The torque vectoring mechanism allows the differential to vary the torque that is available at each driving wheel. It allows the wheels of a vehicle to get a better grip on the road for the launch and handling purposes.The term "torque vectoring" was coined by Jon Wheals, a chief innovation engineer in a UK-based engineering firm, Ricardo, in 2000.Torque vectoring as a technology is developed as an addition to the basic or standard differential. Hence, this technology performs the basic tasks of a usual differential, as well as transmitting torque independently to the driving wheels. This ability to transfer independent torque generally results in the improvement of vehicular handling and traction. Torque vectoring differentials was originally evolved for racing, especially rally racing purposes. Some of the earliest cars to come with this technology belonged to Mitsubishi Motors. This technology has been implemented in production vehicles following a significant development lead time.

PART 01: Executive summary 6

PART 02: Scope of the report 17

PART 03: Research Methodology 22

PART 04: Introduction 25

Key market highlights 25

Differentials and torque vectoring 25

Torque vectoring: A detailed treatise 26

Improper (passive) torque vectoring: The truth about

BorgWarner 35

PART 05: Market landscape 37

Market overview 37

Torque vectoring: Product life cycle and evolution 37

Market size and forecast 38

Five forces analysis for the torque vectoring system

market 39

PART 06: Market segmentation by technology 40

Market overview 40

Market size and forecast 40

PART 07: Market segmentation by geography 42

Market overview 42

Market size and forecast 43

PART 08: Decision framework 68

PART 09: Drivers and challenges 70

Market drivers 71

Market challenges 81

PART 10: Market trends 86

Use of MR fluids by Ricardo in torque vectoring

systems 86

Development of electric torque vectoring systems for EV

all-terrain vehicles and AWDs 86

Emergence of lighter, compact, and highly flexible torque

vectoring systems 88

Modular torque vectoring: The way forward 88

PART 11: Vendor landscape 89

Value chain analysis of torque vectoring offerings 89

Other prominent vendors 91

PART 12: Key vendor analysis 92

BorgWarner 92

JTEKT 92

Mitsubishi 92

Ricardo 93

ZF 93

PART 13: Appendix 94

List of abbreviations 94

PART 14: Explore Technavio 95