Strategic Analysis of North American Advanced Automotive Gasoline Engine Technologies

Table of Contents

• 1. Executive Summary
  • 1. Introduction
    • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Gasoline Engine Background Analysis
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Trends in Powertrain Mix
    • 3. Trends in Boosting Penetration
    • 4. Trends in Layout and Cylinder Count
  • 3. Advanced Technologies
    • 1. Valvetrain Technology
    • 2. Boosting Technology
    • 3. Electronic Engine Management Technology
    • 4. Air/Fuel Systems
    • 5. Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Technologies
    • 6. Other Advanced Engine Technologies
  • 4. Engine Maker Directions
    • 1. Domestic Big 3
    • 2. Japanese Big 3
    • 3. Other Engine Brands
    • 4. Comparative Review
  • 5. Frost & Sullivan Award
    • 1. Excellence in Technology Innovation Award
• 2. Scope and Methodology
  • 1. Research Scope and Objectives
    • 1. Research Scope
    • 2. Objectives
  • 2. Method of Approach
    • 1. General
    • 2. Assumptions
    • 3. Project Limitations
• 3. Gasoline Engine Background Analysis
  • 1. Introduction
    • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Macro Factors
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Regulatory Drivers
    • 3. Energy Considerations
    • 4. Socio-Cultural Issues
    • 5. Economic Environment
  • 3. Engine Builders Design Considerations
    • 1. Performance Goals
    • 2. Design Priorities and Tradeoffs
  • 4. Trends in Powertrains
    • 1. Trends in Powertrain Mix
    • 2. Trends in Boosting Penetration
    • 3. Trends in Layout and Cylinder Count
    • 4. Trends in Displacement and Power
• 4. Engine Technology Analysis: Valvetrains
  • 1. Background on Valvetrains
    • 1. Background
    • 2. Technology Options
  • 2. Evaluation of Technology Advantages/Disadvantages
    • 1. Overhead Cam/Multivalve
    • 2. Variable Valve Timing
    • 3. Variable Valve Timing and Lift
    • 4. Cylinder Deactivation
    • 5. Camless Valvetrains
    • 6. Benefit:Cost Comparison
    • 7. Technology Availability
  • 3. Adoption Preferences/Directions of Key Engine Makers
    • 1. Domestic Big 3 Trends
    • 2. Japanese Big 3 Trends
    • 3. Trends for Other Makes
  • 4. Variations in Technology Adoption Preferences and Directions
    • 1. Engine Family Variations
    • 2. Vehicle Type Variations
• 5. Engine Technology Analysis: Boosting
  • 1. Boosting Technology
    • 1. Background
    • 2. Technology Options
  • 2. Evaluation of Technology Advantages/Disadvantages
    • 1. Turbochargers
    • 2. Mechanical Superchargers
    • 3. Electric-Assist Turbochargers
    • 4. Electric Blowers
    • 5. Intercoolers
    • 6. Benefit:Cost Comparison
    • 7. Technology Availability
  • 3. Adoption Preferences/Directions of Key Engine Makers
    • 1. Domestic Big 3 Trends
    • 2. Japanese Big 3 Trends
    • 3. Trends for Other Makes
  • 4. Variations in Technology Adoption Preferences and Directions
    • 1. Engine Family Variations
    • 2. Vehicle Type Variations
• 6. Engine Technology Analysis: Electronic Engine Management
  • 1. Background on Electronic Engine Management Technology
    • 1. Background
    • 2. Technology Options
  • 2. Evaluation of Technology Advantages/Disadvantages
    • 1. Electronic Control Unit Upgrades
    • 2. Sensor Advances
    • 3. Ignition Upgrades
    • 4. Real-Time Data Communications and Networking
    • 5. Benefit:Cost Comparison
    • 6. Technology Availability
  • 3. Adoption Preferences/Directions of Key Engine Makers
    • 1. Domestic Big 3 Trends
    • 2. Japanese Big 3 Trends
    • 3. Trends for Other Makes
  • 4. Variations in Technology Adoption Preferences and Directions
    • 1. Engine Family Variations
    • 2. Vehicle Type Variations
• 7. Engine Technology Analysis: Air/Fuel Systems
  • 1. Background on Air/Fuel System Technology
    • 1. Background
    • 2. Technology Options
  • 2. Evaluation of Technology Advantages/Disadvantages
    • 1. Port EFI Upgrades
    • 2. Gasoline Direct Injection
    • 3. Variable Intake Systems
    • 4. Active Swirl/Tumble Systems
    • 5. Electronic Throttle Controls
    • 6. Advanced Combustion Concepts: Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition
    • 7. Novel Engine Cycles (Atkinson and Miller)
    • 8. Variable Compression Ratio Systems
    • 9. Benefit:Cost Comparison
    • 10. Technology Availability
  • 3. Adoption Preferences of Key Engine Makers
    • 1. Domestic Big 3 Trends
    • 2. Japanese Big 3 Trends
    • 3. Trends for Other Makes
  • 4. Variations in Technology Adoption Preferences and Directions
    • 1. Engine Family Variations
    • 2. Vehicle Type Variations
• 8. Engine Technology Analysis: Hybrids
  • 1. Background on Gasoline Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology
    • 1. Background
    • 2. Technology Options
  • 2. Evaluation of Technology Advantages/Disadvantages
    • 1. Belt Alternator Starter Systems
    • 2. Integrated Starter Generators
    • 3. Gasoline Direct Injection Combustion-Assist Starting
    • 4. Advanced Energy Storage
    • 5. Various Other Enabling Technologies
    • 6. Benefit:Cost Comparison
    • 7. Technology Availability
  • 3. Adoption Preferences/Directions of Key Engine Makers
    • 1. Technology Penetration
    • 2. Domestic Big 3 Trends
    • 3. Japanese Big 3 Trends
    • 4. Trends for Other Makes
  • 4. Variations in Technology Adoption Preferences and Directions
    • 1. Engine Family Variations
    • 2. Vehicle Type Variations
• 9. Engine Technology Analysis: Other Technologies
  • 1. Background on Other Technologies
    • 1. Background
    • 2. Technology Options
  • 2. Evaluation of Technology Advantages/Disadvantages
    • 1. Friction/Parasitic Loss Reduction
    • 2. Upgraded Mechanical Components
    • 3. Newer Materials
    • 4. Advanced Emission Controls
    • 5. Noise/Vibration/Harshness Management
    • 6. Benefit:Cost Comparison
    • 7. Technology Availability
  • 3. Adoption Preferences/Directions of Key Engine Makers
    • 1. Domestic Big 3 Trends
    • 2. Japanese Big 3 Trends
    • 3. Trends for Other Makes
  • 4. Variations in Technology Adoption Preferences and Directions
    • 1. Engine Family Variations
    • 2. Vehicle Type Variations
• 10. Appendix
  • 1. Abbreviations and Equations
    • 1. Abbreviations
    • 2. Compound Annual Growth Rate
    • 3. Conversion Equations
  • 2. Exchange Rates
    • 1. Exchange Rates
• 11. Decision Support Database
  • 1. Decision Support Database
    • 1. Average Annual Household Expenditure
    • 2. Average Annual Household Income
    • 3. Average Disposable Income per Household
    • 4. Nominal GDP