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Prince Is Featured Speaker at 2026 Innovation Summit
Jack Prince Jack Prince, Business Development Manager at Power Systems Research, is scheduled to be a Featured Speaker at the 2026 Suppliers Partnership for the Environment Partnership Innovation Summit. The session will be held July 28-29, 2026, at Novi, MIHe will be joining a panel discussion alongside Ricardo to share perspectives on the market trends shaping industrial equipment, commercial vehicles, and power generation.Drawing from Power Systems Research's global forecasting and market intelligence,…
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PowerTALK™, July 2026
Sign-up for PowerTALKIn the July 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about the Q2 2026 Truck Production Report, a new battery that could make larger aircraft possible, expanding Chinese vehicle imports to Brazil, South Korea government’s action on AI investments, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- New Battery Could Lead To Big Leaps in Performance
- Air Battery Makes Larger Electric Aircraft Possible
- Batteries Can Reshape Shipping Fuels
- Fossil Fuels Are 40% of Freight Shipping Tonnage
- Paving the Way for Lithium-Nitrogen Batteries
TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Q2 2026 PSR Truck Production Index Climbs 11.3%
DATAPOINT REPORT: 2026 North American Hydroseeder ProductionSOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:
- Bus Chassis Production Shows Gains Despite Likely Downturn
- Chinese Vehicle Imports Reduce Brazil Exports to Argentina
- Scania Brazil Plant Prepared for Electric Truck Production
- Sany Announces Production Plant in Campinas, Brazil
JAPAN REPORT: IHI Tests Ammonia-Fueled Land-based Engine
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Government Links Semiconductor, AI Investments
THAILAND REPORT: MHEV Production Investment Approved
CHINA REPORT: XCMG Group, ZF Establish Joint Venture for Ag Macinery
INDIA REPORT: India-UK CETA: A Strategic Opportunity for Auto Industry
PSR REPORT: PSR Provides $2,000 STEM Scholarship -
PowerTALK™, June 2026
Download PDFIn the June 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about Toyota pulling the plug on its Lexus EV, PV equipped vehicles that may produce as much as 80% of needed electricity, endangered European EV investments, 2026 North American ATV production, Chinese CFMoto launching motorcycle production in South America, China stepping up EV production in the heavy-duty truck market, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- EV Investment May Be at Risk in Europe
- Electrifying Your Fleet Isn’t Just About Going Green
- Toyota Pulls Plug on Lexus EV
- New Battery Could Last 16 Years Without Capacity Loss
- PV Equipped Vehicles May Cover 80% of Electricity Needs
TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Strict EV Mandates Could Implode Economy
DATAPOINT REPORT: 2026 North American ATV Production
EUROPE REPORT:- German Market Continues To Struggle
- Exmar Pushes Ammonia-Fueled Maritime Engines
- Beneteau Posts Strong Q1 2026 Results
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:
- AGCO Presents Advances in Alternative Fuels Engines
- Randon Exports Semitrailers to Indonesia
- Chinese DFMoto Starts SA Operations with Motorcycles
- Public Funding Program Fails To Halt Brazil Truck Market Decline
JAPAN REPORT: Hitachi Moves Toward Remote Construction Deployment
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Construction Equipment Exports Move into Strategic Markets
THAILAND REPORT: EV Policy Moves from Adoption To Industrial Absorption
CHINA REPORT: Plan Sets New Energy Goal of 40% Market Share for Heavy Duty Trucks
INDIA REPORT: Biofuels Lead Next Phase of Auto Fuel Transition -
PowerTALK™, May 2026
Download PDFIn the May 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about the Toyota-Maruti realignment in India, Vietnam’s AG machinery expansion, Q1 2026 global truck production, several developments in battery production, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- Zwitterions May Be Key To New Solid State Batteries
- GMG Reports Graphene Aluminum-Ion Energy Density Gain
