Fullsize truck demand is roaring in the face of rising fuel prices and a declining market. Yet two Wards surveys of powertrain experts and auto engineers say the industry is investing heavily in electrification. Even so, a growing majority of engineers and designers say this investment will not be enough to meet current Federal CAFE standards. A panel of Wards editors will walk attendees through the data and shed light on the confusion. – Presented by Editors and Analysts from Wards Intelligence and WardsAuto.

This presentation shows Wards Intelligence and LMC North American sales and production data and forecasts for the third and fourth quarters of 2019 – Presented by Haig Stoddard, Senior Industry Analyst, Wards Intelligence.

LMC examines the expansion of electrification in the North American light vehicle market, from 48V hybrids through battery-electric vehicles as automakers spend billions of dollars to develop and bring new products into the market. Key influencing factors, including legislation and consumer acceptance, are studied. A comparison of strategy, requirements and a resulting sales outlook is shown between Canada, Mexico and the US. Further, we discuss how this transition affects the powertrains installed in regional vehicle production, investigating the evolution of internal-combustion powertrains to meet the challenges of increasingly strict government regulations and their future in the developing electrified environment. Presented by Kevin Riddell, Senior Manager, Americas, Powertrain, LMC Automotive.

North America light vehicle production forecast by vehicle type and country; by manufacturer, vehicle type, and country; by manufacturer, country, and plant; and by manufacturer, platform, and plant by month for 2019-2021. Includes list of models with their associated platform.