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  NATURAL GAS VEHICLES
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Natural Gas Vehicles in Number of Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2010. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 40 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Alternative Fuel Systems Incorporated, Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag, Caterpillar Incorporated, Cummins Inc., Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., DaimlerChrysler, Fiat SpA, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Hyundai Motor Company, Isuzu Motors Ltd., Landi Renzo SpA, Mazda Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Nissan Motor Corp., PSA Peugeot Citroλn S.A, Renault SA, Suzuki Motor Corporation, TeleflexGFI Control Systems, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen AG, and Volvo AB. 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-1110  PAGES:    440
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       August 2006
COMPANIES:  40  MARKET DATA TABLES:   241
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  
  NATURAL GAS VEHICLES (Complete Report) Pages : 440   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
CAGR Disparities Between Historic & Current Data.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY56$2250
  1. Industry Overview.....II-120 $2000  
   Automobile Industry: Measure of Economic Dynamism.....II-1
NGVs: An Overview.....II-1
1$100
   OEM NGV Initiatives.....II-2
Leading Economies Crack the Whip on Greenhouse Gas Emissions.....II-2
1$100
   Short Market Sizzlers.....II-31$100
   Market Pulse.....II-4
Burgeoning Environmental Concerns - An Opportunity in the Offing.....II-4
Oil Price Uncertainty Thrusts NGVs Into the Spotlight.....II-4
1$100
   NGV Market: A Buzz With Activity.....II-5
Market Penetration Glides Up the Statistical Scale.....II-5
Appetite for Energy Independence Fuels Demand.....II-5
Tax Sops & Incentives Help Spur Production of Hybrid Cars.....II-5
1$100
   What Makes Natural Gas An Attractive Alternative: The Pros & Cons.....II-6
Innovation In Full Steam.....II-6
New Strain-Gage Sensors for Use in NGVs.....II-6
1$100
   Lack of Refueling Infrastructure & Spiking Gas Costs Unleash a Search for Alternate
  Power.....II-7
The Number Game.....II-7
1$100
   Market Challenges.....II-8
High Costs of Natural Gas Vehicles Suspends Widespread Adoption.....II-8
Underdeveloped Refueling & Service Infrastructure Casts a Spoke in Market
  Proliferation.....II-8
1$100
   Table 1: Number of Natural Gas Refueling Stations in the World by Region for 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-9
Safety Concerns: A Challenge to Reckon With.....II-9
Rapid Technological Advancements in Conventional Vehicles and other AFVs.....II-9
1$100
   Year 2006: A Curtain Raiser to Key Markets .....II-10
Brazil Rising Over the International Horizon.....II-10
Statistical Fact File of the Brazilian NGV Industry: Year 2005 .....II-10
Pakistan Polishes Up Its NGV Industry .....II-10
1$100
   A Mixed Bag for Europe On the NGV Front .....II-11
NG Based Passenger Cars In Europe Feel the Acute Need for Focused Strategy
  .....II-11
1$100
   Statistical Anecdotes.....II-12
Table 2: Global Market for NGVs: Percentage Geographic Breakup by Country\Region for the Years 2001, 2006 & 2010 – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-12
1$100
   Table 3: Global Market for NGVs: Percentage Geographic Breakup by Country\Region for the Years 1991, 1995 & 2000 – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of World: A Retrospective Review (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-13

Table 4: NGV Population as a Percentage of Overall Vehicle Population in Select Countries for the Years 2001, 2003 & 2010.....II-13
1$100
   Table 5: NGV Population as a Percentage of Overall Vehicle Population in Selected Countries: 1991 & 2000: A Retrospective Review.....II-14

Table 6: Global NGV Market (2001-2010): Major Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-14
1$100
   Table 7: Global NGV Market (1991-2000): Major Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth: A Retrospective Review (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-15

Table 8: Major Automakers in the World Ranked by Revenue for the Year 2004 (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-15
1$100
   Crude Oil Statistics.....II-16
Table 9: Global Crude Oil Consumption by Country for 2004 in Million Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....II-16

Table 10: Global Crude Oil Production by Country for 2004 in Million Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-16
1$100
   Table 11: Global Oil Consumption by Sector for the Year 2000 – A Historic Review (In Million Tons Oil Equivalent) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-17
Historic Export & Imports: Year 2001.....II-17
Table 12: Global Crude Oil Imports by Country – 2001 (In Million Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-17

Table 13: Global Crude Oil Exports by Country – 2001 (In Million Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-17
1$100
   Natural Gas Statistics.....II-18
Table 14: Global Natural Gas Production by Country for 2004 in Billion Cubic Meters (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-18

Table 15: Global Natural Gas Consumption by Region for 2004 in Million Tons Oil Equivalent (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-18
1$100
   Table 16: Top 10 Nations of Natural Gas Reserves for 2004 in Billion Cubic Meters (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-19
Export-Import Notes: Year 2003.....II-19
Table 17: Global Natural Gas Exports for Top Ten Nations for 2003 in Billion Cubic Meters (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-19
1$100
   Table 18: Global Natural Gas Imports for Top Nations for 2003 in Billion Cubic Meters (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-20
1$100
  2. Product Overview.....II-214 $400  
   NGVs: An Overview.....II-21
NG: A Significant Alternative Fuel.....II-21
NGVs: Relevance, Benefits and Hindrances .....II-21
1$100
   NGVs by Vehicle Class.....II-22
Light Duty NGVs.....II-22
Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles.....II-22
Non-Road Vehicles.....II-22
1$100
   NGVs by Fuel Supply .....II-23
NGV Segments.....II-23
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles.....II-23
Table 19: Comparative Emission Advantage with the Replacement of Conventional Diesel with CNG in Buses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-23
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Vehicles.....II-23
1$100
   NGV Refueling.....II-24
1$100
  3. Other Alternative Fuel Vehicles.....II-257 $700  
   Propane/LPG.....II-25
Methanol.....II-25
1$100
   Ethanol.....II-26
Electricity.....II-26
Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles.....II-26
1$100
   Hybrid Electric Vehicles.....II-27
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles.....II-27
Biodiesel.....II-27
Introduction.....II-27
Sources and Types of Biodiesel.....II-27
1$100
   Vehicular Emissions.....II-28
Approximate Emission Variations of B20 Relative to Conventional Diesel.....II-28
Approximate Emission Variations of B100 Relative to Conventional Diesel.....II-28
1$100
   The Cost Factor.....II-29
Performance Characteristics.....II-29
Dimethyl-Ether (DME).....II-29
1$100
   Properties of DME.....II-30
Production of DME.....II-30
Availability Issues.....II-30
Applications of Dimethyl-ether.....II-30
1$100
   DME in Transportation.....II-31
DME in Fuel Cells.....II-31
1$100
  4. Automotive Industry – A Brief Review.....II-324 $400  
   Table 20: Global Automobile Sales – Annual Market Estimates/Projections for the Period 1999-2006 by Region and Vehicle Segment (In ‘000 Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-321$100
   Table 21: Global Automobile Sales (1999, 2002 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region - United States,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-331$100
   Table 22: Global Automobile Production – Annual Market Estimates/Projections for the Period 1999-2006 by Region and Vehicle Segment (In ‘000 Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-341$100
   Table 23: Global Automobile Production (1999, 2002, 2006): Percentage Breakdown by Region – United States,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-35
1$100
  5. Environmental and Regulatory Issues.....II-363 $300  
   Environmental Issues.....II-36
Environmental Impact of ICEVs.....II-36
The Ensuing Health Problems.....II-36
Environmental Impact of NGVs.....II-36
Impact on Air Quality and GHG Emission Levels.....II-36
1$100
   Impact on Water and Soil Pollution.....II-37
Regulatory and Other Factors.....II-37
Introduction.....II-37
UNFCCC.....II-37
1$100
   Fuel Prices and NGV Economics.....II-38
Incentives and Subsidies.....II-38
1$100
  6. Product Launches.....II-392 $200  
   Peugeot and Gaz de France to Introduce New Car Powered with Natural Gas.....II-39
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centre Unveils New Eight Natural Gas
  Vehicles.....II-39
Honda Motor Co. Inc All Set to Pioneer the Launch of Natural Gas Vehicle .....II-39
TeleflexGFI Announces the Unveiling of a New Natural Gas Powered Passenger Van
  .....II-39
1$100
   FuelMaker Unveils Phill.....II-40
Mazda Rolls Out Titan Dash.....II-40
Ford Introduces Natural Gas Version of E-450 Cutaway Econoline.....II-40
Mazda Motor Introduces CNG-Powered Titan Truck.....II-40
Mazda Motor Introduces Compressed Gas Version of Demio Wagon.....II-40
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-416 $600  
   National Grid to Take over KeySpan.....II-41
PdVSA to Reopen Natural Gas Stations for Vehicles.....II-41
General Motors to Promote Clean Fuel in Texas, Michigan, and Minnesota.....II-41
AFS Receives Natural Gas Pressure Regulators from the European Distributor.....II-41
AFS Signs Engine Controller Contract.....II-41
1$100
   Apollo Resources International Acquires Applied LNG Technologies.....II-421$100
   Caterpillar Augments its Global Presence.....II-43
Clean Energy Takes Over Willis LNG Plant.....II-43
NHK Acquires Teleflex-NHK Automotive .....II-43
Ford and GM Halt the Production of Natural Gas Vehicles.....II-43
Honda and FuelMaker to Introduce Phill(TM) and Civic GX in Retail Market.....II-43
Honda and Plug Power Commence the Operation of Home Energy Station.....II-43
Teleflex Acquires Koltec-Necam.....II-43
GAIL and BPCL Enter into a Joint Venture to Supply of CNG.....II-43
1$100
   General Physics Corp. (GP) Garners a Deal to Build LNG and LCNG Fuel Station.....II-44
Gas Natural Partners with Exxon-Mobil.....II-44
Clean Energy Establishes Public Refueling Station for Natural Gas Vehicles.....II-44
Clean Energy Announces Construction of CNG Stations.....II-44
Hyundai Pacing-up in the CNG-Fueled Commercial Vehicles Market.....II-44
1$100
   Dynetek to Supply a Bulk of CNG Cylinders for the CNG Vehicle Market in Japan.....II-45
GTCS Acquires AG Autogas.....II-45
GTCS Purchases Mirada Automotive Product Lines.....II-45
GTCS Signs Agreement with General Motors.....II-45
1$100
   Westport Innovations Joins California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership.....II-46
Honda Acquires Stake in FuelMaker.....II-46
GTCS Acquires Superior Valve Product Line.....II-46
Teleflex Acquires GFI Control Systems.....II-46
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-478 $800  
   Alternative Fuel Systems Incorporated (Canada).....II-47
Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag (Germany).....II-47
Caterpillar Incorporated (USA).....II-47
1$100
   Cummins Inc (USA).....II-48
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd (Japan).....II-48
DaimlerChrysler (USA).....II-48
Fiat SpA (Italy).....II-48
1$100
   Ford Motor Company (USA).....II-49
General Motors Corporation (USA).....II-49
1$100
   Honda Motor Co (Japan).....II-50
Hyundai Motor Company (Korea).....II-50
Isuzu Motors Ltd (Japan).....II-50
Landi Renzo SpA (Italy).....II-50
1$100
   Mazda Motor Corporation (Japan).....II-51
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Japan).....II-51
Nissan Motor Corp (Japan).....II-51
1$100
   PSA Peugeot Citroλn S.A (France).....II-52
Renault SA (France).....II-52
Suzuki Motor Corporation (Japan).....II-52
1$100
   TeleflexGFI Control Systems (Canada).....II-53
Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan).....II-53
Volkswagen AG (Germany).....II-53
1$100
   Volvo AB (Sweden).....II-54
1$100
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-552 $200  
   Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), South America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55

