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Strategic Outlook of Global Electric Vehicle Market in 2015
The United States to Remain Leader and Sell over 162,000 EVs and PHEVs
16-Dec-2014
North America
Market Outlook
MAD6-01-00-00-00
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This outlook presents current electric vehicle (EV) market trends and gives an overview of the 2015 landscape. The research covers trends across Europe, North America, China, and select countries in Asia-Pacific. Additional content focuses on EV sales for 2014 by region and segment, and similarly estimates the market for 2015. It also offers a brief outline of the EV market to 2020. The study further discusses EV charging infrastructure trends across different geographies. Also, included are an analysis of future battery chemistries in EVs and a case study on the evolution of the Tesla Gigafactory. Key conclusions and a future outlook of the EV market conclude the research. The base year for analysis is 2013 and forecasts extend to 2020.
Key Findings
Executive Summary—OEM Strategies Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Executive Summary—EV Sales
Executive Summary—Sales Forecast by Region and Technology
Executive Summary—Overview of Global Powertrain Market
Executive Summary—Global EV Unit Sales Scenario Analysis
Executive Summary—Model Launch Roadmap of Key OEMs
Executive Summary—EV Direct Current (DC) Charging Connectors
Executive Summary—EV Charging Infrastructure in Europe
Executive Summary—Future Battery Chemistries Technology Roadmap
Executive Summary—EV Battery Pack Cost
Executive Summary—EV Market Highlights, China
Research Scope
Research Aim and Objectives
Electric Vehicle Segmentation
Electric Propulsion Technology
Vehicle Segmentation
Vehicle Segmentation (continued)
EV Market: Top 10 Predictions for 2015
EV Market: Top 10 Predictions for 2015 (continued)
OEM Strategies Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Li-ion Battery Capacity Analysis
EV Market Highlights—China
Attractive Service Options
Executive Summary—EV Sales
Comparative Analysis of Top EV OEMs by Region and Type—2014
Regional Highlights
Key Market in the United States
Sales Forecast by Region and Technology
2015 Outlook—European Market for EVs
2015 Outlook—North American Market for EVs
Executive Summary—Overview of Global Powertrain Market
EV Unit Sales Scenario Analysis
EV Outlook by Region and Type
Sales by Region—BEV
Sales by Region—PHEV and eREV
Sales by Region—FCV
Sales by Region—HEV
Executive Summary—Model Launch Roadmap of Key OEMs
FCV Launch
Tesla’s EV Lineup
BMW’s EV Lineup
Launch of Hybrid Supercars in Europe
Launch of Project Livewire
EV Purchase Incentives—Europe
EV Purchase Incentives—Europe (continued)
EV Purchase Incentives—United States
EV Purchase Incentives—United States (continued)
EV Purchase Incentives—United States (continued)
EV Purchase Incentives—US and China
New Energy Policy in China—Highlights
EV Charging Overview—North America
EV Charging Overview—Europe
Comparison of Refueling Time for EVs and FCVs
EV DC Charging Connectors
EV Charging Infrastructure in the United States
EV Charging Infrastructure in Europe
Tesla Super Charging Network—United States
Tesla Super Charging Network—Europe and China
Charging Station Forecast—Japan
Charging Station Forecast—South Korea
Market Roadmap
Technology Roadmap
Battery Cell Selection Process
Current and Future Battery Requirements
EV Range and Battery Type
EV Range and Battery Type (continued)
EV Battery Pack Cost
Battery Warranty Overview
Case Study: Tesla Gigafactory
Case Study: Tesla Gigafactory (continued)
Key 2015 Market Introductions—Plug-in Hybrids
Key 2015 Market Introductions—Battery Electric Vehicles
Key 2015 Market Introductions—Hydrogen Fuelled Vehicles
Conclusions and Future Outlook
Market Engineering Methodology
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