Abstract
RNCOS report "Hybrid Cars Market Outlook" provides extensive research and
objective analysis of the global hybrid car industry. This report will help
clients to analyze the leading-edge opportunities critical to the success of
hybrid car industry at global level. Detailed data and analysis will help the
potential investors to navigate through the evolving market for hybrid cars.
This report reviews the market status and outlook for hybrid technology.
In 2006, hybrid vehicles had the limited presence in the world, but the
technology has potential to register itself as the mainstream one. The only
limiting factor in wide acceptance of hybrids is their high cost.
Key Findings
- US remains the largest hybrid car market that accounted for nearly 70% of
global hybrid sales in 2005 largely due to high oil prices & increased
environmental awareness.
- Mass adoption of hybrid cars especially in US will provide immense
opportunities for the hybrid players.
- Toyota & Honda are the leading players in the global hybrid market. In
global hybrid car industry, strategies differ from player to player, Toyota,
for example, aims to offer a full lineup of models by emphasizing on the
output power of its hybrid system whereas Honda concentrates on the
development of small cars.
- Because of their higher initial cost, the market share of hybrids is
likely to be limited to half or less than half of all light-duty vehicles even
in the long-run, unless policy and market conditions change significantly in
its favor.
Key Issues and Facts
- What are the success & sensitivity factors for the industry?
- What will be the major driving forces for the industry?
- What opportunities exist for the hybrid manufacturer at global level?
- Who are the key competitors in the global hybrid car industry?
- Future potential of the industry.
Key Players
This section provides a complete overview of key players including Azure
Dynamics, BAE Systems, Daimler Chrysler, UQM Technologies, Torvec, Enova
Systems, Eaton, Toyota and Honda.
Research Methodology Used
Information Sources
The information has been compiled from authentic and reliable sources like
Books, Newspapers, Trade Journals, and White papers, Industry portals,
Government Agencies, Trade associations, Monitoring Industry News and
developments, and Access to more than 3000 paid databases.
Analysis Method
Methods like Ratio Analysis, Historical Trend Analysis, Linear Regression
Analysis using software tools, Judgmental Forecasting and Cause and Effect
Analysis have been used in the report for prudent analysis.