Passenger Car Fuel Efficiency

Technologies and trends to 2015

Publication Date	June 2008
Publisher	Automotive World
Product Type	Report
Pages	46
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	ATW00055

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Summary

The automotive industry is currently coming under intense pressure to reduce the CO2 emissions that result from the combustion of fossil fuels. This report examines the technologies that are being developed to improve fuel efficiency in passenger cars. It also analyses the market and legislative influences that are driving developments in the sector.

Content

Introduction
Market drivers
Regulations
- Europe
- The United States
- Japan
- Other countries
Incentives
Consumer preferences
Market barriers
Cost
- Europe
- The United States
Market mix
- Europe
- The United States
The growing global vehicle fleet
Supply and infrastructure issues
Technology developments
Engines
Supercharging
Variable valve operation
Direct fuel injection
Miller/Atkinson combustion cycles
Stratified charge combustion
Controlled auto-ignition
Homogeneous charge compression ignition
Spark plugs
Variable geometry
Radical designs
Idle-stop
Cylinder deactivation
Hybrids
- Electric hybrids
- Plug-in hybrids
- Pneumatic hybrids
- Hydraulic hybrids
- Kinetic hybrids
Electric vehicles
Batteries
Fuel cell vehicles
Efficient ancillaries
Integrated starter alternator damper
Belt-driven alternator starter
Power steering
Transmissions
Manuals and automated manuals
Planetary automatics
Continuously-variable transmissions
Market forecasts
Weight reduction
Steel
Cast iron
Aluminium
Magnesium
Plastics
Hybrid construction
Aerodynamics
Lighting
Tyres
Low rolling resistance
Tyre pressure monitoring systems
Driver aids