Electric Vehicles

SUMMARY

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electric Vehicles in Thousands of Units. The major product segments analyzed are Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 85 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as AB Volvo Group, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Daimler AG, Fiat SpA, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Honda Motor Co, Ltd.., Hyundai Motor Company, Isuzu Motors Ltd, Mazda Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., PSA Peugeot Citroën S.A, Renault SA, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd, and Volkswagen AG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs)
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
• Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Snapshots

2. Industry Overview

• HEVs Drive the Overall Market
• Which EV Type Would be Ultimately Accepted in the Market?
• Automakers' Dilemma
• Battery-Powered EVs: The Only Zero Emission Vehicle
• Dependence of BEVs on Battery Technology
• Hybrid EVs: An Interim Solution to Air Pollution
• Fuel Cell EVs: The Promise of Low Emission Levels
• Electric Vehicles: A Historical Overview

3. Global Market Scenario

• Market Scenario and Outlook
• Table 1: Worldwide Electric Vehicles Market: Percentage Share of Unit Sales by Vehicle Class - Light Duty and Heavy Duty (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• US, Japan and Western Europe: Leading EV Demand
• Europe and Asia: Principal Potential Markets
• Fuel Efficiency Upholds Alternative Fuel Technologies
• Market Trends - Over the Years
• Growing Acceptance of Hybrid EVs among Consumers
• Hybrids Receive Varied Responses
• Battery Powered Electric Vehicles: A Slowly Developing Segment
• Growing Trend Towards Small and Low-Speed Electric Vehicles
• Major Factors Influencing the Market
• Growing Environmental Concerns
• Oil Price Uncertainty
• Increasing Regulations
• Developments in Battery Technology
• Market Restraints
• Safety Concerns: A Major Impediment
• Performance Predicaments
• Maintenance Constraints
• High Manufacturing Costs
• Under Developed Recharging and New Fuel Infrastructure
• Rapid Developments in Conventional Vehicles and Other AFVs
• Impact of EV R&D on Other Sectors
• High Costs in EV R&D to Affect Research Efforts in Conventional Vehicles
• Impact of EV R&D on Non-Vehicular Applications

4. Product Overview

• EV Types: By Vehicular Class
• EV Types: By Vehicular Technology
• Battery Powered Electric Vehicles
• Operating Characteristics
• Environmental Benefits
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Current and Evolving EV Battery Technologies
• Lead-Acid Batteries
• Lithium/Polymer Batteries
• Zinc-Bromine Batteries
• Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
• Nickel-Zinc Batteries
• Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
• Nickel-Iron Batteries
• Sodium-Sulfur Batteries
• Redox Batteries
• Metal-Air Batteries
• Zinc-Air Batteries
• Aluminum-Air Batteries
• High Temperature Lithium Batteries
• Sodium-Metal Chloride Batteries
• Lithium Metal Sulfide Batteries
• Others
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Operating Characteristics
• Propulsion Types
• Series Hybrid Configuration
• Parallel Hybrid Configuration
• Combined Hybrid Configuration
• Mechanical Hybrid Configuration
• Segments
• Charge-Sustaining HEVs
• Advantages of Charge-Sustaining Configuration vis-a-vis Charge-Depleting Configuration
• Charge-Depleting HEVs
• Advantages of Charge-Depleting Configuration vis-a-vis Charge-Sustaining Configuration
• Full Hybrid Vehicles
• Mini Hybrid Vehicles
• Environmental Benefits
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• R&D Trends in HEV Market
• Hybrid Car Market Outlook
• Other HEV Development Trends
• Vehicle Manufacturers Favor Charge- Sustaining Hybrids
• Utilities Favor Charge-Depleting Hybrids
• Automakers Prefer Diesel/Petrol Technologies Over Hybrids
• Regional Trends
• US: Charge-Sustaining Hybrids Dominate Major Developments
• Japan: Developments Reflect Trends in the US
• Europe: An Exception
• Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
• Table 2: Worldwide FCEV Market: Projected Market Shares of Vehicle Manufacturers by 2020 for GM, Toyota, Honda, Ford, DCX, Renault/Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, VW, PSA, ROW, Fiat, and BMW (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Operating Characteristics
• Environmental Benefits
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Advantages
• Major Disadvantage
• Technologies
• Proton-Exchange-Membrane Fuel Cells
• Methanol Fuel Cells
• Hydrogen Fuel Cells
• Evolving EV Technologies
• Flywheels
• Ultracapacitors
• Microturbines
• Pulse Power Batteries

