As the Price of Gasoline Skyrockets, Consumer Demand for Greener Cars Increases
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 2, 20064, 2006--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - February Issue to their offeringAutomotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive industry's quest to improve emissions and air quality.
Covered topics include:
- Alternative fuels - Business models - Conventional engines - Corporate strategy - Fuel cells - Government policy - Hybrids - Joint ventures - Key personnel - Manufacturing - New technology - New products - Research and development
Automotive Environment Analyst speaks of the current trends in alternative fuel development. More and more vehicle manufacturers are coming out with models that run on greener fuels like ethanol and CNG. The report covers the latest car launches, the latest fuels and vehicle upgrades. With gasoline prices skyrocketing, buyers are increasingly demanding greener cars. The report also talks of the changes occurring in the emerging markets as they try to keep up with the fast pace of the developed countries.
Newly drafted emission laws the world over also find a place in the report. Components and technologies essential for curbing pollution are also covered. As well as all this, the report gives updates on hybrid sales, keeping track of the performance of major vehicle manufacturers globally.
Automotive Environment Analyst provides both broad macro-economic information as well as detailed focus analysis down to vehicle or supplier level: there is no better way to stay informed on the latest developments in the automotive industry and how this affects and is formed by our global environment.
Methodology
Our reporting is based on 15 years experience in automotive publishing. Using our global bases in the UK, China, India & Detroit, we use a respected network of leading economists, engineers and analysts, allowing us to probe the core fundamentals of the automotive industry. In this way we establish the underlying factors behind the events and trends that shape the auto industry today and tomorrow.
Topics Covered
UK: Intelligent Energy and PSA Peugeot Citroen collaborate on fuel cell project
Canada: Taxis go the hybrid route
Canada: Honda Civic Hybrid named "Best Alternative Power"
China: Chang'an to release hybrid vehicle in 2008
France: PSA Peugeot Citroen unveils new diesel-hybrid powered cars
Germany: Volkswagen and Continental collaborate on hybrid projects
India: Mahindra to launch hybrid SUV
Germany: Degussa expands lithium-ion electrode output for hybrid applications
Japan: Aisin AW to begin hybrid system production
Japan: Sanyo Electric and Volkswagen collaborate on hybrid batteries
South Korea: Honda to launch Accord Hybrid
US: General Motors to build Vue hybrid at Spring Hill
UK: Former MG Rover engineers develop hybrid vehicle technology
US: Transit consortium buys 157 buses with GM hybrid engines
US: Ford unveils Escape Hybrid E85
US: Toyota to show Lexus LS hybrid sedan in April
US: TRW introduces range of technologies to support hybrids
US: Plug-In Partners back market feasibility campaign for PHEVs
US: New vehicle battery technology secures patent
US: Quantum delivers first hydrogen hybrid fleet vehicles to Santa Ana
US: Johnson Controls and Saft form hybrid-electric battery venture
US: IC Corporation and Enova develop prototype hybrid school bus
Brazil: GM introduces 1.0-litre flex-fuel Chevrolet Classic
Canada: Ford and Westport to develop H2DI technology
Germany: Volkswagen supports increase of bioethanol to petrol
India: MNES expects hydrogen cars by 2007
India: Maruti to launch LPG Wagon R with MPFI technology
Japan: Gasohol applications due in fiscal 2010
US: DaimlerChrysler approves B20 biodiesel for Dodge Ram
US: DaimlerChrysler displays new electric vehicles
US: Truck manufacturers blame blended fuel for engine problems
US: Ford debuts Tri-Flex fuel technology on F-250 Super Chief Concept
Europe: Diesel sales on the rise
India: Delhi stops registration of diesel mini-trucks
US: Cummins to demonstrate NOx adsorber in refuse truck
US: Mercedes-Benz to offer SCR-LNT choice on diesel cars
Japan: NGK to boost DPF output by 70%
Japan: Denso outlines Green Ways approach
US: Ecology Centre highlights danger of interior air quality
Belgium: EU regulators set to become more pragmatic
Belgium: Public body fleets face 'extra clean' emission standards
Belgium: Survey says fuel price is not critical to consumer change
Bolivia: Gas for Argentine NGV technology swap proposed
France: Paris to become a low emission zone
Canada: Call for standards on renewable fuel usage
Thailand: Government sets NG fuelling target
Switzerland: PM-focussed emission control measures proposed
Pakistan: Government steps up environmental activities
UK: More details of London's LEZ
US: EPA to make official consumption figures more realistic
US: New York outlines clean energy plan
US: New EPA fuel test may shake up hybrid market
US: Hybrid tax credits to lure buyers
US: EPA grants to cut West Coast diesel emissions
US: Ford hit with toxic contamination lawsuit
US: Paper/pulp maker announces BTL diesel project