The surge in the frequency of road accidents and the associated fatalities represents a pressing global issue. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that in 2018, over 1.5 million individuals lost their lives, and a staggering 60 million suffered injuries in road incidents. A disconcerting 90% of road traffic fatalities occur annually due to suboptimal road conditions, predominantly in developing nations, with front-end collisions emerging as a prominent accident type. India holds the unenviable position of leading the world in road accident deaths, as reported in the World Road Statistics 2018, surpassing 199 other countries, with China and the United States following closely. According to the WHO Global Report on Road Safety 2018, India contributes nearly 11% to the total global fatalities resulting from accidents. In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded nearly 2 million front-end collisions in 2017, with almost 700,000 causing injuries and approximately 2,500 proving fatal.
Road accidents have profound consequences, ranging from loss of life to severe and minor injuries for road users. Frontal collisions, a common type of accident, can lead to rapid neck snapping and various injuries, including mild neck strain and dislocation of vertebrae in the spine. Such incidents underscore the pressing need for enhanced driver safety on a global scale. The adaptive headlight system emerges as a proactive safety mechanism in vehicles, particularly safeguarding drivers during night or low-light conditions and promoting alertness for safe driving. Consequently, the significance of adaptive headlights as a critical component in ensuring safety and comfort is anticipated to drive growth in the global adaptive headlights market throughout the forecast period.
While the demand for adaptive headlights may be constrained in regions where vehicle cost outweighs safety concerns, the landscape is evolving. The escalating number of road accidents and an increasing awareness of vehicle safety are altering this dynamic. This shift is expected to elevate the impact of road accident deaths on the global adaptive headlights market from a moderate to a high level over the forecast period. As societies become more attuned to the importance of safety features, the automotive industry is likely to witness a surge in demand for innovative solutions such as adaptive headlights to mitigate the risks associated with road accidents and enhance overall road safety. In this evolving landscape, the role of adaptive headlights extends beyond mere illumination; it becomes a pivotal contributor to a comprehensive safety framework that addresses the challenges posed by road accidents on a global scale.
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As per the circulated industry reports, the global Automotive Adaptive Lighting market is forecasted to reach USD 2,795 million and grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2021 to 2027. Automotive Adaptive lighting system that helps to enhance the safety of the vehicles, drivers, and pedestrians, especially during the night drive and under critical weather conditions like fog, heavy rain, and others. There has been an increase in the adoption of various vehicles, including autonomous vehicles and commercial vehicles. It has been coupled with the automotive industry's electrification worldwide, which is likely to affect the demand for this product, including adaptive front lighting systems. This is one of the major factors driving the growth of the global Adaptive Lighting system market during the period.
Lighting is an integral part of the automotive industry due to the growing preference for environmental concerns and increased safety. The substantial increase in technology development in the automotive adaptive headlights industry has transformed from gas discharge-based light sources to a Light-emitting diode. The ALS optimizes the light distribution from the headlights according to the driving and road circumstances. Depending on the market forecast related to the vehicle speed and steering input, the system projects the low-beam adaptive headlights in the direction the driver intends to travel. The way for automakers to smart headlights helps in providing an optimized vision to the driver at night and during other poor-sight conditions of the road by adapting the lighting angle and intensity of the light. The society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is the apex industry body representing vehicle manufacturers in India. Trade shows (Auto Expo) in India support automobile companies to showcase their new models and create awareness among customers. Whereas the Make in India initiative has boosted the Automobile manufacturing industry in India, and as a result, tremendous growth is anticipated in the industry over the forecast period.
Like any other economy, the Indian economy has also been hugely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, and due to global supply chain disruption, factories shut down. The car dealership that closed in the automotive industry has faced a huge setback. Vehicle sales in the historic period of 2019 has already witnessed around a 13% decline compared to the previous year, and in 2020 vehicle sales are at their all-time low. In the period that had ended in 2019, the sale of passenger vehicles are 3,816,891 units as compared to 4,400,151 in 2018.
Whereas last year major global players announced huge investments that will boost the Indian market in the coming years. For instance,
In December 2019, Force Motors announced to invest USD 85.85 million in developing two new models over the next two years. Similarly, Morris Garages (MG), which has already invested a considerable amount in entering the Indian market, has announced an investment of USD 429.25 million in India.
The arrival of the pandemic has presented a challenging outlook to the market. However, the government regulations followed by the rise in funding and investment will help the market opt for expansion during the forecast period.
Technological innovation in adaptive front lighting system within the automotive industry and the growing demand for premium cars are the primary factors influencing the market growth. As city infrastructures improve, connectivity and technologies advance, and strides toward fully autonomous vehicles, the way people use and interact with vehicles will completely transform. Passenger vehicles are the most common mode of conveyance in developed countries, and they are increasing in numbers in developing countries due to increasing per capita income.
The automotive adaptive lighting market trends suggest that the market is likely to face some hurdles in reaching its projected growth during the ongoing forecast period ending in 2027. One of the major market restraints is the disruption caused in the demand and supply chain mechanism of the automotive adaptive lighting system market during the period that gives rise to the production and manufacturing issues. Also, the global market needs resources and investment to cover the losses for the period and further add innovative verticals to meet the rising needs of the global target audience.
Two technological trends that are contributing to this growth and transformation of the automotive adapting lighting market include replacing traditional front light sources such as halogen bulbs with flexible, efficient LEDs and adopting adaptive front lighting systems that adjust lighting patterns based on the developing environmental conditions. However, the rise of high research and development investments and fluctuating raw materials prices are likely to restrain the market growth projected for the ongoing period.
The rise of technological advancements in automotive adaptive lighting is a crucial factor stimulating market demand. For instance, laser headlight, as a part of the market is emerging as an absolute innovation in automotive lighting and the next big step forward since the introduction of halogen, xenon, and LED headlight technologies. The global lighting trend opens up completely new horizons in the design and performance of front headlights. In the future, it is expected that headlights can be designed to be much smaller and more efficient with laser light.
The global automotive adaptive lighting market has been segmented based on technology, vehicle type, and end market.
The market is segmented on technology and includes Halogen, LED, and Xenon. As part of the technology market segment, LED is expected to establish domination in the global adaptive lighting market due to the decreasing cost, easy availability, and longer life.
The vehicle-based segmentation includes Passenger vehicles and Commercial vehicles. Passenger vehicles had accounted for the largest market share of the global automotive adaptive lighting market. There has been a rising demand for passenger cars among a large population pool. Also, there has been an expansion of global auto manufacturers into new emerging markets is a significant factor in the growth of this segment.
Among the global regions covered, the European region has accounted for the most significant automotive adaptive lighting market, followed by other regions like the Asia-Pacific and North America. Significant factors that have driven the established demand for the automotive adaptive lighting market in this region are increased sales of new vehicles. There has been an increasing focus on the research and development activities for automotive lighting that is accelerating urbanization, leading to the automobile industry's growth, among others. Shifting consumer preferences, and other market factors like climate-related policies, and advancements in technology demand environment-friendly, fuel-efficient, and the presence of smart vehicles has positive attributes in store for the global market share. In particular, the medium-term outlook remains to hold a strong presence for hybrid vehicles. The global demand for commercial vehicles is also expected to surge, driven by recovering economic conditions in major markets.
The automotive adaptive lighting market covers the latest trends and technological development. It analyzes the market demand by application type, technology, vehicle type, and market share of major automotive adaptive lighting systems manufacturing companies across India.
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