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PowerTALK™, February 2025
Download PDFRead about Tesla Germany sales dropping 60%, Nissan quitting Honda merger talks, Q4 2024 global truck production climbing and South Korean battery production slumping and more in the February 2025 issue of PowerTALK™ News.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- Is Toyota Largest Auto Funder of Climate Deniers in US?
- Tesla Sales Drop 60% in Germany
- Nissan Quits Honda Talks, Eyes Foxconn Alliance
- Recycling Battery Metals Could Supply 25% Of Europe’s EVs By 2030
TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Q4 2024 Truck Production Climbs 3.7%
DATAPOINT: 2025 North America Snowblowers Production
NORTH AMERICA: Isuzu Plans South Carolina Truck Assembly Plant
EUROPE: Sanlorenzo, Volvo Penta Collaborate for Sustainable Yachting
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL:- Mercedes-Benz Sells Sprinter Factory in Argentina
- Record Motorcycle Production in Brazil
JAPAN: Kanadevia To Build Plant for Hydrogen Equipment
South KOREA: Battery Makers See Revenue Decline
CHINA: Lexus China Plant To Begin Production in 2027
INDIA: 2025 Budget Pushes Green Mobility, Manufacturing PSR -
PowerTALK™, January 2025
Download PDFThe January 2025 issue of PowerTALK™ News covers regional updates from six regions, and includes articles on a possible Honda-Nissan merger, VW’s possible change in plans for Germany plant closings, the DataPoint forecast of 2025 North America production for Dumpers/Tenders, and a report on Tandano’s development of the world’s largest electric crane.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- Honda, Nissan Near EV Merger
- Volkswagen May Not Close German Factories
- European EV Car Market Declines
- BYD Controversy in Brazil–What Is Going On?
DATAPOINT: 2024 North America Dumpers/Tenders Production
EUROPE: The Financial Challenges Facing KTM
SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL:- Sao Paulo Bus Electrification Plan Delayed
- BMW To Produce Six New Motorcycles in Brazil
JAPAN: Tadano Electrifies World’s Largest Crane
South KOREA: Strike Causes Auto Production Problems
THAILAND: Toyota, China Battle for Government Support
CHINA: FAW Jiefang, CATL Plan CV Electrification Effort
INDIA: Infrastructure Spending Seen Boosting CV Demand PSR -
PowerTALK™, December 2024
Download PDFThe December 2024 issue of PowerTALK™ News covers regional updates from six regions, including the Bauma CHINA construction show. In North America, Nebraska’s Attorney General has filed an antitrust lawsuit against major truck manufacturers over their partnership with CARB. Volvo Construction Equipment has expanded its Brazilian manufacturing portfolio by localizing production of the A45G articulated hauler.
This issue also highlights several key developments in the alternative power sector. The global outboard engines market is forecasted to reach USD 19 billion by 2034, driven by increasing recreational activities and technological advancements.
IN THIS ISSUE
SHOW REPORT: Bauma-China Show Exhibits New Technologies
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT- World Moving On Without USA, As Priorities Change
- Chinese Electric Cars Lead US Producers
- Mercedes’ Solar Paint Could Eliminate Plugging In EVs
- CATL Pushes Forward With All-Solid-State EV Batteries
DATAPOINT: 2024 North America UTV Production
GLOBAL: Outboard Motor Production Forecast
NORTH AMERICA: Nebraska AG Sues Truck Makers Over CARB
JAPAN: Kubota To Build Excavator Plant in Germany
South KOREA: Strike Causes Auto Production Problems
THAILAND: Government To Ease EV Production
INDIA: Tractor Industry Sees H2 2024 Revival PSR -
PowerTALK™, November 2024
Download PDFA show report on the giant Fentran international cargo transportation event in Sao Paulo is featured in the November issue of PowerTALK News. The issue also includes alternate power news and information on the global PWC market as well as information on EV joint venture plans of Bosch and Jiangling. Read these articles and more in PowerTALK News.
IN THIS ISSUE
ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT
- EV Battery Costs Will Drop To Key Level in 2026
- Trump Won–What Now for U.S. Clean Energy?
- Costs of Solid-State Batteries Expected To Drop as Pilot Production Begins
- Nevada Gets World’s First Lithium-Sulfer Battery Gigafactory
GLOBAL REPORT:
- Trucking Group Pushes for Delay of Emissions Mandate
- 2023 PWC Market Estimated at US$ 2.5 Billion
DATAPOINT: 2024 NA Combine Production
SHOW REPORT: Fentran International Road Cargo Transportation show
JAPAN: Greenhouse Gasses from Mining Equipment Are Targeted
Southeast ASIA: What Is the Asia Zero-Emission Community?
CHINA: Bosch and Jiangling Plan Joint EV Venture
INDIA: Ashok Leyland Expects Strong Export Performance -
PSR Is Looking Forward To INTERMAT 2024
PARIS—The 2024 edition of INTERMAT, the International Exhibition for Construction and Infrastructure, is coming up soon. The four-day show will be held at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center 30 minutes from Paris April 24-27, and Power Systems Research will be there.
INTERMAT is a leading trade show that brings together close to 1,000 industry exhibitors from the construction and infrastructure sectors worldwide. It showcases the latest equipment, materials, innovations, and technologies in the global construction industry.
PSR team members will attend INTERMAT to gather information from exhibitors and attendees on the newest products and industry trends.
If you would like to meet with us at the show, please contact us to schedule a meeting.
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PSR Participates in SAE Brazil Mobility Forum
For the fifth consecutive year, Power Systems Research (PSR) will participate in the 20th SAE Mobility Forum in Curitiba-PR. This year’s event will be held Sept. 12and 13 at FIEP (Paraná State Industries Federation) auditorium.
This Forum brings together the most important companies in the Medium Heavy Vehicles and Off Highway Vehicles in Brazil. Originally, the event was called “Diesel Forum,” but with the new technologies of propulsion in the key segments covered by the forum, it changed its name…
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PSR Awards $2,000 Scholarship
Erin Kelly Power Systems Research has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Erin Kelly, a student at Eagan High School in Eagan, Minnesota. Erin plans to attend the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn., and study computer engineering.
Erin enjoys reading, writing, playing and listening to music and all things theater and storytelling. She doesn’t really have a favorite school subject because, as she says, “There are so many ways to view the world and love learning about all of them.”
Her favorite…
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CONEXPO 2023 Features Hydrogen, Electric Equipment
Walking CONEXPO 2023, the giant international construction show in Las Vegas this month, it was obvious that OEMs are devoting huge amounts of resources to developing alternative power sources for their compact equipment.
Hydrogen powered units and battery packs were common and new products powered by alternative energy sources were popular with attendees. New technology was the name of the game at this year’s show.
However, there were several prototypes that were built only for the show, according to some exhibitors, and were not likely to be put into mass production anytime soon. In fact, one manufacturer told us, “This was manufactured for the purpose of the exhibition and is not intended for mass production.”
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CONEXPO 2023
Download PDFMore than 2,000 exhibitors displayed new products to nearly 140,000 attendees at the CONEXPO 2023 event in Las Vegas March 14-18. Analysts from Power Systems Research walked the grounds looking at new equipment and talking with exhibitors and attendees. PSR
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Alternative Power Report, December 2022
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Read the expanded December 20222 Alternative Power Report produced by PSR’s Guy Youngs and other analysts at Power Systems Research. This month’s report includes articles on increased battery production in the US., Tesla’s plans for a recycling plant in Texas, increased merger activity in the EV Light/Medium commercial vehicle segment and new power sources being developed for cargo ships.
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