Abstract
This report examines the technologies that are being developed to improve fuel
efficiency in passenger cars. It also analyses the market and legislative
influences that are driving developments in the sector.
The automotive industry is currently coming under intense pressure to reduce
the CO2 emissions that result from the combustion of fossil fuels. This report
examines the technologies that are being developed to improve fuel efficiency
in passenger cars. It also analyses the market and legislative influences that
are driving developments in the sector.
Chapters include:
- Introduction
- Market drivers
- Regulations
- Incentives
- Consumer preferences
- Market barriers
- Cost
- Market mix
- The growing global vehicle fleet
- Supply and infrastructure issues
- Technology developments
- Engines
- Hybrids
- Electric Vehicles
- Fuel cell vehicles
- Efficient ancillaries
- Transmissions
- Weight reduction
- Aerodynamics
- Lighting
- Tyres
- Driving aids
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