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Dealing With Coronavirus
At Power Systems Research our business is based on being informed: Globally, and in several important industry segments.
Even as the coronavirus affects markets and industries and companies worldwide, we’re continuing to work effectively for our clients. We’re adjusting our operations hourly to meet the changing needs caused by coronavirus. Our IT staff has adapted PSR systems so our analysts around the world can work at home and communicate easily and effectively with each other and with the home office.
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Brazil/South America Report
This report appeared in the March issue of PowerTALK ™ News
Coronavirus Jeopardizes Brazil AG Machine Production
Lack of components coming from China may be a problem because of work interruptions caused by the coronavirus. According to the Brazilian Machinery Builders´ Association (ABIMAQ), the risk of supply stoppages is high. The Chinese content of an Agricultural Machine produced in Brazil is estimated to be 10% to 15%, with higher concentration on electronics components.
Source: M&T / Globo…
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Foton To Produce Trucks in Brazil Again
This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK ™ News.
Foton says it will start producing Trucks in Guaíba-RS, in the facility formerly designated for his own factory. However, the production will be handled by GEFCO under a manufacturing contract, with parts imported from China. Previously, Foton assembled its trucks at the Agrale plant, also in Rio Grande do Sul state, to meet commitments made under government incentive programs. The number of models built here is likely…
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Colombia 2019 Car Sales Increase
This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.
Fabio Ferraresi Despite the poor performance of auto sales in Latin America countries such as Mexico and Argentina, Colombia keep growing sales of cars as Brazil, with 2.7% growth with 263,700 units in 2019. Colombia also leads in EV/HEV sales gains. The forecast for 2020 is that sales will continue growing at the same rate.
Source: Andemos Read The Article
PSR Analysis: Pent up demand for vehicles…
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TUPY Acquires Teksid from Fiat Group for €210 million
SOURCE Tupy S.A. Read The Article
Tupy S.A., a Brazilian-based manufacturer of engineered cast iron structural components, today said it has agreed to acquire FCA’s global cast iron automotive components business, which is operated through FCA’s subsidiary Teksid S.p.A.
PSR Analysis: With the acquisition of the Italian cast iron foundry, the Brazilian company will have almost 10% of the global sales in the segment with a combined revenue in the range of 7 billion Reais (approximately $ 1.8 billion USD. PSR
Tupy says this deal will expand its presence in key segments of the global capital goods industry and will expand its potential for growth in machining and engineering services.
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Carlos Briganti To Participate in AutoData Commercial Vehicle Seminar
Carlos Briganti, managing director of South American operations for Power Systems Research, will discuss, trends and production volumes for the national market of commercial and off-road vehicles at a seminar on Commercial Vehicle Perspectives sponsored by Autodata Dec. 3, 2019.
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The Future of Diesel Engines in Metropolitan Areas
Introduction
Our team at Power Systems Research, as a lead global Market Intelligence Company and specialized in Propulsion Systems and Powertrain for Vehicles and Equipment, is frequently asked about the future of Diesel Engines.
It is impossible to provide a complete answer for this question due to the wide range of applications, as well as the excellent performance and versatility of Diesel Engines.
Thus, in this article we focus on the Diesel Engine application in Commercial Vehicles in metropolitan areas, and more specifically, in Urban Buses.
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New Products at FENATRAN-Brazil
Scania displayed CNG trucks and biogas production systems at its booth as a clear bet on this technology growing against Diesel in Brazil. At FENATRAN, the 22nd International Road Cargo Transport Trade Show, it sold its first regular production R 410 fueled by CNG to RN Logistics. The truck will operate at the São Paulo – Rio de Janeiro route.
Scania Pushes First CNG Truck at FENATRAN
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CAOA acquires Ford Plant in Brazil
The Ford production plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo-SP will be acquired by the COCA Group. During a meeting with governor João Doria, CAOA group, that currently assembly Hyundai cars and Chery-CAOA cars in Brazil, announced the acquisition of Ford Plant in São Bernardo do Campo-SP.
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Brazilian Motorcycle Production Continues To Grow
In July 2019, 92,000 motorcycles were produced in Brazil, up sharply from the 68,000 units produced in June 2019. January to July production was 629,000, 6.3% above the 592,000 units produced in the same period of 2018.
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