Global Hybrid Car Market Forecast to 2010

Abstract

Hybrid cars offer significant advantages over conventional vehicles, such as fuel efficiency, low cost per mile, and environmental benefits, and that will drive the future of hybrid cars, says “Global Hybrid Car Market Forecast to 2010”, a newly launched research report by RNCOS.

Being a nascent industry, the hybrid car market has limited presence. However, the size of the market has been growing and the manufacturers who are targeting this market are accelerating their development strategies. On global level, the US dominates the hybrid sales followed by Japan and Europe, while Toyota and Honda lead the bandwagon of global carmakers. Currently, only few players are dominating the global hybrid industry but a number of large players are queuing up to enter the market.

The research study reviews the hybrid car market at the global as well as country level and gives analytical and statistical information on the market. The comprehensive research will help the client to capitalize on the emerging opportunities in the global hybrid market.

Key Findings

Sales recorded by the global hybrid vehicles market are expected to surge at a CAGR of around 12% during 2008-2015.
Hybrid cars sales in the US market are likely to cross 1 Million Mark by 2012.
Hybrid vehicle production in Japan is projected to hit a CAGR of 6.6% from 2008 to 2011.
HEV battery market is likely to attain a CAGR growth rate of around 10.4% during the period spanning from 2010 to 2015.
Hybrid car component market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.4% during 2008- 2012.

Key Issues & Facts

What are the major driving forces for the industry?
What opportunities exist for hybrid manufacturers at global level?
What is the status of hybrid cars sales region-wise?
What is the tax structure and subsidiaries available on hybrid cars?
Who are the main producers in the global hybrid car industry?
What are the success & sensitivity factors for the industry?
What is the future potential of the industry?

Key Players

This section provides complete overview on key industry players like Toyota Motor Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation.

Research Methodology Used

Information Sources

The information has been sourced from authentic and reliable sources like books, newspapers, trade journals, white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Method

Methods like ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, linear regression analysis using software tools, judgmental forecasting, and cause and effect analysis have been used in the report for prudent analysis.

1. Analyst View

2. Factors Supporting the Hybrid Concept

2.1 Oil Dependency & Fuel Prices
2.2 Subsidies for Hybrids
2.3 Limited Fuel Reserves
2.4 Kyoto Protocol
2.5 European Emission Standards
2.6 Better Performance

3. Hybrid Car - An Overview

3.1 Advantages over Conventional Vehicles
3.2 Working Process
- 3.2.1 Drive Train Systems
  - 3.2.1.1 Series
  - 3.2.1.2 Parallel
  - 3.2.1.3 Dual-mode
- 3.2.2 Mild Hybrids & Strong Hybrids
3.3 Batteries

4. Global Hybrid Car Market - An Overview

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Major Geographical Regions
4.3 HEV Battery Market
4.4 Future Outlook

5. US - Hybrid Car Market

5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Industry Performance
5.3 Future Outlook

6. Japan - Hybrid Car Market

6.1 Market Overview
6.2 Industry Performance
6.3 Future Outlook

7. Europe - Hybrid Car Market

7.1 Market Overview
7.2 Future Outlook
7.3 Top Performing Markets
- 7.3.1 UK
- 7.3.2 France
- 7.3.3 Germany
- 7.3.4 Netherlands
- 7.3.5 Sweden

8. Consumer Behavior Analysis

9. Growth Prospects

9.1 HEV Battery Market
9.2 Hybrid Component Market
9.3 Aluminum Industry
9.4 Plug-in & Other Hybrids
9.5 Asian Markets

10. Roadblocks

10.1 Market Price
10.2 Awareness
10.3 Popularity of Substitutes

11. Key Players

11.1 Toyota Motor Corporation
11.2 Honda Motor Company Limited
11.3 Ford Motor Company
11.4 General Motors Corporation (GM)
11.5 Nissan Motor Company Limited

List of Figures:

