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Potential Use of HVT Systems in Other Applications to Create Opportunities for the Global Automotive Hydromechanical Variable Transmission Systems Market Through 2020, Reports Technavio
[July 04, 2016]

Potential Use of HVT Systems in Other Applications to Create Opportunities for the Global Automotive Hydromechanical Variable Transmission Systems Market Through 2020, Reports Technavio


Technavio analysts forecast the global automotive hydromechanical variable transmission (HVT) systems market to grow at an impressive CAGR of close to 67% during the forecast period, according to their latest report.

The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global HVT market for 2016-2020. An HVT system is a combination of hydraulic and mechanical transmission systems. The technology was designed and developed particularly for off-road heavy-duty vehicles such as tractors, loaders, forklifts, straddle carrier, shuttle carriers, telehandlers, and other construction and material handling equipment. However, this technology has the potential to enter trucks and buses segments, owing to advantages such as fuel economy, low emissions, high efficiency, and space compatibility.

Technavio automotive industry analysts highlight the following three factors that are contributing to the growth of the global HVT market:

  • Higher fuel efficiency compared to other transmission systems
  • Potential use of HVT systems in other applications
  • New Emission Regulations to boost growth

Higher fuel efficiency compared to other transmission systems

HVT is mainly used in heavy-duty off-road vehicles such as tractors, front-end loaders, motor graders, heavy material handling vehicles, and forestry skidders. The adoption of HVT in these vehicles helps to improve fuel economy.

HVT systems keep the engine speed at minimal levels. HVT can also meet the transmission requirement during the duty cycle and this ensures low fuel consumption. Further, HVT provides up to 20% of fuel savings without compromising the efficiency of the vehicle. Factors such as the sharp focus on energy efficiency and lower emissions by heavy-duty off-road vehicles are making HVT systems an ideal solution for these vehicles. This is helping the global automotive HVT system market to gain traction.

According to Siddharth Jaiswal, a lead analyst at Technavio for automotive components, "HVT systems allow engines to run at ideal speeds. While engines are turning at low speeds, these systems allow engines to produce high torque. When engines are operating at high speeds, HVT systems allow the transmission to operate in mechanical mode. Therefore, HVT optimizes the range of the engine, thereby increasing the overall performance of the vehicle and enhancing engine life."



Additionally, HVT offers added advantages like scalability and speed control. HVT uses pump motor instead of a variator, which makes it suitable for machines that work with high loads (and for other applications as well). HVT does not use a reverse gear set, instead it uses just a switch. It produces equal speed in both forward and reverse gears, thereby maximizing transmission efficiency.

Potential use of HVT systems in other applications


HVT systems have been offered in tractors as a standard fit or as an option. Recently HVT has shown considerable demand from other applications, especially heavy-duty off-road vehicles. The growing need to reduce fossil fuel consumption and vehicular emissions has pushed manufacturers to develop advanced, sophisticated, and efficient propulsion systems. This has led to the development of several automatic transmission technologies, such as automated manual transmission (AMT (News - Alert)) and continuously variable transmission (CVT), which help to improve drivability, comfort, and productivity.

HVT systems were introduced into the market more than a decade ago, but their applications were limited. The introduction of enhanced HVT technologies (such as hydromechanical variable power-split transmission, hydromechanical CVT, and hydromechanical infinite transmission) has helped HVT to gain traction in applications, such as earthmoving equipment and construction machinery.

"Additionally, the demand for such vehicles is being powered by infrastructure development and the revival of the construction industry. Therefore, the HVT system market is expected to grow," says Siddharth.

New Emission Regulations to boost growth

The introduction of Tier 4 and Stage IIIB and Stage IV emission standards to boost adoption of HVT systems in off-road vehicles. Tier 4 standards refer to the US Environmental Protection Agency emission regulations for off-highway diesel engines, while Stage IIIB is an equivalent regulation for EU states. These regulations focus on enforcing laws to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions.

HVT operates at optimum fuel usage, reduces fuel consumption, and helps the engine to operate at optimum speed/level. These benefits should reduce the emission of hazardous gases, such as NOx and PM. Tier 4 and Stage IIIB and Stage IV standards mandate the use of efficient exhaust gas after-treatment technologies (such as selective catalyst reduction) and emission sensors. The emission reduction capability of HVT systems is an important factor that is likely to increase its adoption during the forecast period.

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