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Global Mild-hybrid System Growth Opportunities
Powertrain Electrification is a Global Mega Trend, Where Mild Hybrids Offer a High Growth Potential in the Short Term Before the Move to Electric Propulsion
04-Mar-2022
North America
Market Research
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The automotive industry has been under increasing pressure to improve fuel economy and emissions in the last few years. Emission reduction has become the primary goal with fuel economy being a secondary aspect, in line with the global demand for carbon-neutral mobility.
The focus on emission reduction has had a significant impact on the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) dominated automotive powertrain industry. While improvements to optimise ICE from an efficiency and emissions perspective are ongoing, vehicle electrification, the end target, is on the rise.
However, IC engines will continue to be main type of propulsion during the next decade, and it is here that mild hybridisation will play a crucial role. By definition, mild hybridisation supports IC engines during acceleration and to recuperate energy during braking. However, the impact of mild-hybridisation is that the transient operation of ICE, during which emissions are the highest, gets reduced.
mHEVs come in different forms such as 12V, 24V, and 48V systems, with the choice of system dependent on a combination of factors, such as IC engine performance, vehicle segment, type of OEM, and premium or mass market model. In general, an mHEV system with a higher voltage will offer higher the fuel economy and emissions benefits. Additionally, mHEVs play the role of an enabler for electrifying other systems in the vehicle such as pumps, accessories, and even ADAS systems.
OEM adoption of mHEVs has increased rapidly in the last few years, leading to mHEVs being the fastest growing electrification technology globally in the last 5 years. Significantly, this was also seen in 2020, when global vehicle sales were severely impacted by COVID-19, despite which powertrain electrification surprisingly surged ahead, with mHEVs and BEVs playing a leading role.
In short, mHEVs are expected to play a leading role in the overall powertrain electrification, although the adoption of mHEVs and indeed type of mHEVs varies by OEM and region.
Author: Bharath Kumar Srinivasan
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on Automotive Mild-hybrid Systems
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Market Definition—Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Architecture
Electrified Vehicles Sold Between 2010 and 2020
Global mHEV Landscape by Region
12V + 48V Architecture
mHEV Motor Topology
Key Conclusions
Research Scope
Vehicle Segmentation
Segmentation
Global CO2 Emissions Legislation
ICE Technology Focus Areas
Electrified Vehicles Sold Between 2010 and 2020
Global mHEV Landscape by Region
Global mHEV Landscape by Segment
mHEV Growth and Penetration—Top 10 Countries
mHEV Growth and Penetration—Top 10 OEMs
Market Definition—Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Architecture
Functionality Comparison Between xEVs
Comparing CO2 Benefits of xEVs
Cost Analysis for xEVs
12V + 12V Architecture
12V + 48V Architecture
mHEV as a Technology Enabler
mHEV Motor Topology
mHEV P0 System—Engine-mounted Belt-driven System
mHEV P1 System—Engine-mounted System
mHEV P2 Transmission Integrated Systems—Offset and Axial
mHEV P3 System—Transmission Mounted System
mHEV P4 System—Axle Mounted System
Performance Applications
mHEV Architecture—Features and Functions
mHEV Architecture Impact on Vehicle Attributes
OEM Powertrain Positioning
OEMs’ mHEV Strategy
OEMs’ mHEV Application Area
OEM Sourcing—Difference of mHEV
Regional MHEV Market—Europe
Regional MHEV Market—US
Regional MHEV Market—China
BMW—Powertrain Portfolio
BMW—Mild-hybrid Systems
Daimler—48V mHEVs Branded as ‘EQ Boost’
Daimler—Mild-hybrid Systems
Ford Group—Powertrain Portfolio
Ford—Mild-hybrid Systems
Hyundai-Kia—Powertrain Portfolio
Hyundai-Kia—Mild-hybrid Systems
Mazda—Powertrain Portfolio
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi—Powertrain Portfolio
Stellantis—Powertrain Portfolio
Stellantis—Powertrain Portfolio
Suzuki—Powertrain Portfolio
Volkswagen Group—Powertrain Portfolio
Volkswagen Group—Mild-hybrid Systems
Volvo Group—Powertrain Outlook
System Overview—Key Participant
Supplier Benchmarking
Sourcing Strategy—Key Announcements
Valeo 48V Mild-hybrid Solutions Roadmap
Valeo 48V Mild-hybrid System Analysis
Continental 48V Mild-hybrid Systems Portfolio
BorgWarner 48V Mild-hybrid Systems
BorgWarner 48V Mild-hybrid System Analysis
Bosch 48V Mild-hybrid Systems
Bosch 48V Mild-hybrid System Analysis
Schaeffler 48V Mild-hybrid Systems (P0 and P1 System)
Schaeffler 48V Mild-hybrid Systems (P2 System)
Schaeffler 48V Mild-hybrid Systems (P3 and P4 System)
AVL 48V Mild-hybrid Systems Roadmap
FEV 48V Gasoline Mild-hybrid Systems
FEV 48V Diesel Mild-hybrid System
Growth Opportunity 1—Wider Adoption for Reducing Fuel Consumption and Emissions
Growth Opportunity 1—Wider Adoption for Reducing Fuel Consumption and Emissions (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—OEM-Supplier Partnerships to Increase the Impact of Mild Hybridisation
Growth Opportunity 2—OEM-Supplier Partnerships to Increase the Impact of Mild Hybridisation (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Increased Scope of Vehicle Electrification From Mild Hybridisation
Growth Opportunity 3—Increased Scope of Vehicle Electrification From Mild Hybridisation (continued)
Key Conclusions
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
Your Next Steps
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List of Figures
- mHEV: Historic xEV Sales and Share of mHEVs Within xEVs, Global, 2010–2020
- mHEV: mHEV Sales by Region, Global, 2020
- mHEV: mHEV Split by Type and Region, Global, 2020
