Materials for Next Generation Automobiles

Materials for Next Generation Automobiles published by Technical Insights, Inc. in March, 2009. This report consists of 166 Pages and the price starts from US $ 6500.

Introduction

Abstract

This research service profiles and gives a detailed outlook of the global technology advancements in the field materials for next generation automobiles. Applications such structural components, under the hood components, interior components as well as safety and navigation devices are discussed with in this research service. The industry trends are mentioned as well, combined together with the drivers and challenges currently being faced by the industry. Strategic recommendations to deal with the current challenges faced in the materials field in the tough economic situation are disclosed as well in this research service.

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Research Overview
  • 1. Research Snapshot
  • 2. Key Research Highlights
• Scope and Methodology
  • 1. Research Scope
  • 2. Research Methodology

2. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS IN FUTURE MATERIALS IN THE WORLD OF AUTOMOBILES

• Structural and Component Materials
  • 1. Technology Primer
  • 2. R&D in the Corporate Sector
  • 3. Academic R&D
  • 4. Global Technology Trends
• Electronics and Smart Materials
  • 1. Technology Primer
  • 2. R&D in the Corporate Sector
  • 3. Academic R&D
  • 4. Global Technology Trends

3. STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF PUSH AND PULL FORCES

• Assessment of Push Forces
  • 1. Drivers for Structural and Component Materials
  • 2. Drivers for Electronics and Smart Materials
• Assessment of Pull Forces
  • 1. Challenges for Structural and Component Materials
  • 2. Challenges for Electronics and Smart Materials
• Technology Management
  • 1. Impact Assessment of Challenges
  • 2. Strategies Recommendations to Address the Challenges

4. STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE AUTOMOBILE WORLD

• Hot Automobile Segments for Investment--A Materials Perspective
  • 1. Sneak Preview of AHP Tree
  • 2. Final Priorities
  • 3. Analyst Insights
• Insights on Impact of the Global Economic Downturn
  • 1. Impact of Economic Downturn on the Automobile World and Its Materials Segment
  • 2. Global Stimulus Packages

5. PATENTS AND KEY INDUSTRY CONTACTS

• Patents and Contacts
  • 1. Key Patents
  • 2. Key Contacts
• Glossary and Appendix
  • 1. Glossary
  • 2. Appendix A--Analytical Hierarchy Process
  • 3. Appendix B--AHP Process and Computation--Level 0 and Level 1 Criteria
  • 4. Appendix C--AHP Process and Computation--Alternatives
  • 5. Appendix D--Challenge Impact Analysis Grid (CIA)

6. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Reference Database Tables
  • 1. Total Global New Car Production (2004 to 2014)
  • 2. Passenger Car Sales (2004 to 2014)
  • 3. Vehicle Scrap Rate (2002 to 2012)
  • 4. Global Steel Consumption (2002 to 2012)
  • 5. Global Aluminum Production (2002 to 2012)
  • 6. Global Aluminum Consumption (2002 to 2012)
  • 7. Global Aluminum Price (2004 to 2014)

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