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

new plant. The plan is to sell the product domestically, as well as for export to Central and South America and the United States. The company will increase its existing annual production capacity of 5,000 units to 15,000 units.   FAW says it is in discussions with Siemens and other suppliers for partnership in the development of EV charging infrastructure. Dongfeng Motor: Announces plan to begin semi-knockdown operations in 2024   In Septembe...

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

a (approximately 700 atmospheres), and the large high-pressure hydrogen tank can be filled with approximately eight times as much hydrogen as the tank for the Toyota Mirai.   This large high-pressure hydrogen tank is being used in mass-market fuel cell light-duty trucks that CJPT (Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation), funded by Toyota, Isuzu Motors Ltd. (Isuzu), and others, is working to introduce to the market.   VOSS Automot...

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

he Brussels Motor Show. The 5 E-Tech is equipped with a high-voltage coolant heater, radiator, and electric oil pump for lubrication and cooling of the company's e-Axle. These parts are also produced in France and other countries in Europe. In October 2024, Valeo Group announced an expansion of its partnership with TotalEnergies SE at the Paris Motor Show 2024. The two companies are working on joint development of an immersion cooling solution (l...

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

16.1%. 19 - Astemo, Ltd. 14,326 - ・Started joint development of autonomous driving systems with Tier IV, Inc.・ The company established Astemo Cypremos, Ltd., a subsidiary that conducts business in software and cloud services. 20 19 Weichai Power Co., Ltd. 14,026 14,440 ・Signed a strategic partnership agreement with EControls, LLC, a U.S. natural gas engine company, in the areas of engine research, development, and manufacturing technolo...

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

ring charging. It also has strong environmental adaptability, enabling stable operation even in the extremely cold regions of northeastern China. Solar energy storage liquid-cooled fast-charging station Fast charging stand with 2,400A output      The HIMA booth displayed models made in partnership with automobile manufacturers such as Aito, Luxeed, Stelato, and Maextro. In addition, a few days before the motor show, the SAIC Group jo...

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

bility, comfort and entertainment in the mobility sector. Benteler provided key components for this vehicle. Benteler also exhibited its electric drive system at the booth of its development partner in the field of e-mobility, Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch). In March 2020, Benteler and Bosch announced a partnership with Pininfarina S.P.A. The partnership will be complemented by Pininfarina's upper body styling and engineering expertise as well as the ...

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

MarkLines Data Center(Note) The figures for HVs include mild hybrid vehicles (MHV).   OEM activities related to electrification smart On July 17, 2024, smart, a JV that Mercedes-Benz and Geely formed for the smart brand EV models, announced that it is reentering the Indonesian market through a partnership with Inchcape plc, a general distributor for Mercedes-Benz in the ASEAN region. The smart #3 electric SUV coupe was launched in 2024. GA...

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

-solid-state batteries of the SAIC Group are scheduled to start mass production in 2026.  In January 2025, Farasis Energy Co., Ltd. (Farasis Energy) announced on its investor exchange platform that its eVTOL semi-solid-state batteries had entered the industrialization phase. The company has formed partnerships with companies such as XPeng Inc. and Guangzhou EHang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (EHang) in the low-altitude economy sector.  In A...

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

thening its connectivity products.     Related reports:Auto Shanghai 2025: SAIC (Jun. 2025)Auto Shanghai 2025: GAC, Changan, Great Wall Motor (May 2025)Auto Shanghai 2025: BYD (May 2025)Auto Shanghai 2025: China's Emerging EV Makers (May 2025)Auto Shanghai 2025: Japanese OEMs (May 2025) VW Group: Partnership with Rivian and XPeng for SDV Development (Feb. 2025)  Auto China 2024: German OEMs (Jun. 2024)     The VW Group has a vision of becomi...

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

xt-generation fuel cell module made its North American debut, being showcased with its current fuel cell module and Class 8 fuel cell truck concept. Toyota displayed its third-generation fuel cell system and showed two commercial vehicles using its Gen 2.5 fuel cell system. Hyundai outlined how its partnership with Plus aims to develop an autonomous hydrogen-based freight network based on Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell truck.   Beyond hydrogen, two ...

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

c. (Nisshinbo) were JPY 58.2 billion (fiscal year ended December, 2024). Due to the sale of the TMD Group, sales decreased significantly compared to the previous year. Segment income was approximately JPY 2.3 billion. Group: Independent friction materials manufacturer. In 2000, the company formed a partnership with the German company Continental AG (formerly Continental Teves AG) in the brake business, but presently the partnership is dissolved. ...

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

with automatic driving company DiDi for Level 4 advanced automated driving Level 4 self-driving vehicle developed by GAC and DiDi   DiDi Autonomous Driving, the self-driving technology arm of DiDi, jointly announced with GAC the AIDI Plan in May 2023. The two companies have deepened their partnership, consolidating the results of a wide range of research and development efforts at their subsidiaries into the mass-produced Level 4 model....

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

not least, the exhibition area allowed participants to explore the most cutting-edge ADAS and connectivity technologies showcased by BrightDrive, Dekra, POLYN Technology and Valtech Mobility GmbH, and many others.   The summit began with opening speeches from Elena Andolin Müller, Head of M&A and Partnerships at Schaeffler, and Dr. Florian Baumann, SDV Specialist at STMicroelectronics, who both moderated the event over the two days.   The enti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/16

      Leapmotor released its in-house developed LEAP3.5 architecture in March 2025, achieving a breakthrough in core technologies and popularizing it in the market. Additionally, the company is working with Stellantis N.V. and FAW (China FAW Group Corporation) proceeding with innovations of its partnership models in the New Energy segment. The company exhibited its entire series of models at this year's Auto Shanghai motor show. In addition t...

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

s’ jackets, and frontal collision protection airbags attached to motorcycle frames. In July 2022, the company announced that it was jointly developing an airbag-equipped helmet for bicyclists with POC Sweden AB, a manufacturer of protective equipment such as helmets. In May 2022, Autoliv signed a partnership with MIROS (Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research), which is making advanced efforts in traffic safety in Malaysia, and conducted de...

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

next-generation super range extender technology. By 2025, all series models will be equipped with the AI 3.0 architecture to create a one-stop, end-to-end smart driving experience. The company also announced the development of a new intelligent cockpit and the introduction of the Apple ecosystem. Partnership in intelligence (Huawei) On February 21, 2025, the company signed a partnership agreement with Huawei. The partnership will include produc...

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

Gen AI (May. 2024)   Andreas Mink, Head of Product Engineering Propulsion Software & Energy Efficiency, Daimler Truck AG     Daimler Truck AG is leading a digital revolution in the commercial vehicle sector. Mr. Mink outlined how software-defined architectures, in-house innovation, and strategic partnerships are driving the company’s vision to tackle emissions, safety, and operational efficiency—redefining what trucks can do on the road. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/22

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

Casting Co., Ltd. Kabinburi District, Prachinburi Casings, valve bodies Thai Engineering Products Co., Ltd. Pathum Thani Casings Aisin Chemical (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Bankhai District, Rayong Friction materials (merged in April 2025) History In 1969, Aisin Warner Co., Ltd. was established in partnership with BorgWarner Inc. of the U.S.; the partnership was dissolved in 1988 and the company was renamed Aisin AW Co., Ltd. (Aisin AW). Aisin A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15