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Global Two-wheeler Outlook, 2022
Future Growth Potential due to Changing OEM Strategies, Focus on Electrification, Emergence of Start-up Culture, Collaborations, and Innovative Technology Trends
12-May-2022
Global
Market Outlook
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The pandemic brought some significant changes to the automotive industry, especially the two-wheeler industry, with the new business models and start-ups coming in. In addition, the worldwide environmental awareness about carbon emissions increased the electric two-wheeler sales across the industry.
In 2021, most regions witnessed growth, especially the two-wheeler-major region of Asia. Other regions that saw 2W industry growth are North and South America. After the pandemic, most OEMs changed their products and expansion strategies.
Collaborations and partnerships are an important part of the two-wheeler industry as new disrupting technologies and business models will be the way forward for the overall growth. These collaborations and partnerships can be profitable for all the stakeholders involved.
Further, governments focusing on electrification of two wheelers across several regions and the evolving nature of the charging infrastructure will lead to a faster transition of ICE two wheelers to electric two wheelers across the globe.
Author: Shraddha Manjrekar
Key Highlights of the Global Two-wheeler Industry
Global Two-wheeler Industry Historic Sales
Impact of COVID-19 on Key Regions and Recovery
Top Predictions for 2022
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on the Global Two-wheeler Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel The Growth Pipeline EngineTM
Research Scope
Global Market Segmentation
Two-wheeler Segmentation
Snapshot of Key Competitors in the Global 2W Industry
Key Growth Metrics in the Global 2W Industry
Growth Drivers for the Global 2W Industry
Growth Restraints for Global 2W Industry
Forecast Assumptions
Top 5 Global Economic Highlights of 2021
Top 5 Global Economic Predictions for 2022
Global GDP Growth
2022 Scenario Analysis—Quarterly Global Growth
2022 Scenario Analysis—Assumptions
2022 Global GDP Growth Snapshot
Advanced Economies—Predictions for 2022
Emerging Market Economies—Predictions for 2022
Top 5 Global Predictions For 2022—Macroeconomic Policies and Developments
2022 Growth Opportunities—Top 3 Opportunities by Region
2022 Regional Trends—Risks and Policy Direction
Global Two-wheeler Sales Forecast by Region
Global Two-wheeler Industry Outlook
Global Two-wheeler Industry Market Profiles
Sales Performance Snapshot of Key Two-wheeler Industry Participants
Key 2022 Global 2W Market Trends
Trend 1—Purpose-built Modular Platforms for Two Wheelers
Trend 2—Battery as a Service (BaaS) for Electric Two Wheelers
Trend 3—Emergence of Electric Two-wheeler Life-cycle Management Services
Trend 4—Maintenance as a Service (MaaS) for Two Wheelers
Trend 5—Geographical Expansion of Asian Electric Two-wheeler OEMs
Trend 6—Revival of Retro Models by Two-wheeler OEMs
Trend 7—Acquisition, a Way Forward for Product & Market Expansion
Trend 8—Technology Sharing through Inter-industry Collaborations
Trend 9—Airbag for Powered Two Wheelers
Trend 10—Axial Flux Motors for Lighter & Efficient Electric Two Wheelers
Trend 11—Major Traditional Two-wheeler OEMs to Start Electric Vehicle Production
Trend 12—Electric 2W Companies Attracting Major Investments Globally
Trend 13—Emergence of Direct-to-consumer Sales Model
Trend 14—Blockchain Connectivity for Electric Two Wheelers
Trend 15—Digitalization and Virtual Showrooms to Reform the Two-wheeler Retail Experience for Customers
Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Automotive Industry
Artificial Intelligence-based Manufacturing for the Two-wheeler Segment
Artificial Intelligence-based Rider Safety Features for the Two-wheeler Segment
Artificial Intelligence-based After-market Services/Digital Platforms for the Two-wheeler Segment
Regional Analysis, South Asia
Regional Scenario, South Asia
Regional Analysis, ASEAN
Regional Scenario, ASEAN
Regional Analysis, APAC
Regional Scenario, APAC
Regional Analysis, Europe
Regional Scenario, Europe
Regional Analysis, North America
Regional Scenario, North America
Regional Analysis, South America
Regional Scenario, South America
Regional Analysis, Africa
Regional Scenario, Africa
Growth Opportunity 1—Changing Business Models Accelerate the Adoption of e2Ws
Growth Opportunity 1—Changing Business Models Accelerate the Adoption of e2Ws (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Increasing Investments in Electric Mobility Start-ups
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Growth Opportunity 3—Technological Developments Drive the Demand for 2Ws
Growth Opportunity 3—Technological Developments Drive the Demand for 2Ws (continued)
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
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List of Figures
- 2W Industry: Unit Shipment by Region, Global, 2013–2021
- 2W Industry: Impact of COVID-19 and Recovery Analysis, Global, 2021 and 2022
- 2W Industry: Key Growth Metrics, Global, 2021
- 2W Industry: Growth Drivers, Global, 2022–2026
- 2W Industry: Growth Restraints, Global, 2022–2026
- GDP Growth, Advanced, and Emerging and Developing Economies, Global, 2017–2022
- GDP Growth Scenario Analysis, Global, Q1 2019–Q4 2022
- Assumptions for Growth Scenarios, Global, 2022
- GDP Growth Rate, Select Economies, 2020–2022
- Macroeconomic Predictions and Scenario Outcomes, Global, 2022
- Regional Risks and Policy Direction, Global, 2022
- 2W Industry: Unit Sales Forecast by Region, Global, 2021 and 2022
- 2W Industry: YoY Growth Rate by Region, Global, 2021
- 2W Industry: 2W Unit Sales Forecast, Global, 2013–2026
- 2W Industry: Unit Sales by Country, Global, 2021
- 2W Industry: Key Industry Participant Sales Performance Snapshot, Global, 2020 & 2021
- 2W Industry: Road Accident Statistics, Global, 2021
- 2W Industry: Electric 2W Start-up Investments 2021–2022
- Blockchain and Cloud Integration for Electric Two Wheelers, Global, 2022
- Artificial Intelligence Technology Adoption Level of Industries, Global, 2022
- 2W Industry: Artificial Intelligence Technology Adoption in Automotive Industry, Global, 2022
- 2W Industry: Smart Manufacturing for Automotive, Global, 2022
- 2W Industry: Unit Forecast, South Asia, 2021, 2022, and 2026
- Opportunity Outlook for 2022, Key Indicators
- 2W Market: Unit Forecast, ASEAN, 2021, 2022, and 2026
- Opportunity Outlook for 2022, Key Indicators
- 2W Industry: Unit Forecast, APAC, 2021, 2022, and 2026
- Opportunity Outlook for 2022, Key Indicators
- 2W Industry: Unit Forecast, Europe, 2021, 2022 and 2026
- Opportunity Outlook for 2022, Key Indicators
- 2W Industry: Unit Forecast, North America, 2021, 2022, and 2026
- Opportunity Outlook for 2022, Key Indicators
- 2W Industry: Unit Forecast, South America, 2021, 2022, and 2026
- Opportunity Outlook for 2022, Key Indicators
- 2W Industry: Unit Forecast, Africa, 2021, 2022, and 2026
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