Powertrain

Increasing pressure on reducing emissions and enhancing fuel economy are amongst key factors that are changing the mobility landscape. It is driving OEMs to look beyond their ecosystem and disrupt traditional chains by adopting altered powertrain strategies, invest in green technologies such as powertrain electrification, mass market conceptual technologies introduce never seen product mix and utilize innovative business models.
Frost & Sullivan analyses opportunities in a chain of sustainable, efficient powertrain technologies as the industry is moving towards novel ways of CO2-neutral mobility for the future.

Frost & Sullivan’s Global Automotive Powertrain and Electric Vehicle program area takes a 360-view of the industry, examining and analyzing product, geographic, technological, and business trends covering the entirety of the market. Key areas that the program explores are:

·    Mega Trends and Emission Regulations driving change in powertrain technology adoption
·    Emission Reduction & Fuel-efficient Gasoline and Diesel Engine Technology trends (downsizing, turbocharging, powertrain lightweighting, direct injection, VVT, SCR, GPF, LNT, cylinder deactivation, GPF, etc)
·    Drivetrain and Transmission Technology trends
·    Trends within electrification of powertrain (48V mild hybrid systems, full hybrids, battery electric cars, plug in electric cars, fuel cell cars)
·    Electric vehicle technology research – Battery, motors, charging infrastructure, etc
·    Issue based research such as emission testing procedures, EV related innovative business model research and so on
·    End consumer attitudes and perception of gasoline, diesel, hybrids, EVs and other powertrain technologies

We work closely with leading automotive OEMs, suppliers and technology firms to help them find the opportunities in this sea of change. Our holistic yet substantial research services enable us to stay at the forefront of change in this dynamic market, and enable our clients to achieve the same.

  1. 06 Jun 2023  |  North America

    2023 Prediction of Global Electric Car Growth Outlook

    The Strong Transition Towards Electrification Will Continue With an Estimated EV Penetration of 18–19% Selling Over 15.2 Million Units

    This Frost & Sullivan study provides an outlook for the electric vehicle industry based on the latest industry data; it provides an outline of current trends and an in-depth analysis of future developments, as well as a breakdown of the main stakeholders in the sector and their performance. EV sales in 2022 amounted to a total of 10.5 million, of...

    $4,950.00
  2. 23 Mar 2023  |  North America

    Strategic Analysis of WBG Semiconductors in Power Electronics Applications for EVs, Forecast to 2030

    Future Growth Potential of Semiconductor Industry With Growing Powertrain Electrification to Improve Power Density and Efficiency

    The increasing use of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide boosts power semiconductor demand. Government laws and subsidies, original equipment manufacturers' (OEMs') dedication to net zero emissions, and sustainability goals accelerate EV penetration in the vehicle industry. This study focuses on wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors for the North Americ...

    $4,950.00
  3. 30 Dec 2022  |  North America

    Opportunity Analysis of EV Digital Products and Services

    Mega Trend of Industry Convergence (EV and Energy) and New Business Models, such as EaaS, BaaS, and CaaS

    The electric vehicle (EV) market is growing rapidly and impacting the energy market and associated services. As OEMs integrate more software-defined solutions into EVs, a potential market for digital products and services (P&S) exists. EV-dedicated digital P&S allows key participants to continuously monetize these solutions through new revenue mode...

    $2,450.00
  4. 23 Dec 2022  |  Europe

    Voice of the Customer: Electric Vehicle & Powertrain Services and Features, 2022

    European Customer Survey to Assess EV Drivers, Attributes, and Charging Infrastructure

    Europe continues to be the leading market for electric vehicles. BEVs are considered ‘clean’ innovations where tech gadgets render high-tech attributes when compared to ICEs. Frost & Sullivan assessed new customer attitudes and preferences for alternative vehicles and powertrains by vehicle segment and key demographics. Frost & Sullivan carried...

    $4,950.00
  5. 23 Dec 2022  |  Latin America

    Electric Vehicle Competitive Landscape for Key North American Vehicle Manufacturers & xEV Component Strategies

    Future Growth Potential of Vehicle Electrification and Milestones of Automakers

    Stringent emission regulations boost the growth of the emerging EV industry. Supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the Russo-Ukrainian war have led to a surge in commodity prices, which affected the global automotive value chain. In addition, economic sanctions between multiple countries have complicated the procurement of EV components;...

    $2,450.00
  6. 22 Dec 2022  |  Asia Pacific

    Strategic Profile of BYD

    BYD’s Improved Battery Technology Promotes Industry Convergence and Achieves Higher Competitiveness in the Mega Trend of Electrification

    This strategic analysis offers an overview of BYD, primarily focusing on China Mainland and the countries to which it exports. BYD was a battery company before it joined the automotive manufacturing industry. With its rich background in batteries, it is the first EV OEM with a vertically integrated value chain and leader in the global EV market. ...

    $2,450.00
  7. 19 Oct 2022  |  North America

    Trends and Opportunities in the Wireless Charging of Industrial Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)/Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)

    Improved Technology Efficiency and the Increasing Need for Automation Drive Implementations

    Industry digitalization increases automation on the factory floor through robots, cobots, and other autonomous machinery such as AGVs and AMRs. With rising adoption, associated issues like charging and maintenance draw focus as handling these autonomous vehicles without creating downtimes or disrupting their performance is a challenge. The ways to ...

    $2,450.00
  8. 11 Oct 2022  |  North America

    Growth Opportunities in Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Reuse and Recycling

    Government Regulations and Environmental Concerns Prompt Market Participants to Establish Circular Economy

    Environmental concerns resulting from the increasingly apparent climate change effects drive the worldwide adoption of sustainable transportation. With governments phasing out vehicles that run on fossil fuels through stringent emissions regulations, people are purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) in significant numbers. The global EV market recorded...

    $2,450.00
  9. 07 Sep 2022  |  Europe

    European OEM Strategies for Passenger Car CO2 Emissions Compliance Towards 2030

    The Tipping Point for OEMs to Move to Zero-emissions Driving as a Means for Compliance is Fast Approaching

    Industry-wide fleet average CO2 emission targets for 2025 have been set to be 15% lower than 2020 levels, while 2030 levels will be 37.5% lower than 2020 levels. These targets are more stringent and are for cars only (separate targets are set for LCVs). Once the focus area for emission reduction, developments in IC engines no longer play an inte...

    $2,450.00
  10. 25 Jul 2022  |  North America

    Global Growth Opportunities for Advanced Lithium Batteries for EVs and the Adoption of Future Battery Chemistries

    Lithium-sulfur, sodium-ion, and solid-state batteries are likely to be adopted for EV applications between 2025 and 2030

    The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased the need for efficient battery solutions, augmented safety, and an extended life span. To date, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have been predominantly used in electric powertrain; however, the adoption of Li-ion battery chemistries such as nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA), nickel ma...

    $4,950.00