The forecast given in the report is based on a correlation between previous drivers and growth of basic factors, such as fuel cell demand and industrial production performance.
*The countries in the report have been decided on the basis of their fuel cell activities and future growth prospects.
Key Findings
Being at nascent stage, fuel cell industry is highly dependent on funding from government sources. To remain competitive with conventional sources, huge R&D is required for development purposes.
Western markets are expected to be the early adopters of fuel cell technology as advanced environment regulations, high energy cost, and environmental pressure will change the consumer behavior.
In 2006 total new units jumped to well over 7,000 with the cumulative total over 20,000. In terms of development by application, all sectors experienced gains with the niche transport sector and portable in particular exhibiting strong growth.
Year 2006 saw the dominance of Europe as a fuel cell manufacturer, with North America crashing to less than a fifth of all new units developed.
To ensure the successful introduction of commercialization phase, vast improvement in infrastructure is required.
Key Issues & Facts Analyzed
What is the status of applications, technology and infrastructure of the fuel cell industry?
What are the potential applications for the fuel cell technology?
What is the market share of the global fuel cell industry by type?
What are the driving forces and challenges for the industry?
What are the future opportunities for the fuel cell technology?
What are the potential fuel cell markets at regional as well as country level?
Key Players
This section provides the overview and financials of several players like Daihatsu, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Company, etc.
Research Methodology Used
Information Sources
Information has been sourced from many sources like, books, newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, industry news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.
Analysis Methods
The analysis methods include ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, linear regression analysis using software tools, judgmental forecasting, and cause and effect analysis.
Table of Content
1. Analyst View
2. Fuel Cell - Basics
2.1 Types of Fuel Cell & Market Overview
2.2 Growth Drivers
2.2.1 Government Support & Legislation
2.2.2 Environmental Competitiveness
2.2.3 Energy Efficient & Alternative Source of Energy
3. Fuel Cell Technology Status - Global
3.1 By Region
3.2 By Application
3.2.1 Large Stationary
3.2.2 Transportation
3.2.2.1 Hydrogen Infrastructure
3.2.2.2 Buses
3.2.2.3 Light Duty Vehicles
3.2.2.4 Niche Transport
3.2.3 Portables
3.2.4 Small Stationary
3.3 By Research & Development
4. Fuel Cell Development - Country Level
4.1 Canada
4.2 India
4.3 Japan
4.4 Germany
4.5 Korea
4.6 Republic of China
4.7 France
5. Industry Analysis
5.1 Opportunities
5.1.1 Potential Market Size in Different Scenarios
5.1.2 Niche Transportation Sector
5.1.3 Potential Application Markets
5.2 Challenges
5.2.1 Infrastructure Constraints
5.2.2 Cost Factor
5.2.3 Government Initiatives
6. Fuel Cell Vehicle - Key Players
6.1 Daihatsu
6.2 Ford Motor Company
6.3 General Motors
6.4 Honda
6.5 Hyundai Motor Company
List of Tables
Table 3-1: Timetable of Fuel Cell Vehicles
Table 5-1: Global - Railway Network Size by Country
Table 5-2: Sensitive Factors in Deployment of FCV
Table 6-1: Daihatsu - Financial Overview (in Billion Yen), 2006 & 2007
Table 6-2: Ford Motor Company - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2006 & 2007
Table 6-3: General Motors - Financial Overview (in Million US$), 2006 & 2007
Table 6-4: Honda - Financial Overview (in Million Yen), 2006-2008
Table 6-5: Hyundai Motor Company - Financial Overview (in Million KRW), 2003-2007
List of Charts
Figure 2-1: Structure of Individual Fuel Cell
Figure 2-2: Structure of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell
Figure 2-3: Structure of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Figure 2-4: Structure of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Figure 2-5: Structure of Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
Figure 2-6: Global - DMFC Installed Units in Portable Applications (2001-2006)
Figure 2-7: Relative Fuel Economies for Advanced Vehicle Technologies
Figure 2-8: Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Various Technologies & Fuel Types
Figure 3-1: Global - Cumulative Fuel Cell Installed Units (1991-2006)
Figure 3-2: Global - Fuel Cell Production by Region (%), 2004-2006
Figure 3-3: Global - Fuel Cell Sales (in Million US$), 2004 & 2005
Figure 3-4: Global - Fuel Cell Sales by Country (%), 2005
Figure 3-5: Global - Large Stationary Fuel Cell Units (1996-2007E)
Figure 3-6: Global - Large Stationary Fuel Cell Development (1996-2007E)
Figure 3-7: Global - Hydrogen Fuelling Stations (in Numbers), 2005 & 2006
Figure 3-8: Global - Hydrogen Fuelling Stations by Fuel Type (%), 2005-06
Figure 3-9: Global - Light Duty Fuel Cell Vehicles (in Numbers), 1991-2006E
Figure 3-10: Global - Cumulative Portable Fuel Cell Units Production (1995 to 2000 & 2001-2006)
Figure 3-11: Global - Cumulative Small Stationary Fuel Cell Units Production (1960 to 2000 & 2001-2006)
Figure 3-12: Global - New Small Stationary Fuel Cell Units Production (2001-2007E)
Figure 3-13: Global - Small Stationary Applications by Fuel Cell Type (%) 2003-2006
Figure 3-14: Global - Fuel Cell R&D Expenditure (in Million US$), 2004 & 2005
Figure 3-15: Global - Fuel Cell R&D Expenditure by Country (%), 2005
Figure 4-1: Canada - Fuel Cell Revenue (in Million US$), 2004 & 2005
Figure 4-2: Canada - Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technology by Focus Area (%), 2005
Figure 4-3: Canada - Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Market by Focus Area (%), 2005
Figure 4-4: Canada - Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Projects by Application (%), 2005
Figure 4-5: India - Fuel Cell Organizations by Type (%), 2006
Figure 4-6: India - Fuel Cell Organizations by State (%), 2006
Figure 4-7: India - Fuel Cell Market by Application (%), 2006
Figure 4-8: Japan - PEFC Market* (in Million Yen), 2003-04 to 2006-07E
Figure 4-9: Japan - Forecast for PEFC Market* (in Million Yen), 2007-08 to 2009-10
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