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  LEAD ACID BATTERIES (AUTOMOTIVE)
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Thousand Units and US$ Million. The major end-use segments discussed are Original Equipment Market and Aftermarket/Replacement Market for Motorcycles, Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 102 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Apollo Batteries Limited, C&D Technologies, Inc., CSB Battery Company Ltd., East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc., EnerSys, Exide Technologies, Tudor India Limited, Exide Industries Limited, F.I.A.M.M SpA, Akuma, Fujian Quanzhou Dahua Battery Co. Ltd., Furukawa Battery Co. Ltd., GS Yuasa Manufacturing Ltd., Johnson Controls, Inc., and Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-2735  PAGES:    368
PRICE:    $4450  DATE:       May 2008
COMPANIES:  102  MARKET DATA TABLES:   185
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  LEAD ACID BATTERIES (AUTOMOTIVE) (Complete Report) Pages : 368   | $4450
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
   Types of Lead Acid Batteries.....I-4
Flooded Lead Acid Batteries.....I-4
Sealed Lead Acid Batteries.....I-4
Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY82$2450
  1. Market Overview.....II-12 $200  
   A Promising Market.....II-1
Outlook.....II-1
Volume Sales.....II-1
1$100
   Value Sales.....II-2
1$100
  2. Batteries: A Significant Secondary Source of Energy.....II-31 $100  
   Applications of Batteries.....II-3
Consumer Batteries.....II-3
Automotive Batteries.....II-3
High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries.....II-3
1$100
  3. Lead Acid Batteries: Age-Old Suppliers of Power.....II-46 $400  
   Charged by the Vehicle Industry.....II-4
A Brief History.....II-4
The Battery Framework.....II-4
1$100
   Components of an Automotive Lead Acid Battery.....II-5
Active Material.....II-5
Plates.....II-5
Grids.....II-5
Electrolyte.....II-5
Separators.....II-5
Cell .....II-5
Terminals.....II-5
Container.....II-5
Cover.....II-5
Vents.....II-5
Kinds of Battery Architecture.....II-5
1$100
   How does a Lead Acid Battery Work?.....II-6
AGM and GEL Technology.....II-6
Types of Lead Acid Batteries.....II-6
Flooded Lead Acid Batteries.....II-6
Sealed Lead Acid Batteries.....II-6
1$100
   Applications of Sealed Lead Acid Batteries.....II-7
High Failure Rate and Short Life Span Characterize Sealed Lead Acid Batteries.....II-7
Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries.....II-7
Drawbacks of VRLA Batteries.....II-7
Categorization of Lead Acid Batteries Based on Construction and Intended Use.....II-7
Automotive Starting.....II-7
1$100
   Traction.....II-8
Stationary.....II-8
Applications of Lead Acid Batteries.....II-8
Starting Lighting and Ignition.....II-8
Motive Power.....II-8
Backup Systems.....II-8
Portable Tools and Appliances.....II-8
1$100
   Electronic and Medical Equipment.....II-9
Military, Defense and Aerospace Equipment.....II-9
1$100
  4. Lead Acid Batteries in the Automotive Sector.....II-104 $400  
   Automotive Lead Acid Battery Features.....II-10
Cold Cranking Rating of Batteries.....II-10
Cranking Amperes.....II-10
Reserve Capacity.....II-10
Working of Lead Acid Battery in Gasoline Powered Vehicles.....II-10
1$100
   Types of Automotive Lead Acid Batteries.....II-11
Cranking Batteries.....II-11
Cycling Batteries.....II-11
Growth Prospects for Automotive Lead Acid Batteries.....II-11
End-Use Market.....II-11
Automotive Original Equipment Market (OEM).....II-11
