This report includes updates on these manufacturers: Haval, Claas, Aurus, and KAMAZ.
Haval To Build Engine Plant in Russia
This article first appeared in the March 2020 issue of PowerTALK™ News
Haval, the Chinese manufacturer, said it plans to build its own engine plant in the Tula region of Russia. Work is scheduled start this month (March 2020). The planned investment in the project is US$ 270 million. This information comes from press-service of Haval Motor Rus.
It’s expected that the new plant will produce 80,000 engines annually, increasing the localization level of SUVs by several thousand units annually. Total personnel number in automotive plant exceeds 1000 people. Read The Article
PSR Analysis: The first Russian Haval plant opened in May of 2019. Current production capacity is 80 Haval SUVs. The plant will be located on a 10,000 sq.m. site next to the Haval automotive plant. It will provide more than 300 jobs.
Claas is Shifts Production of Tucano 320 Harvester To Russia.
In April 2020, Russian plant Claas in Krasnodar will start producing the Tucano 320 grain combine. During the first two years, this model will be produced simultaneously in Germany and in Russia. Beginning in 2022, the plant in Krasnodar will became the sole maker for this model. The move opens opportunities to increase production and export volumes for the Russian plant.
The Krasnodar plant will make this model for the domestic market and for export around the World. Currently, this model is sold in Romania, Germany, Poland and Serbia. Production volume is estimated at 250 units per year. Read The Article
PSR Analysis: This is a good example of cost-efficient production of good quality machines in Russia. Today, the Russian Claas plant produces components and exports them to the EU. The reduced cost of assembly when it is shifted to Russia will make the OEM more competitive.
Mass Sales of Aurus Bikes To Start in 2022
Serial production of Aurus bikes will start in 2022-2023. According to recent announcements, the bike will be electric powered, and its specifications should be competitive with similar foreign products. Read The Article
PSR Analysis: The Russian NAMI institute is developing a full range of luxury vehicles – sedan, SUV, minivan and bike under the Aurus brand. The sedan and cabrio already are in production. The vehicles will be used primarily to carry high level government officials and their security personnel. But the vehicles will be available for sale to the public as well.
KAMAZ Shows Cabinless Electric Truck “Shuttle”
This internal transportation is designed for enterprises with large territories. The new 10-ton Shuttle will circulate between workshops and warehouses. Without front and rear, this autonomous machine vision can drive both directions and doesn’t need U-turns.
According to OEM announcement, the autonomous 10-ton container works on electric power and can be loaded from 5 sides (including loading from up). This approach ensures ability to work with any logistics hubs.
The battery capacity is not disclosed yet, because development is not completed. Speed limit is claimed as 40 km/h. The Shuttle moves without the driver on the pre-set route. Machine vision includes full range reaction on the external situation. When blocked, the vehicle stops or moves around obstacles.
The chassis is equipped with two axles, and all wheels able to turn, which increases maneuverability. The exterior is minimalistic. Without the cabin, it has no front and rear. Headlight and stop signals are located on both ends of the truck. The size of new truck is 8 x 2.55 x 4 meters. Read The Article
PSR Analysis: Last month, we reported that KAMAZ had received patents related to the driverless trucks. But the announcement that the truck itself has been produced and is passing tests was made only this month. PSR
Maxim Sakov is a Market Consultant, Russia, for Power Systems Research
