http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/AT00 - Automotive and Transportation Research en-us Customer Research An analysis of U.S. vehicle owner attitudes and behaviors toward vehicle maintenance and repair. This study provides a comparative analysis to 2006. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N5ED-01-00-00-00 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:09:03 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N5ED-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service focuses on providing market trends and forecasts for the European market for the emerging low cost OEM navigation systems including the three types - in-dash fixed, integrated PND and mobile phone-based systems. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M3CF-01-00-00-00 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:52:03 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M3CF-01-00-00-00 Market Insight The North American auto market crisis is a known story; however, the recent announcement from General Motors Corporation that warranty and recall costs on the Cadillac brand have been reduced by 50.0 per cent over the last year shows the continuing strong performance of OnStar, which is worth more than $1 billion in revenues. The initial struggle and the subsequent success of OnStar emphasize the importance of recurring revenues in this entire business model. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=171259226 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=171259226 Customer Research An analysis of focus group feedback about automotive part supplier relationships. Key areas addressed include part brands, when they use different suppliers, decision matrix, as well as views on loyalty programs, sales people and advertising programs. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N633-01-00-00-00 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:59:48 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N633-01-00-00-00 Press Release Automotive companies in the Asia Pacific region received top accolades at the 2009 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Automotive Awards banquet last week. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=171225232 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=171225232 Market Insight The need for a completely integrated software reference platform arises with the increase infotainment, navigation and telematics features that are penetrating into a vehicle every day. These platforms offer huge benefits and advantages to suppliers and automakers and it greatly supports development and deployment of new features and systems. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=171222913 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=171222913 Market Engineering Research Service This study provides a top level analysis of the existing and future solar technologies and their applications towards the European automotive industry. Key industry challenges, drivers and restraints are discussed and throws light on the applications in current use and future applications being developed. A case study on the polysilicon solar cell industry is also performed and future opportunities have been investigated. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M486-01-00-00-00 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:31:48 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M486-01-00-00-00 Market Insight An intelligent telemetry solution to provide accurate vehicle location information without any subscription fee. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170888452 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170888452 Market Insight XPS hybrid position system provides superior location-based service coverage when compared to competing networks, overcoming the disadvantages of current GPS-based systems. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170888494 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170888494 Press Release Based on its recent analysis of the Class 6-8 emission reduction market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDTI) with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology of the Year Award. Fleet managers have raised their demand for technologies that meet Environment Protection Agency (EPA) 2010 emissions regulations while improving fuel efficiency and offering comparatively low lifecycle costs. Clean Diesel serves these needs with its exhaust gas recirculation-selective catalytic reduction (EGR-SCR) emissions reduction technology, offering original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and consumers tremendous value. This technology is rapidly becoming the defacto industry standard worldwide. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170888738 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170888738 Press Release Based on its recent analysis of the automotive vehicle pressure sensors market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Schrader International with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year. The company's product line of tire pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS) and value-added services offers customers the unbeatable advantages of quality, efficiency, convenience, and cost-efficiency. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170950080 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170950080 Press Release The impact of the economic downturn on the European heavy and medium commercial vehicles telematics market will be outweighed by strong market-driving factors including fleet process optimisation and cost cutting. Moreover, the replacement cycle in mature markets such as the Benelux as well as nascent demand in emerging markets like Poland, where fleet management system installed base is expected to grow at 16.5% CAGR through 2008 2015, will further promote market expansion. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170968202 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170968202 Press Release Emission regulations requiring the replacement of failed or worn out components will drive growth in the North American components aftermarket. While long lasting OE installed parts impede the growth of the aftermarket, the adoption of inspection and maintenance programs in an increasing number of states will drive unit shipments. Further, the transition toward direct-fit components from universal components expects to expedite revenue generation for the exhaust aftermarket. Brand awareness remains low in the standard exhaust components aftermarket and consumers settle for what is available at a reasonable price. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170969036 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170969036 Market Engineering Research Service This study includes a strategic overview of the LCV turbocharger market apart from key technology trends, drivers and restraints for turbochargers. This study also includes market sizing of turbochargers and forecasts to 2015. A short overview of OEMs and suppliers involved in the LCVs market is also incorporated in this deliverable. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M470-01-00-00-00 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:45:48 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M470-01-00-00-00 Press Release Growing concern over pollution and higher operating costs has forced the closure of foundries in developing countries. It is estimated that nearly 4,000 foundries have closed in Europe and the United States, and demand has shifted to countries such as India, China, and Brazil. New vehicle production is cyclical and hence demand for iron from the automotive industry varies. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170873432 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170873432 Press Release Der zunehmende Wettbewerb und die globale Wirtschaftskrise werfen Schatten auf den westeurop ischen Solarenergiemarkt. Aufgrund fallender Preise f r Polysilizium und Solarmodule d rfte es China gelingen, seine Rolle als wichtigster Lieferant von Solarmodulen auszubauen. Bei der installierten Kapazit t spielen die USA eine wachsende Rolle, da mehr und mehr Bundesstaaten Standards f r erneuerbare Energien einf hren. Trotz dieser Marktentwicklungen und der gegenw rtigen Wirtschaftskrise sieht es f r den europ ischen Solarenergiemarkt jedoch auch weiterhin g nstig aus, da neue M rkte innerhalb Europas ein gro es Umsatzpotenzial bieten. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170875141 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170875141 Market Insight This article analyzes the current Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act in terms of the effect on the OE market, the independent aftermarket, and fuel economy benefits. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170757957 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170757957 Press Release Der Abschwung der Weltwirtschaft zwingt die Prozessindustrien dazu, Investitionen f r Neuanschaffungen zu k rzen und sogar eine Reihe von Neubauten und Neuerschlie ungen entweder komplett zu streichen oder aber aufzuschieben. Dennoch ist in solch schwierigen Zeiten das Thema Nachhaltigkeit von gro er Bedeutung: Selbst wenn momentan kein Geld vorhanden ist, darf die Gesamtqualit t der Produktionsprozesse nicht leiden, da sich nur so die Wettbewerbsf higkeit erhalten l sst allen Entlassungen und Budgetk rzungen zum Trotz. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170796570 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170796570 Market Engineering Research Service This research service discusses and analyzes in detail, the market for telematics in commercial vehicles in India. All market dynamics, trends and metrics are discussed in the individual segments respectively. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P283-01-00-00-00 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:01:36 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P283-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service discusses and analyzes in detail, the passenger vehicle telematics and navigation systems market in India. All market dynamics, trends and metrics are discussed in the individual segments respectively. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P28F-01-00-00-00 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:45:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P28F-01-00-00-00 Press Release The market for driver-assist sensors (DAS), electronic stability programme (ESP), passive safety and rain sensors in Europe is growing, driven by legislations and technological advances. DAS and ESP sensors are used in safety modules that enhance driving comfort and offer improved safety to vehicle occupants and pedestrians alike. While these sensors have low penetration in the European region, they are expected to have sizeable market potential by 2015. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170567666 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170567666 Press Release The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Automotive Safety Systems Product Innovation of the Year Award is presented to NAVTEQ Europe B.V. (NAVTEQ) for its Map and Positioning Engine (MPE) MPE Reference Solution http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170571551 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170571551 Decision Support Database http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-03-00-00 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:48:24 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-03-00-00 Decision Support Database http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-02-00-00 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:48:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-02-00-00 Decision Support Database http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-01-00-00 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:48:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-01-00-00 Decision Support