The Future of Ultracapacitors: Market forecasts to 2014

The Future of Ultracapacitors: Market forecasts to 2014 published by Pira International in July, 2009. This report price starts from US $ 5425.

Introduction

Abstract

REPORT SUMMARY

The ultracapacitor is emerging as a key enabling technology for use in fuel-efficient transport as well as in renewable energy. The current market - now approaching $180 million - is expected to double over the next five years. This brand new report provides statistical data for the global ultracapacitor market by region and end-use sector, and forecasts growth to 2014. The Future of Ultracapacitors takes an in-depth look at the drivers and challenges shaping the future of the market. It also outlines the latest technology and material developments in the sector, and the opportunities they afford. All this, combined with a breakdown of key industry suppliers and consumers, represents essential reading for your business.

FIND OUT ABOUT

• The global market for ultracapacitors by end-use application and region
• Cutting-edge technology developments
• Trends and challenges shaping the industry

METHODOLOGY

The Future of Ultracapacitors is based on extensive primary and secondary research gathered from multiple sources. Primary research consisted of interviews and discussions with a cross-section of industry experts. In addition, data sources included published literature and statistics, in-house market and technology reports, conference presentations, company information and industry associations.

WHAT DO YOU GET?

• Quantitative and comprehensive market data and forecasts for the global ultracapacitor industry
• In-depth information on the latest technology and material developments including nanotechnology, asymmetric ultracapacitors and electrolytes and electrodes
• Analysis of end-use and regional markets as well as design, material, and component trends

HOW WILL THIS MARKET INTELLIGENCE REPORT BENEFIT YOU?

• Get an in-depth understanding of the trends and challenges shaping the future of the industry, including wind turbines and hybrid and electric vehicles
• Find out who' s making it big in the industry and why
• Get to grips with where the opportunities lie for your business today and over the next five years

WHO SHOULD BUY THIS REPORT?

• Ultracapacitor module manufacturers
• Component and materials suppliers
• Systems integrators
• Equipment manufacturers
• Energy storage specialists
• Business planners, analysts and investors

WHAT' S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

• One hard copy of report couriered to you (see order form for postage costs) on publication date
• CD-Rom with searchable PDF
• Global intranet licence allowing everyone in your organisation electronic access to the study

WHAT' S INSIDE?

• Statistics and data to illustrate global market breakdowns
• In-depth analysis of the future of ultracapacitors to 2014
• Clearly presented data to give you the complete picture of the future of ultracapacitors globally

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY

• Report scope
• Report objectives
• Methodology
• Definitions
  • The electrostatic capacitor
  • The electrolytic capacitor
  • The ultracapacitor
  • Voltage behaviour
  • Farad

The ultracapacitor industry

• Supply chain
• Examples of applications
  • Fuel cells
  • Gasoline-electric buses
  • Car audio
  • LED flashes
  • UPS bridge power
  • Industrial equipment

Drivers and chalenges

• Alternative energy
  • Wind turbines
• Automotive
  • Hybrid electric vehicles
  • Ultracapacitors in hybrid buses
  • Ultracapacitors in hybrid automobiles
  • Hybrid buses: Cost comparisons
  • Plug-in hybrids
  • Fuel cells for automotive applications
  • Engine starting
• UPS power bridging
• Portable electronics
• Issues
  • Fuel cell vehicles
  • Cost issues

Cuting -edge technology developments

• Improved and/or low cost activated carbon electrodes
• Nanotechnology
  • JEOL
• NessCap
• Asymmetric ultracapacitors
  • Axion power
  • EEStor
  • JSR Micro
  • Enable IPC
  • CSIRO
  • ESMA
• Bipolar designs
• Maxwell Technologies
• Battery/Ultracapacitor combination
• Ultracapacitor technology summary

Ultracapacitor materials

• Electrolytes
• Electrodes
• MeadWestvaco
• Norit
• Gore
• Maxwell Technologies

Ultracapacitor market by end use

• Key factors
• Wind power
• Automotive
  • Automotive stop-start/Micro-hybrid
  • Strong hybrid electric vehicles
  • Plug-in hybrids
  • HEV market growth: Positive and negative factors
  • Ultracapacitors in hybrid buses
  • Engine starting
  • Fuel cells in automotive applications
• Fuel cells in fork-lift trucks
• UPS bridge power
• Consumer market

Ultracapacitor market by region

• Total market
• Turnover by company

Supliers and consumers

• Suppliers of commercially available ultracapacitors
  • Maxwell Technologies
  • NessCap
  • Nippon Chemi-Con
  • Panasonic
  • NEC Tokin
  • Nichicon Corporation
  • Asahi Glass
  • ESMA
  • ELIT Co.
  • Cap-XX
• Suppliers of ultracapacitors with limited market share or still under development
  • Axion Power International Inc.
  • Enable IPC
  • JSR Micro
  • APowerCap Technologies
  • BatScap
  • EEStor
• Users and potential users of ultracapacitors
  • ISE Corporation
  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • General Hydrogen
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Other potential users
• Suppliers of raw materials
  • Nippon Oil
  • Hitachi
  • Cabot Carbon
  • Norit
  • W.L. Gore & Associates
  • MeadWestVaco
  • NanoCarbons LLC

Tables and figures

• Ultracapacitor turnover by company, 2008 - 14 ($ million)
• Ultracapacitor market by end use, 2008 - 14 ($ million)
• Ultracapacitor market by region, 2008 - 14 ($ million)
• Wind power market, 2008 - 14
• Total HEV sales and Toyota HEV sales, 2008 - 14 (' 000 vehicles)
• Market for ultracapacitors in Toyota hybrid electric vehicles, 2008 - 14
• European truck market, 2008 - 14
• Existing markets for ultracapacitors
• Developing markets for ultracapacitors
• Key properties of ultracapacitors and batteries
• Technical requirements for automotive applications
• Power, energy and cycle life comparison
• Battery vs. ultracapacitor comparison for ISE hybrid electric bus
• Global vehicle sales summary, 2007 (number of vehicles)
• Ultracapacitors for power bridge system
• Power/Energy (P/E) ratio comparison for various energy storage technologies
• Present and future ultracapacitor performance
• EDLC technology by manufacturer
• Risk comparison of organic solvents
• Performance, life and cost comparison for different energy storage systems
• Stop-start model plans
• Advantages and disadvantages of using ultracapacitors in HEVs
• The market for ultracapacitors in fuel cell forklifts, 2008 - 14
• Schematic diagram of the ultracapacitor cell and module
• Voltage curves for a battery and a capacitor on discharge
• Specific power and energy of NessCap Supercapacitor at different temperatures with AN-based electrolyte
• Specific power and energy of NessCap Supercapacitor at different temperatures with PC-based electrolyte
• Ragone plot of power vs. energy for the LiC capacitor
• CSIRO Ultrabattery configuration
• Combined energy storage system
• Ultracapacitor power and energy evolution
• HRL' s Ragone plot of power vs. energy
• Volvo' s Ragone plot of power vs. energy

Press Release

Ultracapacitor Market - now approaching $180 million - is expected to double over the next five years.

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