Automotive

The purpose-built vehicle (PBV) market is a new business model in the automotive industry that involves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing, manufacturing, and selling highly customized vehicles according to customers’ application needs. There are high demand and competition in the shared mobility market, ride-hailing services, and ...

By 2030, more than half the trucks operating in North America are expected to be powered by an electric powertrain. Light-duty vehicles are forecasted to be the early adopters, with nearly 86% share of the EV truck market in 2030. Among several EV truck charging types, AC & DC charging are expected to be the most adopted in North America. Level 2 (...

The study focuses on the current and future growth opportunities for ICE 2Ws and E2Ws in Indonesia. ICE 2Ws and E2Ws are compared on the basis of maintenance, insurance, and fuel costs from 2017 to 2020; the forecast is for 2021 to 2026. The study analyzes factors that are transforming the 2W space and how Indonesia is positioning itself to transit...

All regions except for China (which contributes annual sales volumes averaging about 40%) witnessed growth in commercial vehicle sales in 2021, indicating a return to normalcy after a dismal 2020. Despite COVID-19 virus surges in some places, the overall sentiment for the year remained positive. Frost & Sullivan expects the global market to grow ev...

With concern about global warming increasing with each passing day, a primary focus of governments and the automotive industry has shifted from improving fuel economy to reducing emissions. Fuel economy has become secondary. Powertrain electrification initiatives have intensified, while efforts to improve in-cylinder process and exhaust aftertreatm...

The global demand for trucks has risen with the increase in capacity, the requirement for faster transfer influenced by economic developments, new business ventures, and changing buying patterns. Fleets are exploring advanced technologies, primarily autonomous trucks, to increase efficiency within their supply chain. Although the technology that ma...

Over the last decade, technology has changed the way people move from point A to point B. With the rise of platform apps, transportation services have become more connected, integrated, and shareable. Over the next decade, Frost & Sullivan believes that this technology-led transformation will create profound changes in terms of commute and travel; ...

The pandemic brought some significant changes to the automotive industry, especially the two-wheeler industry, with the new business models and start-ups coming in. In addition, the worldwide environmental awareness about carbon emissions increased the electric two-wheeler sales across the industry. In 2021, most regions witnessed growth, especi...

India’s connected car market is experiencing major breakthroughs with more original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) introducing new connected car features with every new model launched. Growing demand for comfort, convenience, safety, and security has boosted the market for cars with advanced HMI features, more connected technologies, and the inte...