Abstract
Many companies are grappling with the need to both cut costs and reduce carbon
emissions, and their vehicle fleets represent a significant portion of this
challenge. Fleet managers are searching for the best ways to achieve both
goals, thus driving further investigation of electric vehicles as an
alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles. Hybrid electric vehicles
(HEVs) offer lower emissions and better fuel economy - between 10% and 40%
higher than comparable internal combustion vehicles. Plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles (PHEVs) are the next step, potentially offering zero-emissions
transportation depending on how far the vehicle travels.
Most fleet managers have already put together a business case for vehicles
that accounts for the lifetime costs of the vehicles, including acquisition
costs, fuel costs, maintenance, and residual value. However, only a few fleets
are currently including a cost for emissions, though many recognize that this
cost may be included in the near future. As all of these factors become
increasingly important, and as commercial vehicle registrations and fleet
sales rebound from the economic downturn in 2010 and beyond, Pike Research
anticipates that HEVs and PHEVs will become a major focus for fleet operators
in key markets around the world.
This Pike Research report provides an in-depth examination of the
opportunities and challenges for HEVs and PHEVs in fleet markets around the
world, including both light cars and trucks and the medium/heavy duty truck
segments. The study provides a comprehensive review of key market growth
drivers and business case considerations for fleet managers, along with a
review of hybrid and battery technology issues. Detailed forecasts are
included for the global vehicle market, HEV and PHEV sales (total and fleet),
total commercial vehicle registrations and fleet sales by segment. Key market
players are also profiled including automotive OEMs, heavy-duty truck and bus
manufacturers, and key suppliers including battery manufacturers.
Key questions addressed:
- What HEV and PHEV programs are planned for the next few years?
- How much recognition is there among fleet managers that HEVs and PHEVs
will reduce their fuel consumption and carbon footprint, and how important are
those reductions to fleet managers?
- How do fleet managers decide if hybrids will be cost-effective for them?
- What are the key technologies used in HEVs and PHEVs?
- What are the key market demand issues for fleet managers with HEVs and
PHEVs?
- What are the key drivers of growth in the HEV and PHEV markets?
- Who are the key industry players in the HEV and PHEV markets?
Who needs this report?
- OEM Automaker Fleet Sales Managers
- OEM Vehicle Marketing Managers
- Vehicle Component Suppliers
- Battery Manufacturers
- Government Environmental Agencies
- Government Transportation Agencies
- Environmental Transportation Advocacy Groups
- Vehicle Trade Associations
- Fleet Manager Trade Associations
- Vehicle Fleet Consultants
- Utility Managers
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