ABI Research Launches New Automotive Research Services Focused on Key Emerging Markets

NEW YORK - Automotive technologies are in a state of rapid, almost revolutionary innovation. Safety systems, occupant monitoring, operating and control systems, in-vehicle networking, and alternative power sources – all are having a dramatic effect on the very definition of the word “motor vehicle.”

To address some of the specific markets created by these new technological developments, ABI Research has expanded its Automotive Systems research practice, launching a suite of three new annual Research Services aimed at providing detailed examinations of several important categories of automotive technology, including alternative power, obstacle detection systems, and electronics.

ABI Research senior analyst David Alexander says, “As environmental issues get more publicity, the need for clean vehicles is clear, but what is the best way to accomplish that goal? Many factors contribute to a successful automotive business, and ABI Research will take a scientific approach to analyzing the potential of new product announcements. Safety is always a concern, and new systems are on the horizon that allow the vehicle to help the driver avoid accidents. And at the core of the vehicle are the electronics that link everything together. ABI Research will be examining the key players to determine which technologies will have the biggest impact in both short and long term.”