Automobiles and transportation equipment form the backbone of modern life, supporting the flow of goods and people and driving industries of all types, including yours. Freedonia analysis covers the sales, production, and maintenance of motor vehicles, automobiles, and transportation equipment, providing forecasts and analysis of key factors such as electrification and suppy chain.
While global motor vehicle manufacturing has been constrained by a tight supply of semiconductors as well as other supply chain issues, some relief is expected in 2023, when global production is forecast to hit 93.3 million vehicles. By 2025, production will have surpassed the pre-pandemic peak of 98.8 million vehicles.
Although sales of new vehicles have been limited by production issues, manufacturers in the US have been able to reap substantial profits by concentrating on the production of higher-margin vehicles and pushing development of battery-powered models.
This report forecasts to 2026 automotive battery demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level in Europe.
This report forecasts to 2026 global demand for automotive batteries by product, engine type, market sector, and major world region in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.
This report forecasts to 2026 US automotive battery demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $2.7 billion global HEV sensor industry. It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by type, vehicle system, vehicle type, and region.
Global demand for automotive batteries is forecast to increase 16% per year to $112 billion in 2026.
This report forecasts to 2023 and 2027 US manufacturers' shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.
Through 2026, global demand for buses is forecast to expand 8.4% per year to 549,800 units, from a low 2021 base, as sales of buses declined nearly 20% in 2020, then fell 7% lower in 2021.
Global demand for vehicle sensors is forecast to increase 6.8% per year to $44.4 billion in 2026.
This report forecasts to 2026 vehicle sensor demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level in Mexico.
This report forecasts to 2026 bus demand and production in units in Europe.