Dublin, July 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rh8msk/global_invehicle) has announced the addition of the "Global In-vehicle Sensors Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

In-vehicle sensors are semiconductor components that gather and process information and provide input to the control systems of the vehicle. In-vehicle sensors form an essential component of electronic control systems performing various functions in vehicles.

They control engine performance, provide convenience, comfort and safety to passengers, and also check the gas emissions and fuel efficiency of the vehicle. As cars are getting smarter, each vehicle on an average has 70-100 sensors on board and this is expected to increase to nearly 200 sensors per vehicle.

The analysts forecast the Global In-vehicle Sensors market will grow at a CAGR of 9.14 percent over the period 2014-2018.

This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global In-vehicle Sensors market for the period 2014-2018.

The report, the Global In-vehicle Sensors Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report segments Global In-vehicle Sensors market into three divisions: Vehicle Management, Safety and Control, and Alternate Fuel Engine Management.

The segmentation is based on the application of sensors. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global In-vehicle Sensors market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Regions

• Americas
• EMEA
• APAC
  

Other Prominent Vendors

• Allegro MicroSystems Inc.
• Analog Devices Inc.
• Autoliv Inc.
• CTS Corp.
• Freescale Semiconductor Inc.
• Infineon Technologies AG
• Melexis Microelectronic Systems
• NXP Semiconductors N.V.
• Sensata Technologies Inc.
• TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
  

Key Market Drivers

• Mandates on Emissions and Fuel Efficiency.
  

Market Challenges

• Functional and Operational Issues.
  

Key Market Trends

• Increasing Demand for Smart Sensors.
  

Key Questions Answered in this Report

• What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the Key Market Trends ?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Landscape

07. Market Segmentation by Application

08. Geographical Segmentation

09. Buying Criteria

10. Market Growth Drivers

11. Drivers and their Impact

12. Market Challenges

13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

14. Market Trends

15. Trends and their Impact

16. Vendor Landscape

17. Key Vendor Analysis

18. Other Reports in this Series


Companies Mentioned:

• Continental AG
• Delphi Automotive PLC
• Denso Corp.
• Robert Bosch Gmb
• Allegro MicroSystems Inc.
• Analog Devices Inc.
• Autoliv Inc.
• CTS Corp.
• Freescale Semiconductor Inc.
• Infineon Technologies AG
• Melexis Microelectronic Systems
• NXP Semiconductors N.V.
• Sensata Technologies Inc.
• TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

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