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  • PowerTALK™, January 2026

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    In the January 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about Tesla’s poor 2025 European sales, CATL’s shipping electrification, the 2026 North American truck production forecast, Brazilian vehicle growth, growing construction equipment demand in Indonesia, Canada’s reduction of tariffs on Chinese EVs, India’s growing two-wheel market, and more.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • Tesla’s 2025 Europe Sales Plummet
    • Sodium-Ion Battery Cell Cost Could Drop
    • CATL Winning Shipping Electrification Race

    DATAPOINT: 202 Dumper/Tender NA Production
    NORTH AMERICA REPORT: 2026 Growth of 4.9% Seen in Truck Production
    SOUTH AMERICA REPORT:

    • Brazil Government Program To Help Truck Industry
    • Brazilian Vehicle Market Projected To Grow 3%

    JAPAN REPORT: Marine Hydrogen Engine Project Targeted for 2028
    SOUTH KOREA REPORT:     2025 EV Motorcycle Promotion Project Continues
    INDONESIA REPORT:     Construction Machinery Demand Growth Seen
    CHINA REPORT: Canada Reduces Tariff on Chinese EVs
    INDIA REPORT: Two-Wheel Market Drivers Identified

  • PowerTALK™, December 2025

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    In the December 2025 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about China’s conversion to EV trucks, slowing EV sales, Spain pushing hydrogen, 2025 NA Golf Cars production, Vietnam EV motorcycle growth, Ford’s new growth strategy in India, and Japan’s worsening agricultural equipment situation, and more.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • EV Sales Have Not Fallen or Slumped, Despite Some Reports
    • Renewables and AI Rapidly Transforming World’s Energy Future
    • China’s Diesel Trucks Shifting To Electric
    • Spain Doubles Down on Hydrogen Transport

    DATAPOINT: 2025 Golf Cars Production
    NORTH AMERICA REPORT: EPA Won’t Delay 2027 NOx Rule
    EUROPE: EU-US Trade Deal Threatens European Production
    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • Yanmar Invests US$ 50 million Tripling Indaiatuba Factory
    • Eletra Starts In-House BEV Bus Chassis Assembly
    • Volvo Launches Articulated Dump Truck with 55-Ton Capacity

    JAPAN REPORT: Delays in Agricultural Equipment Delivery Worsen
    SOUTH KOREA REPORT:     2025 EV Motorcycle Promotion Project Continues
    VIETNAM REPORT:     EV Motorcycle Market Rapidly Expanding
    CHINA REPORT: Heli Breaks Ground for Factory in Thailand
    INDIA REPORT: Ford Uses Revised Strategy for Sustainable Success

  • PowerTALK™, November 2025

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    In the November 2025 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about China developing EV batteries, GM dropping plans for hydrogen fuel cells, China’s push into South America, industry comments on the North America trucking recovery, South Korea’s promotion of EV forklifts, news from Agritechnica 2025, and more.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • Hitachi Powers Site with Hydrogen Gen-Set
    • Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs after China’s Rare Earth Curb
    • Carmakers on Track To Meet EU CO2 Requirements
    • Electrifying India Motorcycles

    DATAPOINT: 2025 North America TLB Production
    NORTH AMERICA REPORT: Trucking Recovery To Be Driven by Supply Side
    EUROPE REPORT: MODX 70 Offers Luxury and Eco-Responsible Sailing
    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • Brazil, Columbia Renew 2026 Free Trade Quota
    • Stellantis Exports Ram Rampage from Brazil To Europe
    • Ford To Build Hybrid Ranger with Flex-Fuel Engine

    JAPAN REPORT J-ENG Marine Engine Fueled by Ammonia
    SOUTH KOREA REPORT: EV Forklift Adoption Promoted
    INDONESIA REPORT: Ag Equipment Assistance Ads Farmers
    CHINA REPORT: China Pushes Into South American Market
    INDIA REPORT: Auto Segment Driven by 2Ws, Stable PV Demand

