Abstract
The 'Change in the Automotive Industry' investigation was initiated by the Swedish Energy Agency in the autumn of 2000. The objective has been to illuminate and analyse technical developments in respect of the use of electricity in vehicles, not only for various ancillary systems but also for propulsion. A number of Swedish businesses that have, or could have, links with the automotive industry have been investigated. The main aim has been to attempt to identify the opportunities for the industry to meet and benefit from the changes. A total of 14 businesses have been visited, and a further 29 companies have replied to a survey questionnaire on the theme. Business intelligence shows that a great deal of work is being done on the use of electricity for automotive propulsion, in everything from battery vehicles, via electric hybrid vehicles to fuel cell vehicles. In terms of development, the Japanese manufacturers are in the lead, while the USA constitutes the largest single driving force behind development. The technical development requires a greater understanding within several new disciplines, and leads to major changes between different industry sectors. The results show that Sweden possesses world class expertise in several of the fields that can
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Fjaellstroem, Mikael;
[1]
Pohl, Hans;
[2]
Liljemark, Stefan;
[3]
Leander, Aasa;
[1]
Maruo, Kanehira;
[4]
Waldenby, Torbjoern;
[5]
Mellgren, Henry
[6]
- Swedish Energy Agency, Eskilstuna (Sweden)
- Sycon Energikonsult AB, Malmoe (Sweden)
- SwedPower AB (Sweden)
- Chalmers Univ. of Tech., Goeteborg (Sweden)
- JIC Consulting AB, Goeteborg (Sweden)
- Fordonskomponentgruppen, Goeteborg (Sweden)
Citation Formats
Fjaellstroem, Mikael, Pohl, Hans, Liljemark, Stefan, Leander, Aasa, Maruo, Kanehira, Waldenby, Torbjoern, and Mellgren, Henry.
Change in the automotive industry; Fordonsindustrin i foeraendring.
Sweden: N. p.,
2002.
Web.
Fjaellstroem, Mikael, Pohl, Hans, Liljemark, Stefan, Leander, Aasa, Maruo, Kanehira, Waldenby, Torbjoern, & Mellgren, Henry.
Change in the automotive industry; Fordonsindustrin i foeraendring.
Sweden.
Fjaellstroem, Mikael, Pohl, Hans, Liljemark, Stefan, Leander, Aasa, Maruo, Kanehira, Waldenby, Torbjoern, and Mellgren, Henry.
2002.
"Change in the automotive industry; Fordonsindustrin i foeraendring."
Sweden.
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title = {Change in the automotive industry; Fordonsindustrin i foeraendring}
author = {Fjaellstroem, Mikael, Pohl, Hans, Liljemark, Stefan, Leander, Aasa, Maruo, Kanehira, Waldenby, Torbjoern, and Mellgren, Henry}
abstractNote = {The 'Change in the Automotive Industry' investigation was initiated by the Swedish Energy Agency in the autumn of 2000. The objective has been to illuminate and analyse technical developments in respect of the use of electricity in vehicles, not only for various ancillary systems but also for propulsion. A number of Swedish businesses that have, or could have, links with the automotive industry have been investigated. The main aim has been to attempt to identify the opportunities for the industry to meet and benefit from the changes. A total of 14 businesses have been visited, and a further 29 companies have replied to a survey questionnaire on the theme. Business intelligence shows that a great deal of work is being done on the use of electricity for automotive propulsion, in everything from battery vehicles, via electric hybrid vehicles to fuel cell vehicles. In terms of development, the Japanese manufacturers are in the lead, while the USA constitutes the largest single driving force behind development. The technical development requires a greater understanding within several new disciplines, and leads to major changes between different industry sectors. The results show that Sweden possesses world class expertise in several of the fields that can become very important for tomorrow's automotive industry. At the same time, the companies expect difficulties in recruiting personnel qualified in the appropriate disciplines, such as development and design. There is, therefore, a clear risk that the present-day expertise will progressively fade away if nothing is done.There is a wide range of awareness of the greater use of electricity in vehicles. However, in principle, all companies feel that development towards new drive trains will proceed rapidly. Most of the companies are also very interested in descriptions and analyses of the state of development. The general conclusion of the work is that there are excellent prospects for Swedish industry to benefit from this development. However, it is most important to consciously concentrate on those areas where the country is well to the fore in an international perspective. If not, there is a risk that the opportunities to take the initiative and benefit from developments will gradually disappear. The report makes the following suggestions: The potential effects of this development should be analysed in an overall perspective. National and international co-operation should be intensified. Effective forms of business intelligence must be developed. Demonstration projects involving several parties should be initiated. Such measures would assist an understanding of the technology, while closer network links would encourage a climate of innovation, reducing the distance between idea and application.}
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title = {Change in the automotive industry; Fordonsindustrin i foeraendring}
author = {Fjaellstroem, Mikael, Pohl, Hans, Liljemark, Stefan, Leander, Aasa, Maruo, Kanehira, Waldenby, Torbjoern, and Mellgren, Henry}
abstractNote = {The 'Change in the Automotive Industry' investigation was initiated by the Swedish Energy Agency in the autumn of 2000. The objective has been to illuminate and analyse technical developments in respect of the use of electricity in vehicles, not only for various ancillary systems but also for propulsion. A number of Swedish businesses that have, or could have, links with the automotive industry have been investigated. The main aim has been to attempt to identify the opportunities for the industry to meet and benefit from the changes. A total of 14 businesses have been visited, and a further 29 companies have replied to a survey questionnaire on the theme. Business intelligence shows that a great deal of work is being done on the use of electricity for automotive propulsion, in everything from battery vehicles, via electric hybrid vehicles to fuel cell vehicles. In terms of development, the Japanese manufacturers are in the lead, while the USA constitutes the largest single driving force behind development. The technical development requires a greater understanding within several new disciplines, and leads to major changes between different industry sectors. The results show that Sweden possesses world class expertise in several of the fields that can become very important for tomorrow's automotive industry. At the same time, the companies expect difficulties in recruiting personnel qualified in the appropriate disciplines, such as development and design. There is, therefore, a clear risk that the present-day expertise will progressively fade away if nothing is done.There is a wide range of awareness of the greater use of electricity in vehicles. However, in principle, all companies feel that development towards new drive trains will proceed rapidly. Most of the companies are also very interested in descriptions and analyses of the state of development. The general conclusion of the work is that there are excellent prospects for Swedish industry to benefit from this development. However, it is most important to consciously concentrate on those areas where the country is well to the fore in an international perspective. If not, there is a risk that the opportunities to take the initiative and benefit from developments will gradually disappear. The report makes the following suggestions: The potential effects of this development should be analysed in an overall perspective. National and international co-operation should be intensified. Effective forms of business intelligence must be developed. Demonstration projects involving several parties should be initiated. Such measures would assist an understanding of the technology, while closer network links would encourage a climate of innovation, reducing the distance between idea and application.}
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