Due to significant cost improvements, the growth of electronic throttle control (ETC) technology in the automotive air and fuel market is expected to top 30% in North America by 2007, according to research recently completed by CSM Worldwide. Current North American ETC market usage stands at about 10%.
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ETC better modulates the amount of air entering the engine as compared to a traditional mechanical throttle control, thereby providing additional fuel economy and emission benefits. However, while modularity opportunities exist, most suppliers are not positioned to manufacture all the discrete parts.
“Installation of electronic throttle control will nearly triple over the next five years in North America,” says CSM Worldwide market analyst Kevin Giannini.
“The advantages will quickly outweigh alternative options, especially as cost drops. However, the mass ‘modularisation’ of air and fuel components touted years ago as a trend for the future is still a target for suppliers and OEMs.”
The air and fuel market, estimated at $US2.5 billion per year, will continue to feature a wide array of suppliers. CSM estimates approximately 40 suppliers currently provide components to the air and fuel market, defined as fuel injectors, fuel rails, throttle bodies and intake manifolds.
The rank order in estimated dollar market share for suppliers to the current North American market is:
1. Delphi
2. Bosch
3. Siemens
4. Visteon
5. Indiana Precision
6. Hayes Lemmerz
7. Dana
8. Denso
9. Montaplast
10. BorgWarner
