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EcoFlow Technology Japan has announced that it launched its new “DELTA 3 2000 Air” portable power station. Positioned in the 2kWh class, the new unit combines 1,920Wh of storage capacity with a lightweight design aimed at improving portability for household backup power, vehicle use and outdoor applications. The company simultaneously released a 220W lightweight bifacial solar panel using TOPCon cells, presenting the products as a combined solution for improving energy self-sufficiency during outages and off-grid use.
Despite its relatively compact dimensions of 220 × 223 × 426 mm, the DELTA 3 2000 Air offers rated output of 1,000W with 1,500W surge capacity and dual AC outlets. EcoFlow says the unit can support essential appliances such as refrigerators, lighting, notebook PCs and communications equipment during blackouts. The product uses lithium iron phosphate batteries and is rated for about 3,000 charge-discharge cycles while retaining 70% capacity, underscoring its positioning as a long-life backup power device rather than a short-term consumer gadget.
The company also highlighted disaster-preparedness and business continuity planning (BCP) applications, noting that the system can be used for communications backup, temporary server protection and auxiliary power for medical devices in homes and small offices. Its flat handle and compact form factor are intended to make storage easier in limited spaces such as under car seats or in narrow household gaps. The newly launched 220W bifacial solar panel, weighing approximately 5.1 kg, is designed to complement the power station by enabling more autonomous power supply in disaster or outdoor settings.
Swiss marine power company WinGD says it has completed both Type Approval Testing (TAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for its ammonia-fueled two-stroke marine engine, marking what it described as a world first.
The tests were completed in January 2026 on the X52DF-A-1.0 engine at the Engine & Machinery Division of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI-EMD) in South Korea, witnessed by Lloyd’s Register together with representatives from major classification societies and under the supervision of EXMAR.
The 52-bore engine is scheduled to be installed on a 46,000 m3 LPG/ammonia carrier ordered for EXMAR. According to WinGD, the vessel series is expected to become the first ammonia-fueled gas carriers to enter commercial service, representing an important step in the shipping industry’s decarbonization efforts. The company said the development program demonstrated strong safety, reliability and performance results under a fuel pathway widely viewed as one of the more promising zero-carbon options for long-distance marine transport.
WinGD said the X-DF-A engine uses high-pressure ammonia injection with a pilot fuel dose of around 5% at full load, while delivering load handling, dynamic response and fuel efficiency comparable to equivalent diesel-fueled X-Engines in both ammonia and diesel modes. The company also said emissions results were encouraging, including NOx levels during ammonia operation that were below those generated in diesel use, alongside negligible contribution of N2O to the overall greenhouse gas emissions footprint. WinGD added that it has already secured an early orderbook of around 30 X-DF-A engines across multiple vessel segments.
Many alternative-fuel projects still sit at the concept or pilot stage. This one is different because it was executed on an engine destined for an actual commercial vessel program, under classification-society supervision and in cooperation with a yard ecosystem that can industrialize the result.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is moving closer to launching local production in Indonesia as construction of its EV assembly plant in Subang, West Java, progresses toward operational readiness. The facility is designed with an annual production capacity of approximately 150,000 vehicles and is currently entering the final preparation stage ahead of full-scale production.
According to reports, the plant has begun trial production and manufacturing line verification as the company prepares for commercial operations. The project represents one of the largest EV manufacturing investments in Indonesia and reflects the country’s efforts to attract electric vehicle production.
Koshin plans to release its new “Hybrid Power Storage System” Feb. 24, 2026, to counter power outages. The system combines a portable power station (BPS-24LD) and an inverter generator (GV-18iSD). Simply connecting the two with a dedicated cable enables the system to automatically cycle between generating and storing electricity.