  • PowerTALK™, October 2025

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    In the October 2025 issue of PowerTALK News you can read about Q3 2025 Global Truck Production; South America Paving Show; Hitachi’s use of a hydrogen gen-set; India’s electrifying MCs; NA 2025 Combine Production; India’s GST 2.0, and more.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • Hitachi Powers Site with Hydrogen Gen-Set
    • Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs after China’s Rare Earth Curb
    • Carmakers on Track To Meet EU CO2 Requirements
    • Electrifying India Motorcycles

    DATAPOINT: 2025 North America Combine Production
    TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: 3Q 2025 PSR-TPI Index Drops 8.5%
    EUROPE REPORT: MODX 70 Offers Luxury and Eco-Responsible Sailing
    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • Mahindra Starts Construction of AG Equipment Plant
    • Stellantis Begins Production of Ram Dakota Pickup
    • VW Completes Updates
    • Cummins Brazil Introduces QSF 4.5 Engine
    • Iveco Daily Multifuel Concept Runs on Several Fuels

    SHOW REPORT: South America Paving Show
    JAPAN REPORT: Kawasaki Launches Hydrogen Engine
    SOUTH KOREA REPORT: U.S. Tariffs Up To 50% Impact South Korea

  • Jack Prince Joins Power Systems Research

    Jack Prince

    Jack Prince has joined Power Systems Research as a business development manager. He’ll be working out of the Ann Arbor, MI, office. Jack brings over 25 years of business development and commercialization experience to the global automotive and mobility industries. He uses research and data to help clients identify market opportunities and improve business efficiency while enhancing product performance.

    Jack has advised emerging ventures on market discovery, product strategy, and investor…

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  • PowerTALK™, September 2025

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    In the September 2025 issue of PowerTALK News you can read about North American truck demand/production to remain soft into 2026, NA 2025 scooter production, India’s EV pickup revolution, CATL’s new fast-charging LFP battery, Brazil’s high volume vehicle exports, and Scania China winning key production approval.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • Another Major Auto Maker Is Abandoning Big EV Plans
    • When Will Battery Prices Fall and by How Much?
    • CATL Launches World’s First Fast Charging LFP Battery
    • Is New China Battery Twice as Powerful as Tesla Cell?

    DATAPOINT: 2025 North America Scooter Production
    NORTH AMERICA REPORT: Truck Demand Expected To Remain Soft into 2026
    EUROPE REPORT: 50% Tariff Turns European Machinery into Gold
    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • Brazil Vehicle Exports Hit Highest Level in Seven Years
    • August Truck Production Drops Below 2024
    • Sao Paulo Adopts Biomethane In Urban Bus Fleet

    JAPAN REPORT: METI Supports Sharing EV Battery Degradation Data
    MALAYSIA REPORT: Proton Builds First EV Plant in Malaysia
    CHINA: Scania China Wins Key Production Approval
    INDIA: GST Reduction Is Game Changer for Auto, Tractor Segments

  • PowerTALK™, August 2025

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    In the August 2025 PowerTALK News you can read about companies having second thoughts about hydrogen power, 2025 North America motorcycle production, possible changes in emission regulations for trucks, South Korea’s agreement with the US on tariffs, and Vietnam’s shift to EVs.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • Fortescue Cancels Flagship Hydrogen Projects
    • Tesla Sales in Europe Are in Free-fall
    • Magnetic Field Restructures Water to Boost Electrolysis Efficiency
    • BP Drops 26 GW Green Hydrogen Plan in Australia

    DATAPOINT: 2025 North America Motorcycle Production
    NORTH AMERICA REPORT: Q2 2025 Truck Production Declining
    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • GWM Starts Testing Hydrogen Truck in Brazil
    • Brazilian Mid-Size City at Forefront BEV Bus Transportation
    • Hitachi Construction Machinery Plans Regional HQ in Chile

