On-Road and Offroad Commercial Vehicles

29 Jul 2022  |  North America  |  Market Research

Growth Opportunities in North American Off-highway Equipment

Digitization, Automation, and Cross-industry Synergies Drive Future Growth Potential

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This research service analyzes the growth of the North American off-highway equipment industry. Government mandates and consortiums, which drive sustainable practices, will enable digital transformation and accelerated adoption of alternate powertrains. The requirement to better monitor and optimize operations and equipment in construction, mining,...

Currently, OEMs build electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) on various platforms, including converting/modifying internal combustion engine (ICE)-based vehicles, using flexible multi-energy platforms, and starting from scratch on dedicated electric vehicle (EV) skateboard platforms. ICE-based platforms may be more suitable to convert an existi...

As the North American transportation and mobility space transitions toward electrification during the next decade, new opportunities and greater demand for greener powertrain alternatives will surface. The biggest opportunities lie in battery electric technology to expedite the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable last-mile mobility. Many new p...

At present, only 24% of truck fleets in Mexico utilize telematics services; nevertheless, this number is expected to grow in the medium term. Basic solutions are installed in most connected trucks (usually, track and trace solutions), mainly to meet the demands of carriers and insurance companies. However, the need for advanced solutions, such as A...

07 Nov 2022  |  North America  |  Market Research

Global OEM Strategies for Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Platforms

Dedicated Electric Platforms Set to Ensure Transformational Growth of the NA and European M&HD Truck Market by 2030

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OEMs in the electric truck space are currently pursuing two types of platforms: one based on the internal combustion engine (ICE) platform and the other on a dedicated electric platform. Established OEMs are primarily pursuing the former, while most new-age pure-play EV start-ups prefer the latter; however, established OEMs are also simultaneously ...

Autonomous trucks are the next logical step to overcome logistics bottlenecks and match pace with the rapidly changing freight carriage ecosystem. Unlike human drivers, who must limit their operating hours to remain safe, autonomous systems can operate trucks 24-7, increasing commodity flow in the freight value system. Several leading automotive OE...

As government initiatives promote the use of zero-emission vehicles and commercial vehicle manufacturers continue to launch new models, Frost & Sullivan projects that about 7.2 million electric commercial vehicles will be in operation in North America and 5.8 million in Europe by 2030. Sufficient charging infrastructure will have to be in place to ...

Collaborations between OEMs, rental companies, digital solution providers, battery manufacturers, utility companies, dealerships, and technology companies are creating a new wave of solutions that enhance the customer experience. These synergies are driving innovation, creating a sustainable environment. Customers are beginning to prefer renting/sh...

The connected tire market is in the nascent stage but is all set to grow in the upcoming years, powered by the uptake of TPMS, ADAS regulations, and advancing customer demands. Global tire manufacturers are investing in connected tire technologies to develop tire solutions and applications that cater to the future demands of customers in the evolvi...