Abstract
This intelligence set represents excellent value for money, it includes
just-auto' s first edition powertrains report along with profiles of the major
players in the market: Ford, Honda, GM, DaimlerChrysler, Nissan, PSA, Renault,
Toyota and VW.
Anyone responsible for engineering or product-planning light-duty vehicle
powertrains has to find the answers to three basic questions. These are:
- The state of current and evolving powertrain technology
- How many units to build, of what type, using which technologies
- Where and how to build them
This, the first powertrains report from just-auto aims to provide these
answers. Written by industry expert Jeff Daniels (author of just-auto' s
best-selling transmissions report), this report draws on data and activities
to the end of September 2006 and forecasts the sector to 2014. It contains
trended market data for this period for overall car and LCV assembly by
region, and the volume and % penetration of the major powertrain types
including diesel and hybrid.
At over 20,000 words, this report provides a technical overview of how
powertrains are evolving, covering powertrain technology, powertrain type and
their markets, powertrain manufacturing considerations and comments on the
future for this fast-evolving automotive sector.
Report summary:
Chapter one: Powertrain technology.
Until about 1975, designing a new engine was about achieving the required
power and torque output, with acceptable operating refinement, for minimum
bulk and cost. Since that time, more and more external, and especially
legislative, pressures have come to bear on the engine designer, who must
today take account of the need for legislated limits on exhaust emissions,
noise levels and (increasingly) energy efficiency, measured either as fuel
consumption or as CO2 emissions. This chapter discusses how engine design
requires an awareness of the many technologies now available, or being
developed, to improve emissions performance and economy.
Chapter two: Powertrain type and volume considerations.
Tables in this chapter show the numbers of vehicles produced in the main
vehicle-producing geographical areas in 2000-2005, and forecasts production
for 2006-2014. The forecast figures reflect several recently arising factors
including the likelihood of a worldwide economic slowdown around 2008, the
effect of increasing fuel price in damping consumer demand for vehicles
especially in the fully developed markets, and recent moves by Ford and
General Motors in particular to downsize the volume of their operations in
North America.
The main area of powertrain manufacturing growth in the period under
consideration will undoubtedly be in Asia outside Japan, above all in China
and to a lesser (but still very substantial) extent in India. The majority of
European, North American and Japanese manufacturers have now concluded
agreements with Chinese companies to manufacture powertrains in significant
quantity, with several plants planned for production of up to 300,000 units
per year. Use this chapter to discover more about these developments in China
other Asian regions.
Chapter three: Powertrain manufacturing considerations.
Where production is concerned, it might appear logical to manufacture engines
either directly alongside vehicle assembly, as close to it as possible. In
fact, there are a number of factors influencing the locations of engine plants
other than proximity to vehicle assembly. These include low cost premises, a
sufficiently skilled or trainable workforce and the availability of components
and systems such as forgings, castings, electrical components and fuel and
ignition systems. This chapter outlines where powertrains are manufactured and
why the major manufacturers have chosen these particular locations.
Chapter four: The future
In the medium term, the shape of the powertrain sector will be influenced by
the trend away from pure internal combustion powertrains and towards hybrids,
which require the addition of more or less substantial electrical machinery.
Use this chapter to learn about the predicted future developments and hybrid
and fuel cell powertrain influences.
A typical profile contains the following:
- Chapter 1: Company dossier - a brief outline of business activity,
stock symbol, key executives, financial statistics, customers, and an outlook.
- Chapter 2: Worldwide locations - gives the production locations and
number of employees.
- Chapter 3: Financial Analysis - sales figures, profit, investments,
cash flow, depreciation, research and development, and number of employees.
- Chapter 4: Competitor analysis - identifies rivals and illustrates
market share
- Chapter 5: Key events in the company' s history
- Chapter 6: Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and
threats (SWOT).
- Chapter 7: Customers - locations of customers are given
- Chapter 8: Products - details brands and product ranges
- Chapter 9: Product development - recent innovations and product
launches.
- Chapter 10: Prospects
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