Automotive Emission Test Equipment to Reduce Vehicle Emission Level

1 July 2020: Automotive emission test equipment is used for measurement and testing of the vehicle exhaust systems and helps reduce the levels of emissions produced by vehicles. It also helps in ensuring the overall functionality, performance, efficiency, and safety of vehicle adoption of automotive emission test equipment. Large amount of particulates and gases are emitted by vehicles necessitating monitoring, control, and regulation, thereby fueling usage of vehicle emission testing system and driving the growth of the automotive emission test equipment market globally.

The massive demand for the emission test equipment is due to growing necessity to control nitrogen oxide and carbon emission. Moreover, government of various developing and developed countries are keen on implementing rules and regulations in order to decrease carbon emission from vehicles, which is propelling the growth of the market.

Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Driving Growth of the Segment 

Based on solution, the market has been further segmented into emission test equipment, software, and services. The emission test equipment segment accounted for the major share of the market in 2018 and is expected to hold its position in the market due to high demand for the equipment worldwide.

Owing to increasing emphasis on reduction of greenhouse gases by light duty vehicles and passenger vehicles, the services segment is anticipated to witness growth over the forecast period, especially in developing countries such as India and China. Through periodic technical inspection, these services help in ensuring that vehicle exhaust systems are operating within standard norms and limitations. Increasing adoption of service business especially in developing nations is also contributing to the growth of the segment.

The automotive emission test equipment market has been sub-segmented into opacity meters/smoke meters and other vehicle emission test equipment/components. The other vehicle segment, which includes emission analyzers and exhaust gas analyzers accounted for the largest share in terms of revenue in 2018. It is expected to hold the largest share of the market over the next few years. The growth of the segment can be attributed to rising demand for automotive emission test systems by a large number of automobile manufacturers across the world. Supplementing the growth of the other segment is advancements in vehicle emission diagnostic systems such as onboard diagnostic tools.

Market Insights

Factors responsible for growth of the market include stringent compliance with guidelines, mandates, and regulations pertaining to the release of harmful compounds and soaring need for permissible emission limits for road vehicles. Pollution caused by vehicle exhaust and rising concerns and awareness regarding passenger cars and light-duty vehicles are resulting in increased need for enforcement of stringent rules and regulations by governments of various countries. 

Some of the major companies in the automotive emission test equipment market are TEXA S.p.A.; Opus Inspection; TÜV Nord Group; Gemco Equipment Ltd; CAPELEC; Applus+; AVL LIST GmbH; HORIBA, Ltd.; and SGS SA.

Connected Car offers Growth Potential for Automotive Industry

3rd March 2020: The connected car market is expected to grow due to remarkable advances in telecommunication technology over the last few years. Demand for smart transportation has fueled connected car industry and has provided other advantages such as high speed internet, navigation tools, HD touch screens, and varied applications.

Safety Concerns fuel demand for smart transportation 

In terms of revenue, the safety systems segment accounted for over 35% in 2014. It is anticipated to grow due to increasing government and transport authority regulations around the world. Safety technologies include dangers and warnings about road and weather conditions, along with the vehicle’s own emergency functions and internal autonomous collision protection. This has resulted in considerable reduction in accidents and road mishaps thus reducing overall on road fatalities. 

The inclusion of safety technologies such as anti-collision systems, blind spot alerts, automatic emergency calling, and danger warning systems prevent accidents and has made modern vehicles accident-proof and safer. For instance, Volkswagen’s Emergency Assist System automatically applies the brakes and stops a vehicle in case of an emergency. 

Market insights

Product innovations and technological advancements are major factors driving the market growth. Demand from consumers, increased dependency on technology, constant need for connectivity, and increasing amount of technology usage has fueled the growth of the market. The connected car has the potential to boost revenues of automobile manufacturers over the years. On the other hand, unavailability of internet may hamper the growth of the market in the years to come. 

The connected car system offers comfort, convenience, safety, and security by connecting drivers to online platforms thus establishing real time communication. Increased dependency on technology and rise in consumer demand for connectivity solutions are the major factors that contribute to the growth of the connected cars industry. Manufacturers and service providers are keen to offer machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity platform, which enables interconnectivity between two connected cars. Vehicles are equipped with processors and sensors that provide accurate information to the driver, thus propelling the demand and contributing to the growth of the market. 

Key strategies of major companies include mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances with technological and network service providers to gain an edge over the competitors. Major companies of the connected car market include Alcatel Lucent; Audi AG; BMW; Apple Inc; Ford Motors; and Google Inc. 

