The wellbeing of young people participating in sport has become an increasingly prominent concern among major sporting bodies, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC) which has recognised the risks of exploitation and abuse for children.

Through membership with World Rugby, Oceania Rugby is committed to ensuring rugby is a safe sport for all children taking part across the region.

The 'Child Safeguarding in Sport Project' was launched in December 2019, with ChildFund providing technical expertise, tools, training and support to Oceania Rugby to build child safeguarding systems in-line with international best practice.

In 2020, the project will see Oceania Rugby undertake a review of best practice and implementation of a regional framework. In addition to this, two member unions, Nauru Rugby Union and Samoa Rugby Union, will launch workshops on child safeguarding this month.

The increased focus on child safeguarding among sporting bodies has led to the emergence of important new initiatives and policies. This includes the IOC Basic Universal Principles of Good Governance, which makes it compulsory for organisations that belong to the Olympic movement to adopt these principles, implement relevant measures and monitor compliance.

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The 'Child Safeguarding in Sport Project' builds on learning and resources developed through ChildFund Australias rugby for development program ChildFund Pass It Back.

ChildFund is considered a pioneer organisation in the development of the International Safeguards for Children in Sport and 2017 was awarded the UNICEF Safeguarding Children in Sport Award at the Beyond Sport Global Awards in recognition of its work supporting partner sporting bodies.

The over-riding objective of the project is to ensure that children engaging in rugby across the region will benefit from a safer environment both physically and emotionally.

Oceania Rugby general manager Bruce Cook said: Rugby is committed to ensuring player welfare, in all forms and at all levels of the game.

As the regional governing body of World Rugby, Oceania Rugby is committed to ensuring our game creates dynamic practices and environments where all boys and girls, men and women in our sport can thrive.

The most fundamental element to a positive sport experience is being safe physically, emotionally and socially, said Cook.

He added: Oceania Rugby is pleased to partner with ChildFund Australia. Weve worked with ChildFund Australia before and know our organisations share a commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes that are meaningful for our members and their communities.

ChildFund Pass It Back director Chris Mastaglio said: We are very proud to be partnering with Oceania Rugby on this important initiative for children.

Sport should always be a safe place for children to play, learn and grow, and Oceania Rugbys commitment to ensuring their sport is safe at all levels is to be commended.

Working in partnership with Oceania Rugby and its member unions, National Governing Bodies, the project will involve:

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Holden had been reduced to a shadow of its former self, importing cars from Europe, North America and Asia and adapting global models for regional requirements

On Sunday, GM confirmed it planned to "wind down" sales, engineering and design operations in Australia and the sales anddistribution operation in New Zealandwhich, combined, employ 830 people,and "retire"the long serving Holden brand by 2021.

The company also said it had agreed to sell its Rayong plant in Thailand, which employs 1,500 people, to China's Great Wall Motors and withdraw the Chevrolet brand from that market by the end of 2020.

This is a continuation of the US automaker's policy over the last 10 years to exit markets that do not generate what it regards as adequate returns on investment.

The company sold its European Opel and Vauxhall subsidiaries to France's PSA group in 2017 and has also exited virtually all markets in Africa over the last several years.

In Asia, GM closed its plant in Indonesia in 2014 and agreed in January 2020 to sell its second plant in India, also to Great Wall Motors, having sold the other Indian plant to SAIC Motor in 2017.

The company said it planned to focus on "growth opportunities in specialty vehicle business"", no doubt referring to the huge industry wide shift that is expected to take place in the current decade towards electric vehicles (EVs) as well as growth relating to autonomous driving technologies (AV).

GM chairman and CEO Mary Barra confirmed the company is "restructuring its international operations, focusing on markets where we have the right strategies to drive robust returns, and prioritising global investments that will drive growth in the future of mobility, especially in the areas of EVs and AVs".

She added "while these (restructuring) actions support our global strategy, we understand that they impact people who have contributed so much to our company. We will support our people, our customers and our partners, to ensure an orderly and respectful transition in the impacted markets".

GM president Mark Reuss said the company had "explored a range of options to continue the Holden operationsbut none could overcome the challenges of the investments needed for the highly fragmented [global]right hand drive market, the economics to support growing the brand, and delivering an appropriate return on investment".

The company said it also carried out a "detailed analysis of the business case for future production at the Rayong manufacturing facility in Thailand. Low plant utilisation and forecast volumeshave made continued GM production at the site unsustainable. And without domestic manufacturing, Chevrolet would be unable to compete in Thailand's new vehicle market".

The company said it expected to take a US$1.1bn cash and non-cash charge this year relating to its restructuring in the three countries.

GM senior vice president and president GM International, Steve Kiefer, said GM International "is well positioned in its core markets: South America, the Middle East and South Korea. The company continues to optimise partnerships in markets like Uzbekistan, by transferring assets and building strong supply chains to reduce costs in growth markets".

Holden started full local car manufacture in Australia in 1948 and once had final assembly plants in almost every state. By the 1980s, as various government import duty and taxation measures to 'protect' local automakers from imported competition began to be reduced, it was consolidated into one large new factory at Elizabeth, a suburb of Adelaide, in South Australia, where local manufacturing ended in 2017. Many dealers subsequently lost, or quit the franchise and the company announced late in 2019 it was dumping the Commodore nameplate, dating back to 1979, and the Astra, both Opel-developed cars sourced from PSA in Europe.

Local assembly in New Zealand ended in 1990 after increasingly frictionless free trade with Australia and lowering import duty rates made the Trentham plant, built in 1967, uneconomic. GM also ended local parts production.

Australia's ABC News quoted prime minister Scott Morrison as saying he was "disappointed but not surprised" at the GM announcement.

"But I am angry, like I think many Australians would be. Australian taxpayers put millions into this multinational company. They let the brand just wither away on their watch. Now they are leaving it behind," he said.

Federal industry minister Karen Andrews said it was unacceptable for GM to have made the decision without any consultation with the government.

Holden had been whittled down to about 800 local workers with 600 focusing on design and development work for local and regional markets.

