stem that incorporates autonomous driving technology by March 2019. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 8, 2014) Denso Corporation announced that it will open a new global training center for management level employees in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture in April 2016. After the teardown of Denso's existing training center, the new facility with a total floor area of 11,000 square meters will be constructed on the same site. T...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/28

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

ft, which is restructuring into three units: benchmarking and technology optimization, engineering talent solutions, and engineering solutions. The Benchmarking division will remain with Caresoft, though KPIT will continue to partner with it. The acquisition includes expertise in cost benchmarking, teardown engineering, software benchmarking, and vehicle manufacturing support. It is expected to be completed over three years and has a maximum cons...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

g X-ray equipment and 3D scanners for analysis and documentation. The center includes a 400-square-meter exhibition area and a 200-square-meter Innovation Lab for workshops and ideation. Data from analyses is integrated into FEV’s cloud-based benchmarking database, “carat.” BMC specializes in teardown analysis, component evaluation, cost assessment, and level-2 testing at vehicle and system levels. It also tests battery-electric powertrains...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

Xiaomi SU7 Teardown Survey Gigacast body structure Summary Overview of Xiaomi and its EV business More about Gigacast Body details except Gigacast section   The SU7 is the first model launched into the EV market by Xiaomi Corporation (Xiaomi), known as a global smartphone manufacturer. Gigacast is used for the rear structure, but its shape and thickness are similar to those of other companies' previous models. A die-casting machine with a clampi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/04

, revenue increases; record losses in second quarter Tesla building car carriers to alleviate Model 3 distribution problems Tesla plans another tent to store vehicles leaving Fremont factory in California Tesla reports third quarter production double that of second quarter Munro & Associates does teardown, evaluates Tesla Model 3 as costly, overbuilt Tesla says Model Y crossover ready to start production Tesla receives approval to begin exporti...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/04

(third Power Device & Module Expo). Kanadevia exhibit(NEPCON Japan) Dow Chemical Japan/Dow Toray exhibit(Automotive World venue) BorgWarner exhibit (Automotive World venue)   Related reports: Automotive World 2025: e-Axle, Motors (Feb. 2025) Automotive World 2025: Electric Vehicles and Teardown Exhibits (Feb. 2025) Japan Mobility Show Bizweek / CEATEC 2024: Electrification Technologies (Nov. 2024)Automotive World 2024 Autumn: Electri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Automotive World 2025: Electric Vehicles and Teardown Exhibits CJPT's small fuel cell truck, Tesla Cybertruck inverter, and more Summary Electric trucks (CJPT, ZO Motors) Small mobility (Vectrix Japan, ReUdo, Toyota Auto Body) BEV teardown exhibit (LTEC, SDI) CJPT's light-duty fuel cell truck   Automotive World 2025 (January 22 - 24, 2025) was held at the Tokyo Big Sight convention and exhibition center.   According to an announcement ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/07

physical processing supports sample preparation, quality control, and the safe handling of electrode materials. Forensics investigates cell failures, while Electrochemistry enables advanced testing of coin and pouch cells. CT scanning allows non-destructive cell analysis to identify issues without teardown. The Battery Development Laboratory is the second of UKBIC’s GBP 74 million upgrades to come online. Based on UKBIC press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

biting from China. This report focuses on the exhibition of the Gigacast and high-quality special aluminum die-cast parts. 2024 Japan Die Casting Congress & ExpositionVenue: Pacifico Yokohama 2024 Japan Die Casting Congress & ExpositionView of the venue   Related reports:Tesla Cybertruck Teardown: Body, Steer-by-Wire (Nov. 2024) Korea Next Gen Mobility Technology Expo 2024 (Oct. 2024) Gigacastings to Modular Structures (Jun. 2024) 20...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/03

iX3 electric SUV and the MINI EV models at the Chinese plants and export them to various countries. The EU started imposing import tariffs on Chinese vehicles entering the European market from July 2024. BMW doesn’t consider this decision a fair practice.   Related reports: BMW vs. Geely e-Axle Teardown Analysis & Cost Comparison (Jun. 2024)Auto China 2024: German OEMs (Jun. 2024)IAA Mobility 2023: European OEMs (1)  (Oct. 2023) BMW Group: ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/18