Technology Proliferation to Boost Off-Highway Vehicle Lighting Demand

23 May 2019: Thanks to the exploding automotive sales, the Off-Highway Vehicle Lighting market is also gaining huge traction. Roughly, one quarter of American traffic is driven at twilight or at night therefore, increasing the risk of accidental fatalities due to lack of visibility. Strict regulation for road safety, rising focus on energy efficient lighting solution, and emphasis on vehicle’s exterior aesthetics are contributing to the bolstering of modern lighting technology.

LED is a new obsession:

The advent of lumen packages is promising steady growth during the forecast period i.e. 2018-2025. Several standards and product specifications have been developed to ensure optimization in terms of performing necessary visual tasks even in diminished light. Headlamps are becoming styling elements for automotive manufacturers. As a result, design trends have gone beyond conventional halogen lamps toward an introduction of remote or fiber control HID sources. Optical design advances have presented LED vehicle forward lighting as a natural progression of modern-day technology. It has reduced glare and power consumption, enhanced peripheral visual performance, robustness, longer product life, and design flexibility thus, positively impacting consumer preference. 

LED holds a major chunk of the revenue share as it effectively meets appropriate lighting standards and regulations. Fioravanti Yak motor concept is based on an LED forward lighting system, which includes applications of integrated headlamps and fog lamps with varying beam intensity. It is significantly revolutionizing the overall market dynamics particularly in marking and signaling applications. 

Competitive Landscape:

Some of the key contenders functioning in this market are LG Display Co., Ltd.; HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA.; Hyundai Mobis; Neolite ZKW; Varroc Group; Johnson Electric; De Amertek Corp; Magneti Marelli S.p.A; Koninklijke Philips N.V.; Continental AG; Ichikoh Industries Ltd.; Denso Corporation; STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.; Lumberg Holding; OSRAM; Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; Fraunhofer- Gesellschaft, Cree, Inc.; Robert Bosch GmbH; and SG Automotive among others. 

EV Range Extender Market Demand to Reach 494,083 Units by 2025

19th March 2019: Electric vehicle range extender is also known as auxiliary power unit present in electric vehicles. The equipment can provide additional energy to the vehicle by driving an electric generator, which charges a battery supplying electricity to vehicle motor. Range autonomy is expected to be the main barrier for commercial adoption of electric vehicles. Range extenders can resolve the problem by extending vehicle’s range when required.

New e-Power Technology for Electric Vehicles

Major product-variants of electric vehicle range extender are fuel cell range extender, internal combustion engine (ICE) range extender, and others. ICE range extender is expected to gain traction among consumers owing to lower cost. Most automobile manufacturing companies are estimated to produce and launch innovative products in the market. For instance, Nissan recently introduced its new Note e-Power Nismo S, faster than its previous version. It is expected to be higher-powered vehicle loaded with 1.2 liter gasoline three cylinder generator to turn the wheels. The technology can offer additional power boost to the car as compared to regular Note e-power equivalent of 134 horsepower.    

Market Insights

The electric vehicle range extender market is anticipated to reach 494,083 units by 2025      according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising demand for hybrid and electric vehicles can augment market growth. Supportive initiatives by governments across the globe in terms of non-financial or financial incentives, subsidies, and rebates to promote electric vehicles can stimulate growth of market. Rising focus on solutions related to range anxiety problems can influence market growth. Lack of charging infrastructures and limited mileage range can be considered as major challenges related to electric vehicles. To resolve mileage related problems, drivers are expected to use alternative methods to save battery power. They are likely to avoid using air conditioner (AC) and other internal systems available in the vehicle. This, in turn, can hamper driving experience. High demand to resolve such issues associated with EVs can augment use of range extender solutions. Such effective solutions can increase range of vehicle’s battery by several kilometers.

Some of the leading companies operating in the market for electric vehicle range extender are General Motors Company, Nissan Motors Corporation, Volvo Car Corporation, Emoss Mobile Systems BV, and BMW Group.

Innovative Automotive Brake Systems to Avoid Skidding of Vehicle

Automotive brake systems are used to control speed and skidding of a vehicle. It includes two major types, namely disk brakes and drum brakes and are used widely in various commercial vehicles and passenger cars. Advanced technologies in the automotive brake systems are Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Antilock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

TCS to Register the Highest Growth Rate Due to Technological Innovations

The ABS segment was the largest technology segment in the past. The ESC segment is likely to show a rapid growth over the forecast period (from 2017 to 2025). This growth is attributed to its increasing adoption as it provides greater vehicle control during emergencies; while the TCS technology is expected to grow at the maximum CAGR from 2017 to 2025. The TCS technology provides safety and ensures better grip in adverse road conditions. In addition, the technology can be implemented using the same settings that can be designed for ABS, which is likely to boost the segment demand.

