NY Trucking Group Pushes for Delay of Emissions Rule

Chris Fisher

The Trucking Association of New York (TANY), along with Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and other state transportation stakeholders, called on legislators to reconsider implementation of California Air Resources Board (CARB) Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) regulations set to take effect in the state just more than two months from now. 

TANY President Kendra Hems called for an “immediate delay.”  New York joins Oregon in attempting to flex rules that were supposed to launch in January requiring a percentage of new trucks sold in their states to be zero-emission vehicles.

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Malaysia H1 2024 Car Sales Gain Ground

MALAYSIA REPORT  
Akihiro Komuro
Akihiro Komuro

New vehicle sales in the six major Southeast Asian countries in the first six months of 2024 fell 9% year-on-year to about 1.49 million units, the lowest level since 2021, when they were battered by COVID-19. Malaysia, which has benefited from strong domestic demand, is closing in on Indonesia, the largest market in the region.

Malaysia grew by 7% to 390,296 units. Sales growth was driven by strong domestic demand linked to economic growth. Sales of domestically produced small cars such as the Proton and Produa were particularly strong. In contrast, sales in Indonesia, the region’s largest market, fell 19% to 408,012 units due to a decline in the use of car loans and other factors caused by high policy interest rates. Thailand was down 24% to 308,027 units; Vietnam was down 2% to 134,884 units and the Philippines was up 10% to 227,225 units.

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Global Snowmobile Market Forecast for $2.42 Billion

Michael Aistrup

The Global Snowmobile Market size was valued at $1.62 billion in 2023, according to Power System Research, and is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.1% between 2023 and 2031 with a projected market value of $2.42 billion in 2032. 

Source: Power Systems Research

North America Is Major Snowmobile Market

According to the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA), 82% of snowmobile sales are in North America.

Source: Power Systems Research

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Deutz and Rolls Royce Engine Deal Approved

EUROPE REPORT 
Emiliano Marzoli
Emiliano Marzoli

DEUTZ and Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division have completed the transaction for DEUTZ to take over the sales and service activities for various Daimler Truck industrial engines. The transaction relates specifically to engines with displacements from 5 to 16 litres and power output of up to 480 kW.

Under the completed transaction, DEUTZ will take over distribution of the MTU Classic model series and the MTU 1000 to 1500 engine series, which are based on three Daimler Truck engine platforms. These engines are used in a range of off-highway applications, mainly in the agricultural machinery and construction equipment sectors.

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PowerTALK™, July 2024

IN THIS ISSUE

Western countries–United States, Europe and Canada–are placing tariffs on low-cost Chinese EVs and Beijing doesn’t like it. Read about the EV tariff controversy in the July 2024 issue of PowerTALK News. Also in this issue are articles on the global motorcycle market, North American scooter production and Hitachi’s demonstration of a huge EV mining truck.

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

  • EV Sales Are Headed for Long-Term Growth
  • Research Offers Environmentally Friendly Lithium Production
  • EU Tariffs Hit Chinese EVs, Draw Reaction from Beijing
  • Canada Considers Tariffs on Chinese EVs

GLOBAL:  

  • 2024 MHCV Production Expected To Decline by 1.6%
  • 2024 Global Motorcycle Market Estimated at $144 Billion

DATAPOINT: NA Scooter Production

EUROPE:

  • Belgium Risks Losing Audi Car Production in Brussels
  • Electric/Hybrid Marine Event Shows New Technologies

BRAZIL/SOUTH AMERICA:

  • Brazil Truck Production Grows Significantly
  • Brazil’s Frasle Mobility To Buy Dacomsa for $389 Million

JAPAN: Hitachi Demonstrates Ultra-Large Electric Dump Truck
THAILAND:
Honda To Cut Thai Car Production Capacity by 50%
CHINA:
Chinese Joint Venture Begins Battery Plant in Mississippi
INDIA: Bajaj, TVS Enter CNG Two-Wheeler Market PSR