for traditional OEMs, but that it is essential to view software as a product rather than a process. Key Technologies for SDV  BMW is leveraging cloud-based virtualization and AI to accelerate development. AI agents are already assisting in design and cost optimization, and BMW has open-sourced its testing framework to foster collaboration.  Ampere sees AI as a game-changer, especially in cockpit and ADAS systems, with Google's AI infrastructure...

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

the number of recalls reported is smaller than for other electronic control systems, the number of vehicles affected is large, with the cumulative total since 2010 exceeding 900,000 units. Possible causes for the leakage of defective products include the fact that the development test codes of the testing division, which determines whether a product can be released to the market, not matching the way it is used in the market, and a lack of in-ho...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/08

iable Due to inaccurate product definitions, technical weaknesses, and lack of oversight and management, accidents have occurred frequently under complex road conditions, posing significant safety risks. 2. The pass rate for accident scenario simulation tests is low, and opinions are divided on testing methods Problems were revealed, including insufficient coverage of testing and verification of important scenarios, insufficient quality of ...

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

Phosphate (LFP) battery system, available in two variants: 59 kWh and 79 kWh, enabling a driving range of up to 682 km and supporting fast charging from 20–80% in just 20 minutes using a 175 kW DC charger.  To ensure compliance and reliability, the battery underwent global safety and performance testing at Mahindra’s R&D center in India and FEV’s eDLP facility in Germany. These tests included fire resistance, nail penetration, and rollover...

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

7%), ordinary income JPY 27.376 billion (+187.93%), based on sales for the fiscal year ended March 2025. Number of employees: 5,330, as of June 2025. Products: Ni-MH batteries, prismatic LiBs, BMS (battery management systems) design, development and manufacturing, contracted automotive battery pack testing Manufacturing sites Japan: Omori, Sakaijuku, Arai (each in Shizuoka Prefecture), Miyagi China: Sinogy Toyota Automotive Energy System Co., L...

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

hnology demonstration programs centered on electrification. VISION EQXX achieved a driving range of over 1,200 km on a single charge, proving itself to be one of the most efficient electric vehicles in the world. The previously mentioned CONCEPT AMG GT XX also delivered extraordinary results during testing at the Nardò proving ground in southern Italy: it covered 5,479 km in 24 hours, and completed 40,075 km in 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes, and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/28

f new conventional energy passenger car sales Realizing full hybridization of conventional energy passenger cars Commercial vehicles Hybrid vehicles account for more than 20% of annual new ICE commercial vehicle sales →40% or more →65% or more Zero-carbon commercial vehicle demonstration testing begins Achieve a penetration rate of low-carbon/zero-carbon internal combustion engine vehicles of at least 8% of new conventional energy vehi...

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

lanned at the plant includes the Dolphin mini, the Song Pro, and the King. Initially, production will be carried out using SKD kits imported from China.   At the Japan Mobility Show held at the end of October, a prototype of RACCO, a mini-BEV to be launched in Japan, was exhibited. Development and testing is currently underway with the aim of launching the vehicle in the summer of 2026. The Sealion 6 (Chinese name Song PLUS) was also unveiled an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/26

ly accommodate up to seven people. The air suspension provides a quiet and comfortable ride. The rear seats are equipped with large displays and various digital link functions. Maximum output is 450kW and maximum torque is 693Nm. Battery capacity is 140kWh and driving range is 822km (manufacturer's testing). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is reached in 4.5 seconds. Battery charging is compatible with CHAdeMO, a fast-charging standard. Vehicle de...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

towards the driver, optimizing visibility and ergonomic accessibility. The display is complemented by a sleek button bar featuring stylish glassy toggles, vanish when the integrated autonomous driving mode is activated. The integration of these physical controls is compliant with the 2026 Euro NCAP testing regulations and qualifies the concept for a 5-star safety rating. In addition, the Sunrise cockpit incorporates innovative, eco-friendly mater...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

m investment of INR 41.5 billion in line with the provisions of the scheme.   In August 2024, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways launched this policy to phase out unfit polluting vehicles across the country through a network of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) and Automated Testing Stations (ATSs). The policy is expected to increase the demand for passenger cars in India. OEMs are offering discounts for scrap vehicles. Th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19

rucks into logistics processes and will serve as a test case for the innovative fast charging of electric trucks and for the collection of real usage experience. At the end of the project, a total of 18 charging points – ten for CCS and eight for MCS – will be available to support the real-life testing of this new system and to form the basis for a nationwide expansion of this technology. Richard Backhaus OPINION “In the commercial vehicle ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/19

N to 80N, steel ball type max 50N. Applicable vehicle types∶ Various types of passenger cars. Product development activities In March 2023, thanks to the efforts of Yubei’s Suzhou team, SBW (Steer-by-Wire) was successfully installed in a certain car brand and completed its first round of testing and acceptance inspection, marking an important step in the commercialization of smart steering and laying the foundation for its subsequent m...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

"Automatically turns on the air conditioner when the indoor temperature reaches 30°C or higher," "Switches to internal air circulation, changes the set temperature to 24.3°C, and closes any open windows," and "When the set temperature is reached, switches to external air circulation." Operational testing was completed in a short period of 2-3 months. (Figure 4) 4. PoC for standard API (Source: Document provided by JASPAR)   The insi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/13

gTao). The IM Motors and Youdao Zhitu brands under the company's umbrella have received licenses to operate intelligent connected cars in Shanghai. This makes SAIC the only company in the industry to have a "dual license" for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. IM Motors L4 robotaxis began testing in parts of Shanghai in mid-August.   In August, IM Motors announced its Hengxing super-range extender technology, equipped with a 66kWh batt...

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

their new facilities closer to their launch dates. Outside of production plants, Henkel highlighted its newly opened North America Battery Application Center located in Madison Heights, Michigan. The center provides regional support for OEMs and battery suppliers with advanced material application testing capabilities. Ampherr display announcing planned production capability in U.S. starting in 2026   Recently, the U.S. market has ...

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

former companies. xEV (electrified vehicle) drivetrains are manufactured at the Sawa Plant. As for motors, Hitachi Automotive Electric Motor Systems, Ltd. was established in July 2017 to concentrate the drive motor development capabilities of Honda and the Hitachi Group. In 2019, a development and testing center (with a budget of JPY 10 billion and 140 employees) began operations within the facility. On April 1, 2024, Hitachi Automotive Systems ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/04

on service KDDI Corporation: High-precision positioning service   Automotive World Autumn 2025 was organized by RX Japan Co., Ltd. and held September 17-19, 2025, at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall near Tokyo, Japan. This report introduces new products, component technologies, and testing technologies related to autonomous driving.   The number of AD (Autonomous Driving) and ADAS (Advanced Diver Assistance Systems) related exhi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/28

anufactured by ARC. Thefts of modules installed in vehicles as replacements for deployed airbag modules, as well as the manufacture and sale of counterfeit airbag modules, have also been reported.   It has been reported that since the latter half of 2023, there has been misconduct in certification testing related to airbags at several Japanese domestic automakers. A typical case of alleged misconduct involved airbags being detonated by a timer i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

s faulty ECUs and software programs, as shown in the table below. Although the devices has become popular in recent years, the total number of vehicles involved in recalls has already exceeded 130,000 units. Possible causes of the release of defective products include development test codes used by testing departments, which determine whether a product can be released to the market, not matching the way it is used in the market, and a lack of in-...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/20