by MarkLines)   Valeo had an exhibit focusing on its SDV ecosystem. The company provides a cloud-native development environment for software that utilizes virtual ECUs and digital twins, and demonstrated how software can be developed in the cloud (Figure 2).     The developed software is then tested for operation using actual ECUs [HIL*] (Figures 3 and 4), making it possible to provide this as a HIL-as-a-Service. Normally, the HIL is locate...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/01

f Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) promulgated the "Key points of automotive standardization work for 2025" in April 2025. It will accelerate the development of standards for common environmental and reliability standards for automotive semiconductors, information security, and conformity testing, and promote the publication and implementation of standards for security chips, power semiconductors for electric vehicle drive, etc.   Chin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/01

and a further 12 in-depth video lectures were held virtually on the web platform.   At this annual event, experts from automotive OEMs and component suppliers and academics come together to exchange opinions on future climate-neutral drive solutions.   The topics of the lectures ranged from the latest passenger car and commercial vehicle drive concepts to the application and evaluation of non-fossil fuels, sustainability concepts and modern sof...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Toward Actual Implementation of Level 4 Autonomous Driving for Commercial Vehicles Demonstration and commercial operation in Japan; public support for development and infrastructure Summary Autonomous driving social implementation policies and external support Trends in autonomous vehicle technology Status of sensors installed for bus demo testing/vehicles in operation Status of sensors installed for truck demo testing/vehicles in operation   Th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/16

Gosei, VOSS, MAHLE, Takagi Seiko) Charge and discharge related products (Tsubakimoto Chain, Origin, Nichicon, SPC Electronics, Nissan) Plastic materials (Mitsubishi Chemical, Sumitomo Chemical, Idemitsu Kosan, Victrex, Fujikura Composites) Magnetic materials (Proterial, JL MAG Rare-Earh, NPR-Riken) Testing and measuring equipment (Toyo Denki, Sinfonia Technology, AIP, Hioki E.E.) Engineering services, others (FEV, AVL, Digital Process, TRAMI)   ...

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

and a further 12 in-depth video lectures were held virtually on the web platform.   At this annual event, experts from automotive OEMs and component suppliers and academics come together to exchange opinions on future climate-neutral drive solutions.   The topics of the lectures ranged from the latest passenger car and commercial vehicle drive concepts to the application and evaluation of non-fossil fuels, sustainability concepts and modern sof...

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

on at the IPO price. The stock price was around $10 in early May 2025. Pony AI Robotaxi Overview Key Information Other Information Headquarters ･ Guangzhou, China ･ Founded in November 2016 Public on NASDAQ ･ IPO November 27, 2024: 20M shares sold ･ Valuation of $5.25 Billion AV testing start ･ Starting with safety driver: February 2019 ･ In Guangzhou Robotaxis in-use ･ 270 as of April 10, 2025 ･ 250 in November 2024...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/03

w super fusion architecture and NEV sub-brand Mercedes-Benz's Vision V luxury MPV concept car   Major European and American automakers are further deepening their local strategies in the Chinese market, accelerating the shift to intelligent and electrified vehicles, and showcasing their latest technologies and product lineups at the Auto Shanghai 2025.   The BMW Group launched its "360-degree full-chain AI strategy" in China in March 2...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Battery Technologies Battery life extension, safety components, etc. Summary Battery storage systems for electrified vehicles (Nissan, Mitsubishi, Honda, Suzuki, Hino, Isuzu) Battery cells and modules (ElringKlinger, Yazaki, Toshiba, JTEKT, Kobelco Research) Battery packs (Mitsubishi Chemical, Kautex, Martinrea, Nippon Steel, TDS) Battery cooling system (Futaba Industrial, Valeo) Measures to prevent battery fires (Henkel, O...

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

released in October 2024, Subaru Corporation (Subaru) exhibited the new Subaru Forester X-BREAK S:HEV EX released in Japan in April 2025, Honda exhibited next-generation technologies to be used in the Honda 0 series, and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) exhibited Suzuki's exhibit on demonstration testing for the development of BEV mini-trucks (<660cc) attracted the attention of event participants.   This report introduces the exhibits of Toyot...

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

horizontal types were developed for external sales starting in 2021, with outputs of 65kW and 85kW. Toyota launched the first generation Mirai fuel cell vehicle in 2014 and has sold approximately 28,000 units in more than 30 countries. In addition, starting in 2019, Toyota began supplying fuel cell systems and has supplied more than 2,700 fuel cell systems to more than 100 customers globally for buses, trains, and stationary generators. In Japan,...

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

cturers, who are leading the way in emissions control measures ahead of Chinese parts manufacturers. In 2020, electrically-heated catalytic converters were released by component manufacturers as equipment to comply with stricter Euro-7 regulations. Companies remain under pressure to develop exhaust systems.   On the other hand, the development of eco-friendly vehicles such as EVs (electric vehicles) is progressing at a rapid pace due to tighteni...

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

Autonomous Driving Technology: Radar and Control Systems SoC development for advanced sensing, control technology without high-precision maps Summary Radar-related technologies (Bosch, Arbe Robotics, Calterah) Control systems that do not require HD maps (Imagry, Helm.ai) Systems that require HD maps (FEV.io, MAP Ⅳ, Turing Drive) Fundamental and communication technologies supporting autonomous driving (Renesas Electronics, Anritsu)   Sensing an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/17

r source, the system is designed to reduce the fuel consumption of the aircraft as a whole.   The quad-connected electric motor consists of four 500kW motors connected together for a total output of 2MW, with a high rated output achieved by adopting an oil-cooled, oil-tight structure.   The bench testing was shown on a screen at the venue, and because it was being developed by the same department that develops engines for sports cars, it was po...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/16

eries, and the addition of other materials can further enhance performance. Electrolyte changes are the most significant. Solid electrolytes replace conventional electrolytes + separators. Currently, there are three technology roadmaps, with U.S. and European companies focusing on oxide and polymer systems, while Japanese and Korean companies are more focused on resolving sulfide systems.   In addition to NEVs, solid-state batteries are expecte...

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

ATZ worldwide [6/2025] [the websites of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, which are available at www.springerfachmedien-wiesbaden.de] reproduced with permission of Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH.         The Human-Machine Interface (HMI), which enables humans to interact with control systems, has undergone continuous changes over time. 25 years ago, the instrument panel and the cockpit were still dominated by manual rotary switches...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/10

rough May 1, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, U.S. More than 12,000 attendees from over 50 countries participated at ACT Expo 2025, which featured more than 500 exhibitors and partners. The exhibition had more than 80 vehicles on display, with 22 vehicles available to test and ride on public streets. Anaheim Convention Center foyer with ACT Expo 2025 sign Two Peterbilt Model 567EV versions; left version featu...

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

Fast Charging Everywhere Thanks to Battery Buffering High-power charging systems for any location Summary Introduction FLEXIBLE SYSTEM DESIGN EASY GRID CONNECTION UTILIZING USED EV BATTERIES PROTOTYPE FOR MEGAWATT CHARGING   This report contains a Spotlight article from Springer's automotive technical magazine "ATZ" www.atz-magazine.com. and "MTZ" www.mtz-magazine.com. Springer is a German company affiliated with MarkLines. About Springer Fachm...

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

losion-proof coating to prevent deformation, ignition, and explosion of the battery cells. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB, often called collision damage mitigation braking) is responsive at 130km/h and at night 100km/h. The vehicle stability system, developed in-house, has passed the 80km/h moose test. Equipped with waterproof radar and onboard sonar, the vehicle can cross water up to 800mm in depth and can float for two hours continuously. Off...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/30