November 2024

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Automotive Report:

EV blazes in Korea leads to “full disclosure” of battery suppliers for 22 brands
Toyota submits preventive measures in response to correction order
BYD adopts Huawai ADAS to sub-brand flagship SUV
Nissan challenges labor shortage with “smart processes” to make factories to human-friendly workplace
NIDEC reveals 32,000rpm EV motor allowing downsizing and higher-output with no magnet
Nissan and others develop “radiative cooling paint” for cooler vehicles not using energy
Isuzu publicly seeks its 4th pillar using AI, “trying to see something invisible”
EVs making “engine sound” - a goal to have foundational experience of cars
Test drive events offer experience of sustainable tires strongly holding wet road

New Car Report:

Nissan sport HEV AURA NISMO “fully uses” electric 4WD value

Cover Story:

Thorough disassembly of China Zeekr

Features:

Audi’s new EV platform
Safety performance of Honda new Freed

Interview:

Interview with Hirai, Nissan Senior Vice President: e-Power engines with 50% thermal efficiency to “materialize
ultimateness of ICE”

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