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Strategic Analysis of the US and European Onboard Chargers Market
Majority of Electric Vehicle Manufacturers to Adopt 6.6 kW Chargers by 2020
23-Jan-2015
North America
Market Research
M9DA-01-00-00-00
AU01127-NA-MR_17307
This strategic insight analyzes the market for onboard chargers integrated in plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in Europe and North America. It discusses the current climate and future trends, especially as interest in bidirectional chargers increases. The study provides an overview of the most widely adopted onboard chargers, which have been segmented by power rating. The study further examines pricing trends at the component level, and analyzes market drivers and restraints. Main suppliers and automakers are profiled, and automakers’ current and future electric vehicle strategies are examined. The base year is 2013; the forecast period is from 2014 to 2020.
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Executive Summary—Key Findings (continued)
Executive Summary—Market Overview
Pricing Trends
Market Forecast by Power Rating
AC Power Output
Technology Trends
Supplier Chain Structure
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions this Study Will Answer
Research Background
Research Methodology
Key OEM/Player Groups Compared in this Study
Definition of Onboard Chargers
Onboard Chargers for EVs and PHEVs
AC Power Output
Compatible Infrastructure
Regional Suppliers
Competitive Analysis of Automotive OEMs
Competitive Analysis of Automotive OEMs (continued)
Competitive Analysis of Suppliers of Onboard Chargers
Partnerships between Suppliers and OEMs
V2G Expectations
Technology Roadmap
Technology Roadmap (continued)
Pricing Trends
Pricing Trends (continued)
Pricing Trends (continued)
Market Drivers
Drivers Explained
Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
Market Forecast by Power Rating and Region—Global
Market Forecast by Power Rating—Global
Market Forecast by Power Rating—Europe
Unit Shipment Forecast by Power Rating—US
Unit Shipment Forecast by Vehicle Type and Power Rating—Global
Unit Shipment Forecast by Vehicle Type and Power Rating—Global (continued)
Opportunity Analysis
Isolated vs. Nonisolated Onboard Chargers
Improvement in Efficiency of Onboard Chargers
Technology Trends
Modular Strategy
Performance Attributes
Supplier Chain Structure
Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis
Top Competitors
Brusa Elektronik AG
Delphi Corporation
IES-Synergy
Continental AG
Eltek Valere
Renault-Nissan
Ford Motor Company
Daimler
General Motors
BMW
Conclusions and Future Outlook
List of Abbreviations
Market Engineering Methodology
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