e you again to your final destination. Smart device integration Not only smartphones, but also smart speakers (Amazon Alexa) can be linked to remotely control cars as if they were home appliances. The system can be operated by voice, such as "remote charging”, "pre-board air conditioning", and "battery level check", and it also provides voice guidance on the remaining battery level and driving range. Pre-board air conditioning This is one o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/11/16

: One pedal function, “twin-motor all-wheel control technology”, ProPILOT 2.0. Make technology available to customers around the world (technology that matches each market’s diverse needs, lowering costs): To launch EV or e-Power according to the market needs, but share components and promote battery cost reduction. Have sensibility for a future vision of "Enriching society through technology": Link energy to cities with running storage bat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/03/12

oftware processes the information to automatically control the accelerator, brakes, and steering to maintain V2V distance and keep the car in the middle of the driving lane.   Previously, this kind of equipment was installed on luxury cars, but ProPILOT was made affordable, and in Japan, after the Serena, it was deployed on the Leaf, the X-Trail mid-sized SUV, as well as on the Dayz mini-vehicle.   ProPILOT has already been launched in four reg...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/02/19

commercial vehicles. The end of the report features a Global Hybrid and EV Forecast (second half of 2017) by LMC Automotive. The percentage of internal combustion engine vehicles (IC Only) for global light vehicle sales volumes will decrease from over 90% in 2018 to roughly 70% in 2025. Conversely, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) featuring a 48V system will see remarkable growth. The next report is sched...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/04/06

component, for up to six years.  ・HV production: Exempt only from import taxes for mechanical equipment. Additionally, companies that manufacture ten major EV components will be exempt from corporate taxes for eight years. Components that meet the conditions include batteries, traction motors, battery control systems, DC/DC converters, inverters, portable EV chargers, circuit breakers, and EV smart charging systems. In August 2017, the BO...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/01/05

ore. It also adds automated steering that follows the preceding vehicle in the same lane to the Adaptive Cruise Control function. These new functions were realized through improvements in the software. Source: Announcements from and news reports about each company Nissan exhibited the minivan Serena, which is equipped with a level 2 autonomous driving system. ProPILOT autonomous driving technology controls the axle, brakes, and steering in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/07/12

ill cover a teardown analysis of the 5th-generation Nissan Serena (model C27: released in 2016), conducted in January 2017 as part of the benchmarking activities of the Hiroshima Industrial Promotion Organization.   This report will cover various convenient and user-friendly features of the Nissan Serena, which were carefully planned out by the designers in consideration of actual minivan users.   The 2nd row of seats is easy to use and capable...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/04/21

result, it gives an innovative impression along with improving visibility to ensure safety. (6)Solar charging system The new Prius PHV has a large solar panel on its roof. The model is the world's first mass-produced car (as of February 2017, according to Toyota) with this capability. Its driving battery is used to store solar electricity during parking. When the vehicle is running, solar electricity is used to support the auxiliary battery. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/03/24

ographs of TNGA parts/components and a list of parts suppliers (May 2016) Daihatsu Move (Feb./Mar. 2015) (Part 1): Equipment comparable to B-segment cars (Part 2): High fuel economy and improved performance (Part 3): Linear body structure optimizes space Honda Fit Hybrid (Dec. 2013) (Part 1): Battery components & brake system (Part 2): Engine and transmission VW Polo (Nov./Dec. 2014) VW Polo Teardown (Part 1) VW Polo Teardown (Part 2) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/03/07

hich will be launched in Japan in 2016, will incorporate the Piloted Drive 1.0 technology. The technology will also be installed on the new Qashqai, which will go on sale in Europe in 2017. For electrification, Nissan will develop electrified vehicles by developing its core electric powertrain and battery technologies in combination with various others. The company will develop a 60 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers an all-electric driving ran...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/07/26

river to drive in EV mode for most cases of daily driving. The use of the engine is limited for electric power generation and high-speed cruising. The vehicle has achieved fuel efficiency of 30.0km/liter.  The Accord PHV is an EV-based PHV that shares the system with the Accord HV. Its lithium-ion battery capacity increased to 6.7kWh, which enables EV mode cruising range of 37.6km.  The Mitsubishi Outlander PHV also is an EV-based PHV. It has a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/10/21

The International Rechargeable Battery Expo 2013 Batteries compete with capacitors in micro-HV markets Summary Lithium-ion batteries Lead-acid batteries being improved for start-stop systems and hybrid vehicles Electric double-layer capacitors Lithium-ion capacitors FDK's nickel-metal hydride battery businesses  The following is a summary of the exhibition at the 4th International Rechargeable Battery Expo held at Tokyo Big Sight on February 27 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/03/26

CR-Z, into the Indonesian market in early 2013. Following Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, Indonesia will be the fourth country in the Southeast Asia where the CR-Z, a hybrid sports car, will be sold. For the Indonesian market, Honda will introduce the facelifted CR-Z equipped with a lithium-ion battery, which was launched in Japan at the end of September 2012.   Mazda aims for annual sales of 30K in 2015 by expanding its lineup  In July ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/03/15

km/L or higher for passenger cars (23.5% improvement over the result in FY2004) and a change of fuel efficiency testing method from the 10･15 mode to JC08 mode test run. Among the new passenger cars released in 2010 through January 2011, some of Toyota Passo cars, Lexus CT200h, Honda CR-Z, Nissan Serena, some of Nissan Elgrand and some of Nissan March meet the 2015 fuel efficiency standard.  Variable valve systems are used in all engines in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2011/03/18

C Toyota FJ Cruiser, Lexus CT200h, Honda CR-Z,Nissan Leaf, Nissan Elgrand Collisionsafety Front-seat side/curtain airbags Toyota FJ Cruiser, Lexus CT200h, Nissan Leaf,Nissan Elgrand Drivingsupport Hill start assist Lexus CT200h Visibility Auto lighting system Lexus CT200h, Nissan Leaf, Nissan Serena,Nissan Elgrand Seat Driver-seat heater Lexus CT200h, Suzuki Solio Convenience Eco mode Lexus CT200h, Honda CR-Z, Nissan Serena,Nissan Elgra...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2011/02/18