DAS, rear-view cameras, etc., which are equipment on the base vehicle.   Large route bus base vehicle: Isuzu ERGA Operating environment Existing bus routes departing and arriving in front of the station in Hiratsuka City, L2~4, general passengers,Limited operation in January of 2024/2025 Test model Modified diesel engine vehicle, torque converter automatic transmission, overall length 10.4m, wheelbase 5.3m (2025) (A model with overall lengt...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16

China’s Emerging EV Automakers: Leapmotor, Li Auto, XPeng Leapmotor’s partnership with FAW, Li Auto’s first BEV, XPeng-developed in-vehicle semiconductors Summary Sales volume by model - January to May 2025 Leapmotor: Developing its architecture in-house, expanding international markets with Stellantis Li Auto: First BEV model equipped with the VLA(Vision-Language-Action model) autonomous driving architecture XPeng: Developing E/E architect...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/14

Mexico (2) Production and exports affected by U.S. tariff concerns Production and exports reach record highs in 2024, stalling in H1 2025 Summary Mexican auto industry outlook: Impact of Trump tariffs becoming apparent Production and exports: 2024 volumes were the highest ever, but export volumes are on the decline following the inauguration of the Trump administration GM: Producing three EV models, considering transferring some pickup truck prod...

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

hat are contributing to GX (Green Transformation). It is an FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) with a body made from recycled waste materials and is equipped with a fuel cell (FC) stack that uses a carbon resin separator that Toyota Auto Body is currently developing.   At the rear of the vehicle is a cutaway model of a fuel cell stack, and in this concept, hydrogen is supplied from a hydrogen storage alloy rather than a high-pressure hydrogen tank. The ele...

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

as saturated and VW was hit by competition, especially from Japan (Toyota, Nissan, Honda). Volkswagen became efficient and introduced the 4-day week to avoid mass layoffs.   In 1997, Volkswagen launched the Golf IV, which introduced a more refined look and “quality for everyone”. With this new model Volkswagen was able to overtake its competitors and to resolve the production inefficiencies of the 1990s. Success factors of the Volkswagen Gol...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Analysis Report: Thermal Management of BEV Batteries (Europe, U.S. and China Markets) Searching for battery cooling methods to reduce costs List of Suppliers Introduction I. Overview and trends of thermal management methods II. Thermal management major functional parts sourcing map III. Overview and trends of major component suppliers IV. Installation status of major functional parts by model Valeo Mahle Behr Hanon Systems Modine Manufacturi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/08

MD are the most important chip suppliers. Pony AI uses Nvidia’s Drive Orin platform. High performance GPU chips have restrictions on China sales.       The next table summarizes the technology used by Pony AI with key products included. Pony AI uses AI-based technology including large language models (LLM) for its AV system architecture. It is also using End-to-End autonomy, the latest approach to implement AV systems. In E2E, the AI model i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/03

r the use of generative AI in automobiles in patent information from 2020 onwards.   The number of patent applications in this field is increasing sharply, from 30 in 2022 to 401 in 2023. Development subjects include themes such as "Innovation in in-vehicle voice dialogue using LLM (Large Language Model)," "AI-equipped driver assistance and integrated vehicle control systems," "High-performance node management and high-precision time synchroniza...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/30

technologies and product lineups at the Auto Shanghai 2025.   The BMW Group launched its "360-degree full-chain AI strategy" in China in March 2025, promoting the full-scale use of AI at all stages, including research and development, production, operations and user experience. The next-generation models will be the first to be equipped with an AI system developed in-house, and Chinese domestic production is planned for 2026. At the Auto Shangha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/30

companies with 1,470 booths, and attracted 79,808 visitors, an increase of 3,836 visitors from last year.   This report focuses on core electrification-related technologies such as storage batteries, battery packs and modules, battery life extension and safety, and charging systems. Cutaway model of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Valeo's electrification technology exhibit   Analysis Reports: Lithium-Ion Battery Related reports:JSAE 202...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/27

