DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “US
Consumers’ Priorities, Preferences, and Willingness to Pay for
Powertrain Systems and Features, 2018” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s
offering.
Declining diesel share gives rise to newer opportunities for electric
vehicles. Understanding consumer needs becomes quintessential toward
driving future mobility developments. This research focuses on consumer
needs and their willingness to pay for various powertrain features and
electric vehicles.
The respondents were questioned based on numerous factors such as
reliability, fuel economy, easy availability of the fuel, good everyday
performance, low cost of ownership, good resale value, low noise and
vibration, inexpensive to purchase, very low/zero emissions, sporty
performance, tax credits, and other incentives such as HOV lane access
and to understand which motivates them to consider purchasing a vehicle.
An overview of the impact of Volkswagen diesel emission scandal and
changing consumer perception of diesel has also been captured.
Key Features
The key takeaways of the study include:
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Vehicles are mainly used on city roads and highways. Around half of
the drivers do not drive more than 250 miles a day ever. -
Although reliability and safety are the most important factors for
choosing a vehicle, luxury car owners consider the performance and
personalization of the vehicle more often. -
Innovation seekers and selective adopters are more often considering
performance aspects when choosing an engine. -
Fuel economy is a higher priority compared to performance. Females and
drivers of small cars and SUVs with gasoline engines are especially
keen on achieving good fuel economy. -
More than 80% of the drivers are willing to trade in their current
vehicle for a more fuel-efficient vehicle at a fuel price of $5 per
gallon. -
Next Vehicle Segment – On average, of those who prefer diesel engines,
55% would want an idle start-stop system, while 43% would want
cylinder deactivation. These preferences can overlap, with 25% not
wanting any of those.
Key Issues Addressed
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What are the general purchasing criteria and powertrain attributes
that customers in the US consider while buying the car of their choice? -
What is the customer interest in considering a diesel-driven car as
the next purchase? - How is the customer perception of diesel cars changing?
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What is the impact of the Volkswagen emission scandal on such
perception? -
What is the consumer perception of xEVs? How does it change by EV type
– a mild, full, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric cars? What are
the key reasons for the consideration of xEVs? -
How has the awareness level of xEVs improved over the last few years?
How has the switching behavior changed over the years?
Key Topics Covered
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- General Purchasing Criteria – Features
- Importance of Vehicle Technologies
-
Willingness to Switch to a More Fuel-efficient Vehicle Based on Fuel
Prices - Considered and Preferred Fuel Engine Type
- Electric Vehicle Driving Range
2. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY
- Research Objectives
- Research Methodology
- Key Questions this Study will Answer
- Sample Overview – Sample Structure
- Weighting Methodology
- Psychographic Segments – Overview of Driver Segments
- Vehicle Ownership – By Gender
- Vehicle Ownership and Usage – By Gender
- Current Fuel Type and Average Daily Mileage – By Segment
3. VEHICLE OVERVIEW AND DRIVING PROFILE
- Current Fuel Engine Type – By Region and Current Vehicle Segment
- Vehicles with Turbo Charged or Supercharged Engine
- Driving Patterns – Average Usage of Vehicle
4. GENERAL PURCHASING CRITERIA
- General Purchasing Criteria – Features
- Engine Selection Criteria
- Factors Determining Preferred Engine Choice
5. FUEL EFFICIENCY VERSUS PERFORMANCE TRADE-OFF AND TECHNOLOGY
PRIORITY
- Fuel Efficiency versus Performance and Utility Tradeoff
- Willingness to Pay for Fuel Economy Versus Performance
- Importance of Vehicle Technologies
6. SATISFACTION WITH THE CURRENT VEHICLE
- Importance Versus Satisfaction Matrix
- Importance Versus Satisfaction Matrix – Male Versus Female Respondents
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Importance Versus Satisfaction Matrix – Luxury Versus Non-luxury
Vehicle Owners
7. VEHICLE SWITCHING ANALYSIS AND VEHICLE BUDGET
- Current Versus Preferred Vehicle Segment (Next Purchase)
- Budget for Next Vehicle
- Preferred Way of Purchase
-
Willingness to Switch to a More Fuel-efficient Vehicle Based on Fuel
Prices
8. POWERTRAIN PREFERENCE IN THE NEXT VEHICLE
- Current Versus Preferred Fuel Type
- Considered and Preferred Fuel Engine Type
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Electric Vehicle as Primary Vehicle Versus Supplemental Vehicle – By
Current Vehicle Segment
9. EXPECTED UPTAKE RATES FOR POWERTRAIN FOR THE NEXT VEHICLE –
CONJOINT RESULTS
- Powertrain Expected Uptake Rate of Major Engine Categories
- Powertrain Expected Uptake Rate of Gasoline Engine Options
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Powertrain Expected Uptake Rate of Diesel Engine Options – By Next
Vehicle Segment - Powertrain Expected Uptake Rate of Plug-in Electric Engine Types
- Expected Uptake Rates of Charging Options – By Next Vehicle Segment
10. PROFILE OF CONSUMERS CONSIDERING DIFFERENT FUEL ENGINE TYPES
- Considered Fuel Type by Demographics
- Attitude Towards Environment – By Considered Fuel Type
- Attitude Towards Vehicle Technology – By Considered Fuel Type
- General Criteria for Purchasing a New Vehicle – By Considered Fuel Type
- Current Fuel Type – By Considered Fuel Type
- Mileage – By Considered Fuel Type
11. WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR DIFFERENT FUEL ENGINE TYPES
- Willingness to Pay Extra for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engine
- Willingness to Pay Extra for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
- Willingness to Pay Extra for Diesel and Hybrid
12. CONSUMER ATTITUDE AND EXPECTATIONS TOWARD ALTERNATIVE FUEL
ENGINES
- Electric and PHEV Vehicles
- Electric Vehicle Driving Range Expectations
13. GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES AND COMPANIES TO ACTION
- Growth Opportunity – Convert the Interest in xEVs to Sale
- Strategic Imperatives for Consumer Interest in xEVs
14. CONCLUSIONS
- Key Conclusions
15. APPENDIX
- Market Engineering Methodology
- List of Exhibits
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