nfrastructure. One of the challenges to society is the increasing number and proportion of dementia patients, which is of high social importance. NTT DATA aims to enable drivers to continue driving healthily for a long time by estimating brain health from everyday driving behavior and monitoring it naturally and continuously. (Details below) (Figure 14)   In addition to "AI-based estimation of brain health" based on everyday driving behavior, th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

thermal management expertise and manufacturing technology, competitive air conditioning system suppliers are expected to continue to survive even as electrification progresses. 1) Overview of thermal management methods There are currently three types of battery thermal management methods for BEVs: Natural air cooling Liquid cooling Air conditioning refrigerant cooling The first method is natural air cooling, which relies on natural heat dissip...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/30

materials for cobalt, nickel, lithium, and lead. Similar to CFP, a maximum threshold is scheduled to be set in the future, and manufacturers will need to aim to improve their usage rates.   Fourthly is in regard to human rights and environmental due diligence (DD). For cobalt, nickel, lithium, and natural graphite, it is necessary to investigate and disclose the environmental risks, such as air and water pollution, and human rights risks, such a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Graduate School Two Chinese universities 20229043 Combustion Performance of Methane Fermentation Gas with Hydrogen Addition under Various Ignition Timings Combustion Research (hydrogen as secondary fuel) Okayama University Hokkaido University 20229095 Improvements of Combustion and Emissions in a Natural Gas Fueled Engine with Hydrogen Enrichment and Optimized Injection Timings of the Diesel Fuel Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan Sprin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/11

tion energy ecosystem.   Compared with the previous model, the vehicle’s overall length and wheelbase have been slightly reduced, while interior space has been expanded. Mr. Shigemoto emphasized that the development philosophy was to make the EV “not a special vehicle, but one that can be used naturally - from everyday driving to long-distance travel.” Newly Developed EV Powertrain (3-in-1) The third-generation LEAF is equipped with a new...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/06

ing with rule-based or hybrid systems. System 1 is designed to provide quick, reflexive responses, while System 2 uses a visual language model for more complex reasoning capabilities to handle edge cases. The Robocar also features a multimodal Large Language Model integrated into its core, enabling natural conversations while drawing data from the vehicle and adapting to a user's responses. During CES 2026, Tensor announced the open-source releas...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

CAMPI-TMA members recorded sales of 463,646 units, down 0.8% YoY. Passenger car sales declined 23.1% to 92,924 units, while commercial vehicle sales grew 7.0% to 370,722 units. CAMPI cited a tougher H2 operating environment, including the return of excise taxes on pickup trucks and disruptions from natural calamities, as dampening demand.   Electrified vehicle (xEV) sales by CAMPI-TMA members reached 32,489 units. Non-member brands also posted s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

USA Unestablished Fuel system and engine system parts for vehicles Hong Kong Unestablished Vehicle parts Japan Katsuyama Finetech (Thailand) Vehicle parts Toyota Boshoku Filtration System (Thailand) Oil filters for vehicles Yokohama Tire Manufacturing (Thailand) Rubber tires for vehicle and natural rubber products Japan/Others U-Shin (Thailand) Car tailgate / trunk lock parts Luxembourg/Malaysia IAC APM Automotive Systems Car door pan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/17

during CNF production. CNF tends to aggregate due to hydrogen bonding, and after introducing phosphate groups to the CNF surface to reduce hydrogen bonding forces, it can be defibrated with minimal energy using electrostatic repulsion. Phosphorylated CNF CNF Masterbatch - Application as Natural Rubber Composite Material   The company has developed a masterbatch for natural rubber partially replaced with CNF to reduce the use of carbo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/13

in-vehicle assistant system based on the new Alexa+ architecture. Alexa+ combines more than 70 large language models (LLM) and agentic capabilities and is powered by the Amazon Bedrock generative AI service. With the increased number of LLM, the upgraded Alexa+ system enables interactions with more natural language, instead of requiring keywords or phrases. Alexa+ has a longer memory, increased personalization, and can connect to a user's Amazon ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/02

om modularized → end-to-end → multimodal, eventually achieving evolution beyond human imitation to surpass humans. Changan is proposing a multimodal Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Model for intelligent vehicles (AIEV). Its technical features include multimodal perception, anthropomorphic driving, natural interaction, and continuous evolution. In the future, the world model will further improve decision-making and general-purpose capabilities in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/27

