Joe Delmont

Manufacturers are increasing their efforts to develop hydrogen as a power source for vehicles and stationary power equipment at the same time that they continue to develop batteries that are lighter and that can be charged faster.

In This Issue

• Alternative Power
  • • Are Hydrogen Engines in the Future?
  • • Growth of Hydrogen Internal Combustion engines (H-ICE)
  • • JCB Reaches Hydrogen Milestone
  • • Hyster Begins Pilot of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Container Handler
• North America: U.S. Economy Faces Problems
• DataPoint: NA Combines
• Brazil/South America
  • • Brazil Pushes Truck Renewal Program
  • • First Synthetic Fuel Neutral CO2 Started
  • • FPT Developing Ethanol or Biomethane Engine
• Europe: Cost Increases Cause Losses at HanseYacht
• China: CNH To Halt Sales of Construction Machinery
• Japan: METI Sets 2030 Goal for EV Trucks
• South Korea: Hyundai Plans $14.7 Billion for Software
• Southeast Asia: EV Purchase Subsidies Planned
• India: Bets Placed on Green Hydrogen

IN THIS ISSUE

Bauma 2022 was held in Munich this year during October, and Power Systems Research sent a team of analysts to the show to meet with exhibitors and attendees to discuss industry changes and to study new products. Read their complete report. Also in this issue is the expanded Alternative Power sources report prepared by Guy Youngs.

• Alternative Power
  • JCB Unveils Mobile Hydrogen Refueller
  • Massive Hydrogen Fuel Truck To Help Decarbonize Mining Industry
  • 50-Ton Battery-Powered Electric Crane Introduced
  • World Needs To Mine 25× More Lithium By 2050
  • US Increases EV Battery Recycling Capacity
  • Penn State Offers Smaller, Faster Charging Batteries
  • Liebherr Leads Bauma Innovation Award Winners
• Miners Cut CO2 Emissions by Switching To EVs
• DataPoint: Utility Vehicles
• Global Report: Powersports Market Expected To Exceed US$ 50 Billion
• North America: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck News
• Brazil/South America:
  • Foton Aumark Shuts Down Operations in Brazil
  • São Paulo Partners with ENEL To Replace Diesel Buses To BEV
• Randon Acquires US Trailer Maker Hercules
• Show Report: Bauma-Munich 2022
• Japan: Semiconductor Development Companies Set Up
• South Korea: Korean Electric Motorcycle Maker Builds Factory in Vietnam
• SE Asia: New Vehicle Sales Increase 33% in September
• India: Cheering Festive Season for Auto Industry

IN THIS ISSUE

Lorena Violante is the Senior Market Research Consultant for Power Systems Research. This month she interviewed Miguel Elizalde Lizárraga, the executive president of ANPACT (the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor Producers). She also provides a report on ExporTransporte 2022, the largest truck bus show in Latin America.

Also in this issue read these articles:

• Alternative Power
  • Ideanomics Tests Quick Power 500 kW Charger
  • Hydrogen Combustion Engines Possible
  • Super-Fast Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Battery
  • Miniature Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powers RC Truck
• DataPoint: NA Skid Steer
• Brazil/South America:
  • Record Sales of Agricultural Machines in Brazil
  • Scania, VW and Volvo Show Euro VI Lineup
  • GM Opens Third Shift Engine Production Plant
• Show Report: Expotransporte 2022
• China: Mercedes Produces Initial Heavy Trucks
• Japan: Agri Week 2022 Report
• South Korea: Hyundai and KT Invest in Autonomous Driving
• Vietnam: Urban Railroads Delayed
• India: Toyota Launches First Flex Fuel Hybrid

South Korea is looking at its first trade deficit with China in 28 years, according to a report in the September issue of PowerTALK News, the monthly report of news and analysis from Power Systems Research. Also in this issue is a report from Guy Youngs on Alternative Power sources, as well as reports from two important industry shows: The Cannes Yachting Festival in France and the M&T Expo in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

