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Agrishow 2022 Sells US$ 5 Billion in Ag Equipment
Following two years with the show canceled because of COVID-19, the 2022 edition of the biggest agricultural segment trade show reached US$ 5.5 Billion (R$ 11.2 Billion) in equipment sales, including Agricultural Machines, irrigation equipment and storage equipment. A total of 193,000 people visited the show, including our team of PSR representatives in South America. This year’s sales are 287% over the R$ 3.9 Billion sales posted in 2019.
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Fleet Renewal Program Goes Live in Brazil
BRAZIL REPORT

Fabio Ferraresi The Brazil Government has published a law starting the Truck and Buses Scrappage Policy, aiming to renew fleets, increase productivity and efficiency, reduce emissions and improve safety. Depending on the effectiveness of the program, it may affect the MHV market. See complete article translated in our webpage and the original from Automotive Business.
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PSR Analysis: The launch of the Renovar program is a positive…
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Tupy Acquires MWM in Brazil
The Transaction involving the Brazilian Tupy and the subsidiary of Traton Group is around US$ 186 Million and it is approximately four times the 2021 EBITDA of MWM, with revenue of US$ 580 million.
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PSR Analysis: Tupy has been demonstrating its willingness to invest in engine research and development for cleaner propulsion and alternative ICE propulsion with Hydrogen and other alternative Fuels. With the knowhow and facilities of MWM added to Tupy,…
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Electric VW E-Delivery Has New Chargers and Reach Into Colombia
BRAZIL REPORT

Fabio Ferraresi VWCO will increase the offer of homologated chargers and now it can be charged in more than 10 different wall boxes. In addition to the new chargers, VW is starting the sale effort in Colombia in agreement with Porsche Colombia, with versions of 11 and 14 tons.
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PSR Analysis: Colombia is a market with high acceptance for EV and alternative propulsion and sales of this vehicle should grow fast. Total cost of ownership is still…
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São Paulo Starts Construction of BRT Aiming Electric Buses
BRAZIL REPORT
The São Paulo Government has announced the start of a BRT line, going through cities surrounding the São Paulo capital city with plans to be operating in 2023. This line has 17 km of extension and will use 82 Battery Electric Articulated 23 meter buses.
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PSR Analysis: The cities surrounding São Paulo Capital have started deploying the initiatives of the main city, as expected. São Paulo City has a more aggressive plan for using BE Buses with 800 for…
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Brazil Cuts Taxes on Production of Several Segments
BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA REPORT
Taxes on Industrialized Products (IPI) will be reduced by 25% for most of industrialized goods, in a Governmental effort to boost Industry production. The total impact in federal revenue will be US$ 5 billion in 2022.
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PSR Analysis: This should affect positively sales and profitability in all engine powered segments. However, profitability should be more impacted than volume. Construction Equipment should have the higher impact as well…
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Low Interest Funding Set for Low Emission Off-Highway Machines
SOUTH AMERICA REPORT

Fabio Ferraresi The program called Low Carbon FINAME is dedicated to the acquisition of new machines that contribute to carbon emission reduction, with a focus on EV Buses, EV Trucks and Off-Highway Machines electric and Hybrid. OEMs have to register their products before December 2024 to access lower interest rates.
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PSR Analysis: The incentives for funding are an important driver to make an EV competitive when compared…
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Scania Tests Euro VI Engine in Brazil
SOUTH AMERICA REPORT
The 13 liters with Scania Twin SCR aftertreatment developed in Sweden is tested in Brazil for the new Proconve P8 products, already in place for new models and mandatory for all models by January 2023. The homologation process at IBAMA is already advanced but may show adaption needs to Brazilian environment. This engine is part of a completely new powertrain and brakes system with higher efficiency and lower emission. The power range vary from 420 to 560 hp and it is prepared…
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Embraer/Eve Formalizes Flying Car Register
SOUTH AMERICA REPORT
Eve Urban Air Mobility, the branch of aircraft giant Embraer, says it has started the process to register its eVTOL, Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing, vehicle at ANAC, the Brazilian bureau for aircraft certification and tied to international bureaus. Getting this documentation is the most important step for starting its commercial operation programmed for 2026. With this certification Eve will meet international standards of air navigation and safety.
Source: Automotive Business…
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Bad Weather in Brazil Jeopardizes Ag Machines Market
BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA REPORT

Fabio Ferraresi During the last week of 2021 and the first week of 2022, grain crops faced unfavorable weather conditions. At Mato Grosso and Paraná Regions the lack of rain has been the big problem, while in states like Tocantins and Bahia the problem is an excess of rain, influenced by the climatic phenomenon called La Niña. In some states , such as Paraná, the harvest forecasts are 40% lower than the initial forecast and the losses are estimated at US$ 5 Billion…