Electric vehicle (EV) market introductions will get into high gear in 2011, accompanied by the widespread arrival of charging station networks. During the course of this momentous year for the automotive industry, many consumers will form their early impressions of the EV driving experience. As a means of assessing the critical issues facing players within the EV market ecosystem, Pike Research has prepared a white paper that makes 10 predictions about how the market will unfold during the coming year.
Topics covered in the paper include:
- Stop-start vehicles
- EV charging stations
- Fuel cell vehicles
- “Range anxiety”
- Electric two-wheel vehicles
- Ownership vs. rental trends for EVs
- The role of the media in EV market introductions
- The importance of time-to-charge for EV batteries
This Pike Research white paper provides in-depth analysis of some of the most important topics facing the automotive industry as it works for the successful market introduction of EVs. Conclusions and predictions of this paper are drawn from the firm’s ongoing Clean Transportation research coverage, with forecasts included for key market sectors.
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What Does This Report Answer?
- What will be the most important developments in the EV industry in 2011?
- What will the consumer reaction to EVs be?
- What will be the largest selling segment of electric vehicles?
- How will the market for stop-start vehicles change in 2011?
- How will EV charging infrastructure impact consumer behaviors?
Who Needs This Report?
- Automotive industry
- Fleet managers
- Battery suppliers
- Government agencies
- Smart grid companies
- Charging equipment manufacturers
- Utilities
Table of Contents
1. Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2011
2. Additional Reading
3. Table of Contents
4. Table of Charts
List of Charts
- Total PEV Unit Sales, United States: 2011-2015
- Stop-Start Vehicles Sales: 2011-2015
- Annual EV Charging Equipment Sales, United States: 2011-2015
- Total EV Lithium Ion Battery Revenue, World Markets: 2011-2015
- Consumer Survey Data: Average Miles Driven per Day
- Annual Electric Bicycle Sales, North Ameirca: 2011-2015