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02 Feb 2021  |  Europe  |  Mega Trends

Life Cycle and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis of Heavy, Medium, and Light Duty Trucks in Europe

During a 15-year Life Cycle, Battery Electric Trucks Offer a TCO Benefit of 8% to 16% Compared to Diesel Trucks

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During the 15-year lifetime of a truck, the total cost of ownership is lowest for battery electric trucks, followed by natural gas and diesel powertrains across light, medium, and heavy duty segments. As the truck gets older, maintenance cost increases with decrease in mileage, resulting in increasing total cost of ownership (TCO) per mile. Miles t...

Rapid urbanization, private vehicle density, outdated infrastructure, and transportation-related emissions are increasingly stressing the urban mobility ecosystem. Cities across the globe are responding to these changes by developing a more sustainable, seamless, and integrated transportation system. Additionally, cities are focusing on building th...

The European trailer telematics market remains largely fragmented, despite its presence exceeding a decade; yet competition amongst individual players is too fierce for any sizable market consolidation to happen. However, an influx of new stakeholders from various points in the supply chain, such as manufacturers of hardware, engines, brakes, tires...

22 Jan 2021  |  Europe  |  Mega Trends

Electric Vehicle (EV) Regulation Overview in Key European Markets 2020

Cash Incentives to be Discontinued in the Next 3–5 years; Non-cash Incentives to Prevail for at least 10 Years

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The 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 and have come a long way to become an integral part of OEMs’ business strategies. Automakers such as PSA and Volkswagen are creating se...

20 Jan 2021  |  Europe  |  Mega Trends

European Building Insulation Materials Market Driven by Energy-efficiency Targets

Future Growth Potential Enhanced by Opportunities in Advanced Building Techniques

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This study presents an assessment of the current status and future prospects of building insulation materials used in Europe. Market segments comprise mineral wool insulation, plastic foam insulation, and others (e.g., aerogel, wood fibre, and perlite). Mineral wool insulation is further divided into glass wool and stone wool insulation. Moreover, ...

Russia experienced weak GDP growth in 2019. Russia's 2020 economic downturn was two-fold: the joint impact of a crash in the oil prices and health crisis mitigation lockdowns will keep the economy contracted till early 2021. How long are the economic constraints on the growth expected to last? What are the strategic imperatives for businesses in Ru...

06 Jan 2021  |  Europe  |  Mega Trends

Technological Transformation Enabling the Future of London Smart City

Future Growth Potential Through Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric (C.A.S.E.) Strategy Driving Growth Opportunities

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Rapid urbanization, private vehicle density, outdated infrastructure, and transportation-related emissions are increasingly stressing the urban mobility ecosystem. Cities globally are responding to these changes by developing a more sustainable, seamless, and integrated transportation system. Additionally, cities are focusing on building the necess...

Cloud computing represents a key technology that is capable of reducing the cost of government operations and increasing the quality of public service delivery. This research service explores how cloud computing is received in Europe by discussing national and EU initiatives and strategies. The service also looks at the types of industry participan...