Japanese media have publicly acknowledged that Chinese automakers are rapidly closing – and in some cases surpassing – Japan’s long-held advantage in internal-combustion engine technology, particularly in hybrid powertrains.

 

In an article titled “Chinese Automakers Rapidly Catching Up with Japanese Rivals in Engine Technology, Power-Conversion Efficiency and AI Utilisation,” Nikkei Chinese highlighted breakthroughs by Chery, Geely and Changan that combine record thermal efficiency with intelligent control systems.