orld Autumn, NEPCON Japan Autumn, Smart Energy Week Autumn, Sustainability Management Week Autumn, and other events. Automotive World Autumn (HOSO Technology) HOSO Technology: Dana electric powertrain   HOSO Technology Co., Ltd. (HOSO Technology) sells construction equipment, industrial vehicles, and e-mobility components and is the Japanese distributor for Dana Incorporated’s (Dana) Spicer e-Axle, TM4 electric powertrains and other...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Where is Tesla heading ? Challenges and Progress of Robotaxi Summary Autopilot (AP) faces first federal conviction in federal court Regulatory policies of foreign governments regarding AP/FSD, including China, France, etc. Entering the autonomous ride-hailing service market: Pros and cons about realizing a long-standing promise Hybrid Remotely Monitored Robotaxi : Modified Vehicle "Project Halo" Disbanding the Dojo Team and Changes to Tesla's R&D...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/01

ery Passport   IAA Mobility 2025, the annual International Motor Show Germany, was held in Munich from September 8 to 14, 2025 (including the open space exhibition period). Many of China's top suppliers of drive batteries exhibited at this year's show, focusing on battery safety technology, energy density improvements, fast charging performance, and environmentally friendly technology products.   This report introduces some of the major product...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/29

IAA Mobility 2025: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz The role of design as electric vehicle differentiator Summary Audi: Concept C, Q3 e-Hybrid BMW: iX3 Mercedes-Benz: Electric GLC, CONCEPT AMG GT XX   From September 8 to 14, 2025, the IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich for the third time. The trade show at the Messe München exhibition grounds was open to industry professionals from 9–12 September, with a dedicated Press Day on 8 September. The city...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/22

red for a Chinese OEM, the Gen3 product has distributed winding with round wires using a cassette-type inserter, but instead of internal oil cooling, it uses liquid cooling with a water jacket in the motor housing. The maximum rotation speed has been increased to 18,550rpm, which improves the power density by 16%.   The specifications of each component integrated into the 7-in-1 are coordinated with the OEM at facilities in China. The inverter i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

China Auto Forum 2025: Methanol-powered Commercial Vehicles From presentations by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Geely Farizon Summary MIIT: China's energy structure and current status of methanol applications Farizon Auto: Practical exploration and planning in the process of building a methanol-hydrogen-electric ecosystem   To alleviate the pressures of China's energy structure, which is characterized by a high proporti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/29

battery swap industry   In terms of China's carbon emissions, the transportation sector accounts for about 10% of total carbon emissions, of which road transportation accounts for 85%. Based on China's "dual carbon" goal (carbon peak-out by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060), the NEV (New Energy Vehicle: BEV, PHEV, FCEV) and drive battery industries are developing rapidly, stimulating the rapid growth of the battery swap industry.   Leveragin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/22

rtruck teardown exhibit Xiaomi SU7 teardown exhibit Teardown reports MarkLines Fee-based Data & Reports   The Tesla Cybertruck teardown exhibit was arranged by the organizers of TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, with planning cooperation from Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. (Nikkei BP). The disassembled vehicle, drive unit, inverter, PCS, high-voltage unit, and more were on display in West Hall 3. Tesla Cybertruck overview   The Tesla Cybertruck is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/19

JSAE 2025 in Nagoya: Fuel cells, high-performance components Technologies contributing to a mobility society: electrification, safety and security Summary Hydrogen FCV (fuel cell vehicle) related technologies (Hino, Toyoda Gosei, Aisan Industry) High-performance seat-related technologies (Toyota Boshoku, NHK Spring, Tachi-S) High-performance metal-based component technology (Chuo Spring, Fine Sinter, Ito Kinzoku Kogyo) Thermal management technolo...

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

d symbiosis between people and cars. The SAIC Group's self-driving model at Momenta's booth at the Auto Shanghai 2025  Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) said at the forum that exports of Chinese cars are shifting from having a price advantage to improved quality, with the price per vehicle rising from USD 12,000 in 2018 to USD 18,000 by 2024. With "Go Long. Go With The World" at the core of its globalization strategy, the company...

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

than highway NOA because urban traffic is much more complex than highway traffic. The table can be scrolled left and right. General challenges facing urban NOA Shortcomings of the current urban NOA system (user perspective) Gestures by traffic police Construction areasLack of lanesHigh-risk vehiclesComplex information and road signsUnpredictable traffic behavior Poor performance in complex urban scenarios (Performance Scale Up)Limited ope...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Toyota China Strategy and Progress Integration of locally-led product development with intelligent technology Summary Research and development by Toyota China Four major local development policies GAC Toyota's vehicle development technology path and current approach to AI-equipped products Partnerships with Huawei, Momenta, and Xiaomi bZ7  Toyota China (Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd.) is accelerating its localization and inte...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/07/22

hibition hall (Toyo Denki)       Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd.: GX CONCEPT, fuel cell separator   The "GX CONCEPT" was exhibited by Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. (Toyota Auto Body) to showcase the expansion of technologies that are contributing to GX (Green Transformation). It is an FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) with a body made from recycled waste materials and is equipped with a fuel cell (FC) stack that uses a carbon resin separator that Toyota Aut...

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

L GM: Cadillac Lyriq-V, Buick new 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...

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

s for electrolytic corrosion. Exhibition hall (Toshiba, TDK) Exhibition hall (Schaeffler) North exhibition hall (Sumitomo Electric Industries)   Analysis Reports: Thermal Management, EV/HV Drive Motor Related reports: JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: e-Axles, Motors, xEVs (Jun. 2025)High Power Density Motors - Hybrid Development of MBD and Actual Motor Verification (May. 2025)Automotive World 2025: e-Axle, Motors (Feb. 2025) JSAE 2024 in Y...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/26

ology; Logo: © Copyright ÖVK/Klaus Ranger)   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 software-defined vehicles.     The ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Huawei: Intelligent driving systems, Cockpits, and Electrification Technologies ADS 4, HarmonySpace 5, DriveONE, and HIMA models Summary Intelligent driving system Huawei ADS 4 Intelligent cockpit HarmonySpace 5 Intelligent electric drive Huawei DriveONE Fully liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging station for commercial vehicles HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) model  In April 2025, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) held the "Qianku...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/20

amid® - Cylindrical cell holders made of Ultramid® Expand - Top covers made of Ultramid® composite - Elastoflex® insulation pads - Elastan® filling material (side beam cavities) - HED™ cathode material, etc.   This is a next-generation battery that significantly improves safety, energy density, and charging efficiency. By using a solid electrolyte, "solid-state batteries" significantly reduce the risk of leakage and fire that is comm...

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

JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: e-Axles, Motors, xEVs Subaru: Strong hybrid, Aisin: FR1 1-motor hybrid transmission, etc. Summary OEM electric powertrains and electrified vehicles (Nissan, Subaru, Yamaha, AIM) Japanese suppliers of ePT (Aisin, Jatco, Meidensha, IJTT, TOP) Electric PTs from US and European suppliers (Valeo, BorgWarner, Schaeffler, Bosch, AAM) Unique electric PT and teardown exhibits (Exedy, Astemo, MarkLines)   The Automotive Engineering ...

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

on battery companies in China CATL FinDreams (BYD) Gotion High-tech CALB EVE Energy SVOLT Energy Sunwoda LG Energy Solution Panasonic     Click here for Thermal Management System of BEV Batteries (European, American and Chinese Markets)   In 2024, the production and sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in the Chinese market increased year-over year (y/y), and the production capacity of drive batteries also expanded. Unlike previous ye...

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