y increased.  The 2nd Generation Blade Battery Blade Battery will be initially installed in a total of 10 models from the following brands: Denza, Dynasty, Ocean, Fang Cheng Bao, and Yangwang. BYD also announced its "Flash Charging China" strategy, which aims to accelerate the deployment of high-power charging infrastructure by building approximately 20,000 Flash charging stations throughout China by the end of 2026.  For this report, MarkLi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/19

e engine is mounted on the suspension arm as in the base model, but its position has been moved rearward due to factors such as the hydrogen tank, resulting in an overall length 65mm longer than that of the gasoline model. The engine design was based on the principle of reusing parts from gasoline-powered vehicles as much as possible. For this reason, hydrogen is injected through the intake port, and the control ECU is reused from the mass-produ...

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

ced. This report introduces the electrified vehicle-related exhibits at Automotive World 2026 (17th EV Japan EV/HV/FCV Technology Expo, the 18th Car-Ele Japan International Automotive Electronics Technology Expo, Software Defined Vehicle Expo), the 41st NEPCON Japan R&D and Manufacturing 2026 (3rd Power Device & Module Expo), and Factory Innovation Week, including battery-related exhibits, charger-related exhibits, measuring instruments, enginee...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Toward Net-Zero Powertrain: From Technology Competition to Collaboration From the presentation coverage at the CTI Symposium Germany 2025 Summary Hybrid Futures – A Key Path to Net Zero (Horse Powertrain / Renault, Geely) Development of EV Powertrain and Battery for the Third Generation LEAF (Nissan) Lightweight Twin Electric Drive Unit Platform with Torque Vectoring (InfiMotion / Geely) Electric Drive Efficiency – A Systematic Engineering Ap...

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

Automotive World 2026: e-Axles, Motors Fukuta's e-Axle, BorgWarner's HEV powertrain, Nittoku's ceramic motors, and more Summary e-Axle (Fukuta, BorgWarner, ZEPT) Motor (Nittoku, Mitsuba, Dynax) Motor manufacturing processes / components (Kobelco Wire, Daido Steel, Kaga FEI, Toyochem, Fine Steel) MarkLines: BYD U8 teardown exhibit   Automotive World 2026 was held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 through 23, 2026.   According to an announcement...

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

drogen energy utilization scenarios Urban logistics, construction waste transportation, environmental sanitation, urban buses, long-distance transportation, mining transportation, etc. Vehicle technology approaches market needs The performance of fuel cell vehicles is continuously improving, with power output, hydrogen consumption and range gradually meeting the requirements of long-distance and cross-regional transport. Initial formation of ...

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

pelt, Freelance Journalist, REEVs for Europe, IN THE SPOTLIGHT article from ATZ worldwide [12/2025] [the websites of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, which are available at www.springerfachmedien-wiesbaden.de] reproduced with permission of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH.   Range-extended powertrains including an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) driving a generator have so far hardly played a role in Europe. Many people considered them ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/19

tive technical magazine. From 1929, the name of the magazine was changed to "ATZ (=Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift: Automotive engineering magazine)". In addition to being published in German, the English edition has been available since 2001. Hydrogen GetsIts Opportunityin Motor Racing Compact, powerful, and allowing for fast refueling – in motor racing in particular, the hydrogen combustion engine offers advantages compared to an electric ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/01/07

ncept car, showcasing its futuristic design and 800V high-voltage platform, demonstrating the acceleration of the company's electrification strategy. Passat ePro   SAIC VW unveiled the Passat ePro, the first PHEV model in the Pro family. The model is based on a next-generation PHEV platform and is powered by the EA211 1.5L Turbo EVO II high-efficiency hybrid-specific engine, combined with a rigorous battery safety system to provide high energy e...

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

Presentation by Mr. Zhen ZHAI, Deputy General Manager of the Motor Technology Center, BYD Automotive Engineering Research Institute Current status of NEV charging technology   In terms of user experience, NEVs (New Energy Vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs) have already far surpassed gasoline-powered vehicles in terms of efficiency and intelligence, but there is still room for improvement in terms of energy refueling speed. Over the last fi...

