Saturday, July 14, 2018

Global Automotive Sunroof Market Research Report – Industry Insights by Material Type and by Vehicle Type (Premium Cars, SUV, Sedan Cars, Hatchback, Others)

The factors driving the growth of the global market includes growing need to control light inside vehicle, growing demand for premium cars, and greater glass surface area in automobiles, including larger sunroofs. Additionally, the development of technology for reducing cost and expanding functionality of sunroof glasses and increasing consumer preference towards automotive sunroof vehicles in developing nations are expected to further propel the global demand of automotive sunroof.

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Automotive sunroof refers to any roof opening in vehicle, such as one with a retractable metal panel. Modern sunroof consists of around 200 parts, and vehicle maker now use them and other roof system to help differentiate product offering to customers. Consumers now expect an increasingly high level of comfort in their cars, particularly where air conditioning and sun roof are concerned. Such equipment is no longer the exclusive domain of luxury cars. As the market is becoming increasingly competitive, vehicle makers are using sunroofs and other roof systems to help differentiate the product offering to customers. 

The major reasons behind the growth of the automotive sunroof market are strict environment regulations, increasing demand for electric vehicles, and growing need to control light inside vehicle. Asia-Pacific held the second largest share in the global market and it is also expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. The demand for automotive sunroof in Asia-Pacific is expected to increase rapidly, owing to growing base of automotive industry, and increasing demand for luxurious and premium cars.

Among the various vehicle types, the premium cars held the major market share in the global automotive sunroof market. The high-income group prefers premium cars owing to their aesthetic looks, convenient travel experience, and it also resembles the statues symbol in the society. Now-a-days sedan cars are extensively using sunroof systems, as the manufacturer are targeting middle income group people and also the convertible sunroofs are gaining popularity among the individuals.


Some of the major companies operating in the global automotive sunroof market include Webasto SE, Johnan America, Inc., Automotive Sunroof Company, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd., Corning Inc., Meritor Inc., Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., Inteva Products, LLC, and Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.

Friday, July 13, 2018

Global Automotive Fuel Injection System Industry Insights - Development, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2022


The increasing need for fuel efficient vehicles and stringent emission control norms are expected to drive the demand for automotive fuel injection system over the forecast period. Serious issues related to environmental pollution has cropped up mainly because of industrial emission and automotive emission; mainly carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide emitted by vehicles. Extraction and use of conventional fuels such as petroleum products is increasing.


Automotive Fuel Injection System Market
In many countries, governments have imposed stringent emission control norms to reduce the greenhouse gases emission from the vehicles. In 2011, global CO2 emission stood at 31.6 gigatons, with 23% of these emissions coming from all transport sectors.

According to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulations, all vehicles plying in the U.S. need to have average fuel efficiency of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. As per the European government CO2 emission regulation, the total CO2 emission from new passenger cars should be decreased from 130 gram (g) per kilometer (Km) travel in 2013 to 95g per Km travel by 2020.

The key opportunity witnessed in the global automotive fuelinjection system market includes growing two-wheeler market for fuel injection system and product development opportunities in natural gas vehicles.

Among the various components of automotive fuel injection system, the engine control unit (ECU) held the largest share in the global automotive fuel injection system market in 2015 in terms of value and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% during 2016 – 2022. The consumption of automotive fuel injection system was the largest in passenger car segment in 2015, compared to other vehicle types. Based on fuel type, the market of automotive fuel injection system in diesel vehicles has been larger than gasoline vehicles in terms of volume.

Asia-Pacific has been the largest market for automotive fuel injection system market, accounting 48.7% of the global market in terms of value in 2015. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the global automotive fuel injection system market, registering a CAGR of 8.4% during 2016 – 2022. The major reason for the growth of the market in the region includes increased vehicle production and strict emission norms. The production volume for passenger car and light commercial vehicles (LCV) in Asia-Pacific accounted for more than 50% of the global production.

Europe was the second largest market for automotive fuel injection systems in 2015 in terms of value. Developed countries such as Germany, the U.K., France, Spain and Italy constitute a major share of the European automotive industry, which is dominated by established OEMs such as BMW AG, Daimler AG, Fiat and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, Volkswagen Group, and others.


Some of the major players operating in the global automotive fuel injection system market include Continental AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation, Delphi Automotive PLC, Hitachi, Ltd., Magna International Inc., Mikuni Corporation, Johnson Electric, and SHW AG.

Explore Global Telematics Market Research Report - Size, Share, Development, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2022


The growth of the global telematics market is being driven due to several factors, including government initiatives to include advanced technology in public safety on roads, increasing demand for premium passenger cars and growing demand for connectivity in vehicles. The use of telematics has been constantly increasing in insurance sector for tracking the driving conditions to calculate precise vehicle insurance premium.


Telematics Market
North America dominated the global market; however Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest pace during the forecast period. The high cost of telematics equipment and hacking threats are the key restraints in the global market. The poor internet infrastructure in the developing countries is also hindering the adoption of telematics.

