Since the study was published, there have been major changes in emissions regulations, diesel technology as well as dramatic movements in oil prices. Demand for diesels in Europe has steadily increased and the discussion of what will happen in the US becomes ever more topical. This topicality is, in part, driven by the growth in hybrid vehicle penetration - in Europe, hybrids are in their infancy, but the subject is gaining prominence. Thus, hybrids are considered within the scope of this study, as are consumer attitudes in the US towards diesel vehicles and their use. In addition, for Europe, the largest market for diesels, we undertake a number of scenario analyses to assess their impact on future demand.

The new study reviews all the changes which have taken place since the original study was published two years ago and revises all the forecasts. With the range and extent of these changes, this update is a major study in its own right and offers an invaluable tool to companies whose business is affected by changes in alternative engines and their components and their fuel demands. The primary audience for this new updated study is not limited to just subscribers to the original study - companies interested in this sector of the automotive industry will gain enormous benefit from the updated study but can, if desired, purchase the original study.

Deliverables:

• Two Hard Copies of the Report
• One CD-ROM Including All Text, Graphs, Charts and Databases
• Monthly Global PowerTracker™ E-Newsletter
• One invitation to the J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting Spring and Fall Conferences
• Six-month Client Support