Global rubber consumption will rise 4.1 percent annually through 2013. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the largest and fastest-growing market. Non-tire rubber demand will outpace tire rubber. Tire rubber will continue to benefit from strong growth in Asia, despite a decline in rubber usage per tire.

US demand for materials used in batteries and fuel cells will decline 2.5 percent annually through 2013, largely due to a moderation in raw material prices. In volume terms, however, materials demand will rebound due to an improvement in US battery production. Performance additives and catalysts will see the fastest gains by function.

US demand for lamps is forecast to rise 3.8 percent annually through 2013. Gains will be driven by federal regulations aimed at replacing conventional incandescent lamps with higher cost fluorescent lamps. Halogen lamps are also forecast to grow especially fast, benefiting from the ban on general service incandescent lamps.

Global motorcycle demand will grow 7.6 percent annually through 2013, driven by rising living standards in developing areas that make motorcycles more affordable to use. ICE motorcycles will remain dominant while electric types lead gains. Sales in the Africa/Mideast and Asia/Pacific markets will grow the fastest.

Global green vehicle demand will grow rapidly through 2013, driven by government subsidies, technology breakthroughs and erratic oil prices. North America will remain the largest and fastest growing market. Conventional hybrid-electric vehicles will surpass natural gas types to become the most commonly sold.

Global commercial fuel cell demand will triple through 2013 in dollar terms. Portable fuel cell systems will remain the dominant application by unit, while electric power generation will continue as the top use in value terms. PEM chemistry fuel cells will strengthen their dominant position over the next decade.

The US aftermarket for medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) truck parts will grow 3.8 percent annually through 2013. Exterior and structural components such as tires will remain the largest segment, while electrical and electronic components see the fastest gains. Outsourced service providers will continue to dominate, led by tire dealers.

Global diesel engine demand is forecast to rise 3.5 percent annually through 2012. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the largest market while North America will be among the fastest growing based on increased heavy vehicle output and use of diesel engines in light vehicles. Stationary power will be the fastest growing end use segment.

US demand for advanced lighting is forecast to grow 10.9 percent annually through 2013, spurred by a ban on incandescent lamps starting in 2012. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light emitting diodes (LEDs) will grow the fastest, followed by advanced high-intensity discharge (HID) and halogen lighting.

US diesel engine product demand will rise 6.2 percent annually through 2013. Motor vehicle uses will outpace the non-motor vehicle segment as consumers choose diesel’s better fuel economy and towing/hauling power. New emission control regulations will also drive gains via the upgrading or replacement of older, noncompliant engines.