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Published by: Synergyst
Published: Sep. 1, 2006 - 110 Pages
Table of Contents
I. Executive Summary
II. Introduction to Alternative Fuels
a. What are Alternative Fuels?
b. Historical Background
c. Benefits of Alternative Fuels
III. The Emergence of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
a. Overview of Alternative Fuels
b. AFVs’ Energy Saving Mechanism
c. Potential Applications
d. On-Field Experiences
e. Barriers to Implementation
IV. Types of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
a. Propane (LPG)
i. Consumption
ii. Economical Factors
iii. Environmental Issues
iv. Availability
v. Infrastructure
vi. Performance
vii. Safety
viii. Vehicles that Run on LPG
ix. Challenges
b. Natural Gas
i. Consumption
ii. Economical Factors
iii. Environmental Issues
iv. Availability
v. Infrastructure
vi. Performance
vii. Safety
viii. Vehicles that Run on Natural Gas
ix. Challenges
c. Biodiesel
i. Consumption
ii. Economical Factors
iii. Environmental Issues
iv. Availability
v. Infrastructure
vi. Performance
vii. Safety
viii. Vehicles that Run on Biodiesel
ix. Challenges
d. Ethanol
i. Consumption
ii. Economical Factors
iii. Environmental Issues
iv. Availability
v. Infrastructure
vi. Performance
vii. Safety
viii. Vehicles that Run on Ethanol
ix. Challenges
e. Methanol
i. Consumption
ii. Economical Factors
iii. Environmental Issues
iv. Availability
v. Infrastructure
vi. Performance
vii. Safety
viii. Vehicles that Run on Methanol
ix. Challenges
f. Electricity
i. Consumption
ii. Economical Factors
iii. Environmental Issues
iv. Availability
v. Infrastructure
vi. Performance
vii. Safety
viii. Vehicles that Run on Electricity
ix. Fuel Cell & Hybrid Vehicles
g. Hydrogen
i. Consumption
ii. Economical Factors
iii. Environmental Issues
iv. Availability
v. Infrastructure
vi. Performance
vii. Safety
viii. Vehicles that Run on Hydrogen
h. Coal-derived Liquid Fuels
V. Market Prospects of AFVs
VI. Current Market Statistics
VII. Growth Drivers
a. Environmental Impact & Potential
b. Increasing Customer Preference
c. Growing Concerns over National Security
d. Phase-Out of MTBE
VIII. Challenges to the Technology
a. High Deployment Cost
b. Safety Issues
c. Questionable Efficiency
d. Lack of Proper Fueling Infrastructure
IX. Design & Structure of AFVs
X. Research and Development in AFVs
XI. Regulatory Frameworks
a. The Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1988
b. The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
c. The Energy Policy Act of 1992
d. Other Important Rulings
i. Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA)
ii. Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21)
XII. International Government Programs Promoting AFVs
a. International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy
b. International Energy Agency Hydrogen Program
c. European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform
d. Ecological City Transport System
e. Clean Urban Transport for Europe
f. Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project
g. Canadian Transportation Fuel Cell Alliance
h. Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Transportation Energy Program
i. Vancouver Fuel Cell Vehicle Program
j. Clean Energy Partnership
k. FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership
l. Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program
XIII. Snapshot Profiles - AFV Manufacturers
a. Light-Duty Vehicle Manufacturers
i. DaimlerChrysler
ii. Ford Motor Co
iii. General Motors - GMC
iv. Honda
v. Nissan
vi. Suzuki
vii. Toyota
viii. Volkswagen
b. Heavy-Duty Vehicle Manufacturers
i. Blue Bird Corp
ii. Champion Bus, Inc
iii. Optima Bus Corp
iv. Crane Carrier Company
v. Elgin Sweeper Company
vi. Freightliner Custom Chassis
vii. Kalmar Industries Corp
viii. Mack Trucks, Inc
ix. Neoplan USA Corporation
XIV. Market Forecast
XV. Appendix and Glossary
a. Working of a Fuel Cell
b. Summary of Policies
c. Summary of Vehicle Related Data
d. Glossary
List of Figures
Figure 1: Fuel Cell Vehicles - Light Duty (1992-2005)
Figure 2: Changing Structure of Niche Fuel Cell Vehicles
Figure 3: Fuel Cell Vehicles - Niche Transport (1994-2005)
Figure 4: CO2 Emissions in Transportation Sector (2004)
Figure 5: Growth CO2 Emissions in Transportation Sector (in MMT CO2)
Figure 6: Well-to-Wheel Efficiency of Various Alternative Fuel Technologies
Figure 7: Hydrogen Fuelling Stations Worldwide (1997-2006)
Figure 8: Outline of the ECTOS system
Figure 9:JHFC Project Organization
Figure 10: Functioning of a Fuel Cell
Figure 11: Inside the Fuel Cell Vehicle
List of Tables
Table 1: Comparison of Emissions from Vehicles Using Different Fuels
Table 2: Summary of DaimlerChrysler AFVs
Table 3: Summary of Ford AFVs
Table 4: Summary of General Motors AFVs
Table 5: Summary of Honda AFVs
Table 6: Summary of Nissan AFVs
Table 7: Summary of Toyota AFVs
Table 8: Summary of Volkswagen AFVs
Table 9: History of US Alternative Fuel Vehicle Policies
Table 10: Comparison of Various Alternative Fuel Technologies
Table 11: Summary of Light-Duty Fuel Cell Vehicles
Table 12: Summary of Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Vehicles
AbstractAlternative fuels include ethanol, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, biodiesel, electricity, methanol, etc. With the advent of technology, these fuels are now being used worldwide in a variety of vehicle applications. Using these alternative fuels in vehicles can generally reduce harmful pollutants and exhaust emissions. In addition, most of these fuels can be domestically produced and derived from renewable sources.
Synergyst’s Market Analysis on the Alternative Fuels market analyzes the emergence of alternative fuel and how they are being used in vehicles at present. This new technology has not only revolutionized the transportation industry, but it has also created new frontiers for energy players to explore. This report dwells on the various prospects of this technology, the challenges, growth factors, market trends, implications, market prospects, and the overall benefit to the end-user - the product conscious consumers of today.
The report explores all the alternative fuels available today and the various factors - such as cost, availability, infrastructure, etc. - associated with them and which affect their marketability prospects. Ranging from the regulatory frameworks affecting this industry to the initiatives undertaken by various governments in promoting this technology, Synergyst looks at all the aspects of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. The report is a comprehensive intelligence guide for not only the decision makers in the industry, but also for well-informed consumer.
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