September 2023

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Disassembly Report:

BYD is imitation or advance? Thoroughly taking apart EV SEAL

Cover Story:

Future of automobile - EV or HEV?

Automotive Report:

Toyota puts solid-state battery for EVs to practical use, aiming for 2027-28
Honda new SUV ZR-V achieves both cost control and collision safety
EyeSight to manual transmission car: Subaru introduces in partially improved BRZ
Four challenges for NIDEC and Renesas - Mass-production by collaboration on next-generation electric axle
Integrated EV drive unit X in 1 gives business opportunity: Murata Manufacturing expands high-heat resistant
capacitors
Jatco enters bicycle market, challenging Shimano’s stronghold
Toyota starts decarbonization project in Thailand to generate hydrogen from chicken manure and waste foods

New Car Report:

Toyota new Alphard/Vellfire: Comfort consciousness of luxury cars
Peugeot new 408: Move-away from sedan introducing crossover suitable for Japanese market

Features:

Subaru Crosstrek’s safety performance
Nissan GT-R, major improvement in the 16th years

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