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This research service provides a strategic overview of Ford Motor Company and identifies and interprets the factors that contribute to its success. It covers the company's product portfolio and sales performance and analyses its key operational strategies, with a focus on its corporate structure and product strategies. Some of these strategies incl...

This research service offers a strategic analysis of the original equipment service (OES) channel of the North American automotive aftermarket. This channel is made up of franchised automobile dealerships offering parts and service to consumers, in competition with independent garages and distributors. The study includes revenue forecasts and analy...

Most of the commercial vehicles operating in the light (LCV) and medium (MCV) range are predominantly steered by hydraulic power steering (HPS). Very few LCVs use an electrified steering solution, while none of the MCVs are able to use electrified steering because of the front axle. This research looks in the potential for steering electrification ...

Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) analyze driver behavior, detect behavior patterns for micro-sleep, and issue appropriate warnings to alert and refocus the drivers attention back to the road, thus working to reduce drowsiness-related crashes. DMS functions are achieved using data processed from the steering angle sensor, the sensors on the steering ...

The study provides a strategic overview of Uber Technologies to identify and understand the factors that contribute to the organization's success. It recognizes opportunities for key stakeholders in Uber's value chain to identify potential markets that are likely to emerge across various business segments as a result of Uber's evolution. In additio...

The market insight discusses the key trends of usage-based insurance (UBI) in Europe and North America. It identifies the key areas that offer scope for essential technology innovation and discusses Big Data, specific to the automotive industry. The insight also covers the current and the future trends of UBI (from an ecosystem point of view). OEMs...

Exhaust heat recovery (EHR) is a promising approach to reducing fuel consumption of future vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. Besides reducing exhaust emissions, EHR concepts focus on improving the use of primary energy. Irrespective of displacement, contemporary internal combustion engines convert less than 40% of the fuel energy use...

Tesla Motors has changed the outlook of the automotive industry by introducing innovative business models giving it a competitive advantage over its competitors. Tesla is aiming to become a mass producer of electric vehicles by developing affordable electric cars that will compete with conventional vehicles. The company provides charging for its el...

Micro mobility is a small vehicle that accommodates 1–2 passengers. At present, many micro mobility models are not allowed on public roads in Japan, as they do not fall under any existing vehicle category. However, social experiments are being conducted in many cities to test the feasibility and usage of micro mobility. This study explains the ca...