Furthermore, traction motor is installed in fully hybrid and battery electric vehicles.
Permanent magnet synchronous motor and asynchronous motors are two main types of traction motor which is currently driving the electric traction motors.Based on type, the market is segmented as AC motor and DC motor.
AC segment is estimated to dominate the market during the forecast period due to its wide application in railways and electric vehicles.
This is due to huge investments in expanding railway network and modernization of existing rolling stock majorly in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe.The global electric traction motor market is expected to grow at 18.08% CAGR during the forecast period.DriversMarket Research AnalysisAsia Pacific accounts for the largest market share whereas Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region.Region wise, Asia Pacific held the largest market share of the global electric traction motor market in 2017.
It is estimated that Asia-Pacific region would be the fastest growing market during the forecast period, mainly due to the rising investment in railway sector, rising urbanization and proliferation of electrification.
The market is mainly driven by factors such as the gradual shift from diesel-based to diesel-electric locomotives and electric locomotives.Scope of the ReportThis report provides an in-depth analysis of the global electric traction motor market, tracking three market segments across five geographic regions.