Summary
This report focuses on environmentally-friendly technologies and future trends of passenger cars, presenting graphs for each of the world’s major markets showing the ratio of electrified and internal-combustion engine vehicles, as well as the characteristics of electrification in each market.
While high-powered systems are becoming the global standard for hybrid vehicles, the number of 48V mild hybrids, which suppress increases in vehicle prices, is also increasing rapidly. However, Japanese hybrid vehicles differ from these global trends in that fuel-efficient systems have become the norm in line with the Japan domestic market environment.
Against the background of increasingly stringent emission regulations, the number of electrified vehicles being introduced in the market is increasing, especially in Europe and China.
Powertrain composition ratio prediction for global light vehicle sales
(LMC Automotive, Jul. 2020)
| PFCEV: | Plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle | PHEV: | Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle |
| FCEV: | Fuel cell electric vehicle | FHEV: | Full hybrid electric vehicle |
| EREV: | Extended range electric vehicle | MHEV(48V): | Mild hybrid electric vehicle (48V) |
| BEV: | Battery electric vehicle | MHEV: | Mild hybrid electric vehicle |
| IC Only: | Internal combustion only |
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Status of environmental responses and the characteristics of environmental technologies in each country and region
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Electric Powertrain Market Forecast in Major Countries”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of CAFE, 48V, Korea, Fuel Economy Regulations, Euro 6, Electric Powertrain and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Japan: Various hybrid systems for the domestic market
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U.S.: Increased electrification due to stricter regulations and the increase of light trucks due to falling fuel prices
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Europe: Responding to more stringent fuel economy regulations by focusing on BEVs and 48V MHEVs
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China: Introducing advanced battery technology and Western HEV technology to comply with NEV and CAFC regulations
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