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  • PowerTALK™ News, March 2020

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    The coronavirus affected every one of the worldwide regions in which Power Systems Research operates, to one degree or another. The impact of the virus in China–and subsequently on supply chains throughout the world–can be seen in the regional reports in the March issue of PowerTALK News.

    In This Issue

    • Dealing With Coronavirus
    • Report from CONEXPO
    • Europe: New Era in EU Industry
    • DataPoint: NA Utility Vehicles
    • Brazil: Coronavirus Jeopardizes Production
    • Brazil: Peru Auto Production Drops 54%
    • China: New Emission Regulations
    • Japan: Komatsu Offers ICT Retro Kit
    • Korea: Battery Market Shares
    • Thailand: Railway Network Expands
    • India: Coronavirus Reduces Components
    • India: OEMs Hurt by China Shutdown
    • Russia: China’s Haval Builds Engine Plant
    • Russia: Claas Shifts Production from Germany
    • Russia: KAMAZ Shows Cabless Truck
    • Russia: Aurus Bike Production Planned

  • Day 3, CONEXPO

    Wacker Neuson Plate Tamper and Compactor

    The batteries on these machines run 60 minutes and charge in 80 minutes, which Wacker believes is enough for a typical work day. The machines are surprisingly quiet, given the type of work they do, and they have the added benefit of not emitting fumes into deep excavations with no air flow. The shock system is sufficient that the vibrations barely reach the battery, and they’ve had no issues with vibrations affecting the batteries so far. Unlike with other…

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  • Day 3, CONEXPO



    Toro e-Dingo is a battery utility loader released two weeks ago and scheduled to ship in late April. Toro plans to develop remote controlled and/or programmable machines in the future.

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  • Day 2, CONEXPO

    This electric sweeper runs 10 hours on a charge and takes eight hours to recharge.

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  • Day 1, CONEXPO 2020

    Electrification is a hot topic at CONEXPO 2020

    100% Electric Forklift concept vehicle by Gehl powered by 12 lithium ion batteries.

    Volvo goes electric at CONEXPO 2020

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  • Day 1, CONEXPO 2020

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Eric Best, engine research analyst at Power Systems Research, is walking the floor at CONEXPO 2020, looking for new engine and power train products. Here is his report on two innovative companies.

    Eric Best
    Eric Best

    FPT Industrial

    FPT has bought out a methane/natural gas company, a battery company, and a hydrogen company, and my contact has no worries about the future of electrification or alternative fuels.

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  • Moscow Boat Show 2020 Much Different than Previous Years

    MOSCOW–The Moscow Boat Show conducted here March 5-9 in the Crocus City Expo center occupied two exhibition halls with total square of 19,000 sq.m., but it was much different in several ways than previous shows.

    Maxim Sakov
    Maxim Sakov

    The number of boats shown was 30% less than during last year’s event. And the organizers of the show left a lot of empty space even in the dedicated halls. This looked strange because often there were only narrow passages between boats.

    Surprisingly, more than 50% of the boats at the fair were produced domestically. Jeanneau, Beneteau and some other brands were also here, brought by a local dealer, but in smaller sizes and numbers than last year’s show. Some EU and Turkish shipyards exhibited at the fair, but did not bring anything besides marketing materials.

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  • The Impact of Coronavirus on China Society and Economy – A Personal Perspective

    (ST. PAUL, Minn., USA) – Our team members in China face daily challenges as they navigate the myriad regulations and safety measures implemented by local authorities and the national government attempting to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID19).  

    Confinement to home is the hardest part.  Schools have yet to re-open after the Spring Festival holiday.  Special IDs proving one is a local resident must be presented when going outside.  Store visits are restricted to one person per household every two to five days, depending on your location. 

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  • PowerTALK™ News, February 2020

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    We’ll Be Looking for You in Las Vegas

    CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show representing the construction and concrete industries will be opening in Las Vegas in a few weeks, and we’ll be there.  Even though we’ll have a full team at the show of nearly a dozen PSR representatives, it will be difficult to hit all of the 2,800 exhibitor areas, so let us know how we can meet up with you.

    If there’s a time that works best for us to visit with you at the show, please let us know.  Just call or drop us an email. Email us at info@powersys.com or call us at 651.905.8400, and we’ll plan to get together.   PSR

    In the meantime, here are several articles from the February issue of PowerTALK News, to keep you updated on global power equipment news.

  • 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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