February 2025

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Disassembly Report:

Zeekr “007” thermal management system amazes engineers in Japan

Automotive Report:

Honda refines Megacast and FSW to be source of next-generation EV competition
Mazda to launch new engine in 2027, improving thermal efficiency with ultra lean-burn
“We will not give up internal combustion engines”, says Head of German Schaeffler Japan: strengthens EV parts by absorbing Vitesco
ENEOS launches e-fuel demonstration plant, challenging to achieve same price level as gasoline
Aisin “X in 1” with empty space under front hood transforms EVs
Honda develops “2 in 1” electric axle for both EV and HEV, allowing 40% smaller inverter than competitors Government-industry-academia to collaborate to achieve 30% global share in SDV, challenging Tesla and Chinese players
Panasonic Group company “unnecessarily does not chase the sales number of shop-bought car navigation” and find the way in already-owned cars
EV Motors to launch new EV bus Spring 2025 followed by domestic production

New Car Report:

Hyundai to launch small EV INSTER in Japan, aiming same price range as light EVs
Honda light EV uses recycled plastic: one-of-a-kind design in the world

Cover Story:

Eve of in-car chiplets revolution

Features: Safety performance of Mazda CX-80
Nissan’s last pure engine

Interview:

Interview with In-car Business CTO of Panasonic Automotive on ECU consolidation strategy

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