Strategic Analysis of the Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) Market in North America and Europe
More than 9 of the Largest Automakers Expected to Launch FCVs by 2020
09-Jun-2014
North America
Market Research
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This research service provides an overview and strategic outlook of the FCV market in Europe and North America. The study analyzes the current status of the market and how it is expected to evolve. The market has been estimated by region and original equipment manufacturer (OEM), which provides a detailed view of the market. Further, the development of infrastructure in different regions and types of regional funding mechanisms are discussed. The cost of split analysis has been evaluated for FCV technology, which shows how it will change in future. Major OEMs participating in the FCV market have been profiled. The base year of this study is 2013, and the forecast period is 2014–2022.
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Executive Summary—Fuel Cell Cars Specifications
Executive Summary—Recent partnerships
Executive Summary—Sales Forecast
Global Uptake of Electrification in Passenger Vehicles
Executive Summary—Cost Analysis
Executive Summary—Standards Development Organizations
Executive Summary—Technology Roadmap
Executive Summary—Hydrogen Production Pathways
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions this Study Will Answer
Research Background
Research Methodology
Key OEM/Player Groups Compared in this Study
Definitions
Structure of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Fuel Cell Systems
OEM Activities
FCV Launch
Executive Summary—Fuel Cell Cars Specifications
Executive Summary—Recent partnerships
Performance Analysis between Electric Vehicle, FCV and Conventional Vehicle
Fuel Cell Funding Programs
Key States in the United States
Hydrogen Production Pathways
Safety Systems
Case Study
Standards Development Organizations
Drivers and Restraints
Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Global Uptake of Electrification in Passenger Vehicles
FCV Market—Unit Shipment Scenario Analysis
FCV Market—Scenario Analysis Assumptions
Sales Estimates
Sales Estimates (continued)
Sales Estimates (continued)
Sales Estimates (continued)
Sales Estimates (continued)
Technology Roadmap
Stack Performance
Cost Split Analysis
Cost Split Analysis
Cost Reduction Techniques Adopted by OEMs
Value Chain
HT-PEMFC
Infrastructure Goals
Infrastructure Trends—Hydrogen Infrastructure
Infrastructure Trends—Hydrogen Infrastructure
Infrastructure Trends—Supply System
Infrastructure Trends—Existing Infrastructure
Infrastructure Trends—Existing Infrastructure
Hydrogen Distribution
Case Study—HyStat Fueling Stations
Case Study—HyStat Fuelling Stations (continued)
Daimler AG
Honda Motor Corporation Ltd.
Toyota Motor Corporation
Hyundai
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Table of Acronyms Used
Learn More—Next Steps
Relevant Research
Market Engineering Methodology
Infrastructure Trends—Supply Stations
Infrastructure Trends—Supply Stations (continued)
Infrastructure Trends—Supply Stations (continued)
Infrastructure Trends—Supply Stations (continued)
Infrastructure Trends—Planned Supply Stations
Infrastructure Trends—Planned Supply Stations (continued)
Infrastructure Trends—Supply Stations
Infrastructure Trends—Supply Stations
Infrastructure Trends—Planned Supply Stations
General Specifications of a Hydrogen Filling Station
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