Flex Fuel Vehicle Global Market Report 2024

The flex fuel vehicle market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $69.42 billion in 2023 to $73.82 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to the adoption of wearable electronics, the miniaturization of electronic devices, the evolution of consumer electronics, the integration of medical devices, and the widespread adoption of IoT (Internet of Things) devices.

The flex fuel vehicle market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $90.97 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in materials science, the integration of wearable health and fitness technologies, developments in electric vehicles and transportation, the incorporation of smart fabrics, and the integration of energy harvesting. Key trends in the forecast period encompass the adoption of foldable and rollable display technologies, integration into wearable devices, applications in healthcare, the use of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and progress in battery materials.

The flex-fuel vehicle market is anticipated to experience growth due to the rising demand for eco-friendly vehicles. Eco-friendly vehicles, designed to minimize environmental impact compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, encompass electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, hydrogen vehicles, and natural gas vehicles. Flex-fuel technology in these vehicles helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promoting environmental sustainability. Compared to traditional gasoline vehicles, flex-fuel vehicles emit fewer greenhouse gases, contributing to their environmentally friendly status. Notably, in April 2023, the International Energy Agency reported that electric car sales constituted 14% of all new global car sales in 2022, a significant increase from the 9% recorded in 2021. The first quarter of 2023 witnessed a 25% YoY increase in electric car sales, totaling over 2.3 million units. Projections indicate a 35% YoY increase, with an expected sale of 14 million electric cars by the end of 2023. This surge in demand for eco-friendly vehicles is a key driver for the growth of the flex-fuel vehicle market.

The flex-fuel vehicle market is also poised for growth due to the increasing demand for fuel efficiency. Fuel efficiency gauges how effectively a vehicle or system utilizes fuel to generate energy or power relative to its performance. Flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) enhance fuel efficiency, particularly in areas where ethanol blends are readily available, by adjusting engine management to compensate. In some cases, FFVs can achieve slightly higher fuel efficiency with E85 compared to gasoline. For example, LendingTree reported in August 2023 that the average fuel efficiency for all automobiles rose to 26.4 mpg in 2022, with car fuel economy reaching 33.3 mpg. Consequently, the escalating demand for fuel efficiency is a driving factor for the flex-fuel vehicle market's growth in the foreseeable future.

The growth of the flex fuel vehicle market was impeded by the high positive rate of the pandemic. The automotive industry and vehicle production were significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with lockdowns and restrictions disrupting the manufacturing and distribution of vehicles and their components, including those for flex-fuel vehicles. In April 2023, household spending on transportation in the United States, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, decreased by almost 14% due to the pandemic, and global vehicle sales dropped to just under 70 million units in 2021. Sales are projected to decrease by 13.8% from 2019 to 2022, underscoring a notable negative trend that started in 2018. Consequently, the Flex Fuel Vehicle market's growth was curtailed by the pandemic's high positive rate.

Major players in the flex-fuel vehicle market are increasingly concentrating on developing modified engines featuring flex-fuel technology to enhance their market profitability. Modified engines are internal combustion engines that have been customized or altered from their original factory specifications to improve performance, power output, or other characteristics. In August 2023, Toyota Motor Corporation, a Japanese automotive manufacturer, introduced the electrified flex-fuel Innova HyCross car in India, the world's first fully ethanol-powered car equipped with a flex-fuel engine. The flex-fuel engine is a modified 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine running on E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. The Innova HyCross flex-fuel model is anticipated to provide up to 30% better fuel economy than the standard Innova HyCross hybrid, thanks to its use of E85 fuel. Additionally, the Innova HyCross flex-fuel features a self-charging lithium-ion battery that can operate the vehicle in electric mode, offering a more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient transportation option.

In July 2023, Molecular Energies PLC, a UK-based molecular energy company, acquired Dual Fuel Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is set to reinforce Molecular Energies' position in the hydrogen mobility market and bolster the development of environmentally friendly vehicles. Dual Fuel Ltd., a US-based engineering company, specializes in converting conventional gasoline-powered vehicles to run on ethanol and other alternative fuels, representing a form of flex-fuel technology.

Major companies operating in the flex fuel vehicle market report are Volkswagen AG, Toyota Motor Corporation, Cummins Inc., Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Stellantis N.V., Ford Motor Company, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors Corp., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Hyundai Motor Company, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Kia Motors Corporation, Groupe Renault, Tata Motors Limited, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Volvo Group, Geely Automobile Holdings Limited, Great Wall Motors, Isuzu Motors Limited, Mahindra & Mahindra, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, JAC Motors, Ashok Leyland, Bajaj Auto Limited.

North America was the largest region in the flex fuel vehicle market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the flex fuel vehicle market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the flex fuel vehicle market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Flex-fuel vehicles are designed with internal combustion engines capable of running on multiple fuel types, typically a blend of gasoline with either ethanol or methanol. This adaptable feature provides environmental advantages, particularly when ethanol is sourced from renewable materials such as corn or sugarcane, contributing to an overall reduction in the vehicle's carbon footprint.

The primary ethanol blends utilized in flex-fuel vehicles include E10 to E25, E25 to E85, and E85 and above. E10 to E25 denotes an ethanol-gasoline mixture containing ethanol in the range of 10% to 25% by volume. Flex-fuel vehicles specifically employ E10 to E26 blends, resulting in decreased fossil fuel consumption, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and improved combustion efficiency. These vehicles come in various types, encompassing passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with fuel options such as petrol and diesel.

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The flex fuel vehicle market consists of sales of fuel system components, engine control modules, engine oils, lubricants, and fuel conversion kits. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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