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Automotive Differential Market Size

  • Report ID: GMI5862
  • Published Date: May 2023
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Automotive Differential Market Size

Automotive Differential Market size surpassed USD 22 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4% from 2023 to 2032 attributed to the rising demand for commercial vehicles and heavy-duty trucks due to urbanization, increased logistics & transportation activities, and the improving economic conditions of developing nations.

 

The implementation of automotive differentials in these vehicles will enhance fleet efficiency. Automotive differentials facilitate precise torque control and power distribution to individual wheels, optimizing traction and enhancing vehicle stability. This, in turn, improves fuel efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and increases overall productivity for commercial fleet operators. Such benefits are expected to boost the demand for automotive differentials in commercial vehicles over the forecast period.

 

The safety of commercial vehicles is of utmost importance to fleet operators. Automotive differentials, when integrated with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), contribute to improved safety features. They facilitate functions such as Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Traction Control Systems (TCS), ensuring better vehicle stability and lowering the risks of accidents. The demand for commercial vehicles equipped with these safety features will drive the automotive differential market growth.

 

The rising production of electric vehicles and vehicles with in-wheel electric motors is likely to restrain the industry development. Vehicles equipped with in-wheel electric motors offer an alternative propulsion system compared to traditional vehicles with internal combustion engines and separate differentials. In-wheel motors eliminate the need for a central differential altogether as each wheel has its own motor that transmits torque straight to the wheels without using any differential. This means that automotive differentials designed to optimize torque distribution between wheels may not be required in vehicles with in-wheel electric motors.

Authors: Preeti Wadhwani

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The market size of automotive differential exceeded USD 22 billion in 2022 and will witness 4% CAGR from 2023 to 2032 due to the rising popularity of commercial vehicles and heavy-duty trucks

The passenger vehicle segment recorded 55% of the automotive differential industry size in 2022 owing to the increasing need for convenience, safety, and improved driving experience.

Asia Pacific held 35% of the industry share in 2022 driven by the growing R&D investments and the influx of favorable government policies.

The industry size from the electric propulsion segment is estimated to observe 10% growth till 2032 led by the rising demand for sustainable transportation worldwide.

Key firms operating in the automotive differential industry are GKN Automotive, Eaton Corporation, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Borgwarner Inc, AAM (American Axle & Manufacturing), Dana Incorporated, Magna International Inc., AVL List GmbH, and Timken Company

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