The growth of the global market for hybrid light vehicles has been dramatic, with approximately 25 models launched between 1997 and 2007 and a compounding annual sales growth rate of almost 70% during the last five years.
This report examines existing and emerging ICE-electric hybrid technologies and the market and legislative influences that are driving developments in the sector. It also contains market forecasts for the period to 2015, in addition to profiles of the key suppliers in the sector.
Chapters are as follows:
Introduction
History
Market drivers
Market barriers
Types of electric hybrid drive system
Enabling technology
Markets and market forecasts
Hybrid models
Supplier systems and collaborations
Battery development consortia
Supplier profiles
About the author
Michael Murphy, BSc, MPhil (Hons I), is an automotive industry researcher, writer and enthusiast. A former Automotive World news editor, Michael has contributed to several automotive publications in his native New Zealand. He has been writing well-received automotive sector reports since 2004 and is now one of Automotive World’s most valued authors.
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