Powertrain Market Research Reports

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. 07 Sep 2022  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    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...

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  2. 05 Feb 2021  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Transformation of Electric Vehicle Charging Technologies, Forecast to 2027

    11kW On-board Chargers Likely to become a Standard on BEVs by 2027

    The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, both in terms of technology and in tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles (EVs) have been introduced as a clean energy initiative and are just now becoming an integral part of OEMs business strategies. Automakers like Volkswagen, Hyundai-Kia, and Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi (RNM) are creating sep...

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  3. 22 Jan 2021  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Electric Vehicle (EV) Regulation Overview in Key European Markets 2020

    Cash Incentives to be Discontinued in the Next 3–5 years; Non-cash Incentives to Prevail for at least 10 Years

    The automotive industry is rapidly evolving in terms of technology as well as tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles have been introduced as a clean energy initiative, as they have low or zero emissions and have come a long way to become an integral part of OEMs’ business strategies. Automakers such as PSA and Volkswagen are creati...

    $2,450.00
  4. 10 Dec 2020  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Strategic Analysis of the Electric Vehicle Market in Norway

    The Benchmark for EV Adoption

    The automotive industry is rapidly evolving in terms of technology and tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles (EVs) have been introduced as a clean energy initiative as they have low or zero emissions and are becoming an integral part of the OEMs business strategies. Automakers are creating separate EV business units to prepare for the ex...

    $4,950.00
  5. 09 Dec 2020  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Strategic Analysis of the EV Market in Netherlands

    A Rapidly Growing Market Driven by Europe’s Largest Charging Network and Strong Incentives

    The global automotive industry is evolving in terms of technology while tackling environmental issues. It has introduced electric vehicles (EVs) as a clean energy alternative to conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. EVs have low or zero carbon emissions and have become an integral part of automotive OEMs business strategies. Autom...

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  6. 18 Nov 2020  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    BEVs and MHEVs Driving Electric Vehicle Sales in France

    Future Growth Potential Enhanced by Growth Opportunities in Charging Infrastructure

    The automotive industry is rapidly evolving in terms of technology, as well as tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles have been introduced as a clean energy initiative, as they have low or zero emissions and have come a long way to become an integral part of OEMs business strategies. Automakers are creating separate EV business units to b...

    $4,950.00
  7. 10 Nov 2020  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Rapid Evolution of the Italian Market for Electric Vehicles

    Future Growth Potential Driven by an Ambitious Government Commited To e-Mobility

    The automotive industry is rapidly evolving in terms of technology and tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles have been introduced as a clean energy initiative, as they have low or zero emissions, and have come a long way to become an integral part of OEMs business strategies. Automakers are creating separate EV business units to prepare ...

    $4,950.00
  8. 24 Dec 2019  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Strategic Analysis of Electric Vehicle (EV) Ecosystem in the United Kingdom, 2018–2025

    Introduction of WLTP and Removal of Incentives for PHEVs Have Resulted in a Decline in EV Sales in H1 2019

    The automotive industry is rapidly evolving in terms of technology, as well as tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles (EVs) have been introduced as a clean energy initiative, as they have low or zero emissions and have come a long way to becoming an integral part of OEMs’ business strategies. Automakers are creating separate EV business...

    $4,950.00
  9. 16 Dec 2019  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    Strategic Analysis of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Ecosystem in Germany, 2018–2025

    BEVs and PHEVs are Expected to Grow from 72,014 Unit Sales in 2018 to 880,017 Unit Sales in 2025 at a CAGR of about 43.0% during 2018–2025

    The automotive industry is rapidly evolving in terms of technology as well as tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles have been introduced as a clean energy initiative as they have low or zero emissions and have come a long way to become an integral part of OEM’s business strategies. Automakers are creating separate EV business units to ...

    $4,950.00
  10. 16 Jul 2018  |  Europe  |  Market Research

    European Consumers’ Attitudes towards Diesel, Hybrid and Electric Cars—Key Findings, 2016

    Customers are Aware and Willing to Consider xEVs as their Next Car Purchase

    This is an end-consumer survey on the attitude and perception towards diesel, hybrid and electric cars. The aim of this study is to understand consumers’ perceptions and attitude towards gasoline, diesel engines, hybrid and electric cars and further analyse their switching behaviour from diesel to hybrid/electric vehicles. About 2,525 end-consume...

    $4,950.00