The companies in this field emphasize on R&D to introduce novel products and technologies. For instance, WABCO India, recently launched an ESC system called ESCsmart in India. The system can be applied in commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses to reduce accidents. The system can monitor vehicle conditions and can autonomously apply brakes in case of an emergency. Tata Motors is their first Original equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customer who has integrated the system in its Prima range of medium and heavy-duty trucks.

Market Overview

According to a report by Grand View Research, Inc., the worldwide automotive brake systems market is expected to attain USD 31.11 billion by 2025. Technological innovations,  and implementation of vehicle safety norms are expected to be the key market growth drivers  In addition, growing automobile manufacturing sector across the globe as a result of rising demand for vehicles due to increased disposable income and enhanced lifestyles is also likely to drive the market expansion. Region-wise, Asia Pacific is expected to witness rapid development on account of growing automobile production and consumer awareness regarding vehicle safety. Some of the top companies operating in the market include Continental AG, Brembo S.p.A., Robert Bosch GmbH, Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

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Rising Vehicle Autonomy to Bolster Prominence of Automotive Radars

Radars play an important role in detecting objects in several safety systems, including pedestrian detection system, automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and blind spot detection. Their implementation allows accurate detection of objects and augments vehicle safety. Automotive radars can be long range, medium range, or short range.

Demand from Passenger Vehicles to Experience Sharp Rise through 2025

Automotive radars find application in passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Passenger vehicles will account for a larger share through 2025. Rising awareness regarding vehicle safety among mid-priced vehicles owners is stimulating the growth of the segment. Spiraling sales of luxury vehicles are also contributing to the growth of the market. A large number of luxury vehicle manufacturers are incorporating features such as vehicle autonomy to enhance their visibility in the market. Thus, it becomes essential for them to focus on improvement of the radar technology and subsequently on radar size reduction. For instance, Audi is using Infineon’s radar sensor chips for its A8 models, the world’s first series production car offering level 3 automated driving.

The commercial vehicles segment also offers significant potential to automotive radar manufacturers. Booming logistics industry and e-commerce are translating into the greater sales of commercial vehicles. Growing trend of vehicle autonomy in commercial vehicles is supplementing the growth of the segment.

Market insights

According to a report by Grand View Research, Inc.; the global automotive radar market is projected to post a CAGR of 20.8% between 2017 and 2025 (forecast period). Strict government regulations for promoting driver and passenger safety are escalating the development of vehicle safety systems. This, in turn, is likely to stoke the growth of the market. Declining prices of electronic products used in vehicles are expected to help the market to gain remarkable momentum. This coupled with growing vehicle electrification will further drive the market.

Europe was at the forefront of growth in 2016. The growth of the market can be attributed to stringent safety norms implemented by European Commission (EC) and flourishing automotive sector in Germany. Some of the prominent companies operating in the market are Delphi Automotive PLC, Continental AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation, and Texas Instruments.

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Advanced Exterior Materials to Boom Automotive Industry

Continuous technological advancements and specific consumer choices are likely to increase the demand for advanced automotive exterior materials. Consumer preference is gradually shifting towards high performance cars offering low emissions and high fuel efficiency. Increasing adoption of lightweight components in cars is likely to achieve high performance levels.

Flax Fiber Components to Offer High Performance Cars

Major product-variants of automotive exterior materials are glass composites, carbon composites, plastics, steel, and aluminum. Steel is anticipated to emerge as the leading segment through 2025. Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRP) are likely to have a significant recognition in the automotive industry owing to suitable properties. It offers high ratio of strength and stiffness in comparison to conventional metals. In addition, plastic components can reduce emissions and improve efficiency owing to less weight than metals. Such useful properties are likely to increase the demand for advanced automotive exterior materials. Most manufacturing companies are making impressive investments in R&D activities to innovate products.

For instance, Bcomp and Electric GT have recently signed a partnership and are working together to modify a racing car named Tesla Model S EGT P100D. Companies are planning to replace carbon composite parts with natural fiber panels. The replacement is likely to reduce the weight of the car by 20%— around 500kg. The flax fiber technology is also expected to increase stiffness and damping in the car, which may help in eliminating the risk of shattering in case of car crash. In addition, new car panels are expected to be integrated with LED arrays to display useful information such as race telemetry, biometric feedback from the drivers, and energy levels.

Market Insights

According to a report by Grand View Research, Inc.; the global automotive exterior materials market is anticipated to reach 19.21 billion by 2025. Rigorous fuel economy standards are expected to increase the demand for lightweight cars. Rising preference for new car models with high fuel efficiency and low emissions and is likely to drive the market. In addition, excessive use of lightweight plastic can also propel the market growth in coming years.

