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The study analyzes the importance of working capital in the automotive industry. It looks at recent trends and initiatives taken by companies to streamline working capital needs, and examines the disadvantages of excess or inadequate working capital. Working capital management is analyzed by segment and region for accounts payable and receivable, i...

Turkey is one of the biggest manufacturing bases in Europe for connected vehicles (CVs), particularly truck and bus production. The country’s strategic position appeals to global automotive companies in terms of founding a production plant and the advantages of relatively cheap labor and beneficial logistics when moving products to their final dest...

As the North American transportation and mobility space transitions toward electrification during the next decade, new opportunities and greater demand for greener powertrain alternatives will surface. The biggest opportunities lie in battery electric technology to expedite the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable last-mile mobility. Many new p...

India’s telematics market is undergoing a transitional phase, with major growth opportunity awaiting telematics services providers (TSPs), original equipment manufacturer (OEMs), mobility start-ups, network providers, AIS-140 manufacturers, and other related stakeholders. To succeed in this market where fierce competition and aggressive pricing dom...

As government initiatives promote the use of zero-emission vehicles and commercial vehicle manufacturers continue to launch new models, Frost & Sullivan projects that about 7.2 million electric commercial vehicles will be in operation in North America and 5.8 million in Europe by 2030. Sufficient charging infrastructure will have to be in place to ...

The demand for school buses globally is expected to grow steadily despite rising oil and commodity prices. Total school bus shipments, estimated at about 92,561 units in 2017, are expected to increase to 109,575 units in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. North America is the largest contributor to the global school bus ...

North America is the world’s second-largest commercial vehicle market based on annual unit sales. Commercial vehicles play a major role in determining the purchase price of consumer products: about 65% of the region’s freight is transported by road. The industry has been affected by fluctuating freight rates and significant driver shortages. Accord...

The growing impetus on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission regulations, drop in battery prices, and purchase subsidies on electric vehicles (EVs) are certain to accelerate the growth of electric buses across the globe. Rapid technology developments with respect to battery chemistry, powertrain architecture, and motors are propelling the market, which wil...

11 Jun 2021  |  North America  |  Market Outlook

Global Light, and Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Outlook, 2021

Growth Strategies to Aid the Market Rebound from Last Year’s Lows Due to COVID-19, with LCV and M&HD Truck Segments Expected to Grow by 10.3% and 5.9%, Respectively, this Year

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The trucking industry was not immune to the disruptions in supply chain and falling trade that the global COVId-19 pandemic created. Major markets, such as North America and Latin America, were badly hit, while Europe and India suffered the steepest sales declines. China was the only region to register positive growth across both LCV and M&HD Truck...