October 2023

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Disassembly Report:

CTB, BYD’s EV battery pack that doubles as a body structure is revealed

Automotive Report:

Seven carmakers announced FY2023 Q1 financial results
Denso revised full-year forecast upward, strengthening competitiveness for electrification
Nissan Yokohama plant to be shifted from “engine production” to a strategic base of electrification
Toyota to move into full swing to cost-cut in fuel cell battery system, strengthening external sales from
Europe and China
BMW introduces FCV powered by Toyota’s cell, aiming mass-production of multiple models after 2030
Denso utilizes in-car technology to produce hydrogen, starting SOEC demonstration experiment
Progress of EVs makes cars to look more diverse?
ZF to introduce GaN / Ga2O3 inverters after 2028, aiming to replace Si for 400V
Valeo develops new technology for Level 4 autonomous driving that understands meaning of human
action

New Car Report:

“No good to remain Coelacanth” - first adoption of HEV to Toyota Land Cruiser
BMW full-changes 5 Series to first introduce EV and MHEV

Cover Story:

New trend of EV powertrain, X in 1

Features:

Incident in a world power of EV, China’s BYD and Geely develop PHEV engines in full swing
Protects vulnerable road users from accidents with lights - new concepts by Honda and Ichikoh Industries
Daihatsu’s Level 3 autonomous driving

Interview:

All-solid-state battery allows “EV to be cheaper than engine vehicle”, says Hirai, SMD of Nissan

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