ling System" is currently underway. Current liquid cooling methods cool the battery indirectly by placing a coolant circuit on the bottom of the battery body, while the above method cools the cells directly by flowing a non-electric coolant into the battery. This allows for uniform cooling of the entire battery, mitigating the rise in battery temperature during rapid charging. Currently, Valeo and Mahle Behr are working on the practical applicati...

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

which will gradually regulate the copper content in friction materials. In 2021, friction materials with a copper content of 5% or more, and in 2025, friction materials with a copper content of 0.5% or more were prohibited from being sold or installed in new cars. Environmental regulations for tires and brakes in November 2022As a new regulation going forward, fine particulate matter (PM10) generated from brakes (pads and rotors) will be sub...

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

cities: Washington D.C., San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, Austin, Miami, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Zoox has commercial operations in Las Vegas, Foster City, and San Francisco, and aims to expand to Austin and Miami. Zoox robotaxi Hyundai expands efforts into AI robotics throughout entire group with Boston Dynamics  Hyundai's booth at CES 2026 focused on its partnership with Boston Dynamics to showcase robotic solutions. The empha...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

nterior decoration and parts of electrical appliances   Thailand Thai Arrow Products Automotive low-voltage cables, wire harnesses, automotive conduits, automotive wiring system parts Thailand/Japan Hosei Brake (Thailand) Brake system components for vehicles Thailand/UAE Otani Radial Rubber tires for vehicle May (April 28 - May 20, 2025) China CSI Energy Storage Technology (Thailand) Lithium-ion battery cells for energy storage systems ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/17

CNF forms a three-dimensional network structure through hydrogen bonding in the rubber, achieving both excellent reinforcement and elongation properties. It is available as a natural rubber filler with hardness comparable to carbon black (CB), a petroleum-derived filler.   At the exhibition booth, tires manufactured using CNF substitution were displayed. The company has installed a pilot-scale production facility at its Tomioka factory in Anan C...

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

tem integration capabilities are increasing with the strengthening of in-house technology development. They are actively optimizing domain controllers, local AI algorithms, and HMI experiences, expanding their products into the mid- to low-end market, and attempting to integrate forces across the entire industrial chain. At the same time, cockpit suppliers in the Chinese mainland are expanding their product rollouts and partnering with OEMs to gr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/24

the show, is positioned as an intelligent and rugged full-sized SUV. It is the flagship model of the iCAR brand's V-series and is scheduled to be released globally in Q1 of 2026. The model was first unveiled in Dubai in August 2025.   The vehicle measures 4,909mm (rear box version)/5,055mm (spare tire version) in length, 1,976mm in width, and 1,894mm in height; the wheelbase is 2,910mm. The exterior is characterized by powerful body lines and b...

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

23, Continental had around 190,000 employees worldwide, down 6.4% compared to the end of 2023, with roughly 102,000 people allocated for Automotive Technologies (namely Autonomous Mobility and Safety, and Vehicle Networking and Information), a further around 88,000 employees in Rubber Technologies (Tire and ContiTech). By the end of 2024, the company counted 518 locations (261 in Europe) in 55 countries and markets.   Continental announced in 20...

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

Japan Mobility Show 2025: Carbon Neutrality Alternative fuels, horizontal recycling, biomass materials Summary Mazda: Carbon-neutral fuel and CO2 capture system Suzuki: Flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV), compressed biogas (CBG) fuel Kia: Recycled materials used in the PV5 Horizontal recycling and utilization of biomass materials (Toyoda Gosei, Ichikoh and Yazaki) Horizontal tire recycling, alternative raw materials (Bridgestone, Yokohama Rubber and Sum...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/14

g product.   During emergency braking from 300 km/h, for an extended period that can last for over two minutes of extreme use, the red-hot brake discs cool to a level where normal operation can be resumed shortly thereafter. The mechanism consists of a wheel-side disc (a brake disc attached to the tire side of the steel wheel) and a sled-mounted hydraulic floating caliper that follows large displacements and vibrations of the sled. It is also ea...