GM officials told ABC about 600 would leave by Junewhile 200 would remain in ongoing roles connected with the company's pledge to offer at least 10 more years of customer service to owners of the 1.6m Holdens in use.

Work at the Port Melbourne site would be wound down by the end of June and the [former proving ground] Lang Lang calibration facility would finish up in August.

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Australia overcame tough opposition in rivals New Zealand to claim both titles at the Oceania Men's and Women's Team Badminton Championships at the Ken Kay Badminton Stadium in Ballarat in Australia.

The two countries had yet to face each other in the competition and had previously won all their matches without dropping a single rubber.

Opening the day was Australia's men, who squeezed past New Zealand 3-2 and avoided an upset.

The women's match was more straightforward, with the Australian team dropping their only rubber of the competition in a 4-1 win.

In the other women's match, Tahiti finished third in the group with a 5-0 win over New Caledonia.

In the men's group, Australia finished top ahead of New Zealand, Tahiti, New Caledonia and Fiji at the bottom.

The women's group finished with Australia as champions, New Zealand as runners-up, New Caledonia in third and Tahiti fourth.

Having won the team competitions, the hosts have now qualified for the 2020 Thomas and Uber Cup which is set to take place from May 16 to 24.

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Acting Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) President Robin Mitchell is set to speak at the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Continental Forum for Oceania, taking place here tomorrow.

It is the second AIBA Continental Forum to take place, with the inaugural meeting held in Panama last month.

The Forums were devised by AIBA Marketing Commission chair Umar Kremlev to create fruitful dialogue between AIBA, Confederations and National Federations after a crisis-riddled year for the organisation.

AIBA was stripped of its Olympic status last June over a number of issues, including governance, finances and refereeing and judging.

The organisation's future remains precarious due to a large amount of debt and uncertain leadership, with Mohamed Moustahsane currently acting as Interim President after the resignation of Uzbekistan's Gafur Rakhimov.

Mitchell, a Fijian and also the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) President, will be one of the speakers at tomorrow's event.

He is expected to give a presentation on ONOC's education programme.

Fiji's Secretary of Youth and Sports Jone Nemani Maretino, Oceania Boxing Confederation (OCBC) President Ted Tanner and Boxing Fiji President Manasa Baravilala are also set to be in attendance and will give opening remarks.

Moustahsane is set to give a Reform Commission progress report, while Kremlev is scheduled to give a Marketing Commission update.

A presentation will be given on the future of AIBA and OCBC, alongside plans for an Oceania development programme.

Throughout the day, National Federations will be given time to discuss issues with the AIBA leadership and raise proposals of their own.

The European Forum is scheduled to take place in the Italian city of Assisi on February 29, with details for the events in Asia and Africa yet to be announced.

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New Caledonia, in the South Pacific , is a special collectivity of France. Not only does it have a fascinating history and unique culture, the islands also have one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Oceania, the Pindai Caves. These caves have provided archaeologists with a treasure trove of human remains, and palaeontologists with remains of extinct birds, reptiles and other fauna that dates to the Holocene Period.

The Lapita people were the first people to settle on the islands of New Caledonia. As these sailors of Austronesian extraction were extremely skilled navigators, New Caledonia played a very important role in their colonization of Oceania. They are regarded as the ancestors of the Polynesians who went on to populate many Pacific Islands and New Zealand. They are also the ancestors of the modern Kanak people of New Caledonia.

Archaeologists have found items that once belonged to the Lapita people, including many pot shards, within the Pindai Caves. They also left several heaps of shellfish scraps. Guano (bird excrement) was harvested in the caverns and used as a fertilizer.

Lapita pottery, found on Port Vila , Vanuatu ( CC BY-SA 3.0 )

New Caledonia was absorbed into the French Empire in the 19 th century when they used the islands as a penal colony. While the caves were explored in the 19 th century, archaeologists only investigated in the 20 th century and found two settlements in the Pindai Caves that were occupied by humans over a period of at least two millennia.

The extinct horned turtle, Meiolania. Source: CC BY SA 2.0

Along with the prehistoric settlements, a great many animal and bird remains have been discovered. Of the 45 species found, at least 20 are now extinct in New Caledonia or globally. Among the extinct species are rails, a kagu, pigeons, and a large snipe. Other long-extinct species of birds found includes the Sylviornis, a flightless megapode who laid its eggs on the ground in mounds, and a flightless swamp hen. The remains of a number of owls were also found. These too have been extinct for many years. A great number of these remains were found in potholes and sinkholes in the caves, which trapped the birds.

Sylviornis, the extinct flightless bird ( Renata Cunha )

A number of extinct reptiles were also found, including a land-dwelling crocodile ( Mekosuchus) as well as fossils of the giant horned turtle, Meiolania. The fossils and remains in the cave are providing researchers with insights into the extinction of species after the arrival of the first humans.

The results of various studies have not shown a definite link between human activity and the extinction of species such as the flightless birds on New Caledonia. The remains have been carbon dated and indicate that humans and the extinct species co-existed for many years. Over time, humans had an adverse impact on the environment and this, rather than overhunting, led to the demise of many species.

The caves are on a peninsula on the north coast of the main island, Grande Terre. The location has six caves of the karst type, two of which are accessible. The remaining four caves have been categorized as sinkholes - chasm created by the flow of subterranean water.

The location of New Caledonia (Google Maps)

The two accessible caves were once the homes of the first people who settled on the islands. The entrances of the cave broaden out into a large chamber and contain stalactites and stalagmites. Many species of birds lived in the caves, such as the extinct prehistoric birds whose fossils have been found by palaeontologists.

The caves are 130 miles (182 km) north of Noumea, the capital city of New Caledonia. There are guided tours of the region and they include excursions to the caves. The caves are protected by the local government and visitors are asked to respect the site.