    JAPAN REPORT: CEMA Sees 3% Decline in Construction Equipment
    SOUTH KOREA REPORT:     South Korea, US Agree on 15% Tariff
    VIETNAM REPORT: Vietnam Shifts To EVs Under Government Leadership
    CHINA: Dongfeng Plans To Sell 50% Stake in Honda Engine
    INDIA: GST Reform Is Big Opportunity for OEMs

  • PowerTALK™, July 2025

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    The July 2025 PowerTALK News has reports on PSR’s Q2 2025 Truck Production Index, india’s strengthening used car market, South Korea’s ship building success, Mitsubishi’s plans to electrify its Forklift products, and Chinese machinery market share gains in Brazil

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • Repsol Cancels 200MW Green Hydrogen Project
    • Ethiopia Updates ICE Vehicle Import Ban
    • Rare Earth Metal that Increases Battery Energy Density Identified
    • Maersk Institute Was Right About Ship Batteries But Wrong on Price

    DATAPOINT: 2025 U.S. Crawler Production
    TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Q2 2025 Truck Production Is Declining
    EUROPE REPORT:     Marine Exhibition 2025 Features Collaboration and Innovation
    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • Chinese Machinery Gains Market Share in Brazil
    • Brazil Will Be Largest Mercedes Truck Market in 2025

    JAPAN REPORT: Mitsubishi Logisnext To Electrify 90% of Its Forklifts
    SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Major Shipbuilder Secures U.S. Military Ship Orders
    CHINA: Heavy Duty Truck Group Signs Pact With Toyota
    INDIA: Used Car Market Shifts Toward Sustainable Profitability

  • PowerTALK™, June 2025

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    The June PowerTALK News has reports on the Hino-Mitsubishi Fuso merger, the decline in Russian 2025 truck production, a cooperative development agreement between Chinese companies and a report on 2025 global outboard engine production.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • Will Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Follow Car Storyline
    • IEA Global Outlook Shows U.S. Falling Behind On EVs
    • Critical Minerals for Clean Energy Concentrated in Few Countries
    • Sodium Batteries: Yet Another Sign EVs Are Here To Stay

    DATAPOINT: 2025 Global Outboard Engine Production
    GLOBAL REPORT: 2025 Heavy Truck Sales in Russia Expected to Decline
    EUROPE REPORT:     Rolls-Royce Power Systems Reports Record 2024 Results
    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • Deere Projects Brazil To Surpass Europe in Ag Machinery Sales
    • 2025 Brazil Trailer Production Declines

    JAPAN REPORT: What Will Happen with Merger of Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso?
    INDONESIA REPORT: South Korea’s LG Energy Withdraws Expansion Plans
    CHINA: Yuchai, XCMG Sign Mutual Development Agreement

  • PowerTALK™, May 2025

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    The May 2025 issue of PowerTALK™ News contains a report from Chris Fisher, Senior Commercial Vehicle Analyst, on layoffs in North American trucking business, an update on KTM’s restructuring efforts, a report on Agrishow 2025 in Brazil, and news of a development agreement between Toyota Motor and China Truck Group.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • Volvo Announces World’s First Electric Articulated Hauler
    • Aeson Power Unveils Sodium Battery Products
    • IMO Votes First-Ever Global Carbon Price on Shipping
    • CATL Next Generation Batteries Coming Soon

    NORTH AMERICA REPORT: Layoffs Begin in the North American Truck Segment
    DATAPOINT: North America 2025 Production, Zero Turn Mowers
    SHOW REPORTS: Agrishow 2025: Innovations in Ag Equipment
    JAPAN:

    • Japan Engine Conducts Final Tests on Ammonia Marine Engine
    • Komatsu Reports $650 Million USD Impact of US Tariffs

    CHINA: China Truck Group, Toyota Motor Sign Development Pact
    INDIA: Evaluating Mahindra’s Acquisition of SML Isuzu PSR

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