GD injector, also called gasoline direct injection, is a technology that helps increase vehicle efficiency by introducing pressurized fuel into the fuel combustion chamber of a vehicle. Direct fuel injection into a combustion chamber helps achieve high air-to-fuel compression ratio, which in turn leads to better fuel combustion, thereby increasing fuel economy.
Increased vehicle performance and thermal efficiency are added advantages provided by this technology, which further enhances the life of the vehicle engine
Automotive GD injector has been adopted by almost every automaker in order to stay competitive in the market, which is driving the GD injector market
Key drivers of global automotive GD Injector market
Demand for increased fuel economy and reduced vehicle emissions is attributed to various regulations and legislations implemented by government authorities and regulatory bodies worldwide. For instance, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, USA, mandates an increase in fuel economy of America’s cars, light trucks, and SUVs to a combined average of at least 35 miles per gallon by 2020.
Increasing awareness about global warming and its aftereffects is compelling vehicle manufacturers to comply with environmental protection norms and vehicle standards. For instance, EURO 6 implemented in Europe, GHG/fuel economy regulation for heavy-duty trucks adopted in 2011 in America, and Bharat Stage VI standards adopted in India are a few norms implemented in various countries to curb air pollution, which in turn are driving the demand for technologies that increase fuel economy. Consequently, this is driving the market for automotive GD injector.
Use of an automotive GD injector coupled with turbocharger delivers better results, such as increased fuel economy and high engine power. Furthermore, incorporating a turbocharger helps deliver more power without compromising on the size of the engine. For instance, the Mazda3’s combined fuel economy jumped from 28 mpg in 2010 to 32 mpg in 2012 when a GD system was implemented in the vehicle engine. Robert Bosch GmbH, a Germany-based OEM, claims that a gasoline direct injection system cuts fuel consumption by 15%, and it can provide up to 50% more low-end torque as compared to that provided by indirect injection system.
An automotive GD injector coupled with gasoline particulate filters (GPF) helps control particulate emissions from gasoline direct injection (GD) engines
All the factors mentioned above are driving the market for automotive GD injector
Passenger vehicle segment to dominate the global automotive GD Injector market
Rising preference for owning a vehicle, owing to a rise in income and purchasing capacity of a significantly large population, is boosting the demand for fuel-efficient vehicles in the market. The GD technology enhances vehicle performance by reducing fuel consumption, and boosting the horsepower generated by the engine, without increasing the size of the engine. For instance, using a GD injector in the Cadillac CTS has increased engine by 36 hp.
Increasing demand for transport in urban areas, owing to rapid urbanization, is fueling the market for fuel-efficient vehicles enabled by technologies such as GD injector
High costs of GD enabled engines to restrain global automotive GD Injector market
Integration of a GD injector in a vehicle offers several benefits; however, the cost of GD engines is higher than their counterparts - indirect engine. For instance, according to a press release by Audi AG, where an engine development chief at Audi claims that direct injection engines being fitted into Audis would cost 5% more to build, as compared to the cost of ordinary engines.
Contamination of GD injectors hampers the performance and fuel economy of the engine considerably. Different cleaners and cleaning processes are required to clean and maintain GD engines. Intake valves of GD injectors develop a fair amount of carbon layer over a period of time, and the cost for cleaning these injectors is also high. This further strains the consumers’ pockets, hampering the global automotive GD Injector market.
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Asia Pacific to account for notable share for global automotive GD Injector market
Developing countries in Asia Pacific, such as India, China, South Korea, and Malaysia, are implementing vehicle emission standards to curb pollution. This is offering significant opportunity to OEMs and automakers to develop and deploy vehicles, comply with these standards, which are fuel-efficient and deliver high performance using turbochargers, GD injectors, and GPFs, thereby driving the global automotive GD Injector market.
Disposable income of the population in Asia Pacific is also rising owing to economic growth in developing countries in the region. This is prompting consumers to own vehicles, thereby fueling the demand for new vehicles. This, in turn, drives the global automotive GD Injector market.