Top image: New Caledonia Cave. Credit: damedias / Adobe Stock

By Ed Whelan

Anderson, A., Sand, C., Petchey, F., & Worthy, T. H. (2010). Faunal extinction and human habitation in New Caledonia: initial results and implications of new research at the Pindai Caves

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Boyer, A. G., James, H. F., Olson, S. L., & Grant-Mackie, J. A. (2010). Long-term ecological change in a conservation hotspot: the fossil avifauna of M Aur Cave, New Caledonia . Biodiversity and conservation, 19(11), 3207-3224

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Global and local sponsors support relocated Olympic boxing qualifier

[Source: Jordan Olympic Committee] A host of major local and international sponsors have stepped into the ring to support the Tokyo 2020 Asia and Oceania boxing qualifier in Amman, Jordan, from 3-11 March 2020.

Following the Boxing Task Forces (BTF) announcement that Jordan would host the prestigious Olympic qualifier, work has continued around the clock to prepare a world-class venue in the capitals Prince Hamzah Hall at Al Hussein Youth City.

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) will be supported by several major companies, including Worldwide Olympic Partner Coca-Cola, Societe Generale De Banque Jordan - SGBJ, Zain Jordan, Buffalo Wings and Rings, Taishan and Aramex.

We have been short on time but huge on effort to ensure that this event meets the extremely high standards of the Olympic family, said Nasser Majali, Secretary General of the Jordan Olympic Committee and CEO of the LOC.

We are pleased with our progress and look forward to welcoming our friends from around the world to Amman over the coming days.

The support that we have received from the business community has been particularly heartening and provides us with the helping hand required to host a world-class event.

The qualifier is expected to attract the Asian and Oceania best boxers from 40 countries competing for 41 mens qualifying spots in 8 weight divisions and 22 female qualifying spots in 5 weight divisions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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The Chiefs Esports Club, a team organization based in the Australia and New Zealand (Oceania) region, has announced a two-year partnership with Marvel. The deal includes integration of Marvel properties into the teams activations in Australia, including limited-edition co-branded merchandising. Financial terms were not disclosed.

This is a historic partnership for video games and esports in our region that will redefine what can be achieved in the market and make a significant impact on video game and esports events moving forward, said The Chiefs CEO Nick Bobir, in a statement.

Marvel Entertainment entered the esports industry last year with a partnership with North American organization Team Liquid, which also included character-themed merchandise and crossover content.

ICON Esports, another Oceanic company, acquired The Chiefs last year, along with Australian organization Tainted Minds. The Chiefs, which retained its own brand, competes in five games including the League of Legends Oceanic Pro League (OPL). It boasts individual partnerships with Boost Mobile Australia, AORUS, Logitech G, Red Bull, and local brands Mwave Australia and Youfoodz.

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Vinayak Padmadeo

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, February 20

The United World Wrestling (UWW) has decided to put the Chinese contingent that will participate in the upcoming Asia/Oceania Olympics qualifying tournament in quarantine in Serbia before the tournament to ensure none of the other participating nations get affected by the coronavirus.

The same protocol will be followed for the Chinese team before its participation at the world Olympics qualification tournament to be held from April 30 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

President Nenad Lalovic has decided that UWW will quarantine the Chinese team in Serbia before it heads to the qualifiers, UWW-Asia president Daulet Turlykhanov told The

Tribune through a translator. After the competition, they will again go to Europe, where they will train for the world Olympics qualifiers. I have not heard any such decision taken by any other international federation, he added.

The virus breakout forced the sports governing body to shift the Asia/Oceania qualifying tournament out of Xian, China. As a preventive measure, the Indian Government did not issue visas to the 40-member Chinese team for the Asian Wrestling Championships. In fact, even before heading to New Delhi for the Asian meet, the teams from a few countries had privately inquired about the Chinese teams participation from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) officials.

Despite UWWs initiative, Turlykhanov is still concerned about the virus and its impact leading up to the Tokyo Games that start on July 24. We are really worried about this situation with the coronavirus in China. No one knows what will happen in the next six months. We will wait and watch, he said.

Getting hosts is difficult

Turlykhanov also raised concerns about getting new cities to host the Asian meets amidst the economic slowdown the world over. Yes there are some difficulties. But (bidding) also depends on the power of the federations and their resources, Turlykhanov said. For example, countries such as Iran and Saudi Arabia want to stage the Asian Championships. But the UWW regulation is that each championship should have three styles, Greco-Roman, freestyle and female wrestling; and Iran and Saudi Arabia dont have female wrestling. We want to extend the geography of the Asian Championships but it takes a lot of energy and money to hold it, he added.

Kyrgyzstan to host Asia Olympics qualifiers

New Delhi: Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan will play host to the Asia/Oceania Olympics qualifying tournament. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Xian, China, from March 27 but had to be moved out due to the outbreak of coronavirus. I spoke to the UWW president and most likely it will be held in Kyrgyzstan. A final decision about this will come out either by tomorrow or a day after, UWW-Asia president Daulet Turlykhanov said. Both the Wrestling Federation of India and Turlykhanovs Kazakhstan Wrestling Federation were interested to play host for the Asia event. Vinayak Padmadeo

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The Indian Fed Cup team will travel to Dubai for this years competition as the ITF has named the desert city as the new venue for the matches, to be held from March 3 to 7.

The ITF named the new venue after moving out the matches from then Chinese city of Dongguan due to Coronoavirus threat. TheAsia/Oceania Group Imatches were originally scheduled to be played from February 4-8.

The event will be held in the week following the ATP Dubai tournament at the same venue, and will see six nations China P.R., Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, Korea Rep. and Uzbekistan compete for a place in the Fed Cup Play-offs in April, an ITF release said.

The six teams will vie for two spots in Fed Cup Play-offs.

Being in Dubai makes no difference. But the dates give enough time to Sania for her recovery. Doubles is an important point. Ankita is playing well. The other team members will also get some tournament to play under their belt, Indias Fed Cup captain Vishal Uppal told PTI.

Sanias participation was under doubt due to a calf injury she aggravated during the Australian Open, where she pulled out of the mixed doubles before retiring mid-way into her womens doubles opening round match.

