Global Automotive Fuel Cell Market

A fuel cell is an electrochemical cell that converts the chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through an electrochemical reaction of fuel with an oxidizing agent. Every fuel cell has two electrodes calledthe anode and cathode. The reactions that produce electricity take place at the electrodes.Every fuel cell also has an electrolyte, which carries electrically charged particles from one electrode to the other, and a catalyst, which speeds up the reactions at the electrodes.Hydrogen is the basic fuel andoxygen is typically used as the oxidizing agent, in fuel cells used for running vehicles i.e. in automotive fuel cells. They are different from batteries as they require continuous source of fuel and oxygen to sustain the chemical reaction, while batteries get chemical energy from the energy stored in them. Fuel cell run vehicles are efficient and emission-free, much like their battery-operated counterparts.

End-user/Technology

Automobile manufacturers are the target customers for the automotive fuel cell industry. Traders, distributors and suppliers of automobile parts to the manufacturers also play an important role in the industry.

Market Dynamics and Opportunities

The global market for automotive fuel cell is estimatedto grow at a promising rate of about13% due to the increasing production of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs)as a result of pollution awareness and pollution control measures taking place across the globe. There is an increasing inclination towards fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs)running on hydrogen and this alsocontributes to the rising demand in the fuel cell market.

Market Segmentation

The market is segmented in terms of the type of fuel cell and the type of application.The most common type of fuel cell for vehicle applications is the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell. According to the type of application, the fuel cell market is classified into light-duty vehicles and materials handling.Materials handling vehicles sector is likely to be the most appealing segment, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.5% over the next few years.

Regional/Geographic Analysis

The global automotive fuel cell market is dominated by Asia Pacific and it is anticipated to continue itsdominance. The Asia-Pacific fuel cell market is expected to grow at a CAGR of about 12% and will capture 60% of the overall fuel cell market. Europe stands at number twoand is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.5%. Due to the constant support and funding for commercialization of fuel cell technology by the US Department of Energy (DOE), the fuel cell market is growing considerably in US too.

Key Players

Some of the major players operating in the global automotive fuel cellmarket include: ACAL, Hydrogenics, Plug Power, Nuvera Fuel Cells, Ballard Power Systems, Watt Fuel Cell, Heliocentrics, Elcore, H2 Logic, Danthem Power, Toshiba, Bing Energy and Bosch Thermo-technology.

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage