s the sub-category of automatic transmissions, as shown in the above figure, known as continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Friction-type step-less transmissions using a belt or chain to transfer power (hereinafter referred to as mechanical CVT, including some step systems). Transmissions for Toyota and other hybrid vehicles that perform stepless shifting by a built-in electric motor/generator via a power split mechanism (hereinafter referr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/21

cs, lighting console) Peugeot 208 (headliner substrate, sunvisors, window regulators (plastic), ambient lighting, license plate lamp, central high mounted stop lamp) Opel Corsa (window regulators (plastic), sunvisors, lighting console) Volkswagen Golf (headliner logistic services, ambient lighting) Toyota Yaris Cross (sunvisors) Volkswagen Tiguan (ambient lighting, modular headliner and door panels) Skoda Octavia (instrument panel, door panels, p...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/31

ligent driving: 3-year focus on intelligent driving, intelligent cockpit, and mobility Globalization: KD plants to be located in Africa and Southeast Asia, targeting exports of 500K units by 2030 JVs with overseas OEMs: Adjustment of GAC Mitsubishi and GAC Hino, conversion to electrification of GAC Toyota and GAC Honda GAC Group's sales volume in China (factory shipments) GlobalData Production Forecast: GAC Group’s light vehicle production in 2...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Analysis Report: Lithium-Ion Battery (Japan, Europe, North America and Korea) Each company's EV strategy and next-generation battery technology List of Suppliers Introduction Ⅰ. OEM BEV and battery strategy (Overall trends) II. Trends of Major Battery Suppliers III. Simple explanation of LiB technology Japan Panasonic Energy Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES) Toyota Industries Corporation AESC Group Vehicle Energy Japan Blue Energ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

bsidiary of Autoliv) Inflator: Japanese Daicel Corporation Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. Non-Japanese Autoliv Inc. Joyson Safety Systems ZF Friedrichshafen AG ARC Automotive Inc. Cushion (bag) sewing (including partial weaving): Japanese Sumisho Airbag Systems Co., Ltd. Seiren Co., Ltd. Toyota Boshoku Corporation Tokokosen Corporation Toyota Tsusho Corporation Cushion base cloth: Japanese Toyobo Co., Ltd. Toray Industries, Inc. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/12

-by-wire (SBW) with a fail-safe mechanism. This steer-by-wire system uses a clutch to connect the steering wheel to the front axle, 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...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/08

ountries with free trade agreements with the EU are notably excluded from this regulation, it applies primarily to China.   Despite this, Asian companies have been increasing their commitments in Turkey. For example, BYD has a sales target of around 10,000 electric cars for 2024. And in June 2023, Toyota invested around 300 million euros in a production plant for plug-in hybrids (the C-HR model) in Sakarya. Two months after this, Chery signed an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/08

llion, and sales by division were in the order of Seating, Interior Components, Clean Mobility, Electronics, Lighting, and Life Cycle Solutions. At the component level, Faurecia is the leading supplier of front seat frames and mechanisms, surpassing that of its competitors such as Adient, Lear, and Toyota Boshoku. Also, it has a 16% market share as the market leader in seat structure systems. As the company is based in France and was owned 39.34%...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/04

Carbon Neutrality Initiatives at Japanese OEM Plants Solar power, painting process optimization, use of recycled materials, and more Summary Japanese OEMs' roadmaps to achieving carbon neutrality Toyota: Introduction of renewable energy, reduction of energy consumption in the painting process, introduction of recycled materials Nissan: Introducing renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power generation, and adopting low-CO2 blast furnace...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/14

omatic transmissions, as shown in the above figure, known as continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Friction-type step-less transmissions using a belt or chain to transfer power (hereinafter referred to as mechanical CVT, including some step systems). Transmissions for hybrid vehicles, such as Toyota hybrid vehicles, that perform stepless speed change by a built-in electric motor / generator via a power split device (hereinafter referred to ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/16

