Frost & Sullivan: Reducing Emissions by Engine Downsizing — What are the Challenges?

Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Emissions Reductions on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 3:00pm BST

LONDON, May 27, 2010 - Western European OEMs have been racing to develop smaller and more
efficient engines in order to meet the stringent emission norms set for 2012.
The legislation mandating limits on CO2 emissions from motor vehicles has
forced vehicle manufacturers in the region to downsize engines and, at the
same time, adopt methods to overcome the resultant loss in power.

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To provide unique insights into the different aspects of engine
downsizing, the challenges involved in engine downsizing and strategies
adopted by Western European OEMs, the Automotive & Transportation Group at
Frost & Sullivan (www.transportation.frost.com) is pleased to announce
that it will be hosting an online analyst briefing presentation on Thursday,
10 June, 2010 at 3:00 pm BST.

This briefing will benefit vehicle manufacturers, powertrain engineering
companies and suppliers.

Highlights of the briefing include analysis of the average engine
displacements of gasoline and diesel engines, comparative analysis of the
downsizing trends and also the key strategies adopted for engine downsizing
by OEMs in Western Europe.

"The increasing shift towards downsizing in gasoline engines will help
reduce CO2 emissions. These engines are likely to follow the same trend that
diesel engines did 6-7 years ago. However, diesel engine downsizing is
expected to slow down in the future due to the increasing concern to reduce
NOx emissions for Euro 6 compliance," says Arif Basheer, Research Analyst at
Frost & Sullivan's Automotive & Transportation Practice.

To participate in this briefing, please email Monika Kwiecinska at
monika.kwiecinska@frost.com with: your full name, company name, title,
telephone number, e-mail, address, city, state and country and a registration
link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded
version of the briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact
details.

Electric Vehicles Unplugged 2010: taking place at the House of Lords and
at the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders in London on June 22 - 23,
will bring together key decision makers including Government, OEMs, Supplier
Infrastructure companies and Major Fleet Managers, to provide insights into
the structure of new business models and their implications for industry
stakeholders. This unique workshop will also allow attendees to understand
the position that key industry players are taking towards infrastructure and
to debate the pros and cons of different solutions in development across
Europe. If you are interested in joining us at this event, whether as a
sponsor or an attendee, please contact Monika Kwiecinska, Corporate
Communications for Frost & Sullivan in Europe, at
monika.kwiecinska@frost.com. For more information you can also visit
www.frost.com/evw10.

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Monika Kwiecinska, Corporate Communications, Frost & Sullivan, +48(0)22-390-4127, fax: +48(0)22-390-4160, monika.kwiecinska at frost.com