The report ``Market for Fuel Cell Technology (2006-2007)`` provides objective analysis on Fuel cell vehicle technology that will revolutionize the automotive industry. It’ll help clients analyze the leading-edge opportunities critical to the success of the commercialization phase of fuel cell vehicles throughout the world. Detailed data and analysis will help potential investors understand the evolving market of fuel cell vehicles in detail.

Current Status & Future Prospects
This section provides an overview of the demonstration phase & upcoming commercialization phase of fuel cell vehicles (FCV) in the year 2010. It covers fuel cell activities in potential fuel cell markets such as Japan, Western Europe & other emerging countries. Their R&D patterns, government support programs are also covered.

Key Players Analyzed
This section includes a complete overview of key players including BMW, Daihatsu, Daimler Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, & Hyundai Motor Company. Also included are the key facts and commercialization phase strategies adopted by these players.

Key Issues And Facts Analyzed
§ Barriers & success factors for commercialization phase in Fuel cell vehicle technology.
§ Potential fuel cell vehicles market in 2010.
§ R&D patterns.
§ Who will the various potential competitors in the Fuel cell Vehicle market?
§ What opportunities exist for the Fuel cell vehicle market?
§ How the market will be affected by other factors prevailing in the economy?

Key Findings
§ Fuel cells are the only technology that can provide pollution-free energy for both transportation and electric utilities. Fuel cell powered cars can meet California’s current Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) standard.
§ In near future, Fuel cells will work as efficient petroleum alternatives. The use of FCVs will reduce the global dependency on petroleum. For example, if just 20 percent of cars used fuel cells, U.S. can reduce oil imports by 1.5 million barrels everyday.
§ With the commercialization of FCVs, vast improvement in infrastructure will be required. Rate of infrastructure construction might emerge as a limiting factor.

Who Should Read This Report?
§ Potential Manufacturers of FCVs
Potential Manufacturers of Fuel cell vehicles can use this report to get an insight in to the competitive landscape of the market in the years to come along with the latest market information.
§ Prospective Investors
Potential investors interested in knowing about the potentials of success that exist in the FCVs market in a particular region.

1. Analyst View
2. Industry Overview
2.1. The Basics: Fuel Cells
2.2. Types of Fuel Cell
2.3. Fuel Cell in Automotive
2.3.1. Fuel Cell - A Necessity in Future
2.3.1.1. Environmental Issue
2.3.1.2. Economic Competitiveness
2.3.1.3. Low Noise Emission
2.3.1.4. Efficient Petroleum Alternative
3. Fuel Cell Technology: Current Status and Prospects
3.1. Current Status
3.1.1. Automotive Hydrogen Infrastructure
3.1.1.1. Hydrogen - Fuel Classification
3.1.1.2. Global Hydrogen Station – Region Wise
3.1.2. Fuel Cell Vehicles
3.1.2.1. Light Duty Vehicles
3.1.2.2. Fuel Cell Buses
3.2. Adoption and Deployment of Fuel Cell Technology
3.2.1. Investment Trends and Patterns
3.2.1.1. R&D Investment
3.2.1.2. Partnerships and Alliances
3.2.2. Countries Wise Fuel Cell R&D Activities
3.2.2.1. Japan
3.2.2.1.1. Government Support
3.2.2.1.2. Collaborative Government/Industry R&D Projects
3.2.2.2. Western Europe
3.2.2.2.1. Germany
3.2.2.2.2. France
3.2.2.2.3. United Kingdom
3.2.2.3. Canada
3.2.2.4. Other Emerging Players
3.2.2.4.1. Republic of Korea
3.2.2.4.2. People’s Republic of China
3.2.2.4.3. Australia
3.2.2.4.4. Singapore
3.2.2.4.5. India
3.3. Future Prospectus
3.3.1. Hydrogen Economy
3.3.2. Fuel Cell Market Projections
4. Industry Analysis
4.1. Situation & Impact Analysis
4.2. Success & Sensitivity Analysis
5. Recent News & Developments
6. Fuel Cell Vehicle Projects - Key Players
6.1. BMW
6.1.1. Vehicles and Characteristics
6.1.2. Development and Commercialization
6.2. Daihatsu
6.2.1. Vehicles and Characteristics
6.2.2. Development and Commercialization
6.3. DaimlerChrysler
6.3.1. Vehicles and Characteristics
6.3.2. Development and Commercialization
6.4. Ford Motor Company
6.4.1. Vehicles and Characteristics
6.4.2. Development and Commercialization
6.5. General Motors
6.5.1. Vehicles and Characteristics
6.5.2. Development and Commercialization
6.6. Honda
6.6.1. Vehicles and Characteristics
6.6.2. Development and Commercialization
6.7. Hyundai Motor Company
6.7.1. Vehicles and Characteristics
6.7.2. Development and Commercialization

