Thursday 29 October 2015

Automotive Telematics Market

Automotive telematics is a combination of telecommunication and informatics used in road transportation, vehicular technologies and road and vehicle safety.This research report analyzes this market on the basis of its market segments, major geographies, and current market trends.


Automotive Telematics

Automotive telematics is a combination of telecommunication and informatics used in road transportation, vehicular technologies and road and vehicle safety. Automotive telematics uses integrated systems comprising of electronic devices such as sensors, wireless communication technologies such as satellite navigation, mobile data and vehicle tracking and computer science. The sensors such as gyroscope, accelerometer, odometer etc. calculate parameters such as distance, speed, direction and detect surrounding objects. This information collected by sensors is send to the control unit over a wireless communication network such as radio, cellular or satellite. The control unit uses pre-programmed algorithms to process and analyze such information and take decisions pertaining to vehicle motoring. Such integrated systems provide functionalities such as transport feasibility check, automatic vehicle motoring and road safety.

Thus, automotive telematics has led to the inventions such as driving assistance systems, automatic driving systems, vehicular emergency warning systems, wireless safety communications and global positioning system (GPS) navigation. This system based on telecommunications and informatics is encapsulated into the Wireless Access for Vehicular Environment (WAVE) and is used in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

One of the major factors driving the Automotive Telematics Market is increasing occurrences of road accidents and vehicular mishaps. With the increasing number of vehicles and transportation requirements, the need for safety measures has grown immensely. The need to minimize vehicular damages and human casualties caused during transportation provides a major boost to the automotive telematics market, globally. Another factor leading to the growth of automotive telematics market is the need for efficient mass vehicular transportation. Increasing number of vehicles on roads has led to issues such as traffic congestions and disoriented transits. Automotive telematics systems provide a solution over such problems through its intuitive motoring guidance capabilities which help in redirecting traffic and automatic vehicle motoring. Government policies and regulations towards road safety also play an important role in incorporating automotive telematics systems into commercial and personal vehicles.

However, automotive telematics market faces few hurdles such as error rates and communication breakdowns. Since the control unit takes major motoring decisions based on information gathered by sensors, even an iota of error could lead to catastrophic events. Moreover, due to its heavy reliance on communication networks, automotive telematics systems could be rendered useless in case of communication breakdown.

Automotive telematics systems have found immense applications in fleet telematics systems for navigating several vehicles and coordinating mass transportation. The mobile vehicle system in individual vehicles is in communication with a stationary communication system. Additional features such as visualization of vehicular position on digital maps and use of simple input devices provide ease of use and efficiency to the automotive telematics systems. Other applications of this system such as vehicle and trailer tracking and car clubs and automobile insurance have provided promising prospects to the automotive telematics market. Existing companies as well as new entrants in the market are seeking to gain advantages by developing diverse telematics systems using advanced technologies.

Some of the key players in the automotive telematics market are Autotrac, ID Systems Inc., Teletrac Inc., Fleetmatics IrL Limited, Trimble Navigations and Omnitracs LLC, DigiCore, Masternaut Limited, MiX Telematics, TomTom Telematics and Telogis.

Wednesday 28 October 2015

Automotive Tire Market

 Automotive Tire Market
According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Automotive Tire Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2021,” the automotive tire market was valued at USD 188.37 billion in 2014, which is expected to reach USD 298.15 billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2015 to 2021.

The global tire market is a fairly mature sector and will considerably grow during the forecast period that is primarily driven by growth in passenger and commercial vehicles, increasing level of tire radicalization and global demand for green tires. Technologically modified green tires are expected to witness high growth in the next few years compared to old and outdated technology due to their advanced features such as durability and better grip. Moreover, with the improving condition of global economic growth is also driving the automotive market.Globally, light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment is estimated to be the second most attractive segment after two wheelers in the automotive tire market.

Passenger vehicles hold the largest market share as the key application segment in the global automotive tire market in 2014. The passenger vehicles segment is expected to witness robust growth in the next five years due to high demand of passenger vehicles in some major regions such as Europe and Asia Pacific. In developed nations, such the U.S.,France and Germany passenger vehicles are most commonly used and due to high per capita income,and change in consumer lifestyle, the demand of this segment is growing significantly.