Table 25: World Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin American Market and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55
1$100
   Table 26: World 20-Year Perspective for Natural Gas Vehicles by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Vehicle Population for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin American Market and Rest of World Markets for the Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$100
III. MARKET117$1950
  1. The United States.....III-129 $2175  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Overall Automobile Industry: An Overview.....III-1
An Insight into the US Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Market.....III-1
Potential Barriers.....III-1
1$75
   Table 27: AFV Population in the US (2004): Percentage Breakup by Fuel Type (Ethanol, 85 Percent (E85), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Electric (EVC), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Methanol, 85 Percent (M85), and Hydrogen (HYD)) for Each Vehicle Ownership Type - Federal Agencies, State Agencies, and Fuel Providers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

Table 28: AFV Population in the US (2003): Regional Percentage Breakup by Fuel Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
California: The Major NGV Market in the US.....III-2
1$75
   Table 29: AFV Population in the US (2002-2004(E)): Percentage Breakup by State .....III-31$75
   Table 30: AFV Population in the US (2002): Regional Percentage Breakup by Fuel Type .....III-41$75
   CNGVs Continue to Dominate the US Market.....III-5
Table 31: NGVs Vs. Total Vehicles in the US: A Comparative Analysis for 2001, 2003, & 2010.....III-5

Table 32: NGV Population in the US (1995, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 & 2010): Percentage Breakup by Fuel Type – CNG & LNG .....III-5
1$75
   Table 33: NGV Population in the US: Percentage Breakup by Region for 2002-2004(E) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Table 34: CNGV Population in the US (2002-2004(E)): Percentage Breakup by Region – West, South, North-East and Mid-West (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
1$75
   Table 35: CNGV Population in the US (2002-2004(E)): Percentage Breakdown by Vehicle Class – Light Duty, Medium Duty and Heavy Duty (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

Table 36: LNGV Population in the US (2003): Percentage Breakup by Region – West and South .....III-7

Table 37: LNGV Population in the US (2004): Percentage Breakdown by Vehicle Class – Light Duty, Medium Duty and Heavy Duty (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
Fleets: The Major Target Market.....III-7
1$75
   Table 38: CNGV Population in the US (2004): Percentage Breakup of Vehicle Users by Vehicle Class (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8

Table 39: LNGV Population in the US (2004): Percentage Breakup of Vehicle Users by Vehicle Class (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
1$75
   Table 40: NGV Population in the US (2004): Percentage Breakup of Vehicle Users by Vehicle Class (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
Major Light Duty NGV Manufacturers in the US.....III-9
OEM’s Light Duty NGVs: Model 2002.....III-9
1$75
   Major Medium and Heavy Duty NGV Manufacturers in the US.....III-10
Medium/Heavy-Duty NG Engines in the US.....III-10
NG Models Offered by Truck Manufacturers.....III-10
1$75
   NG Models Offered by Bus Manufacturers.....III-11
School Buses.....III-11
Transit Buses.....III-11
Shuttles.....III-11
Factors Influencing Prospects for NGVs in the US.....III-11
Fleet Rules Implemented by the Government.....III-11
Economic Incentives of the Government.....III-11
1$75
   Hydrogen Filled Future Scenario.....III-12
Major Market Drivers.....III-12
Energy Security Concerns and Vast Natural Gas Resource Base.....III-12
Table 41: Natural Gas Consumption in the US: Percentage Breakup by Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

Table 42: Overall Energy Consumption in the US: Percentage Breakup by Sector – 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
Deteriorating Air-Quality.....III-12
1$75
   Legislations and Regulations.....III-13
Energy Policy Act.....III-13
1$75
   Mandated ZEV Requirements.....III-14
California Air Resources Board.....III-14
Clean Cities Program.....III-14
The US DOT Program.....III-14
1$75
   Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1988 (AMFA).....III-15
The Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2002.....III-15
Major AFV Partnerships and Initiatives in the US.....III-15
The NLEV Initiative.....III-15
US Council for Automotive Research.....III-15
1$75
   Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles.....III-16
The Northeast Advanced Vehicle Consortium.....III-16
A Historic Perspective.....III-16
1$75
   Table 43: NGV Population in the US: Percentage Breakup by Fuel Type.....III-17

Table 44: AFV Population in the US: Percentage Breakup by Fuel Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$75
   Table 45: Vehicular Natural Gas Consumption in the US by Fuel Type (In Thousand Gasoline- Equivalent Gallons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 46: Total Vehicular Fuel Consumption in the US: 1999-2001 (In Thousand Gasoline- Equivalent Gallons).....III-18

Table 47: Natural Gas Vs. Gasoline: Price Comparisons – 1997-1999 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$75
   NGVs: Still a Small Segment of Overall Vehicles Market.....III-19
Table 48: NGVs Vs. Total Vehicles in the US: A Comparative Analysis for 1991, 1994, 1996 & 2000 .....III-19

Table 49: AFVs Vs. Total Vehicles in the US: A Comparative Analysis – 1997-2000 .....III-19

Table 50: CNGVs Vs. Conventional Vehicles: Price* Comparisons – 1999 (In US$ ‘000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$75
   Table 51: Number of NGVs Made Available during 1999 by Vehicle Class and Fuel Type .....III-20

