February 2023

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Automotive Report:

Volvo fully withdraws from engine - new flagship car EX90 to indicate “where to head in”
Toyota 5th-gen Prius keeping a solar panel
Mazda invests JPY1.5tr in electrification and procures batteries from Envision AESC
Renault Group restructures business model to focus on five independent businesses
Toyota new Crown based on FF prioritizing its design
Tokai Rika enables unmanned rental car service by digital keys
JTEKT developed bearings and differential side seals for EVs
Mazda and Bosch challenge to prevent motorsports beginners‘ accidents
ZF developed electric axle for heavy commercial vehicles loading two SiC inverters
Euglena and Isuzu confirm 100% euglena biodiesel fuel has same performance as light diesel oil
“We are exploring potentials of synthetic fuel vehicles” says Lamborghini CEO
IEE taking a lead in child-presence-detection sensors

New Car Report:

Nissan new Serena first adoption of 1.4L engine for e-POWER
BMW releases in Japan minor changed SUV X7 to enhance presence and comfort
VW launches 388km cruise EV ID.4 for JPY5mil
Audi’s first EV e-tron improved to renew battery allowing 600km cruise
Mitsubishi Motors launches light car Delica targeting new outdoor customers
McLaren’s first mass-produced PHEV to challenge drastic weight saving
High-performance version of Lamborghini Urus heavily uses CFRP

Cover Story:

Mazda challenges “zero accidents”

Features:

Nissan Fairlady Z , 9-speed AT at the mercy
Aisin 3rd-gen eAxle to halve volume per output

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