Database http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-05-00-00 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:48:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD09-00-05-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This study addresses gasoline-electric hybrid light vehicles. A background section examines shaping forces, market dynamics, and government regulations that set the stage. The main findings begin with an overview of hybrid definitions and architectures, followed by a look at hybrid vehicle technologies and trends to 2015. A market outlook chapter views U.S. hybrid sales prospects to 2015, in light of industry challenges, market drivers, market restraints, and economic considerations. A vehicle manufacturer analysis follows, containing profiles for key hybrid market participants. The study concludes with a chapter on supplier analysis, including profiles of key players building hybrid batteries, rotating electric machines, and electronics. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N59B-01-00-00-00 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:13:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N59B-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service reviewed the Chinese passenger car market in 2008. To illustrate drivers, restraints, and challenges for the market. The report gives a detailed analysis of each segment of passenger cars including sedan, SUV, MPV and mini bus and evaluate each OEMs sales performance. The report also provides a scenario analysis to forecasts what is going to happen in next 7 years in Chinese passenger car market. The report also posted 6 emerging niche market and technology development in Chinese market. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P2D3-01-00-00-00 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:32:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P2D3-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue of the Automotive and Transportation Technology Alert takes a look at technologies that can improve fuel efficiency in heavy duty applications, advances in composite/aluminum bodies and analyzes factors affecting hybrid usage. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D890-00-2E-00-00 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:34:17 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D890-00-2E-00-00 Market Insight Decline in ACV, due to weakened economy, coupled with increased repair cost, increased total losses in 2008 thus producing more salvaged parts. Post economy revival salvage parts price is expected to increase that will boost revenues. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170026492 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170026492 Market Insight Changing trends in powertrain require more flexible and scalable platforms like MESA which could make the overall development easier. This next generation architecture MESA offer better fuel efficiency and savings reduced emissions and reduced maintenance expenditures. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170026560 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170026560 Market Insight Demand for used vehicles can act as a driver to keep tcar dealerships as well as the repair industry. Over the long term, http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170026606 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=170026606 Best Practices Research This award deliverable on Frost & Sullivan awards provides an account of the noteworthy innovations that are taking place with respect to next generation automotive materials. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=I1AA-01-00-00-00 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 04:50:17 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=I1AA-01-00-00-00 Press Release Entro il 2015, il numero di veicoli elettrici potrebbe raggiungere quota 480.000 unita' in tutta Europa. Frost & Sullivan ha ritoccato la precedente previsione alla luce di nuovi fattori che stanno influenzando il settore e si scopre che il mercato dei veicoli elettrici si sta espandendo notevolmente. Tuttavia, c'e' ancora molta strada da percorrere con i governi che assumono un ruolo sempre piu' determinante. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=169876230 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=169876230 Market Engineering Research Service The downturn in the consumers confidence index in the behavior of economy that affected the long-lasting goods purchasing decision and the saturation on the consumer capacity of indebtedness are the main factors that lowered the sales volume to inferior levels than the ones registered in 2007. This study will show the facts and trends of the automotive industry in Mexico, where it is going and what to expect for 2009 and years coming. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N61D-01-00-00-00 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:04:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N61D-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service provide comprehensive snapshot of the Russian automotive industry focusing on the achieved results in 2008. Sectors covered in this research service include Russian passenger car market, commercial vehicles and buses. Short term forecast of the light passenger vehicles for period of 2009-2010 is provided. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M452-01-00-00-00 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:51:17 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M452-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service analyzes the evolving dynamics of the automotive industry and outlook for electric vehicles in the future, specifically focusing on the opportunities it offers to the electric drive system suppliers. The market dynamics, technology roadmaps, charging infrastructure, market forecasts,value chain analysis and market opportunites for other industries have been dealt with. A profiling for vehicle manufacturers and key particpants across the value chain has also been provided. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N598-01-00-00-00 Sun, 31 May 2009 11:14:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N598-01-00-00-00 Market Insight A decade since the passage of 1999 Amendments to the 1997 Highway Law, Beijing has resolved to implement the fuel tax this year. This controversial measure calls for the replacement of various types of local fees and levies on road and waterway maintenance and management with a standardized, national fuel tax. In effect from January 1 2009, the fuel tax raises the gasoline tax from the current 0.2 to 1.0 Yuan per liter and diesel tax from 0.1 to 0.8 Yuan per liter. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=169044102 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=169044102 Market Engineering Research Service In this study, Frost & Sullivan estimated the impact of salvage parts in the collision and mechanical repair industry, and delivered strategic insights for industry participants. All industry dynamics that affect the salvage parts aftermarket directly, such as the insurance industry, collision repair industry, remarketed vehicle industry, and the scrap vehicle industry, were extensively investigated during this research process. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N125-01-00-00-00 Thu, 28 May 2009 10:53:19 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N125-01-00-00-00 Market Insight Despite a lack of total revenue growth, there are still valuable market opportunities for suppliers to the North American automotive lighting aftermarket. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168805868 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168805868 Market Insight There is a lot of bad news for the automotive industry in today's media. Plummeting sales. Bankruptcy. Job losses. And government ownership. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168806034 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168806034 Press Release Der Europamarkt f r Elektrofahrzeuge demonstriert erhebliches Potenzial: Bis zum Jahr 2015 k nnte er ein Volumen von bis zu 480.000 Einheiten erreichen. Mit dieser neuen Prognose revidiert Frost & Sullivan (http://www.automotive.frost.com) ihre Sch tzung vom Vorjahr, die noch von 250.000 Elektrofahrzeugen bis 2015 ausging. Als Hauptgrund f r die Neubewertung nennt die Unternehmensberatung die sich ver ndernde Angebotsdynamik. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168767560 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168767560 Market Engineering Research Service This service outlines manufacturer-level unit shipments, prices, and revenues for the North American lighting components aftermarket for the base year 2008, with forecasts for each product line through 2015. Analyses of market drivers and restraints, distribution channels and market shares are also provided. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N5F9-01-00-00-00 Fri, 22 May 2009 12:34:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N5F9-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This service outlines manufacturer-level or direct-import level to the first level of distribution unit shipments, prices, and revenues for the North American exhaust components aftermarket for the base year 2008, with forecasts for each product line through 2015. Analyses of market drivers and restraints, distribution channels and market shares are also provided. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N594-01-00-00-00 Thu, 21 May 2009 11:12:19 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N594-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This study is focused to strategically analyze the European market for Automotive Human Machine Interface. Key Market Drivers, Restraints, Market Trends, Technology Trends and Roadmaps are discussed as part of this study. The study discusses about the market revenues and units forecast at macro and micro levels with pricing analysis of the HMI Interfaces such as Touch Screen Displays, Multifunctional Switches, Central Displays, Voice Control Interface and so on. The study concludes with opportunity and threats analysis and focusses on their implications. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M2FC-01-00-00-00 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:14:37 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M2FC-01-00-00-00 Press Release By 2015 the European market for electric vehicles (EVs) could potentially grow to 480,000 units. Frost & Sullivan has revised this forecast from the prediction of 250,000 EVs by 2015 made last year due to changing supply dynamics. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168195979 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=168195979 Market Engineering Research Service This Research Study covers in detail APAC Market for Electric Vehicles. The study covers key research findings, competitive environment analysis, market segmentation, new business models, infrastructure trends, legislative trends, OEM profiles, Cost of Ownership and strategic conclusions and recommendations. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P29A-01-00-00-00 Thu, 14 May 2009 10:53:19 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P29A-01-00-00-00 Market Insight Over the last few years, the Brazilian automotive consumer choices in terms of automotive safety systems have become increasingly closer to the choices made by the European and North American consumers. However, the combination of high prices, low GDP per capita, and a lack of critical mass to produce locally had restrained a faster development of products such as air bags and ABS breaks in Brazil. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167606882 Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167606882 Press Release Frost & Sullivan a r vis la hausse ses pr visions de fin 2008 concernant le potentiel de vente des v hicules lectriques en Europe, qui pourrait atteindre 480 000 unit s en 2015, contre 250 000 pr c demment. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167627073 Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167627073 Best Practices Research This award deliverable details the best practices witnessed in the North American automotive salvage industry and whole. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=R125-01-00-00-00 Tue, 12 May 2009 11:15:48 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=R125-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service discusses and analyzes in detail, the automotive ferrous castings market in India. All market dynamics, trends and metrics are discussed in the individual segments respectively. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P281-01-00-00-00 Tue, 12 May 2009 10:47:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P281-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue of the Automotive and Transportation Technology Alert takes a look at technologies that can improve electric wiring in the aftermarket, engine concepts, concept hybrid aircraft, and using carbon dioxide for industrial processes. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D890-00-2D-00-00 Fri, 8 May 2009 03:52:48 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-service-segment.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D890-00-2D-00-00 Market Insight The automotive industry is a key hit in the deepened recession. With an average contribution of 3 to 4 percent to the U.S GDP, the market now stands in deep shackles. The market is deeply hit by credit crunch as debt financing is a key source of investments across all levels in the value chain. Global sales fell more than 8 percent in 2008 causing major concerns on fallouts of huge OEM's. With the bankruptcy of Chrysler, the auto industry stands to face turbulent times. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167103868 Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167103868 Market Insight Frost & Sullivan estimates that the European market for electric vehicles (EVs) could potentially grow to 480,000 units by 2015. Although vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, utilities and other businesses have jumped onto the EV bandwagon, government support in terms of subsidies and incentives is critical for both the supply and demand side. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167114253 Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167114253 Press Release Low margins, commoditization, liquidity issues, bankruptcies, and budget cuts are the dominant themes in the North American heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) aftermarket scenario. Intense competition dominates the landscape and domestic participants battle to sustain their market positions. Over the forecast, revenues will decline by a CAGR of 0.2 percent, though growth in certain segments will rebound the total HVAC market towards the very end of the forecast. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167067981 Thu, 7 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=167067981 Press Release Despite the lackluster prospects facing the automotive industry, the light vehicle sensor market promises growth for proactive participants willing to perceive and exploit the potential offered in the right areas. The light vehicle sensor market is poised for growth, driven by high consumer demand and federal legislation supporting fuel-efficient vehicles. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166967323 Wed, 6 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166967323 Market Engineering Research Service Defence logistics is moving from a mass model of dumping huge amounts of supplies into a combat theater to a lean, agile delivery system focused on warfighter needs.This research service on European defence logistics (information systems) market covers the software systems market which facilitate modern military logistics in ten nations of Europe and Israel. The provision of software for defence logistics is an area which is lucrative and open to a large number of market participants. The various logistics IT programmes of ten nations in Europe and Israel are described along with the current and projected levels of investments. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M3DF-01-00-00-00 Tue, 5 May 2009 03:49:17 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-homepage.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M3DF-01-00-00-00 Market Insight The 2nd Kuala Lumpur International Automotive Conference - Surviving and Thriving During the Economic Downturn will be held from 26-27 May 2009 at the PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166848798 Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166848798 Press Release Held on April 22-28, the 13th International Automobile Industry Exhibition has become one of the most important global automotive industry events. 'Green' vehicles seem to be one of the highlights of the just-concluded show. In response to the alleviation of oil dependence and ever-increasing emission problem http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166898431 Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166898431 Market Insight In the coming years, telematics system is expected to evolve into various forms, providing new value chain opportunities. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166669650 Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166669650 Market Insight An intelligent software based technology ensures responsible use of mobile phone while driving. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166669684 Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166669684 Market Insight Gasoline Injection Technology is helps in improving the fuel efficiency as well offers better performance with reduced emissions levels. GDI is not preferred currently by many vehicle makers, as it is costly compared to the conventional injection systems. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166669704 Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=166669704