nding international markets with Stellantis Li Auto: First BEV model equipped with the VLA(Vision-Language-Action model) autonomous driving architecture XPeng: Developing E/E architecture with Volkswagen, installing in-house developed semiconductors   According to MarkLines data, China NEV (New Energy Vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs) sales in 2024 reached 12.866million units. Of these, the emerging automakers Li Auto, Leapmotor, and XPen...

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

, Continues investing in Mexico Ford: Increases production for the fourth consecutive year, raising prices of Mexican-made models in the U.S. Nissan: Increased production for the second consecutive year, begins production of the first e-POWER vehicle in North America Toyota: Began production of the new Tacoma, including HEV Honda: Begins production of Acura ADX, maintains production in Mexico Mazda: Expanding production for the third consecutive ...

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

stic with a thickness of about 3mm, and it was prototyped using the rotational molding technology commonly used in the production of ICE vehicle fuel tanks. This technology enables a significant reduction in equipment investment compared to injection molding.   The process also supports the use of plant-derived PA11 (polyamide 11) as the plastic material.   The company is developing liners for high-pressure hydrogen tanks in-house and has begun...

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

04,281 9,967 109.6% Sweden 97,887 113,747 -15,860 86.1% UK 393,742 326,585 67,157 120.6% Brazil 59,885 20,741 39,144 288.7% Canada 188,919 158,777 30,142 119.0% USA 1,285,841 1,183,439 102,402 108.7% Total 10,296,935 9,343,496 953,439 110.2% The pie chart below compares the number of new car models launched in 2023 and 2024. In Europe and the U.S., early adopter purchases of the main high-end/luxury models have leveled off, and it ...

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

s and safety products such as ADAS systems grew. ・AI introduced to improve the efficiency of in-vehicle software development. Also collaborated with NTT Data Group Corporation and FPT Corporation for software development and human resource training. 3 5 Magna International Inc. 42,836 42,797 ・New programs, price hikes, and the acquisition of Veoneer, Inc. led to an increase in revenues.・ Acquired HE System Electronic GmbH (now Magna Power...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/02

European and American OEMs' Strategies and Their Progress in China BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and GM exhibits at the Auto Shanghai 2025 Summary BMW: Next-generation concept car, intelligent cockpit system for China Mercedes-Benz: Vision V concept car and all-new BEV CLA L GM: Cadillac Lyriq-V, Buick new super fusion architecture and NEV sub-brand Mercedes-Benz's Vision V luxury MPV concept car   Major European and American automakers are furth...

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

ttery   Solid-state battery cell displayThe one on the right is a solid-state battery; although they may look the same, the inside of the cell is solid. On the left is the current liquid battery cell. Solid-state battery introduction panelCurrently undergoing trial production at a pilot plant   Battery generation exhibitPrairie batteries, Leaf battery cells, modules, and stacks Display of Leaf batteries, cells and modules ...

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

any that handles various ECUs, sensor units, and wire harnesses, but at the expo, inverters and battery chargers for small vehicles such as motorcycles and 3-wheelers were on display.   The Indian-made inverter is a 6kW inverter for electric motorcycles that is currently being prototyped at ASTI's plant in India. The company also has facilities in China, Vietnam, and the Philippines, and not only produces hardware but also handles software and e...

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

es (BEV/PHV/FCV) Electric vehicle (BEV/PHV/FCV) share and trends in each country Electric vehicles (BEV/PHV/FCV) sales trends of major manufacturers and sales composition by powertrain Passenger car sales trends in 12 major countries (including ICE and all other powertrains)   This report presents new car sales volumes (MarkLines aggregate data, excluding commercial vehicles; estimates are included) and analyzes sales trends of electric vehicles...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Carbon Neutrality Automakers' efforts to improve recycling and safety Summary Toyota: Circular economy initiatives Honda: Initiatives to achieve "carbon neutrality" and "zero traffic collision fatalities" Subaru: Safety Technologies of the New Forester Mazda: CX-80 PHEV advanced safety features Suzuki: Initiatives to develop BEV light trucks JSAE in Yokohama 2025 North Hall venue entrance   The Automotive Engineer...