I think we have a good chance but we will have to be at our best and fight hard for every point, every game, every set, every match, Uppal added.

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A recent market study published on "Driving Protection Gear Market: Global Industry Analysis 2014-2018 and Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029" offers a comprehensive assessment of the most important market dynamics. After conducting thorough research on historic as well as current growth parameters, growth prospects of the market are obtained with maximum precision.

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Chapter 01 Executive Summary The report commences with the executive summary of the driving protection gear market, which includes a summary of key findings and key statistics of the market. It also includes market value (US$ million) estimates of leading segments in the driving protection gear market.

Chapter 02 Market Overview Readers can find the detailed segmentation and definition of the driving protection gear market in this chapter, which will help them understand the basic information about the market. This section also highlights the inclusions and exclusions, which helps the reader in understanding the scope of the driving protection gear market report.

Chapter 03 Key Market Trends The report provides key market trends that are expected to impact market growth significantly during the forecast period. Detailed industry trends are provided in this section, along with key market developments or product innovations.

Chapter 04 Key Success Factors This section includes key inclusions of the report. It offers product adoption and usage analysis, effective quality control, establishment of export markets and opportunity analysis, and strategies followed by manufacturers for market expansion.

Chapter 05 Global Driving Protection Gear Market Demand Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029 This section provides detailed analysis of the historical driving protection gear market volume, along with an opportunity analysis of the future. Readers can also find the absolute opportunity for the current year (20192020), and an incremental opportunity for the forecast period (20192029).

Chapter 06 Global Driving Protection Gear Market Pricing Analysis This chapter highlights the pricing analysis based on product for base year 2018 and forecast year 2029.

Chapter 07 Global Driving Protection Gear Market Demand (in Value or Size in US$ Mn) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029 This chapter includes the detailed analysis of the historical driving protection gear market value, along with an opportunity analysis of the future. Readers can also find the absolute opportunity for the current year (20192020), and an incremental opportunity for the forecast period (2019 2029).

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Chapter 10 Global Driving Protection Gear Market Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast 2019-2029, by Material This chapter provides various details about the driving protection gear market on the basis of material, and has been classified into leather, synthetic, and natural fibers. In this chapter, readers can understand the market attractiveness analysis, based on material.

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Chapter 12 Global Driving Protection Gear Market Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast 2019-2029, by Consumer Group This chapter provides details about the driving protection gear market on the basis of consumer group, and has been classified into men & women.

Chapter 13 Global Driving Protection Gear Market Analysis 2014-2018 and Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 by Sales Channel This chapter provides details about the driving protection gear market on the basis of sales channel, and has been classified into online and offline sales channel.

Chapter 14 Global Driving Protection Gear Market Analysis 20142018 and Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 by Region This chapter explains how the driving protection gear market will grow across various geographic regions, such as North America, South America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Pacific, Oceania & Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Chapter 15 North America Driving Protection Gear Market Analysis 20142018 and Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of the North America driving protection gear market, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the U.S. and Canada. Readers can also find regional trends, regulations, and market growth based on product, material, vehicle, consumer group, distribution channel and countries in North America.

Chapter 16 South America Driving Protection Gear Market Analysis 2014-2018 and Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 Readers can find detailed information about several factors, such as pricing analysis and regional trends, which are impacting the growth of the Latin America driving protection gear market. This chapter also includes growth prospects of the market in leading LATAM countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and the rest of Latin America.

Chapter 17 Europe Driving Protection Gear Market Analysis 2014-2018 and Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 Important growth prospects of the driving protection gear market in several countries, such as Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, and the rest of Europe, are included in this chapter.

Chapter 18 South Asia Driving Protection Gear Market Analysis 2014-2018 and Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 India, Thailand, and Malaysia are leading countries in the South Asia region, which are prime subjects of assessment to obtain growth prospects of the market. Readers can also find detailed information about growth parameters of the South Asia driving protection gear market during the forecast period.

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Europe is projected to have the highest growth rate in the automotive fuel cell market

The EU2020 focuses on increasing the demand for fuel cells by improving the infrastructure and decreasing the cost of fuel cells. Even though European companies lag behind their Asian counterparts in fuel cell technology development and patents, Europe is slowly shifting its focus on renewable sources of energy. Germany represents around 75% of all European demonstration activities due to the presence of a number of small and large companies such as Siemens Westinghouse, Proton Power Systems PLC, Heliocentris, and SFC Energy. As governments are shifting their fleet of buses from ICE vehicles to zero-emission vehicles, it would create massive opportunities for growth of the fuel cell bus segment in the region. Besides buses, countries like Norway and Switzerland will be key markets for fuel cell trucks.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

(Story continued below...)

1.1 Objectives of the Study

1.2 Product Definition

1.3 Market Scope

1.4 Package Size

1.5 Limitations

1.6 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology

2.1 Research Data

2.2 Secondary Data

2.3 Primary Data

2.4 Market Size Estimation

2.5 Market Breakdown

2.6 Assumptions

2.7 Risk Assessment & Ranges

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Automotive Fuel Cell Market

4.2 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Country

4.3 Asia Oceania Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Vehicle Type & Country

4.4 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By H2 Fuel Station

4.5 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Power Output

4.6 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Component

5 Market Overview

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Policies & Initiatives Supporting Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles & Hydrogen Infrastructure

5.3 Existing and Upcoming FCEV Models

5.4 Market Dynamics

5.5 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, Scenarios (2020-2028)

