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Global Commercial Vehicle Production Database

CV Link™, the proprietary database built and maintained by Power Systems Research, provides OEM and vehicle details, plus production, forecast and specification data for on-highway commercial vehicles.

CV Link™ Is a Powerful Tool

CV Link™ is a powerful resource that can make your planning more effective. It provides in-depth data to identify:

  • Prospective partners
  • Product line extensions
  • Target markets
  • Growth opportunities by region and country

The granular detail in CV Link™ enables you to effectively evaluate market opportunities. Using CV Link™, you can optimize your decision-making for a competitive advantage.

CV Link™ enables you to drill down to identify:

  • Global production and forecast data
  • Regional production and forecast volume summaries
  • Vehicles by weight class
  • OEM names and brands
  • OEM production locations
  • Engine model detail
  • Transmission model detail

Now it’s easy to find the data at the level of detail you require.

Industry Share by Application
Industry Share by Application Pie Chart
  • Bus Chassis
  • Motor Home Chassis
  • Trucks Class 4
  • Trucks Class 5
  • Trucks Class 6
  • Trucks Class 7
  • Trucks Class 8
Industry Share by OEM Brand
Industry Share by OEM Brand Pie Chart
  • Freightliner
  • International
  • Peterbilt
  • Kenworth
  • Others
Industry Share by OEM Model
Industry Share by OEM Model Pie Chart
  • M2
  • DuraStar
  • 337
  • WorkStar
  • MT-55 7
  • Others

Simple as 1, 2, 3

The CV Link database system and dashboard is user friendly. If you can use Excel or QlikView, you can use CV Link Report Writer. It’s as simple as 1,2,3.

1. Define your parameters
For example: Evaluate the industry share of Class 7 Trucks produced in North America.
2. Narrow your search by region and application
North America and Class 7 Trucks.
3. Produce your report and evaluate your information
North America, Class 7 Trucks, OEMs, models, brands, engine specifications, and production numbers.
Class 7 Truck Production Trend — North America
North American Class 7 Production Trend Bar Chart

This resource is used by leading…

  • Medium/Heavy vehicle and engine manufacturers
  • Parts suppliers and systems integrators
  • Industry associations
  • Government agencies and regulators
  • Financial analysts and more

CV Link™ Includes:

  • Class 4-8 medium and heavy trucks, bus and motor home chassis
  • Historical and forecast production volume data (annual and quarterly)
  • Vehicle model and engine installation detail
  • OEM production plant and vehicle platform profiles.
  • Exhaust emission data details

Additional Data Modules Include:

  • Lubricants (OEM recommended engine oils, sump capacity and drain intervals)
  • Cylinder block and head material
  • Customized client-defined modules
  • Batteries and electric system details
  • Turbochargers
  • Fuel injection group (FIE)
  • Transmission model detai

Forecast Coverage:

  • Market Data – Historical production volumes and a five-year forecast of future commercial vehicle production.
  • OEM Analysis – Extensive analysis on future OEM production, processes, strategies, alliances and product development.
  • Vehicle Platform Analysis – Short- and long-term vehicle platform analysis including future production and plant operation detail.
  • Economic Analysis – Comprehensive analysis on regional economic conditions that presents a macroeconomic perspective.

Database users can subscribe to an additional database module containing key engine information including engine installations and engine specifications.

CV Link™ is accessible through an Internet-based platform that allows subscribers to access, organize and download the latest market data anytime from anywhere in the world.

Optional Component Modules

There are additional component modules available for CV Link that add additional information for components. Here is a list of the currently available component fields. If you are interested in other components, let us know.

