Abstract
This study analyzes the technologies driving fuel cell vehicles, internal combustion engines and hybrid electric vehicles and makes a comparative assessment of the three technologies.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope
- Methodology
- Key Research Highlights
- Key Research Highlights
- Noteworthy Developments
2 FUEL CELLS--TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
- Technology Overview
- A Snapshot about Fuel Cells
- Key Fuel Cell Technology Developers and Their Technologies
- Top Challenges Facing Fuel Cell Technology for Automobiles
- Key Developments to Address Challenges
- Fuel Cell Development at General Motors
- Research into Optimum Performance of an FCV
- Cost Efficient Membranes for Fuel Cells
- Other Developments
- Impact Analysis
- Regulations
- Important Industry Trends
3 IC ENGINES--AN ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT SCENARIO AND POSSIBLE FUTURE TRENDS
- Technology Overview
- A Snapshot about IC Engines
- Key Company Developments
- Key Developments to Address Challenges
- Jet Engine Designs for Surface Transportation
- Alternate Combustor Design
- Developments at Honda
4 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES--A TECHNOLOGICAL ASSESMENT
- Technology Overview
- A Snapshot of Hybrid Electrics and Electric Vehicles
- Key Battery Manufacturers and Key Car Companies
- Top Challenges for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Key Developments to Address Challenges
- Lead Acid Batteries with Higher Endurance
- Prismatic Nickel Batteries for HEVs
5 PATENTS; CONTACT DETAILS
- Patents
- Fuel Cell Patents
- Patents in IC Engines
- Patents in Lead Acid Batteries
- Database of Key Industry Participants and Glossary
- Database of Key Industry Participants
- Glossary
6 CRITICAL REFERENCE TABLES
- Decision Support Databases
- Total Car Production--World (2002 to 2012)
- Total Car Sales--World (2002 to 2012)
- Total LCV Production--World (2002 to 2012)
- Total Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Production--World (2002 to 2012)
- Total PC and CVs in Use--World (2002 to 2012)
