Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions - Global Sector Overview and Forecast (Q1 2022 Update)

A major trend that has been seen is the gradual emergence of eco-friendly vehicles, which have systems that automatically switch off vehicle engines during idling, however, with increased energy requirements and on the same time is reliable as well.

While stop-start systems have evolved, manufacturers of rotating electrics have also pushed back the technical boundaries of Starter Motors and Alternators. Indeed, the increasing use of power-hungry options in modern passenger cars is placing unprecedented demands on automotive charging systems.

Ignition Systems have in the past been treated as a hang-on part with little new innovative developments to improve the systems. Today, there are basically three categories of ignition systems: Coil Ignition, Capacitive Discharge Ignition, and other types such as AC-Ignition. Coil Ignition is the most popular system.

There is a clear trend toward increasing energy requirements driven partly by more direct injection gasoline applications and emissions regulations. There is a direct relationship between the spark energy requirement and the in-cylinder pressure, prior to ignition. More aggressive combustion strategies for fuel economy improvement are enabled by direct injection and increasing the compression ratio is also beneficial for fuel economy. This is leading to air-to-fuel mixtures and in-cylinder pressures that are more challenging to ignite and which are requiring continually greater spark energy. This trend will continue pushing conventional systems close to their limits.

Meanwhile, the main technical drivers of spark plugs are long service life and functionality such as sure ignition, protection of the catalytic converter and cold-start reliability. Premium-priced precious metal spark plugs are extending product lifespan, thereby dampening unit growth for the aftermarket.

The report “Automotive Starter Motors, Alternators and Ignitions - Global Sector Overview and Forecast (Q1 2022 Update)” provides a comprehensive overview of Starter Motors, Alternators, Ignitions and Plugs including market trends, top markets, shares and forecasts as well as a technical round-up of various related automotive technologies and brief company profiles. Report’s global manufacturer market share estimates cover the following -

• OE Alternators for Light Vehicles.
• OE Alternators for Heavy-Duty Trucks.
• OE Starter Motors for Light Vehicles.
• OE Starter Motors for Heavy-Duty Trucks.
• OE Ignition Coils for Light Vehicles.
• OE Spark Plugs for Light Vehicles.
• Aftermarket Spark Plugs for Light Vehicles.

Report forecasts cover Starter Motors, Alternators, Integrated Starter-Alternators, Diesel Glow Plugs, Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs for Petrol and CNG vehicles.

*The top 14 markets accounting for over 98% of global light vehicle production include: North America (US, Canada and Mexico) ; Mercosur (Brazil and Argentina); Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Finland and Morocco) ; Central Europe (Turkey, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia); Russia; Japan; China; India; Korea; Thailand; Other Asia; Iran; South Africa; Australia.

Scope

Based on exclusive interviews, primary research and proprietary data this global market study includes -

• For the top 14* markets it provides market size data and a 15-year forecast for:
• Original Equipment (OE) Starter Motor, Integrated Starter-Alternator and Alternators Market.
• OE Ignition Coils, Spark Plugs, Glow Plugs, LPG/CNG Spark Plugs market.
• A review of the latest technological developments and market trends for:
• Starter and Alternator developments - Stop-Start Applications; Heavy-Duty Applications; Lightweight designs and ECUs
• Ignition and Plug developments - "Smart" Systems, Pencil-Type Ignition Coils, Compact Designs, High-Energy, Di Motronic, Continuous Current Systems, Electronic Control Glow Plugs, Ceramic Plugs, Advanced Insulator Materials, Fuel Efficient Plugs.
• Regional supplier market share data tables and commentary
• Exclusive interviews with OE suppliers including: Ambixtra Sustainable Technologies, Autolite, Cap-XX, Delphi, Denso Europe, Federal-Mogul, Ioxus, Maxwell Technologies, NGK, Productiv, Pulstar and others.
• Updated profiles of the major automotive tyre and wheel suppliers including their strategies and prospects.

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• Gain a quick global overview of the Starter Motor, Alternator and Ignition sector globally.
• Understand the size and scope of the top 14 markets.
• Hear direct from leading companies on their strategies and plans.
• Review the latest and most significant technological developments.
• Know the key trends within the sector and what's driving them.
• Spot opportunities and threats in this sector.
• Establish key companies' latest activities and prospects.
• Prepare supply and demand forecasts.
• Produce internal sales plans and forecasts.
• Carry out competitive intelligence.