TrendForce’s latest EV industry research reveals that global sales of NEVs—BEVs, PHEVs, and fuel cell vehicles—reached 5.37 million units in the second quarter of 2026, up 10.4% YoY. Including HEVs, these four categories accounted for a record-high 33.2% of global vehicle sales in the quarter.
TrendForce’s latest robotics industry research reports that humanoid robots in China are beginning to be deployed across a wider range of applications—automotive, 3C electronics, aerospace, logistics, and energy—putting their commercial viability to the test. The 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC), opening on August 19, will introduce a “Procurement Day” for the first time, bringing together procurement negotiations and industry supply chain matchmaking. This reflects a shift in industry focus from technology demonstrations toward actual demand.
TrendForce’s latest research on the robotics industry reveals that companion robots have evolved well beyond their original role in elderly care and therapeutic applications pioneered by Japan.
TrendForce's recent report on EV traction inverters shows that in the first quarter of 2026—usually the industry's slowest season—global installations hit around 6.82 million units, a 1.9% increase from 6.69 million units in the same period of 2025. These figures suggest that the electrification push continues strongly despite lower seasonal demand, highlighting the EV market's resilience.
According to the latest research by global market intelligence firm TrendForce, global sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs)—including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles—reached 3.94 million units in 1Q26, marking a 2% YoY decline. NEVs accounted for 19% of global car sales during the quarter. China’s NEV market underperformed, but Western Europe showed signs of recovery, and BEV sales in Japan and South Korea also recorded significant growth.
