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Jacto Announces Hybrid Self-Propelled Planter
Jacto has entered the planter segment with three products, Uniport 500, Lumina 400 and Meridia 200. Uniport is the first hybrid self-propelled planter in Brazil. It has a Diesel ICE working as an electric power generator and independent electric drives in the four wheels of the equipment. This design promises less fuel consumption, because of a better traction system and uniform planting speed, and consequent better uptime since it reduces stops for refueling.
Source: Press Release / SAE Brazil Mobility Forum Read the Article
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Eletra Converts Trucks and Buses to Electric in Brazil
Eletra started converting Trucks and Buses from 3.5 to 54 Tons for the range of 50km to 150km by replacing the actual Powertrain (ICE, Transmission, Axels,) and suspension with batteries, electric drive and new suspension. The main benefits for the approach is to provide 30% less cost than a new Electric Truck and shorten the timing to meet sustainability targets, since the retrofit is done quickly. Companies like Ambev (AB-Inbev) announced 102 trucks retrofitted with Eletra.
Source: M&T Read The Article
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Komatsu Invests in Production and Service Center in Pará
Fabio Ferraresi Since 2020 Komatsu has been investing in Parauapebas, in the state of Pará in Northern Brazil, for a new facility that will provide maintenance for equipment and produce new equipment. The General Manager of the Mining Division for South America, Charles Medeiros says the unit will produce products for all regions in Brazil and for export.
Source: Automotive Business Read The Article
PSR Analysis: Pará is an important region for mining where companies like Vale are located and demand…
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Toyota Suspends Production in Sorocaba, Brazil
Toyota is one of the OEMs least affected by the semiconductor crisis, but it now says production will be suspended for 10 days at its Sorocaba plant. The announcement does not refer specifically to semiconductors and other components and materials may be affecting the production capacity.
Source: Valor Read The Article
PSR Analysis: The shortage of materials and price escalation is affecting all OEMs and suppliers in the automotive supply chain, from basic steel grades to semiconductors. Price…
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Ford Ends Production of Troller
Even though Ford has announced the end of production of the off-road Troller T4 in Horizonte, Ceará, Brazil, by September 2021, the secretary of industrial development of Ceará says that while Ford is working to sell the productive unit, it wants to keep the brand and the product design as its property. Government of the state is trying to change Ford executives mind about the decision.
Source: Autoespoerte / O Globo Read The Article
PSR Analysis: Troller T4 holds an important share of the sports…
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Tupy Developing Efficient Hydrogen Powered Engine
Fabio Ferraresi Brazilian Tupy is working with AVL and Westport Fuel Systems to develop a high efficiency ICE powered by Hydrogen, targeting long haul Trucks. Tupy supplies superior materials casting and high precision machining for high pressure injection engines designed and tested by AVL and Westport. First outcomes of the work are expected at the beginning of 2022.
Source: Automotive Business Read The Article
PSR Analysis: With the Zero Emissions target and the need for efficient…
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US$ 22 Billion in Green Hydrogen Projects Planned in Brazil
From January to June, six Intention Letters to install H2V facilities have been signed by companies and the total of investment involved is around US$ 22 billion. One of the players is the Australian Fortescue, one of the six biggest producers of iron ore in the world. Companies of renewable energy such as the also Australian Energix Energy and petrochemical as British Petrol are also behind the investment plans.
Source: Valor Read The Article
PSR Analysis: The investment is…
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Chinese Great Wall Acquires Mercedes-Benz Facility in São Paulo
Although the acquisition has not been confirmed by the companies, the Journal “O Globo” published a report that an internal communication to Mercedes employees about the deal was released June 25 with technical details of the facility confirming it meets the requirements of the Chinese company.
Source: Autoespoerte / O Globo Read The Article
PSR Analysis: It looks like the perfect match as it is a good opportunity for the German car maker to sell the assets of the plant stopped in…
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Rio de Janeiro Plans 100% Electric Buses by 2050
Fabio Ferraresi The Mayor of Rio de Janeiro has announced a package of alternative power measures and goals with two important milestones for 2030 and 2050. Here are the main goals affecting the mobility and transportation industry:
2030
- Replace 20% of Public Service of Bus Transportation by Zero Emission Vehicles.
- Reduce by 10% the average time of commuting by public transportation.
- Increase by 400% the number of trips by bicycle.
- Reduce by 20% the emission of GHG.
- Reach 100% of city regions with selective refuse collection.
2050
- Neutralize GHG emission
- 100% of the Transit Bus Fleet is Electric.
Source: Diario do Transporte Read The Article
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