Maxim Sakov

  • Moscow Boat Show 2020 Much Different than Previous Years

    MOSCOW–The Moscow Boat Show conducted here March 5-9 in the Crocus City Expo center occupied two exhibition halls with total square of 19,000 sq.m., but it was much different in several ways than previous shows.

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    The number of boats shown was 30% less than during last year’s event. And the organizers of the show left a lot of empty space even in the dedicated halls. This looked strange because often there were only narrow passages between boats.

    Surprisingly, more than 50% of the boats at the fair were produced domestically. Jeanneau, Beneteau and some other brands were also here, brought by a local dealer, but in smaller sizes and numbers than last year’s show. Some EU and Turkish shipyards exhibited at the fair, but did not bring anything besides marketing materials.

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  • KAMAZ Patents Electric Truck Without Cab

    This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.

    This truck has a very unusual design. The database of Rospatent has shown drawings of a cabless truck with an electric motor. The patent owner is KAMAZ. The truck has a very unusual appearance because it doesn’t have a cabin – it’s a box on wheels with low clearance, and it features round head and rear lights, and a vent grid. No details are available about the motor, except that it’s electric.

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    The truck looks…

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  • Elabuga Plant Begins Production of Bobcat B780

    This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    In January Bobcat announced local production of its B780 wheel loaders. The model will be assembled in Elabuga, Tatarstan.

    “Russia is an important market for Bobcat wheel loaders, and for the company in general,” said Yaroslav Fisher, director of Bobcat’s wheel loader production, Doosan Bobcat EMEA. “(Local production and the certification of the right of mark “Made in Russia” will be done. Bobcat engineers will…

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  • Opel Bets on Russia

    This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.

    Opel is back in Russia, and the company appears to be betting the Russian market can provide a significant opportunity for business diversification.

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    In 2019, company sales declined as the business was reorganized, and Opel cut its model portfolio.

    According to reports, 96% of Opel sales are concentrated in Europe. This fact has determined a focus point for sales increase. In 2022, Opel expects to be in 20 new export…

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  • Dieselzipservice Starts Producing M401D Engines

    This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.

    Dieselzipservice has started mass production of the M400D and M401D marine diesel engines it has developed. These propulsion engines are installed on hydrofoil ships and speedboats for river and sea use.

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    The tech features provides increased power with reduced fuel consumption and improved ecological performance.    

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    PSR Analysis: The group of companies identified as Dieselzipservice…

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  • Moscow Heat and Power Show

    MOSCOW–The fourth annual Heat and Power Show was conducted here Oct. 22-24, and a significant part of the fair was dedicated to small generation and co-generation applications.

    Although at the moment this fair is rather small, it has a good potential to become a large international show because it is only fair in Russia with such a specialization. There were about 100 participants from 12 countries.

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  • Moscow Hosts 2019 Comtrans and Interauto Shows

    During the first week of September, there were two major trade shows in Moscow dedicated to powertrain and vehicles. They are Interauto (automotive components, service equipment, spare parts), and Comtrans (commercial on-highway vehicles).

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