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Automotive Throttle Position Sensor Market Size

ID: MRFR//6127-HCR | 100 Pages | Author: Swapnil Palwe| May 2024

The automotive throttle position sensor (TPS) market is in an evolving and revolutionizing trouble, fueled by a diverse set of factors that fundamentally change the outlook of the market. Fuel efficiency and emissions reduction which are gaining importance in the automotive industry is one of the main engines which shape this trend. As members of the global society the automakers are responding with greater emphasis to environmental standards integration, including advanced TPS technologies for facilitating precise throttle control, fuel combustion optimization, and the reduction of environmental challenges. Fuel-saving vehicles, in particular, propels the growth of automotive TPS market, as the sensors contribute greatly to the mixture maintenance for burning of homogeneous air-fuel mixture.

Automotive TPS market derives its distinct dynamics from the ongoing technological advancements. Current TPS systems are equipped with sophisticated sensors like Hall-effect, for instance, and potentiometer-based systems; they are capable of sending a instantaneous feedbacks about the position of the throttle to ECU. This becomes a source for exact control of mixture and injection time parameters in turn allows for maximum performance and economy. As the conduction of electronic throttle control (ETC), which manipulation most involve TPS inputs, replaced the old mechanical linkages, the expectancy of improved responsiveness and efficiency could be achieved in newer vehicles, thus proving clearly a positive attribute for a race car

Governments role and emission directives which are the key elements in the structure of automotive TPS market are mandatory. Countries from all over the world are imposing tougher emission standards due to environmental issues. OEMs mandatorily need to apply TPS technologies among other advancements in order to meet the regulatory requirements. Improved aerodynamic slippery and more fuel efficient fleet demand particular attention to be given on the task of implementing sensors that ultimately bring about reduced carbon emissions and higher overall engine efficiency.

Outside of this, the ever-increasing trend towards electric and hybrid vehicles is one of the key factors that also act on the market. Unlike normal vehicles, these vehicles normally utilize electric power for movement but they also contain internal engine, which is distributed with the added power of TPS. The TPS in a hybrid powertrain integrates flawlessly so switching between electric and IC modes are easy. This actually increases the efficiency and the performance of cars for the hybrid vehicle.

Besides global economic variables such as consumers buying ability and the level of transformation and competition in the automotive industry, economic dynamics is one of the main factors that drive the market growth for Automotive TPS. Growths or recessions may impact consumer tastes and thus create change in the consumer market which subsequently can reduce vehicle demand and production rate. However, during the economic expansion male consumers do the bulk of the purchasing out of demand factors, and the greater sale and manufacture of the TPS units is caused as they are the fundamental patents for the design of the modern automobiles.

Automotive Throttle Position Sensor Market Synopsis


The Automotive Throttle Position Sensor Market is projected to grow from USD 32.2 Billion in 2021 to USD 79.8 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 9.5% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Vehicles have become more sophisticated as they integrate sensors to detect internal and external operating conditions. A throttle position sensor (TPS) is a three-wire potentiometer, providing a variable resistance, depending on the position of the throttle valve in internal combustion engines (ICE). Hence, it is called a throttle position sensor, which is typically positioned on the throttle valve spindle, so that it can directly monitor its position. The throttle position sensor is highly resistant to engine bay contaminants and prevents moisture formation in the engine as the moisture in the air converts into liquid and affects the engine. Furthermore, the throttle position sensors also have single-channel or dual-channel solutions that ensure functional safety according to ISO 26262.


The factors that are responsible for the growth of automotive throttle position sensor market are improving automotive infrastructure in countries such as Japan, China, Germany, Norway, and the US, stringent vehicle emission norms, the growing adoption of potentiometer throttle position sensors in passenger vehicles, across the globe. The growing demand for TPS in automatic transmission, and the rising concerns regarding engine safety, also add to its growth.The stringent emission norms such as EURO-6, BHARAT stage-VI and US tier-2 regulations have promoted the use advanced sensor technology, by OEMs, which will further lead to market growth. The, growth is, however, restrained by the standard protocols for the development of the throttle position sensor and the rising complexity in the design of throttle sensors, which raise the the ov   erall cost of throttle sensors. The growing demand for advanced forms of throttle sensor, the growing economy in emerging countries, such as China, India, and Brazil, are the opportunities in the market.


The prominent players in the global automotive throttle position sensor market include Continental AG (Germany), Delphi Technologies (Ireland), Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Denso Corporation (Japan), HELLA GmbH & Co. (Germany), Magneti Marelli S.p.A (Italy), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan), and CTS Corporation (US).


.Automotive Throttle Position Sensor Market, By Segmentation


Throttle Position Sensor


The global automotive throttle position sensor market is segmented based on product type, vehicle type, sales channel, and region. On the basis of product type, the market has been segmented into potentiometer, socket, and comprehensive. On the basis of vehicle type, the market has been segmented into passenger car, and commercial vehicle. On the basis of sales channel, the market has been segmented into OEM, and aftermarket.


Geographically, the global automotive throttle position sensor market has been segmented into four major regions namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific is estimated to hold the largest market share during the forecast period, owing to growing automotive infrastructure and the demand of automotive electronics in Japan and South Korea. Other potential market for throttle position sensors is North America due to the rules and regulations imposed by the US Environment Agency applied on automotive and sensor manufacturers.


Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, such as Bosch, Continental, Denso, and Delphi are focusing on low cost and compact throttle position sensor for easy integration to measure full temperature range of -40 °C to +160 °C. In order to manufacture high performance and reliable temperature sensor, the advanced technologies such as high-heat resistant materials, hybrid sensor solutions and nanotechnology will play a vital role.


The report for global automotive throttle position sensor market of Market Research Future covers extensive primary research. This is accompanied with detailed analysis of qualitative and quantitative aspects by various industry experts and key opinion leaders to gain deeper insights into the market and industry performance. The report gives a clear picture of the current market scenario, which includes the historical and forecasted market size, in terms of value and volume, technological advancement, macroeconomic, and governing factors of the market. The report provides comprehensive information about the strategies of the top companies in the industry, along with a broad study of the different market segments and regions.

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