Geographically, Asia Pacific is the largest segment in automotive tire market. Increasing demand of vehicles in countries such as China, Japan, India and Australia among others is supporting the growth of Asia Pacific region. With the increasing demand for passenger vehicles and two wheelers, the region is experiencing significant growth

Key players in the automotive tire market are Bridgestone, Continental AG, Goodyear, Michelin and. among others. The market has been segmented as follows:

Automotive Tire Market, by Types
  • Radial tires
  • Bias tires
Automotive Tire Market, by Application
  • Passenger vehicles
  • Light commercial vehicles
  • Heavy commercial vehicles
  • Two wheelers
Automotive Tire Market, by Geography:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Rest of the World

Monday 26 October 2015

Automotive Crankshaft Market

 Automotive Crankshaft Market
According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Automotive Crankshaft Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2015 - 2021,” the automotive crankshaft market was valued at USD 2,520.0 Million in 2014, which is expected to reach USD 2,920.0 Million by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 2.1% from 2015 to 2021.

Exponential growth of the automobile sector in the recent years has positively supported the growth of the automotive crankshaft market globally. Growth of automotive sector in the emerging markets and increasing demand of high end performance cars are driving the market of automotive crankshaft.

By types, passenger vehicle segment held the largest market share in the automotive crankshaft market in the year 2014 because of the emerging middle class and their preference shifting towards passenger vehicles. The affordability of passenger vehicles due to the rise in disposable income of the people, is a major reason driving the growth of the passenger vehicle segment.

Among the two crankshaft types, flat plane crankshaft held the largest market share in 2014. Increasing demand for machined crankshaft as they are used n high end sports cars is fueling the demand for automotive crankshaft across the world. In addition, increasing demand for heavy commercial vehicle and diesel cars in various countries is the major factor driving the growth of forged steel crankshaft.

In 2014, Europe held the largest market share in the automotive crankshaft market. Asia Pacific is expected to witness highest growth because of the increasing production of vehicles and high purchasing power of the consumers. North America and Europe is expected to witness stable growth during the forecast period.

Bhatat Forge Ltd (India), Amtek Auto Ltd. (India), ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft Company LLC (U.S.A) and NSI Crankshaft (U.S.A) among others are some of the key players in the automotive crankshaft market. The market has been segmented as follows:

Automotive Crankshaft Market: By Geography
North America
  • U.S.A
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K
  • Italy
  • France
  • Rest Of Europe
Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest Of Asia Pacific
Rest of the World
  • South America
  • Middle East
  • Africa
The report provides a cross-sectional analysis of all the below mentioned segments with respect to the above mentioned regions.

Automotive Crankshaft Market: By Vehicle Type
  • Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV)
  • Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)
  • Passenger Vehicle
  • Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)
  • Multi Utility Vehicle (MUV)
  • Others
Automotive Crankshaft Market: By Crankshaft type
  • Cross plane
  • Flat plane
Automotive Crankshaft Market: By Crankshaft material
  • Cast iron
  • Forged Steel
  • Others

Monday 19 October 2015

Automotive Steering Systems Market


Automotive Steering Systems
According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “AutomotiveSteering Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share,Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2021,” the automotive steering systems market was valued at USD 24.55 Billion in 2014, which is expected to reach USD 39.13 Billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2015 to 2021.

Exponential growth of the automobile sector in the recent years has positively supported the growth of the automotive steering systems market globally. Moreover, the added fuel efficiency derived from using Electronic Power Steering and Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering systems in vehicles have mainly aided to the growth of advanced steering systems globally. The growth of automotive sector in the emerging markets is also driving the market of automotive steering systems.

By types, passenger vehicle segment held the largest market share in the automotive steering systems market in the year 2014 because of the high demand of passenger vehicle globally. With rise in the vehicle financing market, more consumers are able to afford passenger vehicles primarily in India, China and Brazil. The affordability of passenger vehicles due to the above mentioned factors are driving the growth of the passenger vehicle segment.

Among the three steering systems types, Electronic Power Steering Systems (EPS) held the largest market share in 2014 and accounted for 37.4% market share globally. Electronic Power Steering system accounted for the largest market share because they tend to deliver more mileage than hydraulic power steering system fitted vehicles and better maneuverability. Electro-Hydraulic Steering Systems combine the advantages of Electronic Power Steering and Hydraulic Power Steering such as better road feedback than Electronic Power Steering and better fuel efficiency than Hydraulic Power Steering. The above mentioned reason is fueling the demand for automotive steering systems across the world.


