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Naphtha is basically used as the primary component in the production of gasoline and fuels. It is used as feedstock for production of olefin and aromatic petrochemical products. The increasing use of naphtha in different applications is driving the naphtha market. Chemical applications of naphtha include its usage as feedstock for steam cracking to produce petrochemicals. Naphtha is also used for producing reformate for gasoline blending stock.

Worldwide increasing prices of crude oil and growing demand for fuel operated machinery is encouraging the need for alternative fuels. Currently, natural gas, ethanol, methanol, biodiesel, propane and others are some of the best alternatives available. With the advent of new technology, these fuels are used in number of vehicle applications. Use of these alternative fuels in vehicles can reduce emission of harmful pollutants.

Global market for air care is growing significantly due to the rising consumer concerns about aesthetic qualities of air care products and improving living standards. Despite of slower recovery rate from economic crisis, there is an increasing demand for air care products in the US market, as consumers are opting to purchase more expensive and aesthetically pleasing air care devices. Development of new range of air care products and packaging innovations are some of the important factors driving the growth of air care industry. However, economic influences, distribution issues, and effect of chemicals on environment and human health are some of the major challenges faced by this industry.

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research (http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com) "Mobile Content Market - Global and the U.S. Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends and Forecasts, 2011 - 2017," the global mobile content market was worth USD 6.5 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach USD 18.6 billion in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 19.0% from 2011 to 2017. Mobile games are expected to be the largest market segment at USD 11.4 billion in 2017.

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Ethylene Oxide Market & Ethylene Glycol Market: Global Industry Analysis, Raw Material and Consumption, Trends, Size, Share and Forecast, 2012 - 2018", the global ethylene oxide market was worth USD 29,019.1 million in 2011 and is expected to reach USD 42,632.1 million in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2013 to 2018. In the overall global market, Asia Pacific dominates the ethylene oxide market, accounting for over 63% of the total demand in 2011.

This report is an effort to identify factors, which will be the driving force behind the commercial fluorescent lighting market and sub-markets in the next few years. The report provides extensive analysis of the industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of the market structure. The report has segregated the commercial fluorescent lighting industry in terms geography. We have used a combination of primary and secondary research to arrive at the market estimates, market shares and trends. We have adopted bottom up model to derive market size of the commercial fluorescent lighting market and further validated numbers with the key market participants and C-level executives.

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Global Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Value Chain Market Analysis (Ethylene, PET, PET Packaging) - Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth And Forecast, 2010 - 2016", the global PET market was estimated to be worth USD 23.3 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach USD 48.4 billion in 2016, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2011 to 2016. In the overall global market, Asia Pacific is expected to maintain its leading position in terms PET demand over the next five years.

Smart Grids enhances the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of electricity services by reducing transmission and distribution losses. Smart Grid improves grid reliability by monitoring power outage durations and regional blackouts with the help of various software’s such as DRM, MDMS among others and communication networks. The Smart grid market is set to witness double digit growth rate in the coming future owing to the stimulus given by the governments of various countries.

In response to increasing demand of renewable energy powered vehicles that lowers the total cost of ownership, electrical vehicle is the solution provided by automobile industry. Electric vehicles represent a quantum shift in traditional transportation system. Some of the major challenges faced by this market are high battery costs, availability of electricity, Vehicle maintenance costs and new financial model for the electrical vehicles industry. This industry is expected to grow at CAGR of more than 18% over the period of 2012-2018. Among all the major segments, plug-in HEVs segment of electrical vehicles industry will experience the maximum growth, registering a CAGR of more than 80% followed by the hybrid electric vehicles segment with a CAGR of 19% during 2012-2018.

The advanced materials and devices for renewable energy market is projected to reach $31.8 billion by the 2016 with the compounded annual growth rate of 7.4%. This significant growth is expected as a result of depleting energy resources and increasing demand from growing population for satisfying energy related needs. Developed economies like Europe and America are the biggest consumers of this market as a result of upsurge advancements in technology and higher standard of living. European market is expected to reach $14.4 billion by the year 2016 with the compounded annual growth rate of 11.7%.