Tesla Cybertruck Teardown: Electric Powertrain 4680 battery cells, 800V charging system ~ From Munro's teardown survey data ~ Summary Electric drive module 4680 battery cell (2nd generation) Thermal system updates 800V charging system 48V power supply system Tesla Cybertruck (Source: Munro & Associates, Inc.)   Tesla's Cybertruck, launched in December 2023, enthusiastically incorporates cutting-edge technologies ahead of its competitor...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/13

Tesla Cybertruck Teardown: Body, Steer-by-Wire Gigacast structures, EtherLoop and more ~ From Munro's teardown survey data ~ Summary Stainless steel body Front and rear gigacast structures Modular structure of battery, floor, seat, and carpet Steer-by-wire (electronic control of front and rear wheel steering without mechanical connections) Etherloop (a new vehicle-wide communication and control system that replaces the current CAN)   Tesla's Cy...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/06

agoya Convention Center Korea Next Generation Mobility Technology Exchange 2024 venue Inzi Controls exhibit   Related reports: Korean Market and OEM Activities: Slowdown in EV Demand, Expanding HV lineup (Jul. 2024) Korean Battery Supplier Operations in North America (Jan. 2024) Hyundai Ioniq 5 Teardown: Electric Powertrain (Sep. 2023) Hyundai to sell 1.87 million EVs a year by 2030 (Mar. 2023)Korea Next Gen Mobility Technology Expo 2022: Ele...

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

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2024: Electric Vehicle Technologies BEV teardown exhibit, motors, power devices and related components Summary Actual BEVs on display: Xiaomi SU7, BYD Seal, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N BEV teardown exhibit: Geely Zeekr 007, Citroen Ami Motors: EXEDY, Fukuda (ATE), IE5 Motor Project (Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric, ABB, Yaskawa Electric), Nidec Motor parts: Easy-Win, Zhejiang Grandwall, Daido Steel, Next Core Technologies, Inac Power devices: ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/27

winding(from Tesla Model Y Kobelco Research Institute data) Figure 5. Example of SC winding (flat rectangular wire wave winding) exhibit(Stator for THS, from Denso exhibit at Tokyo Motor Show 2019) Figure 6. Example of concentrated winding(Honda Fit Hybrid (2013 model year) at the teardown meeting of the Saitama Industrial Promotion Public Corporation)   3) Cooling method   Oil-cooled systems are increasingly being used for...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/22

s: 1,500 (as of Jul., 2024) - The engineering building, which expands the infrastructure of the Ford Development and Technology Center in Brazil, is scheduled for completion in 2026. - Site area: 6,000 square meters, spread across six buildings, housing offices, virtual reality laboratories, and a teardown area for the disassembly and analysis of components. - It is one of nine Ford engineering centers worldwide, exporting automotive intelligenc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/08/15

BYD Yangwang U8 Teardown Survey: HMI Simple and luxurious design befitting a new generation of SUVs Summary Cockpit HMI configuration Display arrangement Center display GUI Driver’s and passenger seats display GUI Switches Yangwang U8 HMI summary   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) purchased a top-of-the-line BYD Yangwang U8 (base price approx. JPY 23 million), BYD Auto Co. Ltd.'s entry into the large off-road vehicle market as part of an effort...

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

BYD Yangwang U8 (Range Extender EV) Teardown Survey Active suspension and four-wheel independent torque output control Summary Features of the BYD Yangwang U8 First look at the U8’s proprietary technology Active suspension Hydraulic components for active suspension e4 4-wheel independent torque output control and spin-turn capability   MarkLines Co., Ltd. (MarkLines) will purchase the Yangwang U8 (base price approx. JPY 23 million), BYD Auto C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/05

thermal management components, bearings, connection components, power electronics-related components, insulation materials, and resin materials for electric vehicles (BEV, HEV, FCEV). View of the venue (NTN) View of the venue (Mitsubishi Chemical)   Related reports: BMW vs. Geely e-Axle Teardown Analysis & Cost Comparison (Jun. 2024)JSAE 2024 in Yokohama: Electric Powertrains (Jun. 2024)BEV Thermal Management System Benchmarking (Apr....

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/28