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Document Number

9970

Primary Title

The Evolution of Powertrain Technology 2008 and Beyond: Engines, Hybrids, Battery Electric, Fuel Cells, Transmissions

Author Name

Gott, P.; Linna, J-R; Mello, J.

Author Affiliation

Global Automotive Group, DRI-WEFA, Lexington, Massachusetts; Automotive Technology Unit, TIAX, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Automotive Technology Unit, TIAX, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Published Date

01/01/2007

Detailed Publish Date

January 2007

Page Count

7

Document Type

REPORT

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to provide automotive suppliers and OEMs with a set of plausible alternatives that cover the future vehicle market, crude oil prices, regulatory and business environment; provide an assessment of benefits and costs of various powertrain technologies; identify the technical and market barriers that must be overcome to bring these technologies to market; provide a forecast of the potential market share of these technologies.

Copyright Status

N - Not copyrighted,

Document Owner

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