Table 52: Number of NGV-Buses Made Available by Vehicle Class and Fuel Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$75
   Table 53: Number of AFVs Made Available during 1997-2000 by Fuel Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 54: Number of AFVs Made Available during 1997-2000 by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
Product Launches.....III-21
2$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-232$150
   Focus On Key Players.....III-253$225
   B. Market Analytics.....III-28
Table 55: US Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$75
   Table 56: US Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$75
  2. Canada.....III-306 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-30
Canadian Automobile Industry: An Overview.....III-30
Change – The Only Constant Variable.....III-30
Preferred Alternative Fuel System Supplier.....III-30
Key Trends.....III-30
1$75
   NGVs: Market Scenario and Outlook.....III-31
Table 57: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in Canada: A Comparative Analysis for 2001, 2003 & 2010.....III-31
A Historic Perspective.....III-31
Table 58: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in Canada: A Historical Comparative Analysis for 1991, 1994, 1996 & 2000.....III-31
1$75
   Product Launch.....III-32
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-32
1$75
   Focus On Key Players.....III-332$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-35
Table 59: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

Table 60: Canadian Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$75
  3. Japan.....III-366 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-36
Japan: World’s Second Largest Automobile Market.....III-36
Impact of Growing Conventional Vehicle Population.....III-36
NGVs: Market Scenario and Outlook.....III-36
1$75
   Table 61: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in Japan: A Comparative Analysis for 2001, 2003 & 2010.....III-37
A Historic Perspective.....III-37
Table 62: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in Japan: A Historical Comparative Analysis for 1991, 1995, 1997 & 2000.....III-37
Product Launches.....III-37
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-38
Focus On Key Players.....III-38
3$225
   B. Market Analytics.....III-41
Table 63: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

Table 64: Japanese Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$75
  4. Europe.....III-4210 $750  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-42
The Automobile Industry.....III-42
Tax Incentives.....III-42
NGVs: Italy Dominates Europe.....III-42
1$75
   Table 65: NGV Population in Europe: Percentage Breakup by Region for 2001, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
Conversions Drive Overall Regional Market.....III-43
1$75
   Table 66: Dedicated vs. Converted NGVs: A Comparative Analysis of Unit Shipments during 2001-2004.....III-44
Dedicated NGVs: Competitive Scenario.....III-44
Factors Affecting the Market.....III-44
Higher Oil Prices.....III-44
1$75
   Table 67: NGV Population in Major European Markets as a Percentage of Total Vehicle Population for 2001, 2003 & 2010.....III-45
Deteriorating Environment with Increasing Vehicle Population.....III-45
Growing Government Regulations and Public Initiatives.....III-45
Subsidies for AFVs.....III-45
Market Restraints.....III-45
High Cost: The Major Barrier.....III-45
1$75
   Undeveloped Infrastructure.....III-46
Table 68: Number of Natural Gas Refueling Stations in Europe by Region/Country for 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
Emerging Alternatives to NGV and Conventional Vehicular Developments.....III-46
1$75
   European NGV Initiatives.....III-47
JOULE-THERMIE Program.....III-47
ENGVA.....III-47
The EU ATF Program.....III-47
1$75
   A Historic Perspective.....III-48
Table 69: NGV Population in Major EuropeanMarkets as a Percentage of Total Vehicle Population for 1991, 1994 1996 & 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

Table 70: Dedicated vs. Converted NGVs: A Historical Comparative Analysis of Unit Shipments.....III-48
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-491$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-50
Table 71: European Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles by Geographic Region – France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50

Table 72: European Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles by Geographic Region – France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$75
   Table 73: European 20-Year Perspective for Natural Gas Vehicles by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Vehicle Population for France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for the Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$75
  4a. France.....III-523 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-52
Automobile Industry Overview.....III-52
NGVs: Market Scenario and Outlook.....III-52
Growing Market for NGVs.....III-52
Table 74: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in France: A Comparative Analysis for 2001, 2003 & 2010.....III-52
1$75
   A Historic Perspective.....III-53
Table 75: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in France: A Historical Comparative Analysis for 1991, 1994 & 1996 & 2000.....III-53
Focus On Key Players.....III-53
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-54
Table 76: French Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