List of Figures:
Figure 2-1: Structure of an Individual Fuel Cell
Figure 2-2: Fuel Cells in Transportation, 2005
Figure 2-3: Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Various Technologies and Fuels Type
Figure 2-4: Relative Fuel Economies for Advanced Vehicle Technologies
Figure 3-1: Global Hydrogen Stations in Numbers (2001-2005)
Figure 3-2: Global Hydrogen Fuel Station – Sorted by Fuel (1998-2005)
Figure 3-3: Hydrogen Fuel Station – Worldwide Accumulated, Sorted by Region (1995-2005)
Figure 3-4: Hydrogen Fuel Station – Worldwide Accumulated, Sorted by Region, 2004
Figure 3-5: Hydrogen Fuel Station – Worldwide Accumulated, Sorted by Region, 2005
Figure 3-6: Number of Fuel Cell Vehicles (1991-2006e)
Figure 3-7: Global Number of Fuel Cell Buses Produced (2001-2004)
Figure 3-8: Global Fuel Cell Research & Development Expenditure (2003-2004)
Figure 3-9: Global Fuel Cell R&D by Country, 2004
Figure 3-10: Japan - Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry R&D (2001-2005)
Figure 3-11: EU Funding from the First Round of the 6th Framework Programme
Figure 3-12: R&D Expenditures, by Companies in Billion Euros, 2004
Figure 3-13: EU Fuel Cell Funds Segmentation (%)
Figure 3-14: Germany - Breakdown of Funding in R&D Areas
Figure 3-15: Canada - Expected Source of Funding for Fuel Cell (2006-2011)
Figure 3-16: Canada - Fuel Cell Strategic Alliances
Figure 3-17: Korea - Historic R&D Spending
Figure 3-18: Korea - MOCIE Budget (2004-2008)
Figure 3-19: China - Allocation of R&D Budget, 2005
Figure 3-20: Global Fuel Cell Market Revenue Projection (2007, 2009 & 2011)
Figure 4-1: Use of Hydrogen
Figure 6-1: BMW - Stock Performance
Figure 6-2: Daihatsu - Stock Performance
Figure 6-3: DaimlerChrysler - Stock Performance
Figure 6-4: Ford Motor Company - Stock Performance
Figure 6-5: General Motors - Stock Performance
Figure 6-6: Honda - Stock Performance
Figure 6-7: Hyundai - Stock Performance

List of Tables:
Table 2-1: Characteristics of Fuel Cell by Types
Table 2-2: Fuel Cell Vehicles Current Timetable
Table 3-1: FreedomCAR Technical Goal, 2010
Table 3-2: Highlights of EUCAR’s Proposal on the Future of Automotive and Road Transport R&D in Europe
Table 3-3: Transition to the Hydrogen Economy (2000, 2010, 2020, 2030 & 2040)
Table 4-1: Sensitive Factors in Deployment of FCV
Table 6-1: BMW - Top Management
Table 6-2: BMW - Financial Overview (2003-2005)
Table 6-3: Daihatsu - Top Management
Table 6-4: Daihatsu - Financial Overview (2004-2006)
Table 6-5: DaimlerChrysler - Sales (2005)
Table 6-6: Ford Motor Company - Financial Overview (2003-2005)
Table 6-7: General Motors - Sales (2005)
Table 6-8: Honda - Financial Overview (2003-2005)
Table 6-9: Hyundai - Financial Overview (2002-2004)