6 Industry Trends

6.1 Technology Overview

6.2 Fuel Cell Pricing Analysis

6.3 Value Chain Analysis

6.4 Porter's 5 Forces Model

7 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Component

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Research Methodology

7.3 Fuel Stack

7.4 Fuel Processor

7.5 Power Conditioner

7.6 Air Compressor

7.7 Humidifier

7.8 Key Industry Insights

8 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Power Output

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Research Methodology

8.3

8.4 150-250 kW

8.5 >250 kW

8.6 Key Industry Insights

9 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Vehicle Type

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Research Methodology

9.3 Passenger Car

9.4 LCV

9.5 Bus

9.6 Truck

9.7 Key Industry Insights

10 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By H2 Fuel Station

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Research Methodology

10.3 Asia Oceania

10.4 Europe

10.5 North America

10.6 Key Industry Insights

11 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Specialized Vehicle Type

12 Automotive Fuel Cell Market, By Region

13 Competitive Landscape

14 Automotive Fuel Cell Ecosystem: Fuel Cell System/Parts/Material Suppliers

15 Company Profile

15.1 Ballard Power Systems

15.2 Hydrogenics

15.3 ITM Power

15.4 Plug Power

15.5 Nuvera Fuel Cells

15.6 Ceres Power

15.7 Nedstack

15.8 Doosan Corporation

15.9 Delphi Technologies

15.10 Proton Power Systems PLC

15.11 Other Key Players

15.11.1 Asia Oceania

15.11.1.1 Hyundai Kefico Corporation

15.11.1.2 Panasonic

15.11.1.3 Toray Industries

15.11.1.4 Sunrise Power Co., LTD.

15.11.2 Europe

15.11.2.1 Intelligent Energy

15.11.2.2 Bosch

15.11.2.3 Powercell

15.11.2.4 Symbio

15.11.2.5 Elringklinger AG

15.11.2.6 Swiss Hydrogen Power

15.11.3 North America

15.11.3.1 Dana Incorporated

15.11.3.2 Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC

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Xavier Daw and Riley James. Image Daniel Hines/SunLive.

Riley James has just turned 11, Xavier Daw is 15.

Theyre not widely recognized in the broad spectrum of youth sport. But James of Paraparumu and Daw of Queensland are being paraded proudly at the Tauranga Citizens Club this week as the future faces of their chosen craft. That of cue sports particularly snooker. They are the cueists the young guns.

And when the rest of Tauranga was seeking respite from 30 degrees Celsius of heatwave in the surf or swimming pool, James and Daw were at the table for the Oceania under 19 snooker tournament.

They were oblivious to global warming only interested in the heat that each other would bring to the table in this transtasman rivalry. Daw and James have similar stories to tell.

I got interested in snooker when Dad took me to the local RSA, says Riley.

I learned to play on an eight ball table at my Dads pub, says Xavier.

A commitment and lots of practice have lifted their game to an international level and perhaps to a professional career.

As young rugby players live in awe of Beauden Barrett and Sam Cane these guys model themselves on pros like the smooth and silky Aussie, Neil Robertson whos probably won in excess of $5 million as a professional, or Ronnie OSullivan and Judd Trump. James and Daw would prefer to play at Sheffields Crucible than Eden Park.

No, they dont want to be out in the sun, says Frank Dewens, president of the Australian Billiards and Snooker Council. They may be young but they know what they want to do and thats the big big thing.

And this year both James and Daw will be off to England, the spiritual home of snooker, to finesse their skills, to take them one further step towards professionalism maybe.

Snookers a lot more popular in England because of the climate its colder so people seek indoor sports.

Think of darts.

Whereas here in NZ young people are skateboarding or playing tennis and its harder to capture their imagination, says Frank.

And there is another issue the degree of difficulty.

Its enormous with our game. So you have to commit a lot of time and effort over the table.

And there arent too many in Oceania keen to do that.

Were happy with the state of the game in New Zealand, says Dan OSullivan, president of the New Zealand Billiards and Snooker Federation.

But he admits they couldnt always accommodate more players. There are probably about I000 registered players in the country, another 2000 in Australian. But that doesnt take into account the enormous popularity of cue sports as a casual sport.

There are ten players from either side of the Tasman competing in the Oceania Under 21 Championship at the Citz Club this week. And 16 of Oceania s finest women players are also competing. They are making inroads, there will also be a mixed-doubles contest.

In a couple of weeks in Australia there will be the open championship. Its snookers honey pot down under. The winner of that gets to play professionally for two years on the world circuit.

Neither Riley nor Xavier are expected to cut it this time round. But they are both sufficiently driven to have half an eye towards the outcome of that event. One day it could be their pass to a professional career.

Snooker in Australia and New Zealand is holding its breath.

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Olivia R. February 9, 2020

100 Thieves were feeling quite confident after their win against Team Liquid yesterday. Unfortunately, that confidence didn't translate into a victory over Immortals. The loss leaves them with an even 3-3 record.

WIN.gg sat down with Tommy "Ryoma" Lee to talk about what they need to improve on, how they think next weekend will go, and kangaroos.

You guys beat TL yesterday. Were you expecting better results today?

Ryoma: Not really. We were going in with the same mindset of just doing our best. Just playing the game how its supposed to be played.

Yesterday, it seemed like you guys were going for a more aggressive playstyle. Why do you think that didnt work today against Immortals?

They just came in better prepared than Liquid did. What they did was pretty smart. They played better in-game.

What do you think the team needs to improve on to get to the top?

We just need to work on what we failed on today. That will be our focus heading into next weeks match. Focusing on the stuff we didnt do today, like early game. We had a really good early game against TL, but it was a different story today.

How are the teams in the LCS different from the teams in the Oceania region?

Its a lot different. Any team can play a lot of champs. In Oceania you can kind of tell how theyre going to pick. Everyone has smaller champion pools there so its easier to read what theyre going to do. Its harder in America. You cant plan out how its going to go as well.

How do you prepare for that?

Its kind of similar. Most people will still go with their comfort, though, or better picks. You can go off of that. But sometimes it can just change.

How long have you been in America?

Two months now.

How does Los Angeles compare to Australia?

Its a lot better than Australia, League of Legends-wise. I like Australia a lot. But for League of Legends, its a lot better here. Its treated more seriously.

LA itself has been pretty good. The weather has been quite different, but right now in Australia its not the best weather either.

How have you been liking the food?

I feel like I ate a lot already. In LA, they give really big portions. I dont finish my food. The burgers in Australia are not as big, the pizzas are smaller, too.

Ive heard that kangaroos are considered pests in Australia. Did you ever run into any trouble with them yourself?