Some of the prominent players operating in the market for automotive exterior materials include Plastic Omnium Co., Toyota Boshoku Corporation, and Kirchhoff Automotive GmbH,Trinseo S.A., DURA Automotive Systems, LLC.

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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Superfast Charging

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are also known as charging points. These infrastructures supply power to recharge the EVs. Electric vehicles are largely being used for commercial as well as residential sectors. This has encouraged facilitation of more strategically placed infrastructures for quick and convenient charging of EVs.

Battery Basics

Electric vehicles work on either Direct Current (DC) chargers or Alternating Current (Ac) chargers. ACs are available in different types depending upon kilowatt. These include:

• Type 1: Range up to 3.7 kW and is capable of charging the vehicle in 6 to 8 hours

• Type 2: Range between 3.7 kW to 22 kW and it can charge the EV in 3 to 4 hours

• AC Rapid Chargers: Range up to 43 kW and can charge the vehicle within 40 to 50 minutes.

• Superchargers: These can recharge the batteries up to 80% in less than 30 minutes.

Upcoming Novelty

Tesla Inc., a major American solar panel manufacturer, energy storage provider, and automaker has come up with super-fast charging stations to charge the Tesla vehicles. These stations are strategically located near WiFi hotspots, restaurants, and shopping centers. Each station is equipped with Supercharger that can recharge electric vehicles in brief amount of time. 

Tesla vehicles have onboard chargers that convert AC from wall chargers to DC, allowing it to be stored in the vehicle’s battery. These chargers can provide up to 120 kW battery power per vehicle in nearly half an hour of charging.

Market Overview

According to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc.; the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure market is anticipated to escalate at 46.8% CAGR by 2025. The market is projected to attain USD 45.59 billion over the forecast period (2014 to 2025). Rising consumer awareness and government initiatives in the form of subsidies and tax credits can drive the adoption of EVs.

Key Players

Major companies operating in the global EV charging infrastructure market include Schneider Electric SE; SemaConnect, Inc.; Siemens AG; and Tesla Motors, Inc. They partake in strategic mergers & acquisitions, new product developments, and collaborations to expand product portfolio and services.

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Ultra-lightweight Titanium Mufflers Save Significant Weight in Style

An exhaust system directs the gases out of the engine into the environment, while reducing the noise. These exhaust gases are hazardous to humans and environment, alike. Rigid Governmental norms concerning the emission levels play a critical role in monitoring & reducing pollution. 

What Comprises a Cold-end Exhaust System?

An exhaust system includes piping & hangers and after-treatment devices. After-treatment devices include particulate filters & catalytic converters that help reduce poisonous emissions. Decoupling elements connect the exhaust parts with the remaining exhaust system, including mufflers, to reduce noise. Piping and after-treatment devices are referred to as “hot end.” Mufflers and tailpipes are known as “cold end” of the exhaust system.

The Titanium Muffler Exhaust System

Agency Power Industries LLC, an Arizona-based company, manufactures parts for cars ranging from Ferrari, Nissan, Porsche, BMW, to name a few. Agency Power has developed a full titanium exhaust system for Porsche 996 Turbo (2001-2005). These exhausts systems, from high flow 200cell cats to the quad tips, are made from ultra-lightweight titanium. The entire exhaust system weighs nearly 16lbs. This titanium assembly gives Porsche Turbo a distinct and slightly higher sound. The power-weight ratio is accomplished due to the significant weight saving and the power it provides. 

This exhaust system helps realize faster throttle response from a larger diameter piping, which frees the turbochargers. The system encompasses high flow cats and staggered quads.

The F-RT Turbo Dual Burnt Tip Muffler 

Megan Racing, a California-based company’s F-RT muffler, was given an oval design instead of the canister-style universal muffler. These features are similar to the perforated-core design of the canister mufflers. The F-RT muffler has a mellow, but deeper tone, due to the increased amount of packing contained inside the muffler casing. This assembly line of offset inlet universal mufflers is meant for vehicles that require this type of design for bumper clearance. The F-RT mufflers sport silver chrome finish with dual-roll burnt tips. The mufflers can be reversed and installed as they contain logos on both sides.

Market Overview

According to Grand View Research, Inc., the cold-end exhaust system aftermarket is predicted to exceed USD 6 billion by 2025. The growth can be accredited to stringent government regulations, sophisticated technology incorporated in the exhaust systems, and rigid government regulations & emission norms.

Market Competitors

Flowmaster, Inc.; MagnaFlow; Bosal Group; and Calsonic Kansei Corporation are some of the leading competitors in the market. The competitors adopt modern ways of distribution, such as online catalogs and e-commerce to gain a competitive edge in the market.