Executive Summary—Key Findings

Modular Architectures—Models and Volumes

Intersegmental Technology Sharing—Hypothesis

Sharing Philosophy and Roadmap to CO2 Reduction

Modularity and Dedicated Electric Platforms

Commonality-Cost-Differentiation Equilibrium in Modular Approach

Top 10 Platforms Breakdown—2015 vs 2022

OEM and Propulsion Type Split of Large Volume Platforms

Modular Architecture and Related Technology Focus—OEM Summary

CEO Perspective—Strategic Outlook

CEO Perspective—Strategic Outlook (continued)

CEO Perspective—Strategic Outlook (continued)

CEO Perspective—Strategic Outlook (continued)

Research Aims and Objectives

Key Questions This Study Will Answer

Research Methodology

Key OEM/Participant Groups Compared in This Study

Research Methodology

Research Scope

Research Background

Vehicle Segmentation

Platform Architecture and Modular Platform

Platform Architecture and Modular Platform—Illustration

Mega Platforms

Daimler Group Architectures—Objectives & Approach

Daimler Group—Four-cylinder Diesel Engine: Sharing & Future Plans

Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture—Highlights and Plans

Daimler—Production Volumes Split: Architectures and Fuel Types

General Motors Philosophy of Modularity

General Motors—Sharing Strategy of Engine Component Systems

General Motors—Future of Existing Platforms

GM—Production Volumes Split: Architectures and Fuel Types

Renault Nissan Group Architectures—Objectives & Approach

Renault Group—Probabilistic Powertrain Component Sharing

Renault Group—CMF C/D Architecture and Roadmap

Renault Group—Production Volumes: Architectures and Fuel Types

Toyota Group—Modular TNGA Strategy: Objectives and Approach

Toyota Group—Platform and Engine Family Consolidation

Toyota Group Global Architecture—Standardisation and Reinvestment

Toyota—Production Volumes: Architectures and Fuel Types

Volkswagen Group—Modular Platform Strategy: Introduction

Volkswagen Group—Modular Platform Strategy

Volkswagen Group—Modular Strategy: MQB Architecture Spin-offs

MQB Architecture—Gasoline Engine Commonality and Lightweighting

Volkswagen MLB 2 (EVO) Architecture—Key Attributes and Plans

VW—Production Volumes Split: Architectures and Fuel Types

Volvo Cars—Modular Architecture: Objectives and Approach

Volvo Group—SPA and T-8 Twin Engine Powertrain

Volvo Group—CMA and T-5 Twin Engine Powertrain

Volvo—Production Volumes Split: Architectures and Fuel Types

Platform Strategy Snapshot—BMW Group

Platform Strategy Snapshot—Fiat Group

Platform Strategy Snapshot—Ford Group

Platform Strategy Snapshot—PSA Group

Conclusive Notes—Modular Architectures and Powertrains

The Last Word—3 Big Predictions

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Abbreviations and Acronyms Used

Learn More—Next Steps

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