In Sydney, I dont see much. Its mainly cities and suburbs. But I went to Brisbon one time and I saw them on the road. That was my first time seeing them on the road, jumping around.

Do you think you could take one on?

No, theres no way. I think they're supposed to be really strong.

What about in League?

Probably still no.

Who is the most talkative in-game?

I think Meteos. He normally communicates what he wants pretty well.

What about outside the game?

Same, Meteos as well. Hes pretty much our captain and leader. But when were talking outside of the game, I dont know who the leader would be.

Who is the most toxic?

Nobody. Everyone is pretty friendly. The environment has been pretty good. Everythings been pretty chill.

Who eats the most? I'm assuming it's not you.

Not me. Stunt does, if I recall.

Who has the worst taste in food?

Were not too picky. Everyone eats pretty standard stuff. Ssumday only eats Korean food sometimes.

What's your favorite food?

Steak and pho.

Who is the best singer?

Maybe our coach, Joe. Hes pretty good. Hes the only one I can remember singing something.

Can you sing?

No.

Who takes the longest to get ready?

I think its me. I am normally pretty late. I have to work on that one. Im just not good with time. Im always late when were leaving the apartment.

Who watches the most anime?

I think Stunt. I watch a bit here and there, but I havent been watching much lately. I only watch Haikyu!!, but that was before I got to LA. I even watched it on the plane ride.

How is the team going to celebrate Valentines Day?

I dont know. Im not sure what everyones relationships are but I know Cody Sun has a girlfriend.

If you could have any pet at the team's office, what would you prefer?

I would like a dog actually.

What kind?

A Pomernaion. I used to have one at home. He was pretty well behaved. He was always really dopey and slept a lot. He peed and pooed in the right places. He never barked that much, either. Except when we came back home, hed get excited.

How do you think your match againstDignitas will go next weekend?

I think Dignitas is a pretty good team from what Ive seen so far. They have weaknesses, you can see them. It depends on how much we will improve. We have to work on our issues and I think we can beat them.

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Posted: 1:00pm Thursday 30 Jan, 2020 | By Jamie Troughton jamie@dscribe.co.nz

New Zealand's Luuka Jones. Photos: Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media

Evy Leibfarth turned up Down Under this time last year with stars in her eyes and the fresh-faced enthusiasm only a 15-year-old can bring.

The American teen shyly introduced herself to kayaking stars Jess Fox and Luuka Jones and proudly proclaimed them her idols as she watched their classy performances, on and off the water.

A year later, as she lines up at this weekend's Oceania canoe slalom championships in Auckland, the paddling prodigy will be eyeing Australia's Fox and New Zealand's Jones as near-equals after an astonishing break-out 2019 season.

She became the youngest person to win a world cup medal, picking up C1 bronze in Solvenia, and made a series of finals in both K1 and C1 across the world cup rounds and the world championships.

"My paddling took a huge jump - just being in the presence of so many top athletes and being able to watch and learn from them really helped my paddling," Leibfarth says at the Vector Wero Whitewater Park in Auckland this week.

"I was just really excited the whole year to keep training and pushing and I'm really excited for this upcoming year, starting with the Oceania championships."

She celebrated her 16th birthday on her first trip to New Zealand this week, although the Bryson City, North Carolina native met Jones and Fox at the Australian championships last year.

"Both of them have such a unique style and each does certain moves better than others and I just love to watch them and see how smooth they are in the water. Off the water, they just have such a great attitude towards the sport and they get a lot of younger kids into it and I really admire that about them."

Evy Leibfarth (United States) training at the Vector Wero Whitewater Centre in Auckland.

The Oceania championships double as the first Olympic qualifier for many Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Island paddlers, with the second in Australia next month. Leibfarth has her own Olympic trials in Oklahoma in April - where she's heavily favoured to book spots in both C1 and K1 - while Fox and Jones have already pre-qualified with their world championship performances and just need their selections confirmed.

Fox, who became the most successful paddler in world championship history last year, was herself a precocious teen, winning Olympic silver in the K1 in London in 2012. She predicts a big future for Leibfarth too.

"She was catapulted onto the world tour last year with some amazing performances by a 15-year-old so she's definitely one to watch," Fox says.

"She's a bubbly, exciting paddler to watch and she can put down some fast paddling. She's just really tidy and clean and gets through the gates well, she's got a lot of potential and progress to make, being so young."

This will be the fourth time Fox has competed at Vector Wero and she's also looking forward to reigniting her long rivalry with Jones, with the pair sharing podiums in some big events in recent years.

"It's great to have such awesome competition close to home - I've known Luuka for years now and she's one of the strongest paddlers in the world and on her home course, she'll be hard to beat. I think back on Rio and how special it was to share the podium with her and to have New Zealand and Australia side by side, like a sisterhood in a way. It was nice to have the Southern Hemisphere represented when it's such a European-centred sport and the growth of the sport in the Southern Hemisphere is fantastic."

For Jones, having some of the world's best paddlers come to her home course is immensely gratifying.

"It's a huge weekend having the Oceania champs in New Zealand and it's really special having so many internationals over to compete with," Jones says.

"It's such an awesome whitewater course and I feel quite proud to show them where we train. Jess is an amazing paddler - the most successful in our sport - and just to have her here to measure myself against is pretty exciting."

While selection rivalry will be particularly intense in the men's K1 - where both New Zealand and Australia have qualified boat spots for Tokyo - the men's C1 is wide open with a continental qualification still up for grabs between paddlers from Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

Entry is free for spectators across all three days, with the championships starting at 9am on Saturday.

Event details

(Vector Wero Whitewater Park, Manukau, Auckland)

Saturday Feb 1: 9am-3pm Oceania qualifying rounds

Sunday Feb 2: 9am-midday Oceania semis and finals, 1-3pm Tamariki Challenge open to paddlers not in Oceania Champs

Monday Feb 3: 9am-midday Oceania semis and finals, 1-2.30pm Slalom Extreme

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Kobelco has chosen TRT, Tidd Ross Todd, as its distributor in Australia and New Zealand. The announcement comes after longstanding distributor ACM (Australian Crane & Machinery) said it was relinquishing the deal.