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

erm. ACMA also announced Mr. Sriram Viji, Managing Director, Brakes India Pvt. Ltd., as President Designate.  Mr. Singhania is a Director of J.K. Organisation, Managing Director of J.K. Fenner (India) Ltd. He is also Managing Director of JK Agri Genetics Ltd. He was the Dy. Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. (one of the largest tire manufacturers in India) till January 2016. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/09

  The new front end with side radiator grille inserts and GSE logo emphasizes the low, almost lurking stance and immediately reveals its racing genes. The inserts in the rear bumper attract attention, and the GSE logo reappears discreetly on the lower door areas.   The 20-inch Michelin Pilot Sport tires are complemented by 380 mm Alcon brake discs and yellow brake calipers. The Opel Mokka GSE features a bold and sporty exter...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/02

and if a fault is detected, the system will mechanically connect as usual. In addition, the safety design includes the use of three ECUs to ensure redundancy. In 2022, Toyota launched a steer-by-wire (SBW) system for the bZ4X and Lexus RZ electric vehicles that physically separates the steering and tires. This is the world's first in a mass-produced vehicle. The steering wheel steering angle is as small as 150 degrees, and the wheels are fully tu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/18

and concessions will be valid for a period of 5 years or till a new policy is announced. Key objectives and target areas   The key objectives of the policy are as below: To make Karnataka the No. 1 destination in Asia for future clean mobility Attract investments of INR 500 billion across the entire clean mobility vehicle value chain Generate approximately 100,000 new jobs Create a Clean Mobility Vehicle ecosystem Accelerating clean mobility ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/27

and if a fault is detected, the system will mechanically connect as usual. In addition, the safety design includes the use of three ECUs to ensure redundancy. In 2022, Toyota launched a steer-by-wire (SBW) system for the bZ4X and Lexus RZ electric vehicles that physically separates the steering and tires. This is the world's first in a mass-produced vehicle. The steering wheel steering angle is as small as 150 degrees, and the tires are fully tur...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/21

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) trim cover and polyurethane padding. PVC has good formability, allowing for free expression of texture, and is integrally molded with the polyurethane pads. The company is also expanding into door trim materials, and is currently developing a mono-material door trim made entirely of olefin-based resin. Exhibit: Mono-material cover seat Exhibit: Description of mono-material cover seat A seat with a mono-material ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/14

tegrated. Solid-state Battery IM Motors has installed a battery with a range of over 1,000km, achieving ultra-long range. It plans to produce a model equipped with solid-state batteries in 2027. Digital Chassis Drive-by-wire technology keeps the vehicle under control even in the event of a flat tire (blowout) at 220km/h. It will build the foundation for L4 autonomous driving and improve driving safety and steering stability. (Source: Prep...

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

Intelligent Connected Tires Increasing road safety, improving fuel efficiency Introduction Tire Intelligence for Road Perception in ADAS and Autonomous Driving Systems - Goodyear SightLine Virtual Tire Wear Sensor - Tactile Mobility   In Europe, the number of connected smart tires is soaring, driven by a mixture of technological innovation, regulatory pressure and consumer demand for safer, more efficient vehicles. Electric vehicles can be seen...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/04

The adaptive AI thermal management system extends driving range. Super integrated thermal management architecture 27-in-1 thermal management module developed in-house. System energy consumption reduced by 10% through zoning of cooling and heating. LMC integrated chassis Control maintained with tire blowout at 120km/h. An intelligent chassis featuring integrated vehicle stability control, steering assist, and predictive control functions for ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/14

ation.   Also, since copper is used in the energized part of the motor, it is important to consider the aggressiveness towards copper, and it is necessary to select a material with a balance of additives that has low copper elution and does not deteriorate. Display panel of syndiotactic polystyrene   The sample on the far right of the material compatibility evaluation exhibit shows surface deterioration (copper sulfide).   Syndiotacti...

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