ASIA-PACIFIC AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION TEST EQUIPMENT MARKET FORECAST 2023-2032

The Asia-Pacific automotive emission test equipment market growth analysis includes the evaluation of Indonesia, China, Japan, India, Thailand, Australia & New Zealand, Vietnam, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific. The issue of air pollution in China is a pressing concern, with many of its cities ranking among the most polluted in the world. Consequently, the emission test market in China is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing environmental awareness and government regulations aimed at curbing air pollution. The market encompasses stationary and mobile testing equipment, which measures emissions from various sources, including vehicles, power plants, industrial boilers, and other combustion sources.

On the other hand, as per reports, a proposed draft in 2022 indicated that Japan was attempting to remove the target for zero-emission vehicles from the G7 agenda, leading to a dilution of language regarding climate change at the leaders’ summit in Germany. In Japan, every two years, all vehicles must undergo a vehicle inspection, known as a shaken or Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI) inspection. This inspection ensures that all vehicles on the road meet satisfactory standards and operate safely. Additionally, it ensures that no unauthorized modifications have been made to the vehicles. 

The Asia-Pacific automotive emission test equipment market segmentation evaluation entails vehicle type, application, and solution. Market by solution covers emission test software, emission test equipment/component/hardware, and emission test service.

Emission test hardware plays a crucial role in measuring the level of pollutants emitted by various sources, including vehicles. The primary objective of an emission test is to assess whether the emissions meet the required standards set by regulatory authorities. The hardware used for an emission test typically consists of several components, such as the exhaust gas analyzer, which measures the concentration of various exhaust gases emitted by the vehicle. 

The opacity meter is another device that measures the amount of smoke emitted by the vehicle. Further, the evaporative emission test system examines evaporative emissions from a vehicle that are released into the atmosphere from the fuel system and other components. The dynamometer simulates road conditions and loads the engine to determine emissions under various driving conditions. 

Additionally, the onboard diagnostic (OBD) scanner detects any malfunctions or issues that may cause increased emissions, while the fuel consumption meter measures the amount of fuel consumed by the vehicle during the emission test, which is used to calculate the emissions per unit of fuel burned. Finally, the smoke meter measures the particulate matter emitted by the vehicle. 

Some of the key players in the Asia-Pacific automotive emission test equipment market include Horiba Ltd, SGS SA, TÜV SÜD, etc.

Horiba Ltd is a precision instrument and system manufacturer with a diverse product portfolio serving the automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. It offers various services, including analysis, calibration, maintenance, and training. Horiba has a global presence with offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia and is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.

The OBS-ONE GS Unit from Horiba Ltd is an advanced emission measurement system designed to accurately measure concentrations of various emissions. It can also measure particulate matter, air-to-fuel ratio, exhaust flow rate, GPS data, and environmental conditions, including atmospheric temperature, humidity, and pressure while calculating mass emissions.