Advances in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Abstract

This research service evaluates worldwide technological developments in the field of hybrid electric vehicles.

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope of the Study
  • Research Service Methodology
• Key Research Findings
  • Overview
  • Noteworthy Emerging Trends

2 TECHNOLOGY VIEWPOINT AND ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Technology Primer
  • Introduction
  • Hybrid Architectures
  • Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Enablers; Motivators; and Roadblocks
  • Enablers
  • Motivators
  • Roadblocks
• Tech Perspective
  • The Case against Hybrids--The Glass is Half Full!
  • Tesla--Poster Child for a New Generation
  • The Future of Armed Hybrids

3 ASSESSMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

• Automobiles and Heavy Duty Applications
  • Eaton Hybrid Trucks
  • Tug Boats Turn Hybrid
  • Greening Switching Locomotives
  • Customizing Hybrid Controls for Operators
  • Hybrids on the High Seas
  • Construction Trucks Reach for Higher Efficiency
  • Lotus Opens Hybrid Technology Center
  • Daimler Benz First to Show Off Diesel Hybrid Concept
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Calcars--Promoting the Cause of the PHEV
  • Hymotion Develops Battery Range Extender
  • EnergyCS Designs Systems for PHEV Conversions
  • MINI QED--Insanely Fast and Still Green
  • Hybrids Plus Converts Hybrids to PHEVs
  • Other Conversions
  • The General Develops the Volt
  • The Rise of the Phoenix Plug-In
• Energy Storage Systems
  • Firefly Redesigns the Lead Acid Cell
  • Nanosafe Batteries for Rapid Recharge
  • Saphion Batteries Promote Safer Lithium Ion Alternatives
  • Ultracapacitors Make the Jump to the Automotive Market

4 DIRECTORY OF PATENTS AND KEY CONTACTS

• Patents
  • Toyota Patents
  • Other Patents
• Key Industry Contacts
  • PHEVs
  • Others

5 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Number of Cars Sold Globally (2002 to 2012)
  • Number of Cars Produced Globally (2002 to 2012)
  • Number of LCVs Produced Globally (2002 to 2012)
  • Number of Heavy Trucks Produced Globally (2002 to 2012)
  • Number of Vehicles Produced Globally (2002 to 2012)
  • Number of US Alternate Fuel Vehicles Sold (2001 to 2011)