tic characteristics" and "human sensory evaluation”.   What is particularly noteworthy is that it is based on a statistically significant cross-cultural dataset encompassing five countries—Japan, the United States, Germany, China, and India—with a total of 1,000 participants, covering a wide range of cultural spheres.   The vast amount of responses collected through the online auditory evaluation system are visualized as a two-axis recept...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/16

reevoy Dual-Power Battery showcased its "Dual-Power Architecture" design. This battery achieves dual power in five areas—high voltage, low voltage, structure, thermal management, and thermal runaway safety protection—by independently arranging the main energy region (LFP/sodium battery) and the range extender energy region (self-generated negative electrode LFP battery), thus ensuring both the continuity and safety of the powertrain output. F...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/14

s, and emerging connectivity paradigms—from 5G Standalone to non-terrestrial networks—his message set a clear expectation: many of these concepts are no longer theoretical.   The 5GAA once again brought together journalists and analysts for its annual media tour, showcasing how cellular, short-range, and satellite communications are converging to enable safer and more resilient vehicle connectivity worldwide. Setting the Scene: 5GAA’s Visi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

.S. full-size P/Us dominate sales, while in South America, small P/Us of European manufacturers are the top sellers. Japanese manufacturers primarily market mid-size P/Us globally. In recent years, Chinese brands have introduced a large number of mid-size P/Us, which are considered to target a wide range of regions, including Southeast Asia.   This report examines the current state of the P/U market and the outlook for major markets based on Mar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/13

y Vehicles (NEVs) In March, wholesale volumes of new energy passenger cars totaled 1.144 million units, up 1.1% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes totaled 695,000 units, down 2.0% y/y; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) volumes totaled 352,000 units, up 6.1% y/y; range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) volumes totaled 96,000 units, up 7.7% y/y; and ICE-powered (ICE: internal combustion engine) hybrid pass...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/10

K5 electric motorcycle Exhibit: WN7 electric motorcycle ・Quieter operation thanks to the belt-drive system・Walking speed mode (5 km/h or less) Maximum output: 50 kWMaximum speed: 129 km/hCurb weight: 217 kg   Another vehicle on display was the ICON e: electric scooter. It achieves a range of 81km on a single charge.   The power source is a lithium-ion battery mounted under the floor. It offers ample range for daily use, whether c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/09

years, electric two-wheelers have been gaining a steady share in the overall two-wheeler market in India.   Rising fuel prices, environmental concern, easy charge option at home, battery swapping infrastructure, government policies and subsidies, gig economy, improvement in battery technology and range, are some of the factors which are driving electric two-wheeler sales in India.   Over the past few years, this market has gradually matured. U...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/04/08

aleo and Mahle Behr are working on the practical application of this system. 3) Combined use of preheating system Since the safety, service life, capacity, and charging speed of lithium-ion batteries are all dependent on temperature, it is desirable that the cells be operated within a fairly narrow range of about 20 to 40°C, as temperatures below 0°C will result in reduced output and slower charging speeds. For this reason, in markets such as E...

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

in SAIC Motor  Wuling   Wuling, a pioneer in EVs in Indonesia, held the top spot in EV sales until it was overtaken by BYD. Wuling's strengths lie in its reliability, backed by a proven track record in EV production, its network of approximately 150 dealers, its extensive lineup, and its wide range of powertrains.   The exhibited models included the ABCD lines of Air EV, Binguo EV, Cloud EV, Darion EV, and Darion PHEV, as well as the ICE A...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

es about 20 % less power, encouraging the US chip manufacturer to use the slogan “The Industry’s best AI Performance per Watt.” FIGURE 3Glen de Vos shows the Movia-S lidar sensor from Microvision, available for around 200 US dollars   In Las Vegas, Microvision presented the Movia-S short-range lidar sensor, which covers an angle of 180° and is expected to be available at a price point of 200 US dollars. “Because everything in the au...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/26

on (FY ended December 2024) and 231,034 employees worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). In May 2024, the company announced that sales in Japan in 2023 were up about 23% from the previous year to about JPY 420 billion, the highest ever since it began operations in Japan. Sales increased across a wide range of products, from hardware to software, thanks to the start of full-scale production of electrification equipment and other related products. Bo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

lities, BYD has achieved improved energy density, increasing it by more than 5% compared to the first-generation product. Furthermore, by combining improved efficiency with vehicle lightweighting of the vehicle body, the Denza Z9GT equipped with the 2nd Generation Blade Battery achieves a driving range of 1,036km. Key technologies of the 2nd Generation Blade Battery  The 2nd Generation Blade Battery achieves more efficient and uniform heat dis...

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

sed on design-related aspects such as material quality expression, styling design, and component configuration. The vehicle examined was the standard version of the SU7, priced at CNY 215,900. It is equipped with a 73.6 kWh Blade Battery produced by BYD Company Limited (BYD) and has a CLTC driving range of 700 km. Fast charging from 10% to 80% takes approximately 25 minutes. The vehicle uses a single-motor rear-wheel-drive layout, delivering 220...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/18

h a base price of CNY 109,800, it is sold at the same competitive price level as Chinese BEVs with the same level of safety and advanced equipment. The dimensions and concept of the vehicle also make it an appropriate product for Chinese families. The performance as a BEV, such as power and driving range, is designed with a focus on a balance suitable for everyday use in the Chinese market. Toyota bZ3X (BEV)   The bZ3X is a C-segment...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/17

cars in China is accelerating, and the industry has already entered the large-scale adoption stage. (Source: Created by MarkLines based on presentation content)   The implementation scenarios for NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) are expanding from highways to complex urban roads, and the price range of equipped models continues to fall. From January to October 2025, major NEV manufacturers such as BYD, Xiaomi, NIO, and XPeng led the industry...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Energy Vehicles (NEVs) In February, wholesale volumes of new energy passenger cars totaled 723,000 units, down 13.1% y/y. Specifically, battery electric vehicle (BEV) volumes totaled 421,000 units, down 12.2% y/y; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) volumes totaled 246,000 units, down 12.9% y/y; range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) volumes totaled 55,000 units, down 20.1% y/y; and ICE-powered (ICE: internal combustion engine) hybrid passenge...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/16

proach to develop a new control module for H2-powered... Combustion Research Suzuki ーーー 20259264 Clarification of the mechanism of abnormal combustion. location Engine Performance Politecnico di Torino, Yanmar R&D Europe et al. 25SETC-0156 ... experimental investigation of the operating range... 4-stroke PFI... (Source: Extracted from event programs and proceedings.) ...

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

rcial BEVs such as buses and trucks, as well as construction machinery and ships. The 1S type has a voltage (rated) of 338V and a capacity of 43.9kWh, while the 2S type has a voltage (rated) of 676V and a capacity of 87.8kWh. The battery pack structure is a cell-to-pack system in which cells are arranged directly in a battery pack without modules, similar to BYD's blade batteries, with active thermal management by liquid cooling. Battery ...

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

ositioning)-RTK is a service that utilizes the technology of Swift Navigation, Inc., which operates a service called Skylark in the United States. By calculating the amount of displacement in the area from multiple observation points, it enables the provision of highly accurate services over a wide range for each area. Since the deviation amount is defined for each area, it is possible to provide services to many vehicles at the same time. The ac...

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

through motor control, simplifying both the system architecture and overall packaging. G10（© CTI Symposium Germany 2025 organized by CTI - Car Training Institute - A division of Euroforum Deutschland GmbH; Slide: © Horse Powertrain） C15   A flat 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder range extender (55–70 kW) with an overall height of approximately 275 mm, enabling high packaging flexibility, including under-seat installation. Av...

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