23. Human Horizons HiPhi X EV A coupe-style crossover electric SUV to be launched in 2023. HiPhi Z EV A grand tourer EV to be launched in 2023. HiPhi Y EV An electric SUV. Orders will be accepted from the end of 2023. XPeng G9 EV A midsize electric SUV. Order acceptance began in February. Toyota Lexus RZ 450e EV A D-segment SUV. Toyota Prius PHEV/Prime PHV A C-segment hatchback released in mid-2023. C-HR PHEV PHV A C-segment SUV to ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/14

idiary of Autoliv) Inflator: Japanese Daicel Corporation Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. Non-Japanese Autoliv Inc. Joyson Safety Systems ZF Friedrichshafen AG ARC Automotive Inc. Cushion (bag) sewing (including partial weaving): Japanese Sumisho Airbag Systems Co., Ltd. Seiren Co., Ltd. Toyota Boshoku Corporation Tokokosen Corporation Cushion base cloth: Japanese Toyobo Co., Ltd. Toray Industries, Inc. Teijin Limited / Asahi Kas...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/21

enger airbag systems. Volkswagen Group, Stellantis, Ford and Mercedes-Benz are among its largest customers.  All European top 10 sales models in 2022 were equipped with at least one component supplied by Grupo Antolin: Peugeot 208, Dacia Sandero, Volkswagen T-Roc, Fiat/Abarth 500, Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Yaris, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Hyundai Tucson, Dacia Duster and Renault Clio. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the Company had reorgani...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/14

liary systems. Steer-by-wire adoption in the Japanese market: In 2013, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. introduced steer-by-wire (SBW) with a fail-safe mechanism. This steer-by-wire was a safe design in which the steering wheel and the axle of the front wheels were mechanically connected as before. In 2022, Toyota launched a steer-by-wire (SBW) system that physically separates the steering and tires for the bZ4X and Lexus RZ electric vehicles. This is the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/07

Toyota's Electrification Strategy: Cutting Next-Generation BEV Production Processes in Half BEV with 1,000km range to be launched in 2026, expanding battery options Summary Toyota's electrification strategy: 30 BEV models to be rolled out by 2030, aiming for sales of 3.5 million units Next-generation BEV production technology: All solid-state batteries, giga cast, self-driving assembly line BEV initiatives in each region: Expanding the bZ series ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/07/14

the lockdowns in each country are having an impact. In addition, shortages in the supply of semiconductors have also affected the supply of automotive electronic components.   Shipment trends for car navigation systems in Japan show declines in 2020, 2021, and 2022.   Japanese market:   In 2019, Toyota's display audio systems began to be adopted as standard equipment in all models starting with the Corolla, and will rapidly expand to the Camry...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/06/08

llion, and sales by division were in the order of Seating, Interior Components, Clean Mobility, Electronics, Lighting, and Life Cycle Solutions. At the component level, Faurecia is the leading supplier of front seat frames and mechanisms, surpassing that of its competitors such as Adient, Lear, and Toyota Boshoku. Also, it has a 16% market share as the market leader in seat structure systems. As the company is based in France and was owned 39.34%...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/27

omatic transmissions, as shown in the above figure, known as continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Friction-type step-less transmissions using a belt or chain to transfer power (hereinafter referred to as mechanical CVT, including some step systems). Transmissions for hybrid vehicles, such as Toyota hybrid vehicles, that perform stepless speed change by a built-in electric motor / generator via a power split device (hereinafter referred to ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/12/09

in the 1980s. Later, with the spread of ESC (Electronic Stability Control), which controls the brakes independently of the four wheels, 4WS was abandoned, but is now making a comeback in some luxury cars. Since steering is more effective than braking in controlling driving stability at high speeds, Toyota continues to produce systems such as LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system), which was adopted in the Lexus GS in 2012. The VGRS (Variable Gear Ra...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/11/24

Analysis Report: Lithium-Ion Battery (Japanese, European, North American and Korean Markets) Business activities of major OEMs and suppliers List of Suppliers Introduction Ⅰ. OEM BEV and battery strategy (Overall trends) II. Activities of Major Battery Manufacturers III. Simple explanation of LiB technology Japan Panasonic Energy Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES) Toyota Industries Corporation AESC Vehicle Energy Japan Blue Energ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/11/11