Enhancements Made in MHV Segment Data

As we move through the 2021 year, we at Power Systems Research are working to include enhancements within the data for our Medium and Heavy Vehicles segment that is available in OE Link™, CV Link™ and PartsLink™.

We have added several new fields to increase the value of the data to users as they analyze and further segment the markets.  These enhancements, now available as of March 31, 2021,  include:

OEM Assembly Information for Knockdown (Kit) Production. New fields including OEM Assembly Type (Kit vs. Full),  OEM Assembly Plant and OEM Assembly Country which will help in the analysis of OEMs involved in knockdown production (i.e. Kit) where initial production of the engine and chassis are different from the final OEM Country.

Truck Configuration and Engine Location. OEM Configuration denotes the engine location, either Cab-Over-Engine (COE) or Conventional as well as OEM Engine Location as either Front or Rear.

OEM Platform. The OEM Platform field for Medium and Heavy Vehicle ties together groupings of current generation vehicles and their future replacement(s) based upon the commonality of their components and systems.  The addition of the OEM Platform field allows for a more streamlined analysis for individual models within a given platform.

GVWR and GCWR Ratings. Another item in progress is to provide the GVWR and GCWR ratings for the models within Medium and Heavy Vehicles segment which help users further analyze this important segment.  We plan to have this available in our next quarterly update at the end of June 2021. PSR

Joe Zirnhelt is President and CEO of Power Systems Research

Joe Zirnhelt

Joe Zirnhelt is President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Systems Research and a member of the company’s Board of Directors. His responsibilities include management and oversight of the company's operations as well as leading the implementation of strategic initiatives. Joe joined the company as a Senior Consultant in 2005. After several years working in various management roles within product and project oversight, he served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer & Strategist from 2015 until assuming responsibilities as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2019. Over his 24-year professional career he has served as an Officer in the U.S. Navy including training in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program followed by experience with Alstom Power, a leading French power plant developer, before joining Power Systems Research in 2005. Joe holds an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He has been a regular contributor to Diesel Progress magazine and other industry publications often featuring the North American power generation market. He also is actively involved in the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) where he has contributed content for its Powerline magazine and recently completed his term as Chair of the Market Trends Committee.

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