Abstract
This study addresses gasoline-electric hybrid light vehicles. A background
section examines shaping forces, market dynamics, and government regulations
that set the stage. The main findings begin with an overview of hybrid
definitions and architectures, followed by a look at hybrid vehicle
technologies and trends to 2015. A market outlook chapter views U.S. hybrid
sales prospects to 2015, in light of industry challenges, market drivers,
market restraints, and economic considerations. A vehicle manufacturer
analysis follows, containing profiles for key hybrid market participants. The
study concludes with a chapter on supplier analysis, including profiles of key
players building hybrid batteries, rotating electric machines, and electronics.
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