Wh/kg Cycle life ≥600 cycles ≥800 cycles ≥1,000 cycles (Source: Created by MarkLines based on the content of the presentation) Fuel cells, construction of hydrogen energy infrastructure, automotive hydrogen storage systems     A design and manufacturing system that links vehicles, systems, components, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/27

2025.    Here is a comparison of the old and new tax structure for passenger cars in India. 表は左右にスクロールできます Vehicle Category Old GST rate  New GST  rate from September 2025 Change GST Cess Total applied rate Battery electric vehicles - BEVs 5% NA 5% 5% 0% Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles - HFCVs 12% NA 12% 5% -7% Passenger vehicles (gasoline, CNG, LPG) <4 meter in length and <1200cc engine 28% 1% 29% 18% -...

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mobility SE (Formerly Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE) ▶ Recent trends OPmobility SE is a French manufacturer and a global leader in the development and manufacturing of components and systems focused on exterior body assemblies, energy storage systems, pollution reduction systems, lighting systems, hydrogen technologies, front-end modules, and embedded software systems. In March 2024, the name of the company was changed from Plastic Omnium to OPm...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

ortation. Of this, 39 % was emitted by commercial vehicles, specifically 27 % by heavy-duty trucks and buses and 12 % by light-duty trucks [1]. As is the case with passenger cars, the electrification of powertrains in the commercial vehicle sector is one way – alongside other alternatives such as hydrogen engines or fuel cells – of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, three charging technologies are being discussed for commercial veh...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19

the commercial vehicle sector, Zhejiang Farizon Methanol Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd., has raised more than USD 200 million in financing. The funds will be used to conduct research and development of methanol-hydrogen technology and to build an ecosystem.   In August, the company announced Flyme Auto 2, an AI smart cockpit operating system, and EVA, an AI ...

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i LMX battery series which showcases advancements in materials, electrodes, and electrolytes for improved durability, power, charging speed, and life. The Omni LMX series can be used for light e-mobility applications including motorcycles, e-bikes, and scooters. Toyota Boshoku’s booth displayed a hydrogen bike which utilizes a compact fuel cell stack to provide additional power when necessary. Schaeffler S3AM active all-solid-state ...

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of subsidiaries and affiliates: 13 in Japan, 42 overseas (including 6 in China) Japan domestic motor manufacturing site: Yahatahigashi Works Corporate trends: Mazda has been working on motors for electric vehicles, such as supplying a winding-switching motor-inverter system for the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid in 2009 that can expand the high-efficiency range. However, the company’s capability has been limited to small-lot production and...

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

kr Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (Zeekr) was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders. With this move, Geely Auto will cover the three segments of the market - mainstream, mid- to high-end, and luxury - and will build a lineup that covers a variety of powertrains: ICE, EV, PHV, and methanol-hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Tesla   Unit sales of the best-selling model, the Model Y, were up 22.5% y/y to 123,000 units, while sales of the Model ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

in 2025. In addition, a new conversion subsidy will be established to promote the electrification of internal combustion engine vehicles. In addition to subsidies, three new types of financing will be introduced, and the following three points will be promoted as specific initiatives. Electric and hydrogen bus purchase financing for transportation companies. Charging infrastructure fund for charging business operators. A new electric vehicle saf...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/23

Automotive World Autumn 2025: Electrification Technologies Electric powertrains, chargers, and hydrogen-related systems Summary Electrification component-related products: HOSO Technology, SGF, Panatronic Japan, Naganuma Shoji (Sinbon) Fast and normal chargers: ABB, Fortune Electric Value, Electway, MSI, Bell Energy Battery, hydrogen, fuel cell-related: Nitto Kogyo, Kanadevia, Nitto Kohki, Niterra, Mitsui E&S Power Systems   The Automotive Worl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/15

ident highlighted the performance and challenges of the auto component industry. She pointed out that critical raw materials like rare earth magnets, semiconductors, and battery inputs need national attention. She thanked the government for supporting through PLI schemes and policies promoting EVs, hydrogen, advanced technologies, ease of doing business, GST simplification, compliance, digitization, and infrastructure development.  SIAM (Society...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/09

  The SAE Level 4 autonomous shuttles built by Auve Tech are specifically created for short-distance urban transportation. These vehicles are equipped with seating for eight passengers, a 25 kW power range, air conditioning, and an integrated user interface. They are available in both electric and hydrogen-powered versions.   Auve Tech’s flagship models include: Iseauto: The original shuttle tested in Estonia and Finland MiCa: Launched in 20...

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gy were exaggerated and profiteering. This could have an immeasurable impact on Tesla's business.   Musk announced a " Master Plan Part Ⅲ. Long-term plan to phase out fossil fuels" in March 2023. Musk's vision was to promote the use of heat pumps, industrial high-temperature processing and green hydrogen, followed by the electrification of aircraft and ships, following the widespread adoption of EVs. Tesla is not only an EV manufacturer, but a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/01

aterials Regulations and Sustainability Event 2025 organized by CLEPA; Slide: © AIAG） Technological Innovation and the Development of Digital Infrastructure   A wave of innovation-driven transformation is currently underway, with rapid advancements in EV platforms, battery technologies, and hydrogen technologies.   In parallel, there is a growing demand for improved data exchange and operational efficiency through the use of digital tool...

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