- mHEV: mHEV Motor Topology, Global, 2020
- mHEV: CO2 Emissions Legislation, Global, 2015–2030
- mHEV: Focus Areas for Improved Fuel Economy and Emissions from ICE, Global, 2020–2030
- mHEV: Historic xEV Sales and Share of mHEVs Within xEVs, Global, 2010–2020
- mHEV: mHEV Sales by Region, Global, 2020
- mHEV: mHEV Split by Type and Region, Global, 2020
- xEV: mHEV Sales Across Types of Vehicles, Global, 2016–2020
- mHEV: mHEV Distribution and Growth by Top 10 Country, 2019–2020
- mHEV: mHEV Distribution and Growth by Top 10 OEM, Global, 2019–2020
- mHEV: Comparison of Functionality by Powertrain Electrification, Global, 2020
- mHEV: CO2 Reduction potential by Powertrain Electrification, Global, 2020
- xEV: Cost Breakdown for xEV Systems, Global, 2020
- xEV: Typical xEV Specifications, Global, 2020
- mHEV: 12V+12V Architecture Schematic Representation, Global, 2020
- mHEV: 12V+48V Architecture Schematic Representation, Global, 2020
- mHEV: 48V Systems application areas, Global, 2019–2025
- mHEV: mHEV Motor Topology, Global, 2020
- mHEV: P0 System and Breakdown Representation, Global, 2020
- mHEV: P1 System and Market Breakdown Representation, Global, 2020
- mHEV: P2 Offset System and Breakdown Representation, Global, 2020
- mHEV: P3 System and Breakdown Representation, Global, 2020
- mHEV: P0+P4 System and Breakdown Representation, Global, 2020
- mHEV: BorgWarner eRDM Torque Vectoring Hybrid Rear Axle, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Audi SQ7 Electric Compressor for Response/Peak Performance, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Features Offered by Various Architectures of mHEVs, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Vehicle Attributes Versus mHEV Architecture, Global, 2020
- xEV: OEM Powertrain Electrification Technology Alignment, Global, 2020
- mHEV: OEM Sourcing Strategy for mHEVs, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: OEM mHEV Application, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Comparison of xEV Sourcing, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Sales Forecast, Europe, 2020–2030
- mHEV: mHEV System Split by OEM, Europe, 2020
- mHEV: mHEV System Split by Voltage, Europe, 2020
- mHEV: Sales Forecast, US, 2020–2030
- mHEV: mHEV System Split by OEM, US, 2020
- mHEV: mHEV System Split by Voltage, US, 2020
- mHEV: Sales Forecast, China, 2020–2030
- mHEV: mHEV System Split by OEM, China, 2020
- mHEV: mHEV System Split by Voltage, China, 2020
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for BMW Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: BMW 48V Mild Hybrid System, Global, 2020
- mHEV: BMW Mild Hybrid System Sales, Europe, US and China, 2020, 2025, and 2030
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for Daimler Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: Daimler 48V Mild Hybrid P0 and P1 System, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Daimler Mild Hybrid System Sales, Europe, US and China, 2020, 2025, and 2030
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for Ford Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: Ford 48V Mild Hybrid System, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Ford Mild Hybrid System Sales, Europe, US and China, 2020, 2025, and 2030
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for Hyundai Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: Hyundai-Kia Mild Hybrid System Sales, Europe, US and China, 2020, 2025, and 2030
- mHEV: Hyundai-Kia 48V Mild Hybrid System, Global, 2020
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for Mazda Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: Mazda Mild Hybrid System Sales, Europe, US and China, 2020, 2025, and 2030
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Mild Hybrid System Sales, Europe, US and China, 2020, 2025, and 2030
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for Stellantis (FCA) Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for Stellantis (PSA) Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: Stellantis Mild Hybrid System Sales, Europe, US and China, 2020, 2025, and 2030
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for Suzuki Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: Suzuki Mild-hybrid System Sales, Europe, US and China, 2020, 2025, and 2030
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for Volkswagen Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: Volkswagen Mild-hybrid System Sales, Europe, US and China, 2020, 2025, and 2030
- mHEV: Volkswagen 48V Mild-hybrid System, Global, 2020
- mHEV: mHEV Powertrain Portfolio for Volvo Group, Global, 2020–2025
- mHEV: Volvo 48V Mild Hybrid System Sales, Europe, US and China, 2020, 2025, and 2030
- mHEV: 48V mHEV Supplier Benchmarking, Global, 2020
- mHEV: 48V mHEV Supplier Benchmarking, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Valeo 48V Mild-hybrid Solutions, Global, 2012–2019
- mHEV: Valeo 48V Mild-hybrid Solutions, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Continental 48V Mild-hybrid Solutions, Global, 2020
- mHEV: BorgWarner 48V Mild-hybrid System, Global, 2020
- mHEV: BorgWarner 48V Mild-hybrid Solutions, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Bosch 48V Mild-hybrid System, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Bosch 48V Mild-hybrid Solutions, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Simulated CO₂ Savings in a PO and P1 Hybridisation, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Simulated CO₂ Savings in a Coaxial 48V P2 Hybrid, Global, 2020
- mHEV: CO2 Savings in WLTC Cycle, Global, 2020
- mHEV: Simulated CO₂ Savings on a P3 Single-speed and a P4 Two-speed Electric Axle, Global, 2020
- mHEV: CO2 Savings in WLTC Cycle, Global, 2020
- mHEV: AVL 48V Mild Hybrid Roadmap, Global, 2020
- mHEV: FEV 48V Gasoline Mild-hybrid Solutions, Global, 2020
- mHEV: FEV 48V Diesel Mild-hybrid Solutions, Global, 2020
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