5. Environmental and Regulatory Scenario

• Environmental Issues
• Environmental Impact of ICEVs
• The Ensuing Health Problems
• Electric Vehicles and Environmental Issues
• Regulatory and Other Factors
• Introduction
• Regulatory Requirements

6. Major Structural Elements of the EVs Market

• EV Battery Market
• Electric Vehicles: A Major Potential Market for Batteries
• Table 3: Worldwide Rechargeable Battery Market in 2005: Percentage Breakdown by Chemistry for Lead Acid, Nickel Based, Lithium Based and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Battery Market to Excel
• Replacement Sales: The Major Driving Force
• EV Battery Power Density and Range: Major Impediments to Growth
• EV Battery Charging Market
• Battery Charging: An Evolving Service Sector
• Under Developed Charging Infrastructure: The Major Constraint
• EV Components Market
• EV Component Availability: A Major Concern
• EV Market Uncertainties Restrain the EV Components Sector

7. Other Alternative Fuels

• Natural Gas
• Propane/LPG
• Methanol
• Ethanol
• Biodiesel
• Introduction
• Sources and Types of Biodiesel
• Vehicular Emissions
• Table 4: Approximate Emission Variations of B20 Relative to Conventional Diesel
• Table 5: Approximate Emission Variations of B100 Relative to Conventional Diesel
• Performance Characteristics
• Dimethyl-Ether (DME)
• Properties of DME
• Production of DME
• Applications of Dimethyl-Ether
• DME in Transportation
• DME in Fuel Cells

8. Research and Technological Developments

• Japanese Inventors Roll Out Battery Powered Electric Vehicle
• TRW Introduces New Technology Set
• Keio University Develops Electric Vehicles

9. EV Related Technological Developments

• SatCon Rolls Out Latest HEV Products Range
• DaimlerChrysler Signs an Agreement with GM
• IXYS Unveils New Class of IGBTs
• Ford Launches New 2.3-liter Hydrogen Engine

10. Product Launches

• HM to Launch Electric Car in India
• Nissan to Launch Electric Cars for Fleet Customer
• Volvo Trucks Unveils Hybrid Refuse Trucks
• Honda to Release Two Green Cars
• Hyundai Applies Mild Hybrid System in Commercial Vehicles
• JCS Showcases Power Storage Solutions
• Fiat Introduces Electric Version of Fiat Fiorino
• Nissan Motor Introduces Pivo2
• Mazda Introduces Tribute SUV Hybrid Electric Vehicle
• GM Reveals New Variant of E-Flex System
• Ford Introduces Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicle
• Volvo Introduces I-SAM Hybrid Concept
• GM Launches Saturn Aura Green Line
• ZAP Showcases Latest Multi-Function Electric Vehicles
• ZAP Launches the Xebra Electric Car and Pickup in California
• Toyota Showcases Advanced Hybrid/Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
• Tesla Motors to Launch Roadster
• Toyota Launches 2007 -Lexus GS 450 Hybrid
• GEM Launches 6-Seater Electric Car
• Quantum and US Army Launch Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicle
• Ford Unleashes Ethanol-Fueled Ford Escape Hybrid E85 Vehicle
• Spijkstaal and Rotterdam Port Unveil Electric Bus Zeus
• Smith Electric Launches Two New Battery- Powered Trucks
• Honda Motor Launches Accord Hybrid Version 2
• PSA Peugeot Citroen Rolls Out Two Diesel Hybrid Models
• PSA Peugeot Citroen, and CEA Unveil Fuel Cell Stack GENEPAC
• PPAO Launches Electric Vehicles in Thailand
• Miljobil Rolls Out Pollution-Free Electric Vehicle
• Piaggio's Electric Vehicle Portfolio Hit the UK Market
• Mitsubishi Unwraps Colt EV
• Hyundai Releases Tucson FCEV
• Sporty Electric Car from Prodrive
• Nissan to Produce Petrol-Electric Cars
• Reva in Japan
• BYD Auto Releases New Electric Cars
• Electric Fuel Cell Tuscon SUV from Hyundai
• E-Ride Rolls Out Low-Speed Electric Cars
• Michelin, PSI Introduce New Electric Fuel Cell Vehicle Prototype
• Ford Launches Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV)
• Toyota Introduces Lexus RX 400h