Unlike a standalone portable power station, which becomes unusable once its battery runs out, or a standalone generator, which is difficult to use at night or in residential areas due to its outdoor nature, this hybrid system can store electricity generated by the generator in the portable power station. This enables quiet indoor use as needed. When the portable power source’s charge falls below a certain level, the generator automatically starts and shuts off once the unit is fully charged. This feature provides a long-term power supply without the need for cumbersome operation and supports household appliances such as refrigerators and heating equipment. The system also features a CO sensor and a safety function that automatically stops the generator during improper use. This system is expected to enhance household peace of mind in preparation for prolonged power outages caused by an increase in natural disasters in Japan.
South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 2026 research and development investment plan for the agricultural sector reveals a policy to allocate budget resources primarily to the “smart agriculture” field, centered on robots, drones, and artificial intelligence (AI).
The plan aims to address structural challenges in Korean agriculture, such as an aging population and severe labor shortages, while achieving increased productivity and labor savings.
A key feature of the plan is its emphasis on developing field-implementable technologies, such as autonomous agricultural machinery, data analysis for precision farming, and unmanned pest control drones. The plan also envisions advancing the sophistication of agricultural management through the development of standalone technologies, and by establishing data integration platforms and agricultural ecosystems.
In 2025, the Vietnamese motorcycle market experienced strong growth, with sales increasing by 14.9% year-on-year to approximately 3.4 million units. This made it the second-largest market in Southeast Asia, after Indonesia. Indonesia maintained its top position as the region’s largest market with 6.55 million units sold, though its growth rate was limited to 0.6%. Meanwhile, the Philippines recorded 2.37 million units (+2.8% year-over-year), Thailand recorded 1.73 million units (+9.8% year-over-year), and Malaysia recorded 613,893 units (+3.5% year-over-year).
In Vietnam, the rapid expansion of electric motorcycles is reshaping the market structure. Alongside domestic companies, Chinese firms are accelerating investment in electric motorcycles, aided by stricter environmental regulations. Hanoi’s plan to restrict internal combustion engine vehicles starting in mid-2026 is further accelerating the shift towards electric vehicles.
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yanmar Power Solutions, and Japan Engine Corporation have announced the installation of new liquefied hydrogen fuel supply equipment for demonstration purposes, as well as the start of land-based operation of marine hydrogen engines.
This is part of a project commissioned by NEDO’s Green Innovation Fund/Next-Generation Ship Development Project. Three purely domestic engine manufacturers have formed a consortium: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Yanmar Power Solutions, and Japan Engine.
The Indonesian Heavy Equipment Distributors Association (PAABI) forecasts an expansion in construction machinery demand in 2026, with a potential total of 23,000 to 25,000 units. This represents an estimated growth of 5% to 8% compared to 2025, with a projected total market size of around US$3.62 billion.
According to the PAABI Chairman, the increase in demand in 2026 will be driven by the nation’s Strategic Infrastructure Projects (PSN), the ongoing construction of the new capital, IKN, and mining activities at major nickel and coal sites. These projects are expected to increase demand for heavy machinery, such as hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, and bulldozers.
The increase in 2025 rice prices has provided Japanese farmers with more financial flexibility, leading to a surge in demand for upgrades to agricultural machinery. However, farmers are reporting longer wait times for machinery orders, sometimes up to a year. They are expressing concerns such as, “We can’t plan next season’s operations,” and “If delivery is delayed until next year, can we really count it as an expense for this year?”
Many small- and medium-sized farms had delayed replacing machinery due to prolonged low rice prices, opting instead to repair old equipment or purchase used machinery. The 2025 rice harvest, however, saw more farmers gain financial leeway, increasing the demand for replacing or purchasing new machinery.
While agricultural machinery manufacturers have been increasing production of high-efficiency models, such as smart farm equipment, targeting large-scale agricultural corporations, the supply-demand balance has shifted. This has created a situation in which supply cannot keep pace with the sudden surge in demand.
South Korea’s Ministry of Environment is continuing the “Electric Motorcycle Subsidy Program and Battery Swap Charging Facility Support Program,” which was launched in spring 2025. Its effects appear to be gradually emerging in the market.