1$100
   Automotive Aftermarket/Replacement Battery Market.....II-12
Aftermarket Battery Purchase Behavior.....II-12
Future Vehicle Technology Plays a Decisive Role.....II-12
Requirements Demanded by Future Generation Vehicles.....II-12
1$100
   Pure-Lead Batteries.....II-13
1$100
  5. Battery Failure.....II-145 $600  
   Reasons Behind Battery Failure.....II-14
Positive Grid Oxidation.....II-14
Active Material Cycling Capacity Loss.....II-14
Separator Deterioration.....II-14
Water Loss.....II-14
Factors Controlling Performance of Lead Acid Batteries.....II-14
Climatic Conditions.....II-14
1$100
   Temperature: A Critical Factor.....II-15
Maintenance of Batteries.....II-15
Storing.....II-15
Maintenance-Free Batteries.....II-15
1$100
   Reenergizing Automotive Lead Acid Batteries.....II-16
Charging Varies with Battery Types.....II-16
Trickle Charging.....II-16
Pulse Charging.....II-16
1$100
   Jump Starting.....II-17
Testing Lead Acid Battery Performance.....II-17
Factors Influencing Sale of Lead Acid Batteries.....II-17
Price.....II-17
Seasonal Cycle.....II-17
Quality.....II-17
Service.....II-17
1$100
   Environmental Regulations and Concern.....II-18
Innovation.....II-18
Distribution.....II-18
Table 1: Factors Affecting Sale of Lead Acid Batteries (On 1-5 Scale) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-18
1$300
  6. Electric Vehicles - A Proliferating Target Market.....II-195 $500  
   Types of Electric Vehicles.....II-19
Electric Vehicles: Revival of an Old Concept.....II-19
1$100
   Hurdles in EVs’ Success.....II-20
Efficient Battery Technology - Key to Success of Electric Vehicles.....II-20
1$100
   Essentials of Battery for EVs.....II-21
Batteries in the Long Run.....II-21
Near-Term Batteries.....II-21
Mid-Term Batteries.....II-21
Long-Term Batteries.....II-21
1$100
   Vehicle Manufacturers Join the Quest.....II-22
Lead Acid Battery - Not Giving Up Hope.....II-22
Advanced Lead Acid Batteries.....II-22
1$100
   Chloride Tackles the Problem of Sensing when to Top up Lead Acid Batteries in
  EVs.....II-23
Factors Retarding Growth of Lead Acid Batteries in EV Market.....II-23
Low Energy Density and Heavy Weight.....II-23
Limited Driving Range and Long Recharge Time.....II-23
High Replacement Cost.....II-23
Unimaginable Demand for Lead.....II-23
Lead Pollution to Rise by Lead Acid Batteries Powered EVs.....II-23
1$100
  7. Alternative Battery Technologies.....II-245 $500  
   Automotive Lead Acid Batteries Losing Market to Alternative Technologies.....II-24
Rechargeable Battery Technologies.....II-24
Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries.....II-24
Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) Batteries.....II-24
Nickel-Iron (Ni-Fe) Batteries.....II-24
1$100
   Lithium Batteries.....II-25
Other Lithium Batteries.....II-25
Sodium-Sulfur Batteries (Na-S).....II-25
Zinc-Air Batteries.....II-25
Aluminum-Air Batteries.....II-25
Aluminum-Sulphur Batteries.....II-25
Sodium-Nickel-Chloride Batteries.....II-25
1$100
   Power Beat Battery.....II-26
Fuel Cells: A Clean Solution for Hybrid EVs.....II-26
Gas Power.....II-26
Electro Mechanical Storage Devices.....II-26
Flywheels.....II-26
1$100
   Ultracapacitors.....II-27
Table 2: Comparative Analysis of Select Batteries.....II-27
Atraverda’s Bipolar Substrate Solution.....II-27
1$300
   Axion’s e3 Supercell Technology.....II-28
1$100
  8. Environmental and Safety Concerns.....II-293 $300  
   Lead: The Primary Raw Material for Lead Acid Batteries.....II-29