11. Recent Industry Activity

• Electrovaya and Visionary Vehicles to Form Joint Venture
• EPRI Collaborates with Ford
• Leo Motors to Form Joint Venture with Global Electric Motors
• Venturi Automobiles Partners with PSA Peugeot
• Swedish Energy Agency Partners with Automobile Companies
• TechAlt Secures EV Parts
• Hitachi Secures Order from GM
• Tata Motors Signs Contract with Global Electric Motor
• Hyundai Plans Mass Production of Hybrid Cars
• Toyota Plans Commencement of Sales of Lithium-ion Plug- in Hybrids
• GM Establishes New Vehicle Engineering Organization
• GM- Allison Secures Orders for 1,700 Hybrid Buses
• ECOtality Acquires Electric Transportation Engineering Corp.
• Hybrid Dynamics Pockets Fire Ant Corp.
• Siemens VDO Acquires Electric Drive Business of Ballard
• Harbin Electric Acquires of Harbin Taifu Auto
• GM Partners with A123Systems
• Phoenix Forms Joint Venture with Pristine
• Nissan, NEC, and NEC Tokin form Joint Venture
• ZAP Inks Agreement with Youngman Automotive Group
• Hero Group Plans Venturing into Electric Cargo Vehicles
• Toyota to Establish New Facility
• Hitachi Receives Additional Investment
• Volvo Commences Project on Hybrid Technology based Refuse Vehicles
• Toyota Plug-in Hybrid Certified for Use on Public Roads in Japan
• GM Commences Production of 2-Mode Hybrid Transmission
• GM Inks Battery Development Contracts with Two Companies
• King County to Procure 500 GM Hybrid-Powered Buses
• Hyundai, Infineon Collaborate to Develop Automotive Electronics
• DaimlerChrysler & BMW to Develop Hybrid Drive System
• Nissan Delivers X-TRAIL Fuel Cell Vehicle to Kanagawa Toshi Kotsu
• Valence Collaborates with EnergyCS to Offer PHEV Technology to AQMD
• Tanfield Signs an Agreement with Marks & Spencer Group
• Tanfield Signs Supply Deal with Enova Systems for Drive Trains
• ZAP Signs Exclusive Agreement with Eco Tech A/S for Lithium Battery System
• ZAP Inks Distribution Agreement with AJ Imports
• Subaru Develops New Electric Vehicle
• US Researchers Add Gold Clusters to Stabilize Platinum Electrocatalyst
• Mahindra to Develop Scorpio Full Hybrid
• Tianjin Qingyuan Commences Construction of a New Plant for Electric Cars
• Volvo Technology Invests in TranSiC for Semiconductor- based Hybrid Vehicles
• South Carolina, Iowa and Wisconsin Researchers Devise Off-road Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Enova to Test Power Management Systems on Smith Electric Vehicles
• Volkswagen Develops High Temperature Fuel Cell
• US Researchers Develop Transmission Arrangements for HEVs
• U.S. Postal Service to Test GM's HydroGen3 Fuel Cell Minivan in California
• Electro Energy Joins Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium
• Toyota to Continue RAV4 EVs
• Altairnano Receives Electric Car Battery Order from Phoenix
• Eaton Develops Hybrid Electric Power System
• UQM Tech Supplies Auxiliary Motors for HEVs
• BYD Develops Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• Toyota to Focus on Eco-Friendly Vehicles
• Toyota Develops Camry Hybrid
• Tesla Receives US$40 Million Funding
• DaimlerChrysler Starts Delivery of Diesel-Electric Hybrid Bus to San Francisco MTA
• Smith Electric Enters into Supply Agreement with TNT
• Mitsubishi Develops Car With In Wheel Electric Motor
• Feel Good Cars Corp Bags Order for Supply of Zenn Cars
• GEM Signs Partnership Agreement with Matra
• Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept
• Mazda Delivers RX-8 Hydrogen RE Cars to Idemitsu, and Iwatani
• General Motors Reduces Stake in Suzuki
• PHEV Consortium Attracts Utility Companies
• SatCon Bags US Army Contract
• Johnson and Saft Set Up Joint Venture

12. Focus on Select Players

• AB Volvo Group (Sweden)
• Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Germany)
• Daimler AG (Germany)
• Fiat S.p.A (Italy)
• Ford Motor Company (USA)
• General Motors Corporation (USA)
• Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea)
• Isuzu Motors Limited (Japan)
• Mazda Motor Corporation (Japan)
• Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Japan)
• Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• PSA Peugeot Citroen S.A (France)
• Renault SA (France)
• Suzuki Motor Corporation (Japan)
• Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan)
• Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd (Japan)
• Volkswagen AG (Germany)