TRT and their Queensland-based subsidiary, TRT (Aust) Pty Ltd, will provide Kobelco crane customers in the Oceania region with technical information, parts supply, and sales of new Kobelco cranes.

Kobelco said: This new partnership reflects both organisations commitment to outstanding customer service and support throughout the region. We are excited to combine TRTs great customer support and expertise with Kobelco cranes, which are valued in the industry for their high performance, having earned a reputation as the most reliable brand of crawler cranes on the market.

TRT, a New Zealand based company operating across Oceania and established in 1967, have built up many decades of expertise in the crane industry. TRT is highly respected and well experienced with crawler cranes, including Kobelco, the Japanese manufacturer says. This new partnership will reshape the way customers are supported moving forward.

In a December 2019 email announcing the end of ACMs deal, MD Ben Potter said the company would be continuing to supply the local crane industry, through a new partnership with Zoomlion.

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The Asian and Oceania boxing qualifying event for this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo will now be held in Amman in Jordan, it was announced today.

It is due to take place from March 3 to 11, having originally been scheduled for Wuhan, China, from February 3 until 14.

However, it has been moved as a response to the coronavirus outbreak reported in the Chinese city.

The International Olympic Committee Boxing Task Force (BTF) confirmed the news, following the cancellation decision by the BTF and the Olympic Chinese Committee.

After a careful review, the BTF approved the proposal of the National Olympic Committee of Jordan (JOC), in order to confirm competition dates and location as soon as possible, in the best interest of the athletes involved.

Logistical and operational details will be shared with National Olympic Committees (NOC), National Federations and officials in the coming days.

The BTF also thanked all the NOCs that offered their support to reorganise the competition at such short notice.

The Asian Football Confederation moved one of its qualifiers for the women's tournament at Tokyo 2020 from Wuhan to Nanjing.

Group B of the third round of AFC Women's Olympic Qualification Tournament will not be held at the Jiangning Football Training Centre.

Currently, the official death toll for coronavirus victims stands at 26, with more than 830 confirmed cases.

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Demand for increased fuel economy, low maintenance cost, and improved performance are boosting the trend of vehicle electrification. The vehicle electrification market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.

New York, Jan. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Vehicle Electrification Market by Product, 48V, ICE, BEV, HEV, PHEV, Vehicle Type And Region - Global Forecast to 2027" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05099508/?utm_source=GNW 1% to reach USD 142.1 billion by 2027 from USD 71.0 billion in 2019. OEMs are switching from conventional technology to advanced technology for complying with the norms and increasing vehicle efficiency. There are multiple engine, transmission, and hybrid technologies that can help in improving the fuel efficiency of a vehicle. For instance, according to the US Department of Energy (US DOE), the start-stop system can improve fuel efficiency by up to 5%, based on driving and traffic conditions. Also, components such as electric oil pump and electric vacuum pump consume lesser energy than their conventional counterparts. However, higher cost of electric vehicles can undermine the demand for vehicle electrification.

The market for BEVs is estimated to witness the fastest growth in the vehicle electrification marketBEVs are projected to lead the vehicle electrification market, in terms of value, during the next 10 years.Automakers are seeing BEVs as a gateway to achieving fuel emission and economy standards set by governments.

Government tax incentives and state rebates have boosted the proliferation of BEVs.Asia Oceania and North America are the fastest growing regions for BEVs.

Increasing charging infrastructure in North America would be responsible for the shift from conventional ICE vehicles to BEVs.OEMs of this region have also invested significantly in vehicle electrification.

This would also drive the demand for BEVs.

The electric power steering (EPS) is estimated to be the largest segment of the vehicle electrification marketElectric Power Steering (EPS) systems are power-assisted steering products that eliminate the association between the steering system and the engine.EPS is the most popular steering system in the global market as it reduces fuel consumption and emissions, limits the required servicing, and improves maneuverability.

In Europe and North America, almost all vehicles have EPS, and in Asia Oceania, the trend is growing rapidly. Hence, the EPS segment is estimated to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.

Asia Oceania: the largest vehicle electrification market in the automotive industryAsia Oceania is the leading vehicle electrification market as the region represents countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India, with the worlds highest vehicle production.The automobile industry is flourishing, especially in South Asia.

Additionally, Asia Oceania has created hubs for automobile manufacturers and automotive component suppliers.Considering the vehicle electrification market in the Asia Oceania region in 2019, the passenger car segment is estimated to lead the market, comprising more than 80% of the vehicle electrification market in the region, followed by the LCV segment, in terms of both volume and value.

As Asia Oceania has the largest share of passenger cars, ICE vehicles are expected to dominate the vehicle electrification market in Asia Oceania.Countries such as China and India have plans to upgrade their emission regulations by 2020.

For instance, India is planning to skip BS V regulations by leapfrogging to BS VI. This is a positive development for the vehicle electrification market. Additionally, the demand for more electric and electronic components in vehicles helps drive vehicle electrification.

BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARIESThe study contains insights provided by various industry experts, ranging from vehicle electrification OEMs to vehicle electrification component suppliers. The break-up of the primaries is as follows: By Company Type Tier-I - 25%, Tier-II - 20% OEMs 40%, and Others- 15% By Designation C level - 40%, D level - 35%, and Others** - 25% By Region North America - 35%, Europe - 35%, Asia Oceania - 25%, RoW-5%

Note: Others** include sales managers, product managers, and associations.Tier 1 - System suppliers to OEMs, Tier 2 - component suppliers to Tier 1. OEMs are Vehicle Manufacturers Others are Industry experts and Independent consultants

The report provides detailed profiles of the following companies: Bosch (Germany) Continental (Germany) Denso (Japan) Delphi (UK) Johnson Electric (Hong Kong) Mitsubishi Electric (Japan) BorgWarner (US) Magna (Canada) Aisin Seiki (Japan) Johnson Controls (US) ZF Friedrichshafen (Germany) Valeo (France) JTEKT Corp. (Japan) Hitachi Automotive Systems (Japan) Wabco Holding Inc (Beligium)

Research Coverage:The report provides a picture of the vehicle electrification market across different verticals and regions.It aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of the vehicle electrification market, by product type, by degree of hybridization, 48V, by vehicle type, and by region.

