Transporter, driven by Mobileye, at the CES 2022. It features a proprietary, self-contained, hot-swappable modular cargo pod called the uPod.  It can carry up to 2,000 pounds of goods, make up to 80 stops per cycle at highway speeds, cover ranges between 160 and 300 miles per run depending on the battery pack option. It is powered by the Mobileye EyeQ 5 system-on-chip for automotive applications and a robust suite of cameras, lidars and radars...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/08/22

eased being a wholly owned subsidiary. Autonomous Driving / Advanced Driver Assistance Systems-Stereo cameras-Millimeter-wave radar-Advanced driver assistance system control units-AD ECU-Central gateway-Map positioning unitPowertrain SystemsPowertrain systems (Electric)-Motor for EV-Inverter for EV-Battery control unit Engine management systems-Engine control unit-Transmission Control UnitFuel systems-High-pressure fuel pumps-Injector for DIIntak...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

hina 2012 Yokohama Rubber opens new tire plant in Russia Yokohama Rubber to increase production capacity of passenger car tires in Russia up to more than 4 million Yokohama Rubber develops new hard-coating materials for display films Yokohama Rubber develops flame retardant adhesive for lithium-ion battery packs Yokohama Rubber to entirely review and renovate management practices for cost reductions Yokohama Rubber acquires company-wide integrate...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

ations due to declining productivity and profitability. The R&D function was transferred to SRI America. However, the sales functions will remain in business. Sumitomo Rubber USA had manufactured tires for passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses. It had 1,555 employees.(Detailed news) Sulfur Battery Business Creation Research Group was established ADEKA collaborates with AIST to commercialize lithium-sulfur batteries.(Detailed news) Part...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Nissan Motor Kyushu Co.,Ltd. Nissan Serena, Serena e-POWER (2018-), Nissan X-Trail e-POWER (2022-), X-Trail MHV (for export only, 2022-), Nissan Rogue (for export only) Nissan Note (2012-2016), Teana (2003-2019), Serena S-Hybrid (2012-Production ended), Rogue Sport (for export only, 2017-2023); Suzuki Landy (based on Serena, 2010-2022), Landy S-Hybrid (based on Serena S-Hybrid, 2012-2022) Nissan's subsidiary - 2011: Nissan Motor Kyushu Co.,Ltd. ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

ddition, the period from August 13 to 21 will be non-operating days on the annual calendar due to the summer holidays. On July 28, Suzuki announced that it will release the all-new Landy, a three-row minivan, on August 8. The new model, which was previously supplied by Nissan on an OEM basis as the Serena, is now based on Toyota's Noah. Production will take place at Toyota Auto Body's Fujimatsu Plant. The new model has a body size of 4,695 mm in ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/18

GS Yuasa International Ltd. Japan Takashi Abe (Representative Director, President and CEO) -In April 2004, Nippon Battery and Yuasa Corporation, both major battery manufacturers, merged and established GS Yuasa Corporation as a holding company. GS Yuasa Corporation's subsidiaries operate in four business segments: automotive batteries, industrial-battery power supplies, automotive lithium-ion batteries, and others. -The Company, a subsidiary of G...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2024/12/24

ps-Capless device-Fuel hoses & tubes-Cutoff valves-Fill limit vent valves-Inlet check valves-High pressure hydrogen tanks Engine Peripheral parts-Plastic Turbo ducts-Radiator hose-Noise absorbing air intake ducts-Air cleaner hose and resonators-Engine covers-Water pipesChassis and Drive train parts-Battery cases-Brake hoses-Constant velocity joint boots‐Oil pumps Financial Overview (in JPY millions, IFRS)   FY ended Mar.31, 2025 FY ended M...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2024/07/22

e you again to your final destination. Smart device integration Not only smartphones, but also smart speakers (Amazon Alexa) can be linked to remotely control cars as if they were home appliances. The system can be operated by voice, such as "remote charging”, "pre-board air conditioning", and "battery level check", and it also provides voice guidance on the remaining battery level and driving range. Pre-board air conditioning This is one o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/11/16