13. Global Market Perspective

• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Unit for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Long-term Projections for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Market Scenario and Outlook
  • An Insight into the US Alternative Fuel Vehicles Market
  • Market Trends
  • Mobility Services: An Alternative to Vehicle Ownership
  • Growing Technological Partnerships and Alliances
  • Increasing Trend Towards Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
  • Light Duty Vehicles: The Major Focus of Fuel Cell Developments
  • Increasing R&D Spending Despite Dismal Sales
  • Market Segmentation
  • Battery Powered Electric Vehicle Market
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle Market
  • Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Market
  • Hybrid & Fuel Cell Technologies - Delight of US Army
  • BEVs' Impact on Power Consumption
  • Impact of ZEV Program on a National Basis
  • Major Target Markets
  • Fleets
  • Retail Markets
  • Non-Road Uses
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
  • Ford Motor Company
  • General Motors Corporation
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 18: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 19: US Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 20: US 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Major Concern
  • Influence of Power Generation on EVs
  • Impact of Cold Weather on EV Performance
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 21: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 22: Canadian Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 23: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current Scenario and Outlook
  • Passenger Cars Dominate HEV Market
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
  • Honda Motor Co
  • Isuzu Motors Ltd
  • Mazda Motor Corporation
  • Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
  • Nissan Motor Corp
  • Suzuki Motor Corporation
  • Toyota Motor Corporation
  • Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 24: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for Years 2000 through 2010 in Units (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 25: Japanese Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 26: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • EVs in Europe: An Overview
  • Market Scenario and Outlook
  • Table 27: Total HEV Passenger Car Market in Europe: Market Shares of Major Players - Toyota, PSA Group, Renault-Nissan, Honda, Ford, Volkswagen Group, Fiat, DaimlerChrysler, Opel, and Others (2000 vs. 2010) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 28: Full HEV Passenger Car Market in Europe: Market Shares of Major Players - Toyota, PSA Group, Renault-Nissan, Ford, and Others (2000 vs. 2010) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 29: Mild HEV Passenger Car Market in Europe: Market Shares of Major Players - PSA Group, Renault- Nissan, Opel, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen Group, Fiat, DaimlerChrysler, Honda, BMW, and Others (2000 vs. 2010) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Factors Affecting the Market
  • Higher Oil Prices
  • Deteriorating Environment with Increasing Vehicle Population
  • Growing Government Regulations and Public Initiatives
  • Fast Advancing Battery Technology
  • Subsidies for AFVs
  • Market Restraints
  • High Cost: The Major Barrier
  • Predicaments in EV Safety
  • Undeveloped Infrastructure
  • Emerging Alternatives to EV and Conventional Vehicular Developments
  • Product Launch
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 30: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 31: European Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: European 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 34: European Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: European 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • Market Scenario and Outlook
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
  • PSA Peugeot Citroen S.A
  • Renault SA
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 36: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 37: French Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 38: French 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Market Scenario and Outlook
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
  • Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW)
  • DaimlerChrysler
  • Volkswagen AG
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 39: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 40: German Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 41: German 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • The British EV Market
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 42: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: UK Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: UK 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. Italy

• A. Market Analysis
  • Why EVs in Italy?
  • Market Scenario
  • Product Launch
  • Fiat SpA - A Major Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 45: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 46: Italian Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • AB Volvo Group (Sweden) - A Major Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 48: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 50: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Asia: An Emerging EV Market
  • Air Pollution: A Major Concern and Market Driver
  • Soaring Oil Prices Entail Development of Alternatives
  • Growing Environmental Regulations to Further Augment Developments
  • EV Cost: A Major Market Restraint
  • Uncertainty Prevails Over EV Performance
  • EV Infrastructure Developments: Still in Infancy
  • Major Potential Markets in the Region
  • China
  • Promotion of Electric Vehicles: A Major Governmental Agenda
  • Benefits of Short Car Manufacturing History
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • India
  • Overview
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Thailand
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Development
  • Korea
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Hyundai Motor Company - A Major Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 51: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Rest of the World

• A. Market Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 54: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 55: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Electric Vehicles by Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Battery Powered Electric Vehicles (BPEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) Markets for Years2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)