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

"Toyototsu", aluminum recycling, etc.   Related reports: JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Plastics Technology (Jun. 2025)JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Metal Processing Technology (Jun. 2025)Toyota Business Fair 2024: EV Technologies, Carbon Neutrality (Jun. 2024)     FCEV Crown In addition to the HEV, the new Crown is also available in a zero-emission FCEV (fuel cell electric vehicle), whose features are: 1) Equipped with three high-pressure hydrogen ta...

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

Vienna Motor Symposium 2025 (1) Reaching zero carbon mobility emission Climate-neutral drive systems and their ecological and economic relevance Summary Asia's New Role in Automotive Industry: Regionalization and Technology Innovations (Bosch) Is There More than One Solution in the Drive Toward Net Zero? (HORSE Powertrain) Redefining the Future of Drive Systems (Mercedes-Benz) From the Inventor of Diesel to the Pioneer of Zero Emissions (MAN Truc...

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

ontrol has been used to lower the combustion temperature in the cylinder and to some extent suppress NOx emissions from the engine. However, increasingly stringent NOx reduction regulations worldwide over recent years has made it difficult for EGR control alone to meet the NOx emission limits, so a new NOx treatment strategy was required. As a result, companies have developed the NOx storage and reduction catalyst and the SCR (Selective Catalytic...

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

Indonesia: BYD, GAC Aion and VinFast set up EV plants Government provides tax incentives for EVs and HVs, EV battery production grows Summary Electrification policy: In 2025, value added tax, import duties, and luxury goods sales tax reduction for EVs; luxury goods sales tax reduction for HVs Electrified vehicle sales in Indonesia: 2024 BEV sales increase 2.5 times to 43,000 units VinFast, BYD and GAC Aion to build EV plants Increasing production...

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

e lithium-ion battery companies in China CATL FinDreams (BYD) Gotion High-tech CALB EVE Energy SVOLT Energy Sunwoda LG Energy Solution Panasonic     Click here for Thermal Management System of BEV Batteries (European, American and Chinese Markets)   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 ...

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

VW China: Accelerating Local Development and Launch of New Vehicles Audi's A5L Sportback, ES Sportback, and three VW concepts debuted at the Auto Shanghai 2025 Summary VW Group: VW releasing approximately 40 models by 2027, of which more than 20 will be NEVs SAIC Audi / SAIC VW: Huawei technology and China-exclusive electric models, covering a wide range of powertrains FAW-Audi / FAW-VW: Announces CMP's first EV concept car, the ID.AURA VW (Anhui...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ich, on a local level, offers zero emissions and is carbon neutral. To ensure that fast charging is possible even if the existing electricity grid does not provide enough power, manufacturers of charging stations are now offering systems that are equipped with a battery as a buffer to store energy. New concepts even allow bidirectional charging.   Material from: Richard Backhaus, Correspondent of ATZ/MTZ/ATZ electronics, Fast Charging Everywhere...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/05

JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition: Archives of past exhibits reports   Gigacast* is the name of a technology that uses ultra-large, 6,500 to 8,000 ton aluminum die-casting machines, which are about the size of a single train car, to form ultra-large parts such as automobile frames. It was a newly adopted streamlined process for the Tesla Model Y that enabled cost reduction through weight reduction and the use of fewer parts. Gigacast is b...

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

ACT Expo 2025: Hydrogen and alternative fuels Bosch, Hyundai, Toyota advance hydrogen ecosystem; Daimler, Blue Bird show CNG and propane systems Summary Bosch exhibits fuel cell module and new CryoPump refueling technology cellcentric and EKPO detail next-generation fuel cell modules Forvia, Symbio display StackPack module and hydrogen storage solutions Hyundai and Plus outline autonomous fuel cell freight network strategy Toyota showcases Gen 3 ...

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

.   In total, the proportion of brake products produced for the Japanese market is approximately 3/4 disc type and approximately 1/4 drum type. It is estimated that the proportion of disc type brakes will continue to increase in the future. Although drum brakes have a long history, in recent years new products integrating electric parking brakes (EPB) with drum brakes have been put into practical application. However, new production of EPB drum ...

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