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Future of Powertrain and Electric Vehicle Market
Diesel Cars to Struggle With Taxation Pressures and Low Emission Zones in Major Markets as Consumer Interest in Hybrids Rises
11-May-2016
North America
Market Research
9AD6-00-02-00-00
AU01305-NA-MR_18572
This study highlights passenger-car fuel trends in Europe, China, Japan, North America, India, South America, and South Korea and discusses changes in engine count and engine displacement in the automotive industry. The study also provides an overview and implementation roadmap of the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) and World Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedures (WLTP) cycle. Strategic powertrain technologies necessary for carbon-dioxide reduction in Europe are also highlighted, and the impact of exhaust after-treatment solutions on diesel cars has also been discussed. The study concludes with a European voice-of-consumer study, which analyses consumer preferences towards gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric engines.
Electric Vehicle Segmentation
Global Powertrain Mix—Unit Shipment by Region
Global Powertrain Mix—Unit Shipment by Region Explained
Global Powertrain Mix—Unit Shipment by Region Explained (continued)
Diesel Powertrain Sales Outlook for Europe—Retrospection and Future
European Powertrain Market—Diesel versus Gasoline
Air Quality Concerns and Risks—Europe, 2020 Outlook
Global IC Engine Outlook—Cylinder Count Scenario
Global IC Engine Outlook—Engine Displacement Scenario
Test Procedures and Differentiation
Regulation Roadmap with Emissions
Timeline for Implementation of the WLTP in the European Union
Parameters and Potential Impact—NEDC to WLTP Conversion
Parameters with Potential Impact with NEDC to WLTP Conversion
Electrified Vehicles Sales—By Region and Hybridization Type
Electric Vehicle Sales 2015
OEMs and CO2 Numbers—Class M1
CO2 Emission Control—Retrospection and Future Outlook
Europe—Internal Combustion Engine Technology Forecasts
Production Forecast and Types of Split- Electrified Powertrains
Cost-benefit Analysis of CO2 Reduction Technologies
Global Diesel After-treatment System—Adoption Hot Spots
Roadmap of OEM Exhaust After-treatment Strategies
Voice of Consumer Survey
Voice of Consumer Survey (continued)
Voice of Consumer Survey (continued)
Voice of Consumer Survey (continued)
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