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  • PowerTALK™, June 2026

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    In the June 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about Toyota pulling the plug on its Lexus EV, PV equipped vehicles that may produce as much as 80% of needed electricity, endangered European EV investments, 2026 North American ATV production, Chinese CFMoto launching motorcycle production in South America, China stepping up EV production in the heavy-duty truck market, and more.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • EV Investment May Be at Risk in Europe
    • Electrifying Your Fleet Isn’t Just About Going Green
    • Toyota Pulls Plug on Lexus EV
    • New Battery Could Last 16 Years Without Capacity Loss
    • PV Equipped Vehicles May Cover 80% of Electricity Needs

    TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Strict EV Mandates Could Implode Economy
    DATAPOINT REPORT: 2026 North American ATV Production
    EUROPE REPORT:

    • German Market Continues To Struggle
    • Exmar Pushes Ammonia-Fueled Maritime Engines
    • Beneteau Posts Strong Q1 2026 Results

    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • AGCO Presents Advances in Alternative Fuels Engines
    • Randon Exports Semitrailers to Indonesia
    • Chinese DFMoto Starts SA Operations with Motorcycles
    • Public Funding Program Fails To Halt Brazil Truck Market Decline

    JAPAN REPORT: Hitachi Moves Toward Remote Construction Deployment
    SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Construction Equipment Exports Move into Strategic Markets
    THAILAND REPORT: EV Policy Moves from Adoption To Industrial Absorption
    CHINA REPORT: Plan Sets New Energy Goal of 40% Market Share for Heavy Duty Trucks
    INDIA REPORT: Biofuels Lead Next Phase of Auto Fuel Transition

  • Alternative Power Report June 2026

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    The June 2026 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, features articles on European EV investments, Toyota’s plans to pull the plug on its Lexus EV, a new battery that has 16-year life, PV equipped vehicles that can provide as much as 80% of needed electricity, and Honda’s efforts to develop a Silicon-Carbon EV battery. Read these articles and more in the June 2026 issue of Alternative Power Report today. PSR

  • North America  2026 ATV Production

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    232,100 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of 4-Wheel ATVs expected to be produced in the US and Mexico during 2026.

    A 4-Wheeled ATV is another term for All Terrain Vehicle. It has 4 wheels and is designed to be driven off road. It seats one person, or sometimes two, one in front of the other.

    This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.

    Trends. In 2025, production of ATVs in North America decreased 12%. But production is expected to gain a nominal 1% in 2026. Uncertain economic outlook, rising production costs and the growing popularity of side x side units (utility vehicles) are main reasons for the production decline. 

    Manufacturers have discontinued less popular models/variants and are concentrating on bestselling units due to saturation in the market.  ATVs are used in a variety of activities that include recreation, sport and military related needs.

    According to investor relations for Yamaha, Polaris Industries and Arctic Cat, consumer discretionary spending is on the rise.  Production is expected to improve as indicated by current economic factors along with the introduction of innovative products and technologies.  Look for an additional increase up to 5-10% by 2035, although gas price increases caused by the war in Iran may affect sales.

    No electric/battery powered units were produced until 2026 MY. BRP Mexico has two Outlander electric models it is introducing 2026 MY.    PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research

  • PowerTALK™, May 2026

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    In the May 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about the Toyota-Maruti realignment in India, Vietnam’s AG machinery expansion, Q1 2026 global truck production, several developments in battery production, and more.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • Zwitterions May Be Key To New Solid State Batteries
    • GMG Reports Graphene Aluminum-Ion Energy Density Gain
    • A Closer Look at CATL’s New Sodium-Ion Battery
    • Three Ways To Get More Critical Minerals Now

    TRUCK PRODUCTION REPORT: Q1 2026 Truck Production Index Falls 4.2%
    DATAPOINT REPORT: 2026 NA Crawler Production
    GLOBAL REPORT: Mack Says MP13 Engine Is EP 27 Compliant
    EUROPE REPORT:

    • Volvo Trucks Adds Alternative-Fuel Engine
    • Industrial Accelerator Act Finalized

    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • Daimler Truck Launches Zarate Plant
    • EU-Mercosur Pact May Reshape SA MHV Industry
    • Yanmar Announces Brazil Manufacturing Plant

    JAPAN REPORT: Komatsu Reports Record 2025 Sales, But Profits Decline
    SOUTH KOREA REPORT: Shipbuilders Win $1.1 Billion in Contracts
    VIETNAM REPORT: AG Machinery Market Set for Growth
    CHINA REPORT: CATL Launches Mass Production of Sodium-Ion Batteries
    INDIA REPORT: Toyota-Maruti Realignment Reshapes Auto Industry

  • Alternative Power Report, May 2026

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    The May 2026 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, features articles on battery development, critical materials, Kentucky coal and an update on Brazil’s electric buses. Read these articles and more in the May 2026 issue of Alternative Power Report today. PSR

    Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

  • Q1 2026 Truck Production Index Falls 4.2%

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    St. Paul, MN —The Power Systems Research Truck Production Index (PSR-TPI) decreased from 119 to 114, or -4.2%, for the three-month period ending March 31, 2026, from Q4 2025. The year-over-year (Q1 2025 to Q1 2026) gain for the PSR-TPI was, 113 to 114, or 0.9%. The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across six regions: North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan & Korea and Emerging Markets. This data comes from OE Link™, the proprietary database maintained by Power Systems Research.

