Research and Markets: Fuel Cell Vehicles - Fuel Cell Technologies, Hydrogen as a Fuel and Key Drivers of Market Developments

DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Fuel Cell Vehicles" report to their offering.

For a decade or more, Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) have been touted as the next big thing in automobiles. Now, with fleets of FCVs in the hundreds and the increasing utilization of fuel cells in commercial vehicles, it appears that the FCV may be on the verge of commercialization by mid-decade. With substantial support from the largest automakers, the pressure is on gas companies and governments to make sure that hydrogen fueling stations are available to support this emerging market. Pike Research forecasts that fuel cell transit buses will be at the vanguard of the FCV movement, with sales growing at a compound annual growth rate of 31.7% by 2015. Fuel cell light vehicles will be commercially launched in 2014 in most regions of the world, and their sales will reach almost 670,000 vehicles per year by 2020.

This report provides an overview of the current state of fuel cell technology as it moves towards commercialization in light vehicles, medium/heavy duty trucks, and buses. The report examines fuel cell technologies, hydrogen as a fuel, and key drivers of market development for FCVs. Detailed forecasts are provided for global research and development spending, fuel cell transit buses, fuel cell light vehicle production and sales, and revenue from FCV sales. Key market players are also profiled.

Key questions addressed:

• What is the size of current FCV programs, and which manufacturers are currently testing FCVs?
• What are the key technological aspects of current FCV programs?
• When are fuel cell vehicles going to be available to the general public and how will the vehicles be commercialized?
• How fast will the fuel cell transit bus market grow?
• What are the key technologies in fuel cells and hydrogen storage?
• How will government programs help to develop the FCV market?
• What are the key drivers for the commercialization of FCVs?
• Who are the key industry players in the FCV market?

Who needs this report?

• OEM Automaker R&D Managers
• OEM Vehicle Marketing Managers
• Vehicle Component Suppliers
• Hydrogen Pump and Infrastructure Companies
• Hydrogen Gas Suppliers
• Battery Manufacturers
• Government Environmental Agencies
• Government Transportation Agencies
• Environmental Transportation Advocacy Groups
• Vehicle Trade Associations
• Investor Community

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Market Issues

3. Technology Issues

4. Key Industry Players

5. Market Forecasts

6. Company Directory

7. Acronym and Abbreviation List

8. Table of Contents

9. Table of Figures

10. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

Companies Mentioned:

• Daimler AG
• Fiat/Chrysler Corp.
• Ford Motor Company
• General Motors
• Hyundai Motor Company
• Honda
• ISE Corporation
• Nissan
• PSA Peugeot Citroen
• Proterra, LLC
• Toyota Motor Corporation
• Volkswagen
• Suppliers
• Air Products
• Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation
• Ballard Power Systems
• H2 Logic
• Hydrogenics Corporation
• Intelligent Energy
• Linde
• Nuvera Fuel Cells
• Praxair Technology Inc
• UTC Power

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