ed "power semiconductors for xEV traction inverters," including power modules for use in inverters and semiconductors for 48V-12V DC-DC converters.   The double-sided heat dissipation power module is a 2-in-1 module (DSC package) developed for electric vehicle inverters. A prototype of a reference model of a heat sink compatible with double-sided cooling was also exhibited.   As a power device, the company is considering installing an RC-IGBT w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/26

droelectric power and wind power (awareness of the need to use abundant renewable energy for electric vehicles).               3. Generous policies such as subsidies, tax incentives, and charging infrastructure development.               4. A wide range of electric vehicle models is available.     Sales of electric vehicles in the 12 major countries and the 3 Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, and Finland (15 countri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

my Policy Overview Use less material In addition to commonization and reducing the number of parts, Toyota is promoting vehicle manufacturing without using scarce resources. Through technological development, the company utilizes recycled materials and used parts to develop a lineup of vehicle models that meet customer needs and local conditions. Toyota’s target for vehicles produced in Japan and Europe is to use at least 30% recycled mate...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

exhibits, recycling-related technologies, digital transformation (DX) related technologies, etc. FTS Co., Ltd.(Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) Established in 1942. Development, design and manufacture of fuel tanks and fuel tank peripheral parts, engine parts and hybrid parts. Liquid hydrogen tank (model), battery case (model), Rav4 PHEV plastic tank, etc. Kyoho Machine Works, Ltd.(Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) Established in 1949. Body parts ...

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

requires just one third of the space, is one third of the weight and delivers double the torque density compared to common radial motors.   Similar axial-flux motors will roll off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz Berlin-Marienfelde plant from 2026 and are expected to be integrated into AMG models, enhancing their performance capabilities.   Efficiency   The Vision EQXX technology program presented in January 2022 was one of the central...

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

Huawei: Intelligent driving systems, Cockpits, and Electrification Technologies ADS 4, HarmonySpace 5, DriveONE, and HIMA models Summary Intelligent driving system Huawei ADS 4 Intelligent cockpit HarmonySpace 5 Intelligent electric drive Huawei DriveONE Fully liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging station for commercial vehicles HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) model  In April 2025, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) held the "Qiank...

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

amount of heat is applied, it expands rapidly and exerts a sealing function. Sealing can be achieved in about 10 sec. Exhibitor Profile Lightweight, environmentally friendly Company Exhibit Features Toray Industries, Inc. (Chuo Ward, Tokyo) Comfortable space concept for future mobility 2025 model - TEEWAVE CS40 Asahi Kasei Corporation(Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) Transparent full canopyFully autonomous driving concept car 2022 model - AKXY2 Ac...

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

em Components III. Trends in Exhaust Gas Regulations IV. Market Overview of Key Exhaust System Components Suppliers V. Trends of Major Suppliers of Exhaust System Components VI. Major Suppliers and Their OEM Customers (Japanese production vehicles) VII. Installation of Exhaust System Components by Model VIII. Sales Comparison of Major Exhaust System Manufacturers IX. Global Footprint of Key Suppliers (Detail) Exhaust system suppliers: Japanese ...

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

Calterah)   With an assortment of products ranging from indoor use to 4D imaging radar and system development technology from SoC to antenna design, China's Calterah Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. (Calterah) is a leader in this field. The company’s products have been adopted in more than 300 models of more than 30 automotive OEMs, mainly in the Chinese market. In 2024, the total shipment of chips has exceeded 6 million units. Calterah is c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

wertrain, including the engine, generator, drive motor, reducer/speed increaser (gearbox), and inverter.   The first-generation e-POWER was installed in the Note launched in 2016 and the Serena launched in 2018, while the second-generation e-POWER has been installed in the Note, X-Trail, and other models from 2020.   The next generation electric powertrain "X-in-1" has two types: "3-in-1" for EVs, in which the motor, inverter, and reduction gea...

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