hima Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd., HIROTEC Corporation, Fukuta Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. and ROHM Co., Ltd., which have specialized knowledge in the development and production of electric drive units, as part of its efforts to develop electrification technologies such as electrification-related parts in the Hiroshima region as well as develop the entire supply chain, including Mazda. By co-creating with these partner companies with outstandin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

t and interactive display integrated into one design. The interactive display shows a variety of information such as appearance and vehicle status. It is interactive and discerning. Mass production is expected to begin at the end of 2025, with demonstration operations to be carried out in stages in parts of Guangzhou and Beijing in 2026. The vehicle is equipped with 33 sensors and employs multiple sensor detection and early fusion technologies,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/20

1,490mm, with a wheelbase of 2,735mm. It uses a lithium iron phosphate battery, and is equipped with a motor having a maximum output of 160kW. It features a 14.6-inch 2.5K HD center display and an 8.8-inch full LCD instrument panel. The exterior design blends elements of technology and nature. The interior boasts a multi-functional space in the front passenger seat, with options such as a folding table, smartphone stand, and decorative accessori...

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

themed styling kits, giving them a bold and distinctive new look. Designed to deliver an exceptional driving experience under Mitsubishi's e:MOTION, these models combine sporty premium aesthetics with a spacious, flexible cabin. They also offer versatile seat-folding configurations and customizable interior space. Mitsubishi Xforce HEV's rear side Mitsubishi Xpander Cross HEV PLAY Mitsubishi Xpander HEV PLAY   Mazda showcased the Icon...

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

to increase output. Another organizational factor contributing to China's success is rapid communication. Jack Weast noted that Chinese employees can quickly contact team members through WeChat. All of these qualities reinforce the industry's emphasis on speed and efficiency. Zeekr Mix cabin interior from CES 2025 Zeekr 009 Grand rear cabin area from CES 2025   In a similar fashion, the Chinese industry’s emphasis on technology and i...

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

an interview, the company announced its development strategy for next-generation “Life Cell“ airbags built into seats to accommodate various occupant postures during automated driving. Assuming that a person does not look forward, it is necessary to integrate the airbag with the seat and other parts of the vehicle, so the "Life Cell" airbag is mounted on the seat and shaped to envelop the occupant in the event of an accident, even when the s...

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

Huawei Smart Car Model Comparison and Sales Status Automotive sales up five-fold y/y; new model Aito M8 launching in collaboration with Seres Summary Smart Car Solutions Business Huawei HIMA smart car sales volume Huawei HIMA smart car Equipment Comparison Trends in partnerships between solutions and parts supply Aito M8 (new model developed by Huawei and Seres, launching in April 2025) (Source: Aito's official Weibo)  Huawei Technologi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/16

Demonstration using accessory outlet   eK X EV (G Business Package)eK X EV (G Business Package) display panel   The eK X EV G Business Package is a model for corporate customers and is not listed in brochures or on the website of the eK X EV for the general public. It has a simplified interior and exterior and is priced JPY 200,000-300,000 less than the G grade for the general public.   Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Ho...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/08

ork of the 4YFN (Four Years from Now) program. The number of startups increased from 930 last year to over 1,000 this year. The goal of the 4YFN event is to support start-ups, investors and companies to connect and launch new business ventures together.   The total event report is divided into two parts. This is part one, which focuses on smart mobility concepts and solutions that leverage AI, 5G, and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) to enhance ef...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/28

ystems, 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 (Nishimura, Kobe Steel, Sumitomo Riko, NOK, Tokuyama) Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 (February 19-21, 2025) was held at Tokyo Big ...

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

San Francisco, and dynamic performance regulated at a 30km/h stopping distance of 27m (approx. 0.15 G).   Electric parking brake (EPB)   In recent years, deregulation has led to the rapid spread of EPBs. By adopting EPBs, convenience is increased, such as a switch for the parking brake, increased interior space, and an automatic parking ON/OFF function. In addition, in terms of function expansion of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in...

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

and low minimum ground clearance (120mm), suggest that it is intended for use on well-developed roads. From a body design perspective, by not taking rough roads into consideration, the focus can be placed on collision safety and high overall rigidity.   The main structures that use large aluminum parts include not only the Gigacast, but also the front suspension tower and the reinforcing triangular frame, side sills, battery case, and crash box...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/04

Automotive World 2025: e-Axle, Motors Motor windings for EVs, SiC power modules, insulation materials, and more Summary e-Axle, motors (BorgWarner, Mitsuba, Mobiletron Electronics, Fukuta Electric, EVR Motors) Motor windings, cores (Nittoku, Sanko Kiki, Odawara Engineering, Kuroda Precision) Power modules (Mitsubishi Electric, Fuji Electric, STMicroelectronics, Bosch) e-Axle related parts and materials (Unipres, Fujikura Composites, TRIS, Sumitom...

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

that manages data traffic between various ECUs in the vehicle. It ensures that information flows efficiently and securely between different systems.   The Audi Q4 e-tron is actually an electric vehicle that is based on the MEB platform, but it is also a premium vehicle that comes with the premium interior, the premium ECUs and premium frontends. This means that you have to bring these two things together to a certain extent.   The slide on t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Automotive World 2025: Plastic Components EV parts made of thermosetting resin, silicone synthetic leather seat, decorative technology Summary EV components: Thermosetting resin, e-axle, battery module, etc. Mobility solutions for silicone rubber Environmentally friendly materials: Natural material filler Weight reduction: European composite materials Molding technology: Press forming, vertical insert molding Decorative technology: Plastic platin...

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

g towards connected vehicles and autonomous driving. The PLI scheme is providing a significant boost for the automotive industry. The scheme has contributed over INR 2,250 billion in sales and created more than 150,000 direct jobs. This growth also benefits other sectors, as MSMEs produce many auto parts, leading to job creation in logistics, transportation, and related industries. New opportunities for FDI, technology transfer, and global partne...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/13

o exit the market. Figure 3: Hyundai Ioniq 5 NSource: Hyundai Our research identified several technology trends that are shaping the market for AVAS, these include integration of functional blocks of the module, the industries desire for sound signatures and multiple use cases possible for parts of the AVAS. As automotive architectures continue to develop and move towards more centralized compute and software defined vehicles, the way th...

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

Automotive Interiors Expo 2024 Europe Sustainable materials for environmentally friendly car interiors: latest film and coating tech Summary Toppan: Transparent decorative film and liquid crystal light control film DNP: Functional decorative film, light control film, mono-material PP decoration film FIM-SlimLIGHT project (BöLa, MacDermid Alpha and Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid) MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions: XtraForm™ 3D Matt Stahl:...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/22

mize vehicle driving control and improve driving performance. Coordination of multiple actuators The information from the sensors is independent, and there is no coordination between the controls of each system. The optimization goals for the same function are different, and the chassis mounting parts are independent of each other. EPS and ADAS: Interfaces vary depending on the supplier, and development resources are spent to adapt them. C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/07

ayments will help manufacturers and consumers, and eventually revive the auto industry. The United States will notify Mexico and Canada of its intention to invoke the sixth-year renegotiation clause of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to prevent China from producing automobiles and parts in Mexico and exporting them to the U.S. duty-free. The revitalization plans include large-scale tax breaks for automakers that build plants and...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/26