North America HVAC System for Bus Market
Increase in Demand for Comfort and Luxury to Fuel North America HVAC System for Bus Market Growth During Forecast Period
Air-conditioned surroundings have become essential in modern lifestyle. While on the road, mobile air-conditioning systems provide comfort and relief from the unpredictable weather outside. Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are becoming more common on buses in developed regions such as North America to provide an optimal, safe, and comfortable atmosphere for passengers and bus drivers. Air-conditioned buses are no longer viewed as a luxury but rather as an empowering and enriching feature of commuting. Besides delivering a peaceful environment of roughly 22°C regardless of the outside weather, buses with HVAC systems offer a quieter journey experience. This type of value-added transportation remains a critical proposition for bus transportation to preserve its commuter base, as opposed to private vehicles, taxis, metro trains, and even commercial airliners in inter-city travel.
An HVAC system can improve commuting in a variety of ways. It lowers energy usage by allowing the bus to run on less fuel. HVAC systems enable buses to run more effectively and save idling time by providing a comfortable atmosphere for passengers to ride in during traffic congestion or extreme weather. They can improve comfort for both drivers and passengers by minimizing weariness induced by heat exposure. Increased comfort leads both parties to feel calm during their travels, increasing their entire experience on the road, which means less tension and anxiety when they are driving or riding. In response to the demand for luxury and comfort, various players across the region are offering luxury bus travel the players including Jet, RedCoach, Vamoose Gold, Tufesa, and others. All Tufesa buses include restrooms, comfortable seats, and air conditioning for those hot California days. Thus, the increasing demand for comfort and luxury fuels the growth of the North America HVAC system for bus market.
North America HVAC System for Bus Market: Industry Overview
The North America HVAC System for Bus market analysis has been carried out by considering the following segments: component, type, unit type, and drive type. Based on component, the market is segmented into controls, convectors, compressors, heaters, and others. In terms of type, the market is categorized into transit bus, coach, shuttle bus, and school bus. Based on unit type, the market is divided into split unit and packaged unit. Based on drive type, the market is segmented into engine driven and battery driven. The engine driven segment held a larger North America HVAC system for bus market share in 2023.
The North America HVAC System for Bus market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The US is experiencing a rise in the number of buses due to the growing population in the country. The students migrating to the US mostly prefer the local commute transportation system. The bus manufacturer or providers are receiving contracts to deliver buses. For example, in February 2020, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) placed the largest order for electric buses with BYD for 134 buses. This order for buses was mainly focused on providing transportation for city workers.
The US government funding for the program and grants for buses and its facilities drive the market growth. For instance, in July 2023, the US Department of Transportation’s (DoT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the award of a total of US$ 1,689.86 million including US$ 1,216.94 million to projects under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No) and US$ 472.92 million to projects under the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program (Buses and Bus Facilities Program), and provides administrative guidance on project implementation. In addition, the presence of many global and local players fosters the US market growth. For example, Bergstrom has been a provider of HVAC systems to specialty vehicles for more than 40 years. It is the largest supplier of school bus heaters in the US. The bus market players rely on the company for their high-quality and affordable systems. Another player, SUTRAK Corporation, a US-based transit HVAC manufacturer, provides its solution for conventional and electric buses.
North America HVAC System for Bus Market: Competitive Landscape and Key Developments
Thermo King; Guchen Industry; MAHLE GmbH; Denso; Valeo; Bus Climate Control; Eberspächer; WABCO; TKT HVAC Co., Ltd.; and Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd. are among the key players profiled in the North America HVAC system for bus market report. Several other essential market players were analyzed for a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem.
The North America HVAC system for bus market report provides detailed market insights, which help the key players strategize their market growth. A few recent developments by the key players, as per company press releases, are mentioned below.
- In July 2023, BITZER formally completed the acquisition of Danish company OJ Electronics A/S. With the acquisition and the consolidation of OJ Electronics and BITZER Electronics, both based in Sønderborg, BITZER manages to establish a center of excellence for electronic components for the HVAC&R industry in Denmark.
- In Feb 2023, From the 1st of February, the largest division within VBG Group, Mobile Climate Control (MCC), changed its name to Mobile Thermal Solutions (MTS). At the same time, the division transforms into a multi-brand division to effectively target different niches of the commercial vehicle market. A new brand has been launched for the bus segment – Bus Climate Control (BCC). The new BCC brand develops the bus offering and focuses on bus customers. MCC (Mobile Climate Control) remains a brand targeting the off-road and the utility vehicle market.
