Description

This study addresses gasoline-electric hybrid light vehicles. A background section examines shaping forces, market dynamics, and government regulations that set the stage. The main findings begin with an overview of hybrid definitions and architectures, followed by a look at hybrid vehicle technologies and trends to 2015. A market outlook chapter views U.S. hybrid sales prospects to 2015, in light of industry challenges, market drivers, market restraints, and economic considerations. A vehicle manufacturer analysis follows, containing profiles for key hybrid market participants. The study concludes with a chapter on supplier analysis, including profiles of key players building hybrid batteries, rotating electric machines, and electronics.