  According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India (FADA), dealers are clearing their inventories of 2025 models, with December inventory levels ranging from 37-39 days, a seven-day reduction from the previous month. By powertrain, about 21% of passenger cars are compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and about 4% are electric vehicles (EVs), indicating diversification in customer preferences.   Maruti Suzuki, the Decembe...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/26

on and filling → Fuel cell stack → Hydrogen fuel cell system → Finished vehicle. The table can be scrolled left and right. Hydrogen production Hydrogen gas storage, transportation and filling Fuel cell stack Hydrogen fuel cell system Vehicle ・ Fossil fuel reforming (carbon dioxide, natural gas)・ Electrolyzed water・ Industrial by-products (coke oven gas, chemical fertilizers, chlor-alkali, light hydrocarbon industry)・ Pressu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/21

icle that has moved out of the inter-vehicle zone are hidden. In this case, to prevent the driver from being surprised by the image suddenly disappearing or reappearing, animation effects such as fade-in and fade-out are used to smoothly switch the display. This makes it possible to intuitively and naturally provide only the information truly necessary for driving within a limited display area. Figure 6: Japanese patent laid-open 2025-1401...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/20

EESM technology. BMW Round Battery Cell High-Voltage Battery with Energy Master (Gen6) Panoramic iDrive   The first-generation BMW Panoramic iDrive uses a panoramic display and combines ultra-close-range projection, a nano-coated windshield and a next-generation 3D HUD to create a more natural forward information interface. It is paired with a vertical double-spoke, highly sensitive steering wheel and a "freeform" center console. The...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/05

on LiDAR, cameras, and AI algorithms to independently respond to complex road conditions. Intelligent voice systems and generative AI large-models  The voice assistant system's voice recognition accuracy is 98%, and it has already surpassed the traditional command-based interaction mode to provide natural dialogue and situation-specific customized control, as well as improved smart recommendations and emotional understanding capabilities. 3.1 H...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/24

zed by Ultima Media Germany GmbH, photos: Copyright © NIO, © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)  Dimensional Tech: The Lynk & Co 900 exemplifies a modern aesthetic with dynamic ambient lighting, an iconic switch design, and home-cinema features, all infused with a Scandinavian flair.  Natural Integration: The NIO ET9 offers a smart, seamless cabin experience with soft, home-like elements, indirect and roof lighting that create a smo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/23

and Renningen  Mr. Gieske presented Bosch's vision for the future of automotive cockpit user interfaces, emphasizing the shift toward AI-powered, context-aware systems. He explained how consumer electronics (CE) trends are influencing cockpit design, with app-centric layouts and early adoption of Natural Language Processing (NLP) for voice interaction and access to external knowledge.  As user expectations evolve, driven by daily interactions ...

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

FDM-13.5kW FDM-15kW Operating voltage (V) 72 72 336 108 115 Rated output (kW) 5 7.5 8 13.5 15 Peak output (kW) 10 15 15 30 30 Output shaft maximum speed (rpm) 6,000 6,000 15,000 6,600 7,500 Motor weight (kg) - - 15 52 26.5 Output shaft peak torque (Nm) 80 100 55 140 110 Cooling method Natural cooling Natural cooling Liquid-cooled Natural cooling Natural cooling Table 3.8: Founder Motor drive motor technical specifications (Ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

Europe and China. One reason for this is that DCTs are built based on MT architectures, so if a company has an existing production plant for MT units, it can easily be upgraded to manufacture DCTs. Furthermore, DCT units can easily be mated to engines designed for MT systems. As a result, it seems natural that DCTs would be the next stage of progression in markets such as Europe and China, where MTs have dominated. DCTs can be wet or dry, but hi...

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