December 2024

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Disassembly Report:

Zeekr’s “blade-shaped” battery following BYD: an optimal solution balancing price and performance?

Automotive Report:

Toyota Chinese JV to adopt partial autonomous driving in urban area to compete against Tesla and Xpeng
Volvo also drops “EV full shift in 2030”: introduction of China-made HEV becomes unlikely
“Longer-life is value of SDV”, says Mr. Seki, a head of EV strategy of Taiwan Hon Hai
Mobileye stops LiDAR development to prioritize imaging radar
Toyota and BMW to commercialize new-generation fuel cell system in 2028
Charging at destination supports EV promotion, aiming to eliminate negative spiral
Aisin moves to create new value, breaking away from mere function-based evolution
“We don’t particularly want to be a major player”- Audi’s aim of opening EV charging hub
Mass-production of new core material for motors using new material to contribute bigger torque and higher
efficiency for EVs
JTEKT to switch to solution-based business, making steer-by-wire the de-facto

New Car Report:

Nissan adds 4WD to Serena HEV with exclusive design of floor and rear motor shape
Jeep launches its first EV into Japan, enhancing energy efficiency even for engine vehicles

Cover Story:

Safe cars to the stage of new competition

Features:

Far-infrared camera for super-adverse condition in “moonlit night” spotlighted by obligatory automatic brake for US new cars

Interview:

Nissan’s engine strategy: how to approach to ICE vehicles that “don’t disappear than expected”

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