Figure 2-1: Global - Crude Oil Prices (in US$/Barrel), 2003-2008F
Figure 2-2: Global - Crude Oil Movement (in ‘000 Barrels/Day), 2001-2007
Figure 3-1: Hybrid Electric Vehicle - Series Drive Train
Figure 3-2: Hybrid Electric Vehicle - Parallel Drive Train
Figure 3-3: Hybrid Electric Vehicle - Dual-mode Drive Train
Figure 4-1: Global - Hybrid Car Production (in Units), 2004-2007
Figure 4-2: Global - Hybrid Car Sales (in Units), 2006 & 2007
Figure 4-3: Global - Hybrid Car Market by Country (%), 2007
Figure 4-4: Global - HEV Battery Sales (in Million US$), 2000-2006
Figure 4-5: Global - Forecast for Hybrid Vehicle Production & Sales (in ‘000 Units), 2008, 2010 & 2015
Figure 5-1: US - Hybrid Car Market Share (%), 2005 & 2007P
Figure 5-2: US - Hybrid Car Sales (in Units), 2000-2007
Figure 5-3: US - Top Ten Hybrid Car Selling States (in Units), 2007
Figure 5-4: US - Top Ten Hybrid Car Selling Metropolitan Areas (in Units), 2007
Figure 5-5: US - Hybrid Car Sales by Manufacturer (%), 2007
Figure 5-6: US - Hybrid Car Sales by Model (%), 2007
Figure 5-7: US - Forecast for Hybrid Car Sales (in ‘000 Units), 2008-2012
Figure 6-1: Japan - Hybrid Vehicle Market by Type (%), 2006
Figure 6-2: Japan - Clean Energy Vehicle Market by Type (%), 2006
Figure 6-3: Japan - Hybrid Vehicle Sales* (in Units), 2003-2008F
Figure 6-4: Japan - Hybrid Car Sales* (in Units), 2005 & 2006
Figure 6-5: Japan - Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Sales* (in Units), 2005 & 2006
Figure 6-6: Japan - Hybrid Vehicle Sales by Manufacturer (%), 2006
Figure 6-7: Japan - Forecast for Hybrid Vehicle Production (in Units), 2008 & 2011
Figure 7-1: Europe - Hybrid Car Sales (in Units), 2006 & 2007E
Figure 7-2: Europe - Contribution to Global Hybrid Car Sales (%), 2006
Figure 7-3: Europe - Hybrid Car Sales by Manufacturer (%), 2006
Figure 7-4: Europe - Top Ten Hybrid Car Markets (in Units), 2006
Figure 7-5: Europe - Forecast for Hybrid Car Sales (in Units), 2008-2010
Figure 7-6: UK* - Contribution to Hybrid Car Sales in Europe (%), 2006
Figure 7-7: UK* - Hybrid Car Sales by Manufacturer (in Units), 2006
Figure 7-8: UK* - Hybrid Car Sales by Model (%), 2006
Figure 7-9: France - Contribution to Hybrid Car Sales in Europe (%), 2006
Figure 7-10: France - Hybrid Car Sales by Manufacturer (in Units), 2006
Figure 7-11: France - Hybrid Car Sales by Model (%), 2006
Figure 7-12: Germany - Contribution to Hybrid Car Sales in Europe (%), 2006
Figure 7-13: Germany - Hybrid Car Sales by Manufacturer (in Units), 2006
Figure 7-14: Germany - Hybrid Car Sales by Model (%), 2006
Figure 7-15: Netherlands - Contribution to Hybrid Car Sales in Europe (%), 2006
Figure 7-16: Netherlands - Hybrid Car Sales by Manufacturer (in Units), 2006
Figure 7-17: Netherlands - Hybrid Car Sales by Model (%), 2006
Figure 7-18: Sweden - Contribution to Hybrid Car Sales in Europe (%), 2006
Figure 7-19: Sweden - Hybrid Car Sales (in Units), 2006 & 2007
Figure 7-20: Sweden - Hybrid Car Sales by Manufacturer (in Units), 2007
Figure 7-21: Sweden - Hybrid Car Sales by Model (%), 2007
Figure 8-1: Importance of Fuel Economy for Hybrid Car Buyers
Figure 9-1: Global - Forecast for HEV Battery Sales (in Billion US$), 2010 & 2015
Figure 9-2: Global - Forecast for Li-ion Battery Sales (in Million US$), 2010 & 2015
Figure 9-3: Global - Forecast for Hybrid Car Component Market (in Billion Yen), 2008 & 2012

List of Tables:

Table 2-1: US - Car Models & Tax Credit Information, 2008
Table 2-2: Global - Crude Oil Reserves Life (in Years), 2007
Table 11-1: Toyota Motor Corporation - Strengths & Weaknesses, 2008
Table 11-2: Honda Motor Company Limited - Strengths & Weaknesses, 2008
Table 11-3: Ford Motor Company - Strengths & Weaknesses, 2008
Table 11-4: General Motors Corporation - Strengths & Weaknesses, 2008
Table 11-5: Nissan Motor Company Limited - Strengths & Weaknesses, 2007