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Global Analysis of Electric Traction Motor Technologies for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Magnet-less Motors to See Adoption due to Expected Supply Chain Issues with Permanent Magnet Motors
26-May-2016
North America
Market Research
NEB1-01-00-00-00
AU01306-NA-MR_18601
Frost & Sullivan expects permanent magnet motors (PMMs) to dominate the electric and hybrid vehicle (xEV) motors market. PMMs will constitute over 90% of the total electric traction motor market by 2020. Uncertain rare element (RE) magnet supply will remain a challenge for PMM cost optimization. The 40 to 70 kW range will be the most used range of output, with most original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) having different segments of hybrid and electric vehicles (xEVs) in this space through to 2020. PMMs will continue their dominance across all segments of xEVs with full hybrid vehicles (FHEVs) accounting for the majority of the overall uptake. However, induction and magnet-less switched reluctance (SR) motors to find increased installations in EV motors by 2020. SR motors—being a magnet-free, cheaper, and lighter alternative—are expected to see faster advancements.
Key Findings
Application Technology Roadmap for Electric Motors
- Electric Vehicle
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Motor Technologies and Progress
- PMM
- AC Induction
- SRM
Impact Analysis—Dysprosium Proportion in Neo Magnets
REE Mapping—Production and Occurrence Regions Beyond 2020
REE Supply Chain—Process Flow Diagram
REEs—Application versus Supply Risk in Medium and Long Terms
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Research Methodology
Definitions and Segmentation
Market Overview
Drivers and Restraints—Total Electric Traction Motor Market
Market Drivers
- Base Year
- Study Period
- Forecast Period
- Vehicle Type
- Geographical Scope
Market Restraints
Permanent Magnets—Material Breakup and Outlook
Rare Earth Magnets
Impact Analysis—Dysprosium Proportion in Neo Magnets
REE Mapping—Current Production and Occurrence Regions
REE Mapping—Production and Occurrence Regions Beyond 2020
REE Production by Elements—Global 2015
REE Applications Split of Elements—Global 2015
Dysprosium Pricing Comparison and Forecast
China’s REE Export—Background
REE Supply Chain—Process Flow Diagram
REE Demand versus Production—Regional Breakdown
Frost & Sullivan Scenario—Demand versus Supply Outlook of Dysprosium
Plausible Scenario—Demand versus Supply Outlook of Neodymium
Alternatives Technologies—De-risking the RE Supply Chain
Plausible Scenario—Demand versus Supply Outlook for Dysprosium
REEs—Application versus Supply Risk in Medium and Long Terms
Technology Expertise Portfolio and Strategies
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
Market Engineering Methodology
List of Figures
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