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. 24 Dec 2019  |  Europe

    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
  2. 16 Dec 2019  |  North America

    Executive Report on Global Electric Vehicle (EVs) Sales in 2018 and H1 2019

    About 2.1 Million EVs were Sold in 2018 Globally, of which Nearly 1.2 Million were Sold in China Alone, Occupying more than 57% of the Market

    The cost driven EV market is heavily dependent on subsidies and incentives offered by various governments on EV purchase and charging. Netherlands and Hong Kong have witnessed a decrease in EV sales post the removal of grants/subsidies on purchase of EVs. Norway has enjoyed a high growth rate of 4.8% with more than 21% of vehicles sold in the count...

    $4,950.00
  3. 16 Dec 2019  |  Latin America

    Brazilian Electric Vehicles Market, Forecast to 2025

    With about 1,000 BEVs and PHEVs in Operation as of 2018, PHEVs are Expected to Lead Market Growth in 2019

    The study analyzes and provides growth forecasts for 2025 for the Brazilian electric vehicles market (only PHEVs and BEVs). In Brazil, about 15,000 EV units (about 9,300 PHEVs and 5,800 BEVs) are expected to be commercialized by 2025. This study focuses on vehicle features, technology, infrastructure, brands, models, and new services in the Brazili...

    $4,950.00
  4. 16 Dec 2019  |  Europe

    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
  5. 03 Dec 2019  |  Latin America

    Analysis of the Latin American Electric Vehicle Market, Forecast to 2025

    More than 114.7 Thousand HEVs, 23.3 Thousand BEVs and 20.3 Thousand PHEVs to be Commercialized in 2025

    The years 2018–2019 represented an inflection point for the nascent Latin American market of electric vehicles (EVs). Local governments have incorporated into their agenda the notion of "electro-mobility"; utilities companies, amongst other players, are developing charging infrastructure projects across the region; and the number of xEV models ma...

    $4,950.00
  6. 26 Sep 2019  |  Asia Pacific

    Strategic Analysis of China’s Electric Passenger Vehicle Market, 2018–2025

    New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and Government Regulations to Rapidly Boost Chinese EV Market

    In 2018, Chinese electric passenger vehicle sales increased by 78.3% year-on-year and achieved total sales of 1,181,920 units. Going forward, the electric passenger vehicle market is forecasted to experience rapid growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.9% during 2018–2025. China’s electric passenger vehicle market is greatly boos...

    $3,000.00
  7. 02 Aug 2019  |  Asia Pacific

    Strategic Analysis of the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in China, 2018–2025

    With the Increase in the Number of Electric Vehicles, Public Charging Points in Operation are Likely to Reach 4 Million Units by 2025

    About 1.05 million units of electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in China in 2018. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment dominated the Chinese EV market with a 74.8% share, or sales of 788,000 units, in the year. The country is implementing the China V emission standard. Shanghai and Guangzhou are likely to pioneer the upgrade to the China VIB standa...

    $3,000.00
  8. 06 Jun 2019  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa

    Strategic Analysis of the Indian EV & Hybrid Electric Vehicle Market, 2017–2030

    With the Push from the Indian Government towards All-electric Vehicles, the Penetration of EVs and FHEVs is Expected to Reach as High as 2 Million Vehicles by 2030

    Tightening emissions standards coupled with plaguing pollution levels have begun to shift the dynamics of the Indian automotive market. While xEV (electric and hybrid vehicles) have gained traction in developed nations internationally, they are yet to do so in the Indian market. However, projections show that in 2030 about 2 million xEVs will be so...

    $4,950.00
  9. 22 May 2019  |  North America

    Global Lithium-ion Battery Production and Capacity Expansion, Forecasts to 2025

    Installed Production Capacity of Top 10 Suppliers to Expand from 150 GWh in 2018 to about 740 GWh by 2025, at a CAGR of 25.58%

    The automotive industry is evolving rapidly 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 become an integral part of OEMs’ business strategies. Automakers like PSA and Volkswagen (VW) are crea...

    $4,950.00
  10. 26 Apr 2019  |  North America

    US Consumers’ Priorities, Preferences, and Willingness to Pay for Powertrain Systems and Features, 2018

    Customers are Willing to Consider xEVs While Purchasing their Next Car

    Declining diesel share gives rise to newer opportunities for electric vehicles. Understanding consumer needs becomes quintessential toward driving future mobility developments. This research focuses on consumer needs and their willingness to pay for various powertrain features and electric vehicles. The respondents were questioned based on numerous...

    $10,000.00