Research and Markets: Hybrid Commercial Vehicles Report: Detailed Coverage of the Market Drivers Along with In-Depth Analysis of the Latest Technology

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/85f571/hybrid_commercial) has announced the addition of the "Hybrid Commercial Vehicles Report" report to their offering.

This report looks at the different types of commercial vehicle hybrids currently available on the market. It provides detailed coverage of the market drivers along with in-depth analysis of the latest technology. It also examines Flywheel based hybrids, Electric hybrids and advanced battery technology. Furthermore it details the latest OEM Technologies and Strategies by manufacturer.

Background to this Research

Around the world, a number of issues are combining to bring about a growth in demand from vehicle operators. Rising fuel costs mean that it is increasingly important to optimise truck drivelines, while at the same time meeting today's emission standards and those of tomorrow becomes more difficult.

The next few years will see increased cost and complexity within mainline commercial vehicle powertrain as manufacturers introduce technologies to comply with more stringent emissions regulation.

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction

Types of commercial vehicle hybrids

Market drivers

Operating costs
Emissions
Hybrid market development
Duty cycles

CV Hybrid Technology

Types of hybrid system
Hydraulic hybrid systems
Eaton's Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA)
Bosch-Rexroth's Hydrostatic Regenerative Brake System
Other hydraulic hybrid systems

Flywheel based hybrid

Electric hybrids

Key components and systems
GM-Allison 2 mode system
Siemens ELFA system
ArvinMeritor Dual-Mode drivetrain
BAE Systems HybriDrive

Advanced battery technology

Current battery manufacturing trends
Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)
Sodium nickel chloride (NaNiCl)
Lithium-ion
Li-ion technology improvements
Supercapacitors and ultracapacitors
Electric motors
Switch reluctance machines

OEM Technologies and Strategies

Daimler
Volvo
Scania
MAN Nutzfahrzeuge
Paccar
Iveco/ Irisbus
Navistar

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