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Advent of autonomous vehicles and increasing demand for semi-autonomous vehicle The demand for semi-autonomous vehicles has increased significantly in the last few years, which has accelerated the growth of the blind spot solutions market.

New York, Jan. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Blind Spot Solutions Market by Product Type, Technology, End Market, Electric Vehicle, Vehicle Type and Region - Global Forecast to 2027" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05781861/?utm_source=GNW Semi-autonomous vehicles are self-driven vehicles with the ability to sense their environment and navigate to the destination with partial human-based physical input or voice commands.

The main reason for the increasing adoption of semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles is increased safety.Therefore, a large number of safety features will be integrated into such vehicles.

In semi-autonomous vehicles, the environment around the vehicle is detected through sensors such as radar, ultrasonic, LiDAR, and cameras.Blind spot solutions such as blind spot detection system, surround view camera, and digital side view systems can also be used to sense the environment better.

Hence, increasing adoption of semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles will boost the blind spot solutions market.

Asia Oceania is projected to be the fastest growing marketIn recent years, the automotive industry has witnessed higher growth in terms of vehicle production in Asia Oceania than in the matured markets of Europe and North America.Asia Oceania has emerged as a hub for automotive manufacturing, given the nascent stage of the market, state-promoted support, and cost advantages for OEMs.

The growth of the automotive optoelectronics market in the Asia Oceania is expected to be driven by the increasing government regulations and promotions about road safety.The R&D activities on autonomous vehicles are continuously growing in the region.

China and Japan are the leading countries from the technology perspective.Japan is planning to start truck platooning tests in 2018 and aims to commercialize autonomous trucks by 2022.

This will boost the growth of blind spot solutions market in the Asia Oceania region.

Passenger car is expected to be the largest vehicle type segment in the blind spot solutions marketThe passenger car segment is estimated to contribute to the largest share of the blind spot solutions market.The passenger car consumers are becoming increasingly aware of vehicle safety.

Owing to the growing demand for safer and more comfortable vehicles, the passenger car segment is projected to lead the market in 2027.Governments around the world are planning to mandate active safety systems in passenger cars.

In the US and Canada, backup cameras are mandated for cars manufactured from May 2018 onward.These mandates are likely to drive the blind spot solutions market for passenger cars.

The increasing demand for luxury vehicles in developing countries is another driving factor for the growth of blind spot solutions market.

OE market is expected to be the largest and fastest growing segment by end market typeNew vehicles are equipped with many active and passive safety systems.Blind spot solutions feature as active safety systems.

The initial stage of installation by OEMs is a crucial phase for the blind spot solutions market.Most OEMs offer many standard safety and convenience features that include blind spot solutions.

In addition, optional high-end features such as a surround view system, intelligent park assist, and intervention system for blind spots are customizable according to the requirement. For instance, Toyota Sequoia offers blind spot detection and surround view system as standard features.On the other hand, Toyota Avalon offers a surround view camera as an optional feature.Nowadays, as a product differentiation strategy, OEMs are increasingly focusing on providing safety and convenience features as a standard fitment in vehicles along with aftersales services.

In addition, increasing government mandates are pushing OEMs to provide many safety features safety as standard fitment. This will boost the OE market for blind spot solutions.The study contains insights provided by various industry experts, ranging from equipment suppliers to Tier-1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows: By Company Type: Tier-1 40%, Tier-2 25%, OEM 35% By Designation: C level 38%, D level 35%, Others 27% By Region: North America 20%, Europe 40%, Asia Oceania 30%, RoW 10%

The report provides detailed profiles of the following companies: Continental (Germany) Denso (Japan) Valeo (France) Aptiv (Netherlands) Magna (Canada) Autoliv (Sweden) Ficosa (Spain) Bosch (Germany) ZF Friedrichshafen (Germany) Gentex (US) Samvardhana Motherson (Germany)

Research CoverageThe blind spot solutions market has been segmented by technology (camera, radar, and ultrasonic), product type (blind spot solutions market, park assist system, backup camera system, surround view system, and virtual pillar), end market (OE market and aftermarket), electric vehicle type (BEV, HEV, FCEV, and PHEV), vehicle type (passenger car, light commercial vehicles, truck, and bus), and region (Asia Oceania, Europe, North America, and Rest of the World). The market has been projected in terms of volume (thousand units) and value (USD million).

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The report provides insights with reference to the following points: Market Development: The report provides comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets. The report analyzes the blind spot solutions market for all vehicle types across regions. Product Development/Innovation: The report offers detailed insights about R&D activities, upcoming technologies, and new product launches in the blind spot solutions market across all regions. Market Diversification: The report provides detailed information about untapped markets, investments, new products, and recent developments in the blind spot solutions market. Competitive Assessment: The report offers an in-depth assessment of strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the blind spot solutions market. Vendor DIVE Analysis: The report provides company-level mapping of net sales, growth rate of a companys net sales, overall regional presence, companys presence/plans in emerging countries, mapping of inorganic and organic developments, manufacturing plants, companys presence in the OE and aftermarket segments, product offerings (breadth and depth), new product developments in recent years, and R&D expenditure among others. Company-wise product and business strategy scorecards: The report offers company level analysis and evaluation of product offering category including the breadth of offering, product innovation, and market presence (OEM and aftermarket). Also, the company level analysis and evaluation of business strategies including companys reach (based on regional presence), revenue growth, infrastructure and clientele, inorganic growth (on the basis of partnerships, collaborations, and acquisitions), and organic growth (on the basis of geographic expansions and new product developments) are available in the report.Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05781861/?utm_source=GNW

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