: One pedal function, “twin-motor all-wheel control technology”, ProPILOT 2.0. Make technology available to customers around the world (technology that matches each market’s diverse needs, lowering costs): To launch EV or e-Power according to the market needs, but share components and promote battery cost reduction. Have sensibility for a future vision of "Enriching society through technology": Link energy to cities with running storage bat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/03/12

oftware processes the information to automatically control the accelerator, brakes, and steering to maintain V2V distance and keep the car in the middle of the driving lane.   Previously, this kind of equipment was installed on luxury cars, but ProPILOT was made affordable, and in Japan, after the Serena, it was deployed on the Leaf, the X-Trail mid-sized SUV, as well as on the Dayz mini-vehicle.   ProPILOT has already been launched in four reg...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/02/19

commercial vehicles. The end of the report features a Global Hybrid and EV Forecast (second half of 2017) by LMC Automotive. The percentage of internal combustion engine vehicles (IC Only) for global light vehicle sales volumes will decrease from over 90% in 2018 to roughly 70% in 2025. Conversely, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) featuring a 48V system will see remarkable growth. The next report is sched...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/04/06

component, for up to six years.  ・HV production: Exempt only from import taxes for mechanical equipment. Additionally, companies that manufacture ten major EV components will be exempt from corporate taxes for eight years. Components that meet the conditions include batteries, traction motors, battery control systems, DC/DC converters, inverters, portable EV chargers, circuit breakers, and EV smart charging systems. In August 2017, the BO...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/01/05

ore. It also adds automated steering that follows the preceding vehicle in the same lane to the Adaptive Cruise Control function. These new functions were realized through improvements in the software. Source: Announcements from and news reports about each company Nissan exhibited the minivan Serena, which is equipped with a level 2 autonomous driving system. ProPILOT autonomous driving technology controls the axle, brakes, and steering in...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/07/12

ill cover a teardown analysis of the 5th-generation Nissan Serena (model C27: released in 2016), conducted in January 2017 as part of the benchmarking activities of the Hiroshima Industrial Promotion Organization.   This report will cover various convenient and user-friendly features of the Nissan Serena, which were carefully planned out by the designers in consideration of actual minivan users.   The 2nd row of seats is easy to use and capable...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/04/21

result, it gives an innovative impression along with improving visibility to ensure safety. (6)Solar charging system The new Prius PHV has a large solar panel on its roof. The model is the world's first mass-produced car (as of February 2017, according to Toyota) with this capability. Its driving battery is used to store solar electricity during parking. When the vehicle is running, solar electricity is used to support the auxiliary battery. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/03/24

ographs of TNGA parts/components and a list of parts suppliers (May 2016) Daihatsu Move (Feb./Mar. 2015) (Part 1): Equipment comparable to B-segment cars (Part 2): High fuel economy and improved performance (Part 3): Linear body structure optimizes space Honda Fit Hybrid (Dec. 2013) (Part 1): Battery components & brake system (Part 2): Engine and transmission VW Polo (Nov./Dec. 2014) VW Polo Teardown (Part 1) VW Polo Teardown (Part 2) ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/03/07

hich will be launched in Japan in 2016, will incorporate the Piloted Drive 1.0 technology. The technology will also be installed on the new Qashqai, which will go on sale in Europe in 2017. For electrification, Nissan will develop electrified vehicles by developing its core electric powertrain and battery technologies in combination with various others. The company will develop a 60 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers an all-electric driving ran...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/07/26

river to drive in EV mode for most cases of daily driving. The use of the engine is limited for electric power generation and high-speed cruising. The vehicle has achieved fuel efficiency of 30.0km/liter.  The Accord PHV is an EV-based PHV that shares the system with the Accord HV. Its lithium-ion battery capacity increased to 6.7kWh, which enables EV mode cruising range of 37.6km.  The Mitsubishi Outlander PHV also is an EV-based PHV. It has a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/10/21

The International Rechargeable Battery Expo 2013 Batteries compete with capacitors in micro-HV markets Summary Lithium-ion batteries Lead-acid batteries being improved for start-stop systems and hybrid vehicles Electric double-layer capacitors Lithium-ion capacitors FDK's nickel-metal hydride battery businesses  The following is a summary of the exhibition at the 4th International Rechargeable Battery Expo held at Tokyo Big Sight on February 27 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/03/26