Abstract
The increasing use of power-hungry options in modern passenger cars, such as heated seats and quick-defrost glass is placing unprecedented demands on automotive charging systems.
In response, the technology and specifications for the components used in starters and alternators (collectively known as rotating electrics) have become more advanced, and the growing complexity of passenger cars and light trucks has resulted in a significant increase in the sheer number of different alternators and starters.
In terms of design, the accent is on lightweight construction with higher outputs and better reliability than ever before; with manufacturers also having to address environmental, noise and high under-bonnet temperature concerns.
So, while the latest starters and alternators provide improved power generation capacity, they are also smaller, lighter and quieter in order to improve fuel consumption, help reduce CO2 and improve cabin comfort.
' In the light commercial vehicle segment, just-auto estimates that around 3.3m alternators were sold in the EU in 2007, with market volume potential to reach 4m by 2014.'
just-auto' s fourth report focusing on automotive starter motors and alternators offers exclusive Q&As with Denso, Valeo and ZF, an overview of the key industry trends and a look at the emerging markets.
Recent innovations in both conventional starter motors and alternators and integrated starter-alternators are investigated in the technical review, and profiles of the major manufacturers, from Bosch to Valeo are provided.
Forecasts to 2014 for the (OES and independent) aftermarket for starter motors and alternators in Europe, and for OE starter motors and alternators (by volume and value) in Europe, North America, Japan and China are also included.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The market
- Introduction
- Market trends
- Market players
- BBB Industries
- Bosch
- Denso
- Q&A with Denso UK Aftermarket Sales
- Lucas Electrical
- Mitsubishi Electric Corp
- Motorcar Parts of America Inc
- Prestolite Electric Inc
- Remy International
- Valeo
- Emerging markets
- China
- India
- Poland
- Market shares
- Market forecasts
Chapter 2 Technical review
- Defining the elements
- Recent innovations
- Starter motors and alternators
- Integrated starter-alternators
- Q&A with Valeo
- Q&A with ZF
Chapter 3 Manufacturers
- Bosch
- Denso
- Lucas Electrical
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Motorcar Parts of America Inc
- Prestolite Electric
- Remy International
- Valeo
List of figures
- Figure 1: Bosch Smart Electronic Start-Stop System
- Figure 2: Global market shares of OE alternators for passenger cars and light truck applications, 2007 (% of sales volume)
- Figure 3: Global market shares of OE starter motors for passenger cars and light truck applications, 2007 (% of sales volume)
- Figure 4: Gruau Microbus
- Figure 5: HX(F)95 starter series from Bosch
List of tables
- Table 1: Market volume of OE alternators for passenger cars and light trucks, Europe, North America, Japan and China, 2004-2014 (units ‘000s)
- Table 2: Market value of OE alternators for passenger cars and light trucks, Europe, North America, Japan and China, 2004-2014 (EUR ‘000s)
- Table 3: Market volume of OE starter motors for passenger cars and light trucks, Europe, North America, Japan and China, 2004-2014 (units ‘000s)
- Table 4: Market value of OE starter motors for passenger cars and light trucks, Europe, North America, Japan and China, 2004-2014 (EUR ‘000s)
- Table 5: Market volume of alternators for passenger cars distributed through the OES and independent aftermarket, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK, 2004-2014, (units ‘000s)
- Table 6: Market volume of alternators for commercial vehicles (less than 3.5 ton) distributed through the OES and independent aftermarket, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK, 2004-2014 (units ‘000s)
- Table 7: Market volume of starter motors for passenger cars distributed through the OES and independent aftermarket, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK, 2004-2014, (units ‘000s)
- Table 8: Market volume of starter motors for commercial vehicles (less than 3.5 ton) distributed through the OES and independent aftermarket, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK, 2004-2014 (units ‘000s)
- Table 9: Denso Electric Systems' net sales, 2000-2007 (JPYm)
- Table 10: Denso Corp' s starter and alternator production sites worldwide, 2008
- Table 11: Valeo Electrical Systems Branch facilities worldwide, 2008
- Table 12: Valeo Electrical Systems' sales 2004-2006 (EURm)