- A Closer Look at CATL’s New Sodium-Ion Battery
- Three Ways To Get More Critical Minerals Now
TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Q1 2026 Truck Production Index Falls 4.2%
DATAPOINT REPORT: 2026 NA Crawler Production
GLOBAL REPORT: Mack Says MP13 Engine Is EP 27 Compliant
EUROPE REPORT:- Volvo Trucks Adds Alternative-Fuel Engine
- Industrial Accelerator Act Finalized
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:
- Daimler Truck Launches Zarate Plant
- EU-Mercosur Pact May Reshape SA MHV Industry
- Yanmar Announces Brazil Manufacturing Plant
JAPAN REPORT: Komatsu Reports Record 2025 Sales, But Profits Decline
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Shipbuilders Win $1.1 Billion in Contracts
VIETNAM REPORT: AG Machinery Market Set for Growth
CHINA REPORT: CATL Launches Mass Production of Sodium-Ion Batteries
INDIA REPORT: Toyota-Maruti Realignment Reshapes Auto Industry -
A Drop of Up to 10% on the Horizon
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is reprinted with permission from the publisher AutoData. The article includes substantial information from Priscila Von Zuben Spadine, Data and Forecast Manager at Power Systems Research.
By Natasha Werneck
AutoDataHigh interest rates, weak demand, and the smaller impact of the Caminho da Escola program are dragging down the pace of Brazil’s bus industry
Priscila Von Zuben Spadine After posting moderate growth in 2025, although below initial expectations, the Brazilian bus market entered 2026 in contraction, recording a pronounced decline in the first quarter compared with the same period last year. Data presented by Anfavea, the association representing chassis manufacturers, show that, despite a punctual rebound in March, the performance of the last three months reinforces a slowdown scenario.
Registrations rebounded and totaled nearly 2,000 units in March, up 50% from February and 9.3% higher than in the same month of 2025. In the quarter to date, however, the result remains negative: 4,400 buses were licensed, representing a 19.6% decline compared with the same period in 2025.
“For the bus market we had projected a 3% decline in 2026 and, through March, the contraction is already above 19%,” says Anfavea president Igor Calvet. According to him, the scenario “is beginning to become concerning,” especially because of the sector’s structural dependence on public programs: “A large part of the market depends on public policy, especially the Caminho da Escola program, which carries a great deal of weight.”
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PowerTALK™, April 2026
Download PDFIn the April 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about reports from CONEXPO 2026, Alternative Power News, and DataPoint, plus reports on Iran and Tariffs, BYD Developments, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- A “Failed Experiment”? Biofuels Under Spotlight
- US Battery Recycler Lands $1.1B Metals Refining Deal
- When Fossil Fuel Supplies Falter, Interest In Renewables Increases
- Oil Crisis Makes Drivers Reconsider Electric
DATAPOINT: 2026 Aerator Production
GLOBAL REPORT: 2026 Global MHCV Production Gains Seen
EUROPE REPORT:- Volvo Moves into Big Electric Equipment
- KTM Completes Strategic Realignment and Leap into Premium EVs
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:
- Import Tax Decision on Buses Is Reversed
- Indian Preet Enters Brazil With Tractor Manufacturing Plant
- Selic Interest Rate Cut Has Limited Impact in Auto Market
- VWCO Tests B100 Soybean Biodiesel in Engines
- GAC Plans Vehicle Production in Brazil
JAPAN REPORT: Yanmar To Build Plant for Marine Hydrogen Engines
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: HD Construction Sets Electric Safety Training System
PHILIPINES REPORT: Power Shortages Boost Reliance on Generators
CHINA REPORT: Zhangxue Demonstrates Strength of “Made in China”
INDIA REPORT: Ashok Leyland Takes Major Step Toward EV Leadership -
PowerTALK™, April 2026
In the April 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about reports from CONEXPO 2026, Alternative Power News, and DataPoint, plus reports on Iran and Tariffs, BYD Developments, and more.