With the advancement in technology, the demand for connectivity is increasing everywhere. Vehicle telematics, trailer tracking, and container tracking are the common application areas of telematics. They are used to transform automobiles into communication objects. Earlier telematics were integrated only on premium vehicles; now it’s either offered as standard feature on select vehicles, or as an option for the low-priced vehicles. It also enables patient’s health tracking while travelling.

In order to assure vehicular safety, the government in several countries has been promoting the use of telematics in vehicles. For instance, eCall project promoted by European Commission (EC) was adopted in Europe in 2013. eCall is targeted to provide assistance to motorists, who have met with road accident and are unable to speak due to injuries. It is applicable for the vehicles in which telematics is installed.


The government of China rolled out a program in 2014 that promotes the use of fleet management solution in every vehicle. In Brazil, a program known as SIMRAV has been introduced to monitor and control crimes associated with vehicles. This program is also operated with the help of telematics.

The key competitors in the global telematics market include Verizon Communication Inc., Harman International Industries Inc., TomTom International BV, AT&T, Vodafone Group Plc, Ford Motor Company, BMW Group, Telefonica SA, MiX Telematics, Trimble Navigation Ltd.

Global Automotive Digital Instrument Cluster Market Size, Share, Development, Growth, and Demand Forecast, 2013–2023


The market growth is mainly driven by increasing sales of premium and electric cars. In addition, the growing penetration of in-vehicle safety features is expected to boost the market growth during the forecast period.

Industry trends indicate that by 2030, majority of the cars will have vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity and vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity that will ensure better road and passenger safety.


Automotive Digital Instrument Cluster Market
Insights into market segments

On the basis of display size, the market is segmented into 5-8 inch, 9-11 inch, and more than 12 inch categories. The screen size between 9-11 inches has been leading the automotive digital instrument cluster market in terms of share; however, more than 12 inch displays are expected to be the fastest growing category during the forecast period.

On the basis of car, the automotive digital instrument cluster market has been categorized into conventional and electric. The conventional car category (that uses only ICE engine) has been accounting for a larger share in the digital instrument cluster market, mainly due to greater sales of these cars than electric cars.

On the basis of technology, the automotive digital instrument cluster market has been categorized into AI based and non-AI based instrument clusters. AI based digital instrument clusters have been accounting for higher sales till now, due to growing penetration of AI based features in premium cares, such as head-up displays and smart parking.

Europe reigns as the largest automotive digital instrument cluster market

Globally, Europe has been sealing the largest share in the market, with an estimated revenue contribution of more than 40.0% in 2017. The sales of these instrument clusters are dependent on the sales of premium and electric cars, as these cars are generally installed with digital instrument clusters. Europe accounts for the largest share of premium car sales in the world, which only reinforces the high sales of automotive digital instrument clusters in the region.

The share of Asia-Pacific in the global digital instrument cluster sales has been low till now, as the number of premium cars sold in the region is still less compared to Europe and North America. However, the region is the largest electric car market in the world, which is projected to benefit the sales of digital instrument clusters in the region, in the coming years.


Competitive Landscape

The global automotive digital instrument cluster market is characterized by the dominance of international players such as Continental AG and Visteon Corporation, which have technological expertise in software and hardware for building digital instrument clusters. As software is a critical component for digital instrument cluster, many established players are collaborating with software companies to gain a competitive advantage in the market.

Some of the other major players in the automotive digital instrument cluster market include Magneti Marelli S.p.A, Robert Bosch GmbH, Delphi Automotive PLC, DENSO Corporation, Yazaki Corporation, Nippon Seiki Co. Ltd., NVIDIA Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, and Intel Corporation.

Global Industry Insights in Start-Stop Technology Market by Product (Enhanced Starter, Belt-Driven Alternator Starter, Direct Starter, Integrated Starter Generator)


Stringent emission control norms, increasing need for fuel efficient vehicles and increasing adoption of hybrid vehicles are that factors that are expected to drive the demand for start-stop technology over the forecast period.


Start-Stop Technology Market
Insights on market segments

Enhanced starter and integrated starter generator-based start-stop systems are expected to dominate the market in future and are expected to be used widely in passenger cars. Enhanced starter and integrated starter generator are more cost-effective and fuel efficient clean energy technologies as compared to direct starter and belt-driven alternator starter technologies.

Europe stands as the largest start-stop technology market

Geographically, Europe has been the largest market for start-stop technology, where the U.K. has been the largest contributor to the regional market. China is the major market in the Asia-Pacific region, while the U.S. remains the highest revenue generator in the North American Market. In the Rest of the World, Brazil was the largest market in the Latin American and the Middle-East and African countries.

Increasing need for fuel efficient vehicles bolsters market growth

The factors driving the growth of the market include increasing need for fuel efficient vehicles and stringent emission control norms globally. In North America, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced emission standards for cars and light trucks.

Additionally, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) imposed new regulations on its members and restricted the production and export of crude oil. Such initiative has a negative impact on the crude supply to the developing countries including India, Brazil and China which mainly rely on crude imports. These imports could be reduced by increasing fuel efficiency in vehicles through the use of start-stop technology, which leads to its increased demand.

The key trend observed in the global start-stop technology market is the adoption of clean energy across the globe. Start-stop technology provides the advantage of reduced emissions over other technologies.


