Alternative Power Vehicles Estimated to Account for 45% of U.S. Light Vehicle Sales by 2035 by Ashley Reyes, SEMA
Sales of alternative powered vehicles, while currently representing just 5% of all U.S. light-vehicle sales today, are expected to reach 45% by 2035, according to new SEMA Market Research. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, which together represent around 90% of new car registrations worldwide in 2020, plan to widen their portfolio of alternative-power models and scale up their production of electric vehicles. However, three quarters of Americans still prefer gas or diesel and have concerns about charging infrastructure, driving range and price. Also, alternative-power vehicles remain a niche market for the specialty-equipment industry, accounting for just 1% of specialty-equipment retail sales in 2020. Filled with an in-depth outlook on the landscape of alternative power and electrification in the U.S., the “Emerging Trends: Electrification, Alternative Power
and Advanced Technology” report helps companies understand potential implications for the specialty-equipment industry and how advanced technologies are becoming part of the new vehicle ecosystem. Key findings from the report include: There are currently 4.1 million alternative-power vehicles on U.S. roads today. This represents 1% of light vehicles in operation. While sales are starting to grow, significant hurdles remain, around range, charging and electrical power generation, in the shift towards more electrified vehicles. As sales of electric and other alternative energy vehicles increase in coming years, it will take a while for current vehicles to cycle out of operation. The average age of a vehicle today is just over 12 years. Alternative power currently represents a very small share of the specialty-aftermarket sales but will be more important as their presence grows. In 2020, alterna-
tive power accounted for only 1% of specialty-equipment retail sales at $0.42 billion. Automakers continue to integrate vehicles with advanced technology to increase safety and comfort on the road. This opens potential growth opportunities for the aftermarket industry in older vehicles. While 58% of drivers want more safety features, 86% say they are afraid of fully autonomous vehicles. They cite safety and liability as their biggest concerns. To learn more about SEMA’s outlook on electric vehicles and emerging trends and technology, download the new SEMA “Emerging Trends: Electrification, Alternative Power and Advanced Technology” report at www.sema.org/ research. Source: SEMA
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1Collision Names Director of Location Development 1Collision proudly announced John Hollingsworth as director of location development. Hollingsworth will be responsible for the continued growth and development of 1Collision expansion of independent single and multiple location collision repair centers throughout the U.S. Prior to joining 1Collision, Hollingsworth spent more than seven years in a collision industry training organization working with teams on their culture and leadership. “I’m excited to be back in a different capacity but one that still allows me to use my gifts,” Hollingsworth said. “Having conducted a national search for the right individual to lead the business development charge, we are delighted John has joined our team,” said 1Collision President and COO Jim Keller. Source: 1Collision
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