Global Powertrain: Alternative Fuel Analysis

Released : 2009 Q3    -    22 Pages / US$ 250

There are currently several alternative fuel options to gasoline in the global marketplace, with each technology offering varying levels of upside and downside. With each automaker seemingly taking varying approaches to marketing these technologies, confusion remains around which option is the correct path to take.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Alternative Fuels Analysis
• Conclusion

Selected Figures & Charts

• Alternative Fuel Options (Versus gasoline internal combustion engine)
• Drivers of Alternative Fuel Technology (Compared to gasoline internal combustion engine)
• EU Biodiesel Production by Country (2007 - 2008)
• World Ethanol Production by Country (2007 - 2008)
• Top 10 NGV Parc by Country (2008)
• Global Hybrid Forecast: Mild vs. Full (2008 - 2015)
• Global Diesel & Hybrid Diesel Forecast (2008 - 2015)
• Functionality of PHEV & PEV (Operational Cycle)
• Global EV Forecast: PHEV vs. PEV (2009 - 2020)
• Functionality of FCEV & Hydrogen Life-Cycle Energy Efficiency (Operational Cycle)
• CO2 Emission of FCEV ('well-to-wheel' analysis)
• Alternative Fuel Technology Matrix