Top six players account for major market share

The research states that the global start-stop technology market had a consolidated structure in 2015, where the top six competitors accounted for a major share of the market. Some of the key players in the global market include Robert Bosch GmbH, Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Delphi Automotive PLC, Johnson Controls, Inc, Hitachi, Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Valeo SA, and BorgWarner Inc.

Global Plug-In Electric Car Market by Technology (BEV, PHEV), by Segment (Economy, Low, Medium, Premium), by Geography - Forecast to 2023

The government financial incentives such as subsidies and tax rebates on the purchase of electric cars and non-financial support, such as access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes and preferential parking for plug-in electric cars, are the major drivers for the growth of plug-in electric car market.

Insights on market segments

On the basis of segment, the market is categorised into low, economy, medium, and premium segment cars. Economy segment car has been experiencing higher sales globally. Economy-segment PEVs are estimated to account for the largest share, of more than 30%, in the plug-in electric car market in 2017, followed by low-segment cars. 


However, the volume sales of medium segment car are expected to advance at a higher growth rate during the forecast period. Economy car segment has higher preference in key markets, such as China, owing to its low cost.

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment is expected to be the largest and fastest growing segment over the forecast period, because of the introduction of new BEV variants and government polices supporting the adoption of BEVs. 

Asia-Pacific is projected to be the largest market

Asia-Pacific, led by China, is estimated to hold the largest share in the plug-in electric car market with more than 45% share in 2017. During the 2013–2016 period, the Chinese government heavily subsidized PEVs, which led to a boom in the industry, with sales growing at a CAGR of around 180%. By 2015, the government had spent around $4.9 billion in subsidizing plug-in electric vehicles. 

Europe is estimated to be the second largest plug-in electric car market globally, with a share of more than 25.0% in 2017. The EU has set a plan to minimize GHG emissions in the region to 80% below the 1990 levels by the end of 2050. 


Competitive Landscape

The global plug-in electric car market is highly fragmented with top three players accounting for less than 50% of the total sales. Tesla and General Motors are estimated to be the leading players in North America. BYD and Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance are the major players in the Asian plug-in electric car market.

The other major players in the plug-in electric car market are Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen AG, Hyundai Motor Company, BAIC Motor Corporation Limited, Daimler AG, and Geely Automobile Holdings Limited.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

India Electric Scooters and Motorcycles Market by Product, Battery Type, Voltage and Technology - Demand and Forecast to 2025

Increasing pollution awareness among people and increasing government support in the form of subsidies are the key factors driving the growth of the market.

Electric scooters and motorcycles use electric battery for propulsion and do not produce any emissions. Moreover, these electric two-wheelers are virtually silent and do not cause noise pollution. Electric two-wheelers can manoeuvre through congested streets; can be charged from traditional wall outlets and can have a removable battery.


India Electric Scooters and Motorcycles Market
As per the findings of research, electric scooters occupied the larger share of the market, however, the share of electric motorcycles is expected to grow in future. India would follow tough emission norms Bharat Stage (BS)-VI, from the current BS-IV, by 2020, skipping the BS-V. Such policies or initiatives to curb pollution levels in the country promises a positive regulatory environment for electric two-wheelers industry in coming years.

On the basis of battery type, lead acid battery powered electric scooters accounted for a majority share in India electric scooters and motorcycles market, owing to their cheaper price. However, the share of Lithium-ion powered electric scooters is expected to increase significantly by 2025 due to the declining prices of Lithium-ion batteries and its advantages over lead acid battery. On the basis of voltage, the 48V batteries are the most commonly used batteries in electric scooters in India. 

With high end electric scooters and motorcycles expected to be launched in the country, the share of high voltage batteries (such as 60V) would increase in future. On the basis of technology, plug-in accounts for a majority of sales in the country. It is predicted that the share of battery based electric scooters would increase in the forecast period.

Stringent emission norms expected to benefit the India electric scooters and motorcycles market

Stringent emission norms would increase the prices of conventional vehicles making the electric vehicles more viable to opt. Moreover, a positive regulatory environment is expected in future to support the sale of electric vehicles.

Bharat Stage (BS) norms which are currently prevalent in India are similar to the Euro norms of European Union (EU) countries. For instance, BS IV norms of India (implemented in 2017) is similar to Euro IV norms in EU countries. While India started late but took just 11 years to reach BS IV, compared to 18 years taken by EU. 

Moreover, the government plans to jump directly to BS VI by 2020, skipping BS V. These stringent emission norms are in line with the commitments made by India at the Climate Change Conference in Paris in 2015. Government focus to curb the pollution levels in the country promises a positive regulatory environment for electric scooters and motorcycles industry in coming years.


Consolidated market structure

The research states that the India electric scooters and motorcycles market is consolidated, where Hero Electric has been the leading player in the historic period due to good brand recognition and extensive distribution network. Other important players in India electric scooters and motorcycles market includes Avon, Lohia Auto, and Electro-therm which offers electric scooters with a brand name Yo Bikes. The remaining players in this industry are small and privately-owned companies, such as Ampere Vehicles.