    Jim Downey

    All Regions. MHCV demand will vary by region in 2026. North America and European vehicle demand is expected to improve somewhat over last year; China is expected to see a single digit decline in production. Much of the decline comes on the heels of very high levels of production in 2025.

    Global Index. Overall, global production is expected to decline slightly in 2026 over last year. Ongoing tariffs along with the conflict in the Middle East and the shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz are putting pressure on truck demand this year.

    Chris Fisher
    Chris Fisher

    North America. Medium and heavy truck production in North America is expected to increase by 9.4% this year compared with low 2025 production. While class 8 truck production is expected to increase by 11.3% this year as order rates for class 8 trucks improved strongly from December – March. Improvement in freight rates and freight demand along with tightening truck capacity and some level of truck pre-buy ahead of the 2027 GHG emission regulations is expected to drive increased truck production this year. However, a protracted conflict in the Middle East would put significant downside pressure on truck demand primarily due to higher fuel cost, supply chain disruptions and an overall concern about the state of the economy moving forward throughout the year.  PSR

    By Jim Downey is Vice President-Global Data Products at Power Systems Research
    Chris Fisher is Senior Commercial Vehicle Analyst     at Power Systems Research

  • North America 2026 Crawler Production

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    3,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Crawlers expected to be produced in North America during 2026.

    Crawler Dozers are heavy, driver-operated machines used for clearing and grading land. Usually, they have continuous treads and a broad hydraulic blade in front. Large crawler dozers normally have a set of claws called a ripper that is installed at the machine’s rear end and can crush hard rock.

    A Crawler Loader is a piece of mobile construction equipment used to load materials; it’s used primarily in tough, off-road terrain. It’s similar to a wheel loader, except it has treads instead of wheels.

    This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.

    Trends. In 2025, production of Crawlers in North America (US) decreased 9.7%, and production is expected to remain flat in 2026 with a nominal 1% drop.  The decline is attributed to losing production by Case along with the weakening in construction related activities that include supply chain issues.

    High dealer inventory (mostly cost related) and slower demand for new equipment resulted in lower production.

    Prior manufacturing increases were reduced with newer efficient models that make tasks more productive and safer. 2021-year declines were mostly due to COVID-19 related factors such as plant shutdowns, parts availability and lack of workforce.

    The market also dropped significantly in the Spring of 2020 – 2021 caused by low oil prices along with a lull in mining and construction projects.   PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research

  • PowerTALK™, April 2026

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    In the April 2026 issue of PowerTALK News you can read articles about reports from CONEXPO 2026, Alternative Power News, and DataPoint, plus reports on Iran and Tariffs, BYD Developments, and more.

    IN THIS ISSUE

    ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

    • A “Failed Experiment”? Biofuels Under Spotlight
    • US Battery Recycler Lands $1.1B Metals Refining Deal
    • When Fossil Fuel Supplies Falter, Interest In Renewables Increases
    • Oil Crisis Makes Drivers Reconsider Electric

    DATAPOINT: 2026 Aerator Production
    GLOBAL REPORT: 2026 Global MHCV Production Gains Seen
    EUROPE REPORT:

    • Volvo Moves into Big Electric Equipment
    • KTM Completes Strategic Realignment and Leap into Premium EVs

    SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT:

    • Import Tax Decision on Buses Is Reversed
    • Indian Preet Enters Brazil With Tractor Manufacturing Plant
    • Selic Interest Rate Cut Has Limited Impact in Auto Market
    • VWCO Tests B100 Soybean Biodiesel in Engines
    • GAC Plans Vehicle Production in Brazil

    JAPAN REPORT: Yanmar To Build Plant for Marine Hydrogen Engines
    SOUTH KOREA REPORT: HD Construction Sets Electric Safety Training System
    PHILIPINES REPORT: Power Shortages Boost Reliance on Generators
    CHINA REPORT: Zhangxue Demonstrates Strength of “Made in China”
    INDIA REPORT: Ashok Leyland Takes Major Step Toward EV Leadership

  • Alternative Power Report, April 2026

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    The April 2026 issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research and authored by Guy Youngs, features articles on problems with biofuels in Europe and how drivers consider EVs again. Read these articles and more in the April 2026 issue of Alternative Power Report today. PSR

    Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

  • North America Aerators Production

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    6,200 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Aerators expected to be produced in North America during 2026.

    Aerators are machines that have tines for soil penetration. The process involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots.

    Engine-powered aerators are used to combat soil compaction in lawns and turf by creating holes (plugs or spikes) that allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deep down to the grass roots, leading to healthier, stronger growth, better drainage, and reduced thatch, essential for heavily trafficked areas or tough soils. These powerful machines make it feasible to aerate large areas efficiently, delivering benefits that surpass manual methods for serious lawn care or professional use. 

    This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.

    Trends. In 2025, production of Aerators in North America decreased nearly 3%.  However, production is expected to gain 4% in 2026.  The gain is attributed to healthy lawn needs that include parks, residential, commercial/professional landscaping and sport fields. Expect production to increase by 10% by 2035.   PSR

    Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research

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