Specifications

Regions/Segments: Medium-Heavy Vehicles (MHV), Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Agricultural, Construction, Industrial worldwide
Available fields:

Engine Oil Spec Grade.
Oil Specification recommended by the Engine Manufacturer (e.g. CJ4, ACEA E9)

Regions/Segments: Medium-Heavy Vehicles (MHV), Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Agricultural, Construction, Industrial worldwide
Available fields:

Oil Capacity Description.
Unique characteristics (e.g. Deep Pan, Shallow Pan)
Oil Capacity (Gallons).
Recommended Oil Change Capacity in Gallons
Oil Capacity (Liters).
Recommended Oil Change Capacity in Liters
Oil Capacity (Quarts).
Recommended Oil Change Capacity in Quarts

Regions/Segments: Medium-Heavy Vehicles (MHV), Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Agricultural, Construction, Industrial worldwide
Available fields:

Engine Oil Change Interval (fuel usage)*.
Recommended amount of fuel used between each oil change — listed according to the manufacturer specs
Engine Oil Change Interval (hours)*.
Recommended hours between each oil change — listed according to the manufacturer specs
Engine Oil Change Interval (kilometers).
Recommended kilometers between each oil change — listed according to the manufacturer specs
Engine Oil Change Interval (miles).
Recommended miles between each oil change — listed according to the manufacturer specs
Engine Oil Change Interval (months).
Recommended months between each oil change — listed according to the manufacturer specs
Engine Oil Change Interval Operation.
Brief description of type of operation and how it affects oil changes — Normal, Severe — uses manufacturers descriptions
Engine Oil Change Interval Operation Description.
A more detailed description of what the“Operation” means. For example, Severe could mean “< 5.5 mpg, and/or > 40% idle time” –uses manufacturers descriptions – can and does change amongmanufacturers

*With the exception of some vocational applications, most manufacturers of MHV or LCV do not identify Change Intervals by Fuel Usage or in Hours. These fields apply primarily to other market segments, such as agriculture or construction or industrial.

Regions/Segments: All segments worldwide
Available fields:

Emissions Certification Level.
Level of certification met by the engine (e.g. Euro 4, EPA Tier 4)
Emissions Certifying Agency.
Agency that certified the standard (e.g. US EPA, European Union)
Emissions Solution Strategy.
After treatment products utilized to meet the standard (e.g. EGR, DPF, SCR)

Components

Regions/Segments: MHV United States and Canada
Available Fields:

Brake Type
(e.g. Air, Hydraulic, Air over Hydraulic)

Regions/Segments: All segments worldwide, where applicable
Available fields:

FIE Equipment Type.
Common Rail, Direct Gasoline Injection, Electronic Unit Injector, Hydraulic Unit Injector, Inline, Mechanical Unit Injector, Rotary, Unit Pump
FIE Nozzle Manufacturer
FIE Nozzle Country
FIE Nozzles per Engine
FIE Pump Manufacturer
FIE Pump Model
FIE Pump Country
FIE Pumps per Engine

Regions/Segments: MHV, worldwide, All Years
Available fields:

Axle Configuration
(e.g. 4×2, 6×2, 6×6)

Regions/Segments: MHV, LCV worldwide
Available fields:

Transmission Manufacturer.
The company that manufactures the transmission
Transmission Brand.
Brand name under which the transmission is sold
Transmission Model.
Number of Forward Gears.
Number of Reverse Gears.
Transmission Design.
(e.g. Manual, Automatic, AMT)
Transmission Production Country.

PLEASE NOTE: Transmission data is based on the equipment model, not the engine model.

Regions/Segments: All segments worldwide, where applicable
Available fields:

Turbo Supplier.
Manufacturer of the Turbo
Turbo Supplier Group.
Turbo Supplier parent
Turbo Geometry.
Fixed or VGT
Turbo Layout.
Simple or 2-Stage
Turbo Quantity.
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Convenient Interface

PSR database products are easy to use. PowerLink™ 3.0 is the powerful password-protected subscriber interface with Power Systems Research database products. A key feature in PowerLink™ 3.0 is the Report Writer, a convenient and easy-to-use tool for producing the data reports you need in the format you want.

PowerLink™ 3.0 is accessible with all popular browsers such as Chrome, Foxfire, Safari, as well as on tablets and smart phones, giving you access to the data almost anywhere.

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