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

bearings and shafts that contribute to higher efficiency and longer life of the planetary gears, as well as large-diameter thrust/shell needle bearings, pressed outer ring cylindrical roller bearings, thrust ball bearings, and other components that contribute to greater design freedom and improved power consumption as a unit. Transaxle unit mockup Display screen of parallel 3-axle transaxle unit mockup TPR: Thermoelectric clay, bearin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/17

nuous innovation and a diverse product lineup at its core, the Chery Group (Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.) showcased 34 models and multiple cutting-edge technologies. In addition, the company exhibited the "Iron Body 2.0," "Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis i".a solid-state battery cell with an energy density of 600Wh/kg, and "Falcon ADAS". The concept model Fulwin E06 was named the "Fulwin 9L". The large six-passenger flagship SUV, the Fulwin T11, ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

as the Unimog, will become the official distributor for on-road vehicles, which have been missing for many years. The photo shows the Arocs 4763 (8x6/4) GVW 47 t, which was exhibited at the Show to highlight Daimler Truck's presence in Japan. The units immediately behind the cabin are the hydraulic power source for the trailer lift axles and other units on the upper left, and the cooling system for the Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA VIAB (blue equipment i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

re of main NEV drive motor manufacturers in China and installation status by automaker IV. Supply relationships between China's major drive motor suppliers and automakers V. Future trends of NEV drive motor technology in China FinDreams (BYD) Huawei Tesla Inovance UAES Zhejiang Founder Motor XPT E-Powertrain Technology Ningbo Shuanglin Auto Parts VWATJ Nidec BorgWarner Jing-Jin Electric Technologies Shanghai Edrive EV/HV Drive Motor (Japanese M...

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

on Danfoss EV/HV Drive Motors (Japanese Market) EV/HV Drive Motor (Chinese Market)   Drive motors for electric vehicles (EVs) and generators (motor generators) for hybrid vehicles (HVs) are essential components for the latest EVs and HVs. Traction motors convert electrical energy into mechanical power to propel vehicles. They play a key role in the transition to cleaner, more efficient forms of energy for mobility. In EVs, the power to the dri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

ational attention has also been attracted in the field of solid-state batteries. Qkera, for instance, a start-up at the Technical University of Munich, has developed new electrolyte components consisting of a lithium ion-conducting ceramic-oxide material that has achieved a 30 to 50 % higher energy density than conventional batteries. Solid-state electrolytes are thermally more stable and are less susceptible to thermal runaway, which can cause...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/05

for professional dialogue and the joint development of innovative ideas. Participants experienced a diverse program featuring around 80 technical presentations that showcased recent research findings and developments. Topics included battery technologies, hydrogen applications, electric and hybrid powertrains, range-extender vehicles, synthetic fuels, innovative vehicle dynamics control systems, and the development and validation of advanced dri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

(CAAM). The theme of this conference was "Ten Years of Striving, a Smart Start for the Future," and it featured one closed summit, one main forum, six thematic sessions, and four special events. The focus of the event was on topics such as highway charging, commercial vehicle battery swapping, high-power charging, and the overseas expansion of charging infrastructure.   This report contains excerpts from some of the presentations of the main for...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/02

e Cells Company SE Verkor SA Northvolt AB Thermal Management of BEV Batteries (Europe, U.S. and China Markets) Lithium-Ion Battery (Chinese Market)    This three-part report describes trends and activities among non-Chinese OEMs and battery suppliers of automotive LiB (lithium-ion batteries) as power sources as of August 2025 and includes a brief description of LiB technology to supplement the report. For more information on trends among Chin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

ustry cluster, promoting economic growth, intelligentization, and environmental conservation. By significantly increasing the global competitiveness of Chinese brands, and deeply integrating key component manufacturers and global industrial systems, China will become the world's top-tier automotive powerhouse.   The "Technology Roadmap 3.0" is divided into two volumes: "Automotive Products" and "Automotive Manufacturing." The "Automotive Produc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/27