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- A “Failed Experiment”? Biofuels Under Spotlight
- US Battery Recycler Lands $1.1B Metals Refining Deal
- When Fossil Fuel Supplies Falter, Interest In Renewables Increases
- Oil Crisis Makes Drivers Reconsider Electric
DATAPOINT: 2026 Aerator Production
GLOBAL REPORT: 2026 Global MHCV Production Gains Seen
EUROPE REPORT:- Volvo Moves into Big Electric Equipment
- KTM Completes Strategic Realignment and Leap into Premium EVs
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:
- Import Tax Decision on Buses Is Reversed
- Indian Preet Enters Brazil With Tractor Manufacturing Plant
- Selic Interest Rate Cut Has Limited Impact in Auto Market
- VWCO Tests B100 Soybean Biodiesel in Engines
- GAC Plans Vehicle Production in Brazil
JAPAN REPORT: Yanmar To Build Plant for Marine Hydrogen EnginesSOUTH KOREA REPORT: HD Construction Sets Electric Safety Training SystemPHILIPINES REPORT:…
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PowerTALK™, March 2026
Download PDFIn the March 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about reports from CONEXPO 2026, Alternative Power News, and DataPoint, plus reports on Iran and Tariffs, BYD Developments, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE
CONEXPO-CON/AGG REPORT
Summary CONEXPO Show Report
Hybrid Power Gear Shown
North America Market Outlook
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT:
Hybrids May Exceed Government Estimates
PV-Powered Refrigerated Trailer Completes Long Run
Researchers Compare EV Batteries
First Ban on Sale of New Gas Cars Results Positive
DATAPOINT REPORT: 2026 NA Snowblower Production
GLOBAL REPORT: Iran War, Tariffs Disrupt Global Markets
NORTH AMERICA REPORT: Strait of Hormuz Closure May Tip Global Economy
EUROPE REPORT:
Legislation Pushes EU Toward Manufacturing Independence
Traton Reports Solid 2025 Results
SOUTH AMERICA:
Brazil Vehicle Exports Rise To Mexico
Brazil Truck Production Drops
VW Pickup Is Brand’s First Flex Hybrid
Mercedes Axor Debuts in Argentina
JAPAN REPORT: EcoFlow Launches Power Station
SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Ammonia-Fueled Marine Engine Tests Completed
INDONESIA REPORT: BYD EV Plant Nears Production
CHINA REPORT: BYD Launches Blade Battery and Flash Charging Technology
INDIA REPORT: TREM V: New Emission Blueprint Will Reshape Industry PSR -
CONEXPO – Summary Report
Sign-up for Show ReportsCONEXPO 2026 Offers Trend To Smart Machines
LAS VEGAS—Power Systems Research (PSR) sent a team of analysts to the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Show to talk with exhibitors and about the state of the industry and to learn more about new products.
You can read their impressions of the show, their takeaways from talking withexhibitors and attendees about the state of the industry, and the information they gathered about innovative new products.
Interestingly, the PSR team didn’t see big movement to battery power. They saw more hybrids and hydrogen power moving forward. Battery seemed to be relegated to smaller machines.
Another takeaway is that machines are getting smarter. Beyond the machinesthemselves, reports Jim Downey, Vice President-Global Data Products, many equipment manufacturers are investing heavily in software, telematics and connected platforms. This equipment gives contractors better insight into equipment performance and maintenance.
Artificial intelligence and operator-assist technology were seen in many spots across the show floor. Companies including Bobcat Company, Hitachi Construction Machinery and John Deere highlighted new in-cab systems designed to support operators and improve jobsite productivity. Bobcat demonstrated its voice-activated Jobsite Companion, Hitachi showcased its Assist Program, and John Deere Wirthgen Group detailed its SmartDetect and SmartDetect Assist technologies.
See more product information in the show Product Showcase here. PSR
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