DELPHI V FORECAST AND ANALYSIS OF THE U.S. AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY THROUGH THE YEAR 2000. VOLUME 2: TECHNOLOGY

The Delphi V: Technology Volume identifies, defines, and provides strategic analyses of new developments and emerging trends in automotive-related technologies. In addition, Delphi V provides forecasts and analyses of market-related issues such as quality, environmental, and legislative concerns, product/market penetration and segmentation, sourcing considerations, and supplier/aftermarket strategies--factors that will influence future technology and material selection decisions. The wide range of issues explored in Delphi V provides a useful leading indicator of major automotive technical trends through the next decade. This volume divides these issues into major sections covering (1) General Vehicle issues, including regulatory and fuel concerns; (2) Body/Chassis designs; (3) Powertrain/Drivetrain, including engine and transmission types; and (4) Electrical/Electronic systems and components in the vehicle.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute

  2901 Baxter Road
  Ann Arbor, MI  United States  48109-2150
• Publication Date: 1989-7

Media Info

• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: 232 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile industry; Delphi method; Forecasting; Technology; Trend (Statistics)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Vehicles and Equipment; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00491201
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 1990 12:00AM