Table 77: French Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$75
  4b. Germany.....III-553 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-55
Overall Automobile Industry.....III-55
Europe’s Numero Uno Passenger Car Manufacturer.....III-55
Engineering Excellence – The German Signature.....III-55
NGVs: Market Scenario and Outlook.....III-55
1$75
   Table 78: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in Germany: A Comparative Analysis for 2001, 2003 & 2010.....III-56
A Historic Perspective.....III-56
Table 79: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in Germany: A Historical Comparative Analysis for 1991, 1994, 1996 & 2000 .....III-56
Focus On Key Players.....III-56
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-57
Table 80: German Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57

Table 81: German Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$75
  4c. The United Kingdom.....III-583 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-58
An Overview of the Automotive Industry.....III-58
NGVs: Market Scenario and Outlook.....III-58
Table 82: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in the UK: A Comparative Analysis for 2001, 2003 & 2010.....III-58
Governmental NGV Initiatives.....III-58
1$75
   The Impact of SMEs in the UK.....III-59
Investment Criteria.....III-59
A Historic Perspective.....III-59
1$75
   Table 83: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in the UK:A Historical Comparative Analysis for 1991, 1994, 1996 & 2000.....III-60
B. Market Analytics.....III-60
Table 84: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (in Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60

Table 85: UK Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$75
  4d. Italy.....III-614 $300  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-61
The Italian Automobile Industry.....III-61
Growing Vehicle Population and Environmental Impact.....III-61
Why AFVs in Italy?.....III-61
NGVs: Market Scenario and Outlook.....III-61
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   Table 86: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in Italy: A Comparative Analysis for 2001, 2003 & 2010.....III-62
Major Government Programs for Curbing Pollution.....III-62
Energy Consumption Trends in Italy.....III-62
The Ensuing Environmental Impact.....III-62
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   A Historic Perspective.....III-63
Table 87: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in Italy: A Historical Comparative Analysis for 1991, 1994, 1996 & 2000.....III-63
Focus On Key Players.....III-63
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   B. Market Analytics.....III-64
Table 88: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64

Table 89: Italian Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64
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  4e. Spain.....III-652 $150  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-65
Europe’s Third Largest Automobile Producer .....III-65
NGVs: Market Scenario and Outlook.....III-65
Table 90: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in Spain: A Comparative Analysis – 2001, 2003 & 2010.....III-65
A Historic Perspective.....III-65
Table 91: NGVs vs. Total Vehicles in Spain: A Historical Comparative Analysis for 1991, 1994, 1996 & 2000.....III-65
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   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-66
B. Market Analytics.....III-66
Table 92: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66

Table 93: Spanish Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
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  4f. Russia.....III-673 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-67
Overall Automobile Industry: An Overview.....III-67
A Major Auto Market Despite High Entry Barriers.....III-67
Auto Industry – A Vital Economic Growth Driver .....III-67
NGVs: Market Scenario and Outlook.....III-67
Table 94: NGVs Vs. Total Vehicles in Russia: A Comparative Analysis for 2001, 2003 & 2010.....III-67
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   Table 95: Natural Gas vs. Crude Oil: A Comparative Statistical Analysis – 2001 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
A Historic Perspective.....III-68
Table 96: NGVs Vs. Total Vehicles in Russia: A Comparative Analysis for 1991, 1994, 1996 & 2000.....III-68
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   B. Market Analytics.....III-69
Table 97: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69

Table 98: Russian Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
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  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-703 $225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-70
An Overview of Select Countries.....III-70
Poland .....III-70
Czech Republic.....III-70
Nigeria.....III-70
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   Key Player.....III-71
Volvo AB (Sweden) .....III-71
B. Market Analytics.....III-71
Table 99: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
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   Table 100: Rest of Europe Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
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  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-736 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-73
Automobile Industry Overview.....III-73
A Dramatic Resurgence from the 1997 Crisis.....III-73
Asia – A Combination of Distinctly Different Markets.....III-73
Regional Perspective.....III-73
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   Table 101: NGV Population in Asia-Pacific: Regional Percentage Breakup for 2001, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
A Historic Perspective.....III-74
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   Table 102: NGV Population in Asia-Pacific: Regional Percentage Breakup for 1991, 1995 & 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75
Factors Driving the Regional NGV Sector.....III-75
Air Pollution: A Major Concern.....III-75
Soaring Oil Prices Entail Development of Alternatives.....III-75
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   Growing Environmental Regulations.....III-76
Market Restraints.....III-76
High Vehicle and Conversion Costs.....III-76
NGV Infrastructure Developments: Still in Infancy.....III-76
Table 103: Number of Natural Gas Refueling Stations in Asia-Pacific by Region/Country for 2004.....III-76
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   B. Market Analytics.....III-77
Table 104: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles by Geographic Region – Pakistan, India, China, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77
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   Table 105: Asia-Pacific Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles by Geographic Region – Pakistan, India, China, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78

