Automotive

The primary focus of the global powertrain industry is to drive down emissions and improve fuel economy, irrespective of powertrain type. While improvements to IC engines are ongoing, vehicle electrification is the end target and on the rise. Each region has different powertrain priorities for lowering emissions and electrification, such as mild-hy...

16 Dec 2021  |  North America  |  Mega Trends

Trends and Growth Opportunities in Module-less (Cell to Pack) Battery Structure

Reduction on Modules Directly Results in Price Reduction by 25 to 30%

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Leading battery manufacturers (e.g., BYD, CATL, and LG Chem) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) (e.g.,BYD, Daimler, and VW) are now looking at next-generation battery technology that focuses on module-less battery pack technology, which integrates cells directly into the pack without having to package it into modules. In the module-les...

In 2020 the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) accelerated across the world, particularly in Europe and the US. This growth was driven by heavy incentivization to promote EV sales and boost the overall automotive market. Global EV penetration in 2020 was 4.8%. In Europe it was 9.7%, and in the US, it was 2.3%. This rapid growth has sustained into ...

20 Oct 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Mega Trends

ASEAN Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Growth Opportunities

The Transformative Mega Trends Driving Energy-efficient and Electrification Technologies in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand

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Major Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries rely on internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicles. National incomes and infrastructure development also drive motorcycles’ popularity. Hybrid and electric vehicle penetration only accounted for 0.3%, 1.3%, and 9%, respectively, in the total new passenger vehicle sales in Indo...

The Paris Accord of 2015 is a major landmark for global climate action and move toward a zero-carbon society. Understandably, this has led to a vast interest in renewable power across the globe. However, this alone is not enough to decarbonize the global community. Hydrogen is fast becoming a key component in the transition from a petroleum econom...

COVID-19s impact on the electric vehicles (EVs) market has been limited since EV development has been incorporated into every leading OEMs long-term growth strategy. The main challenges to mass EV adoption relate to battery costs, battery chemistries, charging times, and charging infrastructure. These are being addressed by stakeholders across the ...

Automotive industry is rapidly evolving in terms of technology as well as tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles (EVs) have been introduced as a clean energy initiative due to low or zero emissions and have come a long way to become an integral part of OEMs business strategies. Automakers are creating separate EV business units to be prep...

03 Jun 2021  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Mega Trends

Indian Electric Vehicle (EV) Growth Opportunities

Battery Swapping, Emerging New Business Models, and Growing Charging Infrastructure are Expected to Drive Electric Vehicles in India

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Battery Swapping, Emerging New Business Models & Growing Charging Infrastructure are expected to drive the Electric Vehicle Industry in India Automotive industry is rapidly evolving in terms of technology as well as tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles have been introduced as a clean energy initiative, as they have low or zero emissions...

31 Mar 2021  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Mega Trends

Digitization Powers the Indian Passenger Vehicle Industry, Outlook 2021

New Business Models Involving Virtual Showrooms, Online Platforms, and Subscription Services Create Growth Opportunities

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Indias automotive industry is one of the 5 largest in the world. Currently, the countrys passenger vehicle (PV) sector accounts for nearly 7.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) and nearly 49.0% of manufacturing GDP. In the recent past, the Indian PV industry took a massive qualitative jump as vehicles became increasingly safer and environment-friend...