Abstract
In the two years since the previous edition of this report, the use of
pressure charging techniques has continued to increase and the number of
applications has grown. Pressure charging - increasing the pressure of the air
flow entering the combustion chamber - is a technology for improving engine
output, both power and torque.
The world-wide market for automotive turbochargers continues to increase - a
trend that reflects the ability of turbochargers to improve both thermal
efficiency and engine specific output, providing engineers with a choice
between improved performance or improved economy, the latter achieved not only
by virtue of better thermal efficiency but also of engine downsizing, leading
to vehicle weight reduction.
It will remain open to engineers and product planners to decide which aspect
they wish to exploit, but in either case another effect will be a reduction in
noxious exhaust emissions.
More specifically, the main growth drivers for the turbocharger market include:
- A substantial growth in the demand for light-duty turbochargers
world-wide, but especially in Western Europe and in mainland Asia (China and
India);
- Stricter exhaust emission regulations world-wide;
- A trend towards restricted vehicle CO2 emissions world-wide; and
- Further improvements in turbocharger technology, making it even more
attractive to vehicle engineers.
This third edition report reviews the key market drivers for turbochargers and
superchargers for both the passenger car and commercial vehicle markets,
providing some forward-looking analysis through 2014.
Chapter two examines current technology drivers and the innovations
which have been recently introduced.
Chapter three analyses product trends and fitment levels for
turbochargers and superchargers in passenger cars in each major vehicle
producing region through 2014. It also assigns market shares to the main
turbocharger producers serving carmakers in each world regional market.
Chapter four provides brief profiles of the major manufacturers of
turbochargers, namely BorgWarner, Holset, Honeywell Turbo Technologies,
Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, plus an
overview of the largest manufacturer of mechanical superchargers, Eaton.
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