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2020 Wheel Loaders/Dozers Production Forecast: 20,200
This is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Wheel Loaders to be produced in the United States in 2020.
Carol Turner This 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.
Market Share: With combined plant totals of 47%, Caterpillar leads in production of Wheel Loaders/Dozers in the United States. In second position is Deere with 22%. Third, is Case New Holland with 8%.
Exports: Collectively, up to 35% worldwide
Trends: In 2018, production of Wheel Loaders/Dozers in the United States increased 3.3% over 2017. The increase in 2018 is attributed to record mining related activities that is also the prime reason for the 2019 decline. Production in 2019 dropped 3.6% from 2018. The decline also is attributed to Tier 4 engine regulations and new machine designs that significantly increased machine cost. To offset this increase, new products deliver greater production and improved profits.
The machines are designed to carry an array of materials for construction, industrial and mining applications. Production is expected to fluctuate over the next 3-5 years based on global economic factors and conditions; we could see a gain up to 5%. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research.
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EV Postal Delivery Motorcycle Is Honda’s New Opportunity
This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.
JAPAN–Honda plans to introduce 200 electric motorcycles for postal delivery services by March 2020, and around 2,000 units are expected be introduced in FY2020. Approximately 85,000 postal delivery motorcycles are running in Japan today, and all are made by Honda. There are also three-wheel models, but most are Super Cubs, which has a reputation for reliability. At first, these EV bikes will be deployed in Tokyo, where the driving range is small, and in other local ordinance-designated cities.
Akihito Komuro The base unit is the electric motorcycle for business use, the Benly e-series. Honda will start selling it to corporations in April 2020. This is a 96V system in which two lithium-ion batteries with a voltage of 48V are connected in series. Charging is performed by removing the battery from the vehicle and using a special charger; it takes about four hours to reach full charge from zero.
Honda says the bike has a maximum output of 3.8PS and achieves a 12-degree slope uphill performance with maximum load capacity. The cruising range is 87km for Benly e: I and 43km for Benly e: II. According to Honda officials, the bike can be operated for one day considering the delivery range, but in most cases it will return to the post office during lunch break, and a battery can be replaced at that time.
Source: Response
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We Expect 2020 NA Overall OEM Production To Be Flat
This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.
SUMMARY. The North American economy remained stable in 2019 and pure economic conditions as well as fundamentals in the region were favorable. Most industries performed very well, and the short-term outlook remains stable to flat for most market segments. However, we see many new developments that could suggest a shift in the trend.
Yosyf Sheremeta Consumer confidence declined slightly in December, following a moderate increase in November. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index stood at 126.5 in December, 1.4 points higher than in September 2019.
Per Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board: “While consumers’ assessment of current conditions improved, their expectations declined, driven primarily by a softening in their short-term outlook regarding jobs and financial prospects. While the economy hasn’t shown signs of further weakening, there is little to suggest that growth, and in particular consumer spending, will gain momentum in early 2020.”
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We’ll Be Looking for You at CONEXPO
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show representing the construction and concrete industries. Even though we’ll have a full team at the show with 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.
We always welcome the opportunity to engage and meet with the industry. An in-person meeting provides that chance to place a face with a name,…
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Thailand Auto Industry Brakes Sharply
This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.
THAILAND–Vehicles produced in Thailand are exported to the world, including Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. However, the automobile industry is in trouble because of the double punch of the global economy slowing down due to the US-China trade friction and the spread of the new coronavirus.
Akihito Komuro Exports, which account for half of Thailand's automobile production, where Japanese and other automakers such…
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KAMAZ Patents Electric Truck Without Cab
This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.
This truck has a very unusual design. The database of Rospatent has shown drawings of a cabless truck with an electric motor. The patent owner is KAMAZ. The truck has a very unusual appearance because it doesn’t have a cabin – it’s a box on wheels with low clearance, and it features round head and rear lights, and a vent grid. No details are available about the motor, except that it’s electric.
Maxim Sakov The truck looks…
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Elabuga Plant Begins Production of Bobcat B780
This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.
Maxim Sakov In January Bobcat announced local production of its B780 wheel loaders. The model will be assembled in Elabuga, Tatarstan.
“Russia is an important market for Bobcat wheel loaders, and for the company in general,” said Yaroslav Fisher, director of Bobcat’s wheel loader production, Doosan Bobcat EMEA. “(Local production and the certification of the right of mark “Made in Russia” will be done. Bobcat engineers will…
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Opel Bets on Russia
This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.
Opel is back in Russia, and the company appears to be betting the Russian market can provide a significant opportunity for business diversification.
Maxim Sakov In 2019, company sales declined as the business was reorganized, and Opel cut its model portfolio.
According to reports, 96% of Opel sales are concentrated in Europe. This fact has determined a focus point for sales increase. In 2022, Opel expects to be in 20 new export…
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Dieselzipservice Starts Producing M401D Engines
This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.
Dieselzipservice has started mass production of the M400D and M401D marine diesel engines it has developed. These propulsion engines are installed on hydrofoil ships and speedboats for river and sea use.
Maxim Sakov The tech features provides increased power with reduced fuel consumption and improved ecological performance.
PSR Analysis: The group of companies identified as Dieselzipservice…
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New India Budget Disappoints Auto Industry
This article initially appeared in the February 2020 issue of PowerTALK News.
Source: Business Today Read The Article
Ritvik Kulkarni PