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Analysis of the North American Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for Passenger Vehicles Market
Opportunities and Challenges in a Competitive Market
30-Oct-2013
North America
Market Research
NC66-01-00-00-00
AU01208-NA-MR_17547
This research covers alternative fuels and the various technologies that can play a role in their survival in the passenger vehicles market in North America. It examines what powertrain technologies are dominant in the alternative fuel space, propelling the overall growth of the market in the region. This study also contains OEM-level understanding of the market, and a clear overview of the market dynamics. The analysis covers sales number forecasts for 2012 through 2020, passenger vehicle growth with a specific emphasis on the short-term growth, and examines the trends that drive adoption in the market. A broad overview of the shale gas market is offered, with an understanding of the impact it will have on the market for all powertrains.
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Executive Summary—Key Findings (continued)
Executive Summary—Market Engineering Measurements
Executive Summary—Top Level Strategic Fact
Executive Summary—Total CNG and LPG Unit Shipment Snapshot
Executive Summary—Competitive Positioning of Key Industry Participants
Executive Summary—Comparative Analysis by Region
Executive Summary—Comparative Analysis by Fuel Type
Executive Summary—Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions this Study Will Answer
Research Methodology
Key OEM/Participant Groups Compared in this Study
Market Product Segmentation
Product Definitions
Product Definitions (continued)
Global Vehicle Segments
Adoption of Alternative Powertrain Technologies
North American Emission Regulations (1990–2020) and Related Emission Reduction Technology Trends
Market Overview—Industry Structure/Distribution Channels
Executive Summary—Total CNG and LPG Unit Shipment
Executive Summary—Total CNG and LPG Unit Shipment by OEM
OEM Market Share Analysis
Trends, Opportunities, and Unmet Needs
Impact of Top 6 Mega Trends on the CNG and LPG Passenger Vehicles Market
Impact of Top 6 Mega Trends the CNG and LPG Passenger Vehicles Market (continued)
Impact of Top 3 Mega Trends on the CNG and LPG Passenger Vehicles Market
Drivers and Restraints
CNG and LPG Passenger Vehicles Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
CNG and LPG Passenger Vehicles Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Market Engineering Measurements
CNG Passenger Vehicles Market—Unit Shipment Scenario Analysis
LPG Passenger Vehicles Market—Unit Shipment Scenario Analysis
Forecast Scenario Assumptions to 2020
Enabling CAFE Norms 2025
Regulatory Framework
Regulatory Standards
Federal Tier II Emission Standards
CARB Emission StandardsLEV II
CARB Emission Standards—LEV III
CARB Emission Standards—LEV III (continued)
Final CAFE Standards (mpg) 2011–2016
Legislation for 2017–2025
Global Powertrain Unit Shipment Mix by Fuels
Vehicle Sales by Powertrain Type
CNG Vehicle Unit Shipment by Powertrain Technology
LPG Vehicle Unit Shipment by Powertrain Technology
OEM Vehicle Introduction—By Fuel Type and Year
Impact of Shale Gas in North America
Impact of Shale gas in North America (continued)
Shale Gas Growth
Fuel Stations Split—Public-owned and Private-owned CNG
Fuel Stations Split—Public-owned and Private-owned LPG (continued)
State-level Analysis of Fuelling Infrastructure
Rates and Savings—CNG Vehicles versus Gasoline Vehicles
Home Refueling Station
Government Incentives
Government Programs
Laws and Incentives for CNG
Laws and Incentives for LPG
Aftermarket Conversion Kit Suppliers
Aftermarket Conversion Costs—Gasoline and Natural Gas by Country
Key Conclusions—Aftermarket Conversion Kit Supplier Trends
Ford
Honda
General Motors
Fiat-Chrysler
Volkswagen
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
The Last Word—Three Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Fuel Structure Analysis
Table of Acronyms Used
Market Engineering Methodology
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