IN THIS ISSUE

• Alternative Power
  • Electric Battery Power Forecasts
  • Can EV Enthusiasm Trigger Global Growth?
  • Lithium Spot Prices Climb Nearly 900% Since January 2020
  • Cummins Jumps On New Energy Storage Iron Salt Formula
  • EV Shipping Set To Blow IC Engines Out of the Water
• North America:
  • Navistar Introduces S13 Engine Platform
  • Outdoor Power Equipment Forecast To Grow 5.3%
• DataPoint: NA Crawlers
• Europe: Report from Cannes Yachting Festival 2022
• Brazil/South America: Special Report: M&T Expo
• China: Drought Forces Sichuan Power Cuts at Factories
• Japan: Vinfast To Export Initial 5,000 EVs To Europe and the U.S.
• Japan: Honda To Discontinue Two-Wheel Gasoline Vehicles
• South Korea: South Korea Sees First Trade Deficit with China in 28 Years
• India: Festive Demand Expected To Boost Auto Industry

The May 2022 issue of PowerTALK News features articles on the NA production of Hydraulic Power Units, development of bio-fuels in Europe and the successful sales effort of Hyundai EVs at the Indonesia Auto Show.

Inside:

• DataPoint: NA Hydraulic Power Units
• Europe: Plant-Based Bio-fuel May Not Replace Fossil Fuels
• South America:
  • Komatsu Announces Expansion in Brazil
  • Agrishow 2022 Sells US$ 5 Billion in Ag Equipment
• China: Beijing Plan Calls for 100% EV Commercial Vehicles
• Japan: MEGURI2040: The Fully Autonomous Ship Program
• South Korea: Hyundai Sells EVs at Indonesia Auto Show
• Vietnam:  Dat Bike EV Motorcycle Enters SE Asia
• India:
  • PMI Electro To Set Up EV Manufacturing Plant
  • Tata Motors: Electrification Is Irreversible Trend

This issue of PowerTALK News contains articles on the Yanmar acquisition of ELEO Technologies and several articles about alternative power sources. You can also read about the Q1 2022 PSR Truck Production Report here.

IN THIS ISSUE  

• Truck Production Index Drops
• DataPoint: NA Lawn & Garden Tractors
• Europe: Yanmar Acquires Tech Firm
• South America:
  • Fleet Renewal Program Goes Live in Brazil   
  • Tupy Acquires MWM in Brazil
• China: Five Year Plan Pushes LNG
• Japan: More on Yanmar Purchase
• SE Asia:
  • Thai Incentive Program to Promote EVs, Starting in 2022
  • Korea To Increase EV Battery Material Production
• India: Maruti Suzuki To Build EV-Battery Plant

This issue of PowerTALK News contains several articles about the situation in Russia, including news about plant shut downs and operational adjustments by OEMs. Several EV articles, too.

Inside:

• Medium and Heavy EV Testing
• DataPoint: NA Dumpers/Tenders
• Europe: Middle East Energy Show Resumes
• South America
  • Brazil Cuts Production Taxes
  • VW Plans EV Charger Program
  • Sao Paulo EV Bus Program
• China: 90% EV Penetration Expected
• Japan: Sony, Honda To Develop EV SUV
• India: Paggio Developing EV Scooter for India
• Russia:
  • Half of Auto Plants Shut Down
  • KAMAZ Adjusts To Daimler Exit
  • CAT Plans To Stop Russia Production
  • Foreign Automakers Face Ultimatum

Read about new partnerships set up to develop alternative power sources in the February issue of PowerTALK News. Also in this issue is a report on 2021 global truck production, several articles on hydrogen fuel cell development, and a North American economic forecast by Yosyf Sheremeta, PhD.

Inside:

• North America:
  • Economic Outlook
  • Commercial EV Update
• Global: 2021 Truck Production
• DataPoint: US Harvesters
• Europe: Hybrid Electric-Hydrogen
• South America
  • Flying Car Registration Added
  • Scania Tests Euro VI Engine
  • Funding For Low Emissions
• China: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant
• Japan: Yamaha Adds Electric M/C
• South Korea: Doosan Bobcat
• Plans Electric T7X for NA
• Southeast Asia: PTT-Hon Hai To
• Produce EVs
• India: Budget Pushes EVs and
• Infrastructure
• Russia:
  • New Engine for Grain Combines
  • UAZ To Supply Hyundai and Kia
  • Joint Car Production Set