In 2014, Europe held the largest market share in the automotive steering systems market. Asia Pacific is expected to witness highest growth because of the increasing production of vehicles and high purchasing power of the consumers. North America and Europe is expected to witness stable growth during the forecast period of 2015 – 2021.

TRW Automotive Holdings (U.S.), JTEKT Corporation (Japan), Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH (Germany) and Nexteer Automotive (U.S.), among others are some of the key players in the automotive steering systems market.

The market has been segmented as follows:

Global Automotive Steering Systems Market: By Vehicle Type
  • Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV)
  • Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)
  • Passenger Vehicle
Global Automotive Steering Systems Market: By Steering Systems type
  • Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
  • Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS)
  • Hydraulic Power Steering (HPS)

The report provides cross-sectional analysis of all the above mentioned segments with respect to the below mentioned regions:

Global Automotive Steering Systems Market: By Geography/ Country
North America
  • U.S.A
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K
  • Italy
  • France
  • Rest Of Europe
Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest Of Asia Pacific
Rest of the World

  • South America
  • Middle East
  • Africa

Friday 16 October 2015

Automotive Catalytic Converter Market

Automotive Catalytic Converter
According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Automotive Catalytic Converter Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2015 - 2021,” Global Automotive Catalytic Converter Market was valued at US$105.59 bn in 2014, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2015 to 2021 to account for US$172.8 bn in 2021.
Automotive catalytic converters are considered as one of the vital automotive components in automobiles. The purpose of automotive catalytic converters is to reduce the emission in vehicles by removing harmful substances in the exhaust systems. Pollution created by automobiles has become a global concern and government of all major countries have laid down stringent emission guidelines in order to curb the emission caused by automobiles. With increasing number of automobiles on road, further reduction of emission is necessary to have a better air quality.

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Automotive catalytic converters at present are generally made up of materials such as platinum, palladium and rhodium, which are termed as catalysts. An automotive catalyst is a cylinder of elliptical or circular cross section generally made from ceramic or other precious metals, which are formed into a honeycomb and covered with a chemical solution. The catalyst is installed in a stainless steel canister, which is known as an automotive catalytic converter. Catalytic converters are equipped in the exhaust line between the engine and the silencer or muffler of vehicles. The catalysts in the catalytic converters are the major components that help reduce emissions in vehicles by removing carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbons and other harmful substrates form exhaust system of automobiles. Increasing stringent emission norms set up by the government of various countries is the primary reason driving the growth of the global automotive catalytic converter market. In addition, increasing production and usage of passenger vehicles are set to bolster the growth of the global automotive catalytic converter market during the forecast period from 2015 to 2021.

The automotive catalytic converter market, by type, is divided into three segments: two-way catalytic converter, three-way oxidation-reduction catalytic converter and diesel oxidation catalyst. By revenue, three-way oxidation-reduction catalytic converter was the largest contributor in global automotive catalytic converter market in 2014, accounting for a market share of around 45%.
The automotive catalytic converter market, by material, is divided into three segments: platinum, palladium and rhodium. By revenue, rhodium was the largest contributor in automotive catalytic converter market in 2014, accounting for a market share of around 40%.Some of the leading players mentioned in the report are Magneti Marelli S.P.A., Faurecia SA, Tenneco Inc., Benteler International AG, Eberspaecher GmbH Holding & Co. KG, BASF Catalysts LLC, Calsonic Kansei Corporation and Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. The report provides company market share analysis of the various industry participants. Key players have also been profiled on the basis of company overview, financial overview, business strategies and recent developments in the field of Automotive Catalytic Converter.

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Global Automotive Catalytic Converter Market: By Type
  • Two-way oxidation catalytic converter
  • Three-way oxidation-reduction catalytic converter
  • Diesel oxidation catalyst
Global Automotive Catalytic Converter Market: By Material
  • Platinum
  • Palladium
  • Rhodium
Global Automotive Catalytic Converter Market: By Geography
North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • France
  • Germany
  • Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
  • APEJ
  • China
  • India
  • Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)
  • Rest of APEJ
  • Japan
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA
Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Others
The report provides a cross-sectional analysis of by type and of by material segment with respect to the above mentioned regions.