North American Light Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets

Abstract

This study analyzes the North American market for hybrid gasoline-electric light vehicles and the batteries, power electronics, and electric motors that are unique to them. The mild, full, and plug-in market segments are detailed. Factors driving and restraining demand for hybrid vehicles are detailed, and a corresponding sales forecast is generated. The competitive situation is analyzed, and major market participants - both vehicle makers and suppliers - are profiled.

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Executive Summary
  • Executive Summary

2 HYBRID GASOLINE-ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES

• Overview
  • Market Overview and Definition
  • Related Studies
• Types of Hybrid Systems and System Architecture
  • Various Hybrid Systems
  • Micro Hybrids
  • Mild Hybrids
  • Full Hybrids
  • Plug-in Hybrids
• Value Proposition of Hybrids
  • Overview
  • Micro and Mild Hybrid Technologies
  • Full Hybrid Technology
  • Plug-in Hybrid Technology
  • Enabling Technologies
  • Evaluation of Selected Hybrid Models
• Hybrid Vehicle Technology Roadmap and Trends
  • Technology Roadmap
  • Market Trend
  • Technology Trends

3 HYBRID SYSTEM PENETRATION

• Challenges
  • Overview
  • Industry Challenges
  • Technology Challenges
• Market Drivers and Restraints
  • Unit Shipment Drivers
  • Unit Shipment Restraints
  • Price Drivers
  • Price Restraints
• Hybrid Vehicle Sales Forecasts
  • Availability of Hybrid Models
  • Unit Shipment Forecasts
  • By Vehicle Maker
  • By Vehicle Type
  • By Type of Hybrid System
• Forecasts of Key Component Markets
  • Introduction
  • Battery Packs
  • Control and Power Electronics
  • Electric Rotating Machines
  • Total Key Components Market

4 COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

• Value Chain
  • Major System and Component Suppliers
  • Partnerships and Alliances
  • Profiles of Major Suppliers -- Battery Packs
  • Profiles of Major Suppliers -- Control and Power Electronics
  • Profiles of Major Suppliers -- Rotating Electric Machines
  • Profiles of Major Suppliers -- Power-splitting Transmissions
  • Supplier Revenue Shares
  • Strategic Outlook for Component Suppliers
• Vehicle Makers
  • Overview of Major Participating Vehicle Makers
  • Strategic Outlook for the Market

5 APPENDIX

• Appendix
  • Abbreviations
  • Compound Annual Growth Rate
  • Net Present Value and Payback Period
  • Conversion Equations
  • Exchange Rates
  • Emissions Regulations
  • Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on U.S. Consumers' Driving and Vehicle Purchase Behavior

6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Decision Support Database
  • Disposable Income per Household
  • Real GDP
  • Total Household Consumption Expenditures
  • Population
  • Unemployment Rate