Table 106: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Natural Gas Vehicles by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Vehicle Population for Pakistan, India, China, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for the Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78
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  5a. Pakistan.....III-792 $150  
   Market Analysis.....III-79
Pakistan: The Leading Regional NGV Market.....III-79
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   Table 107: Pakistan Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80

Table 108: Pakistan Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80
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  5b. China.....III-812 $150  
   A. Market Scenario & Outlook.....III-81
Table 109: NGVs Vs. Total Vehicles in China: A Comparative Analysis for 2001, 2003 & 2010.....III-81

Table 110: Percentage Breakup of CNG Refueling Stations in China – 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
A Historic Perspective.....III-81
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   Table 111: NGVs Vs. Total Vehicles in China: A Comparative Analysis for 1991, 1996 & 2000.....III-82
B. Market Analytics.....III-82
Table 112: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82

Table 113: Chinese Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82
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  5c. India.....III-832 $150  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-83
Air Pollution: Major Driving Force for NGVs.....III-83
Table 114: CNGV Population in New Delhi: Percentage Breakup by Vehicle Class for 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-83
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   B. Market Analytics.....III-84
Table 115: Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84

Table 116: Indian Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84
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  5d. Australia.....III-855 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-85
Industry Overview.....III-85
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   Major Growth Factors.....III-86
Increasing Crude Oil Imports with Growing Domestic Consumption.....III-86
Vast Natural Gas Reserves.....III-86
Environmental Concerns.....III-86
Major Factors Restraining Widespread NGV Use.....III-86
Limitations of Major Initiatives.....III-86
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   NGV Availability.....III-87
Underdeveloped Refueling Infrastructure.....III-87
Opportunities for LNG Exports.....III-87
Major Federal Initiatives.....III-87
The CNG Infrastructure Program (CNGIP).....III-87
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   The Alternative Fuels Conversion Program (AFCP).....III-88
The Diesel and Alternative Fuels Grants Scheme (DAFGS).....III-88
The Alternative Fuels Grants Scheme (AFGS).....III-88
Excise Exemption.....III-88
Energy Credits Scheme.....III-88
B. Market Analytics.....III-88
Table 117: Australian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-88
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   Table 118: Australian Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-89
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  5e. Bangladesh.....III-902 $150  
   Market Analysis.....III-90
Table 119: Bangladesh Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-90
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   Table 120: Bangladesh Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91
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  5f. New Zealand.....III-921 $75  
   Market Analysis.....III-92
Table 121: New Zealand Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92

Table 122: New Zealand Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92
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  5g. Malaysia.....III-931 $75  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-93
B. Market Analytics.....III-93
Table 123: Malaysian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93

Table 124: Malaysian Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93
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  5h. Indonesia.....III-941 $75  
   Market Analysis.....III-94
Table 125: Indonesian Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-94

Table 126: Indonesian Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-94
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  5i. Rest of Asia-Pacific.....III-952 $150  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-95
An Overview of Select Markets.....III-95
Bangkok.....III-95
South Korea.....III-95
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-95
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   Key Player.....III-96
Hyundai Motor Company (Korea) .....III-96
B. Market Analytics.....III-96
Table 127: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 2001 through 2010 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-96

Table 128: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Market Review for Natural Gas Vehicles. Annual Natural Gas Vehicle Population for the Years 1991 through 2000 (In Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-96
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  6. South America.....III-975 $375  
   A. Market Scenario & Outlook.....III-97
Table 129: NGV Population in South America: Regional Percentage Breakup for 2001, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-97
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   Table 130: Number of Natural Gas Refueling Stations in South America by Region/Country for 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-98
Automobile Industry: An Overview.....III-98
A Historic Perspective.....III-98
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   Table 131: NGV Population in South America: Regional Percentage Breakup for 1991, 1995 & 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-991$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-100