Worldwide Lead Consumption & Production.....II-29
Lead Exposures - A Cause For Concern.....II-29
Lead’s Effect on Human System.....II-29
1$100
   Survey by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.....II-30
Lead Toxicity in the Human Nervous System.....II-30
Correlation Between Lead Exposure & IQ.....II-30
Sources of Lead Exposure.....II-30
Airborne.....II-30
1$100
   Food & Beverages.....II-31
Water Distribution System.....II-31
Lead from Soil and Dust.....II-31
Occupational Exposures of Lead.....II-31
Other Sources.....II-31
Encapsulation - Shield Against Lead Exposures.....II-31
1$100
  9. Product Introductions And Innovations.....II-323 $300  
   Exide Launches Two New Products.....II-32
East Penn Expands Deka Unigy I AGM Battery Line.....II-32
Michigan Scientists Invent Automotive Vehicle Battery System.....II-32
TSA Battery Introduces TS-12170 Battery.....II-32
TGY Ltd Introduces TATA GREEN.....II-32
1$100
   Ztong Yee Launches Car Battery.....II-33
Kimball Midwest Develops Battery Life Extender.....II-33
GS Yuasa Unveils an Automotive Battery for Australian Market.....II-33
EnerSys Enhances The Genesis XE Battery Line.....II-33
Ztong Yee Launches GT Series.....II-33
1$100
   Hangzhou Huitong Introduces Model YTX9-BS Battery.....II-34
Exide Introduces Two New Automotive Battery Brands.....II-34
East Penn Releases Group 31 Intimidatorฎ AGM Battery.....II-34
East Penn Launches the Marine/RV Intimidatorฎ AGM Battery.....II-34
Firefly Energy Develops Carbon Lead Acid Battery.....II-34
Axion Battery Products Manufactures e3 Supercells.....II-34
1$100
  10. Product Introductions and Innovations in the Recent Past.....II-353 $300  
   East Penn Unleashes Deka EN Battery Line.....II-35
East Penn Launches Unigy High Rate Series with 10-Year Design Life.....II-35
East Penn Unveils Deka Intimidator™ AGM battery.....II-35
Exide Releases Excell Batteries.....II-35
Exide Technology Showcases Exide X-treme Battery.....II-35
1$100
   East Penn Launches Deka Unigy Battery.....II-36
East Penn Launches a New Dual Purpose Battery.....II-36
EnerSys Introduces New PowerSafe DDm Batteries.....II-36
EnerSys Launches New VRLA Battery.....II-36
1$100
   Panasonic Launches High Power Series Sealed Lead Acid Batteries.....II-37
1$100
  11. Recent Industry Activity.....II-385 $500  
   Universal Power Strikes Agreement Deal with Amphenol- Tuchel Electronics.....II-38
Exide Strikes Supply Agreement with Toyota Motor.....II-38
Johnson Enters into JV Agreement with Fengfan.....II-38
EnerSys Inks Pact with Sears Holdings to Supply DieHard Platinum Batteries.....II-38
Amara Raja to Produce Two-Wheeler Batteries.....II-38
1$100
   EnerSys Agrees to Buy Energia.....II-39
TAFE Opens Third Battery Unit in Tamil Nadu.....II-39
Tudor Expands Battery Production Capacity.....II-39
TAFE Establishes VRLA Battery Unit.....II-39
EnerSys on an Acquisition Spree.....II-39
Weston Presidio Acquires MicroPower.....II-39
1$100
   Axion Acquires Lead-Acid Battery Fabrication Facilities.....II-40
Tata Group and GS Yuasa Establishes Joint venture.....II-40
C&D Technologies Signs Agreement with IdaTech.....II-40
Ballard Signs Contract with General Hydrogen.....II-40
NK Minda to Set Up Battery Plant.....II-40
Axion Battery Starts Production.....II-40
Exide Technologies Sings Contract with Ford.....II-40
1$100
   Amara Raja Expands Production Capacity.....II-41
Monbat to Invest in Car Battery Recycling Plant.....II-41
Exide Plans to Shut Battery Plant in Louisiana.....II-41
TAFE’s New Lead Acid Battery Facility.....II-41
Enersys Obtains $20Million Battery Supply Contract From Defense Forces.....II-41
Firefly Energy Awarded Patent for New Lead-Acid Battery Technology.....II-41
1$100
   iQ Power Constructs “Smart” Lead-Acid Battery Facility.....II-42
1$100
  12. Strategic Corporate Developments in the Recent Past.....II-434 $400  
   Johnson Controls/Bosch Acquire Car Component Manufacturer Delphi SLI.....II-43
L-3 Communications Bags $6M Contract From the US Navy.....II-43
EnerSys Concludes Acquisition of FIAMM's Motive Power Battery Division.....II-43
EnerSys Bags Contract From US Department of Defense.....II-43
Exide Technologies Secures Battery Contracts from German Military.....II-43
Exide Secures Supply Contract for Swedish Project ‘RAKEL’.....II-43
1$100
   EnerSys Acquires First National Battery Ltd.....II-44
Enersys Sets Up New Facility in Russia.....II-44
C&D Technologies Acquires Celestica Power Systems.....II-44
C&D Technologies Acquires Datel, Inc.....II-44
East Penn Inks Joint Development Agreement with Nuvera Fuel Cells.....II-44
Exide Technologies Completes Reorganization.....II-44
Exide Technologies Receives Battery Supply Contract from Scandinavian Airlines
  System.....II-44
1$100
   Grupo Imsa Sells Automotive Battery Interests to Partner Johnson Controls,
  Inc......II-45
C&D Technologies Consolidates Matsushita’s Lead Acid Battery Assets.....II-45
EnerSys Bags Contract from UK Ministry of Defense.....II-45
YUASA Merges with JSB.....II-45
Exide Signs Agreement with BMW.....II-45
Exide Inks Agreement with Volvo Trucks.....II-45
1$100
   Exide Supplies Batteries to Goodyear.....II-46
1$100
  13. Focus on Select Players.....II-474 $400  
   Apollo Batteries Limited (Australia).....II-47
C&D Technologies, Inc. (US).....II-47
CSB Battery Company Ltd. (Taiwan).....II-47
1$100
   East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc (US).....II-48
EnerSys (US).....II-48
Exide Technologies (US).....II-48
1$100
   Tudor India Limited (India).....II-49
Exide Industries Limited (India).....II-49
F.I.A.M.M SpA (Italy).....II-49
Akuma (Czech Republic).....II-49
Fujian Quanzhou Dahua Battery Co. Ltd. (China).....II-49
1$100
   Furukawa Battery Co. Ltd. (Japan).....II-50
GS Yuasa Manufacturing Ltd. (Japan).....II-50
Johnson Controls, Inc. (US).....II-50
Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-50
1$100
  14. Global Market Perspective.....II-51   
   Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region / Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$300
   Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$300
   Table 5: World Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$300
   Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$300
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$300
   Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$300
   Table 9: World Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$300
   Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$300
   Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$300
   Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$300
   Table 13: World Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$300
   Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$300
   Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$300
   Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$300
   Table 17: World Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$300
   Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$300
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-67

Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-67
1$300
   Table 21: World Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-68

Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by End-Use – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-68
1$300
   Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-69

Table 24: World Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-69
1$300
   Table 25: World Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-70

Table 26: World 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) for Original Equipment Market by End-Use – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-70
1$300
   Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$300
   Table 28: World Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$300
   Table 29: World Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$300
   Table 30: World 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$300
   Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$300
   Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$300
   Table 33: World Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$300
   Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$300
   Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-79

Table 36: World Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-79
1$300
   Table 37: World Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-80

Table 38: World 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by End-Use – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-80
1$300
   Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-81

Table 40: World Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-81
1$300
   Table 41: World Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by End-Use – Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-82

Table 42: World 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) in Aftermarket/Replacement Market by End-Use – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles Segments for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-82
1$300
III. MARKET109$2150
  1. The United States.....III-116 $1025  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current and Future Analysis.....III-1
Volume Sales.....III-1
Value Sales.....III-1
Weather and Aging Vehicles Prompt Growth.....III-1
Environmental Concerns.....III-1
Safety Measures at Lead Acid Battery Plants.....III-1
1$75
   Recycling in Pennsylvania.....III-2
Product Launches.....III-2
2$150
   Product Launches in the Recent Past.....III-41$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-52$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments in the Recent Past.....III-73$225
   Focus on Select Players.....III-10
C&D Technologies, Inc.....III-10
East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.....III-10
1$75
   EnerSys.....III-11
Exide Technologies Limited.....III-11
Johnson Controls, Inc......III-11
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-12
Table 43: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$150
   Table 44: US Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 45: US Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$150
   Table 46: US 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-141$150
   Table 47: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15

Table 48: US Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
1$150
   Table 49: US Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16

Table 50: US 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-16
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-176 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-17
Current and Future Analysis.....III-17
Volume Sales.....III-17
Value Sales.....III-17
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-18
Table 51: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 52: Canadian Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
   Table 53: Canadian Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

Table 54: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket / Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-19
1$150
   Table 55: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-201$150
   Table 56: Canadian Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 57: Canadian Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
   Table 58: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket / Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-22
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-237 $650  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-23
Current and Future Analysis.....III-23
Volume Sales.....III-23
Value Sales.....III-23
Strategic Corporate Development in the Recent Past.....III-23
Focus on Select Players.....III-23
Furukawa Battery Co. Ltd......III-23
1$75
   GS Yuasa Manufacturing Ltd......III-24
Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd......III-24
B. Market Analytics.....III-24
Table 59: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
1$150
   Table 60: Japanese Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

Table 61: Japanese Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
1$150
   Table 62: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-261$150
   Table 63: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-271$150
   Table 64: Japanese Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28

Table 65: Japanese Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
   Table 66: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-29
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-3014 $1150  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-30
Current and Future Analysis.....III-30
Volume Sales.....III-30
Value Sales.....III-30
Product Launch in the Recent Past.....III-30
East Penn Unleashes Deka EN Battery Line.....III-30
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-31
Strategic Corporate Developments in the Recent Past.....III-31
1$75
   Focus on Select Players.....III-32
F.I.A.M.M SpA (Italy).....III-32
Akuma (Czech Republic).....III-32
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-33
Table 67: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$150
   Table 68: European Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34

Table 69: European Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$150
   Table 70: European 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-351$150
   Table 71: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

Table 72: European Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
   Table 73: European Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

Table 74: European 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-37
1$150
   Table 75: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-381$150
   Table 76: European Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-391$150
   Table 77: European Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 78: European 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$150
   Table 79: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-411$150
   Table 80: European Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-421$150
   Table 81: European Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

Table 82: European 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-43
1$150
  4a. France.....III-446 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-44
Current and Future Analysis.....III-44
Volume Sales.....III-44
Value Sales.....III-44
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-45
Table 83: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45

Table 84: French Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$150
   Table 85: French Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46

Table 86: French 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-46
1$150
   Table 87: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End- Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-471$150
   Table 88: French Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-481$150
   Table 89: French Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49

Table 90: French 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-49
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-506 $650  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-50
Current and Future Analysis.....III-50
Volume Sales.....III-50
Value Sales.....III-50
B. Market Analytics.....III-50
Table 91: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$150
   Table 92: German Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51

Table 93: German Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
   Table 94: German 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) for 1998, 2008 & 2012.....III-521$150
   Table 95: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/ Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-531$150
   Table 96: German Long-term Projections for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-541$150
   Table 97: German Historic Review for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) by End-Use Segment – Original Equipment Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) and Aftermarket/Replacement Market (Motorcycles, Passenger Cars, and Commercial Vehicles) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55

Table 98: German 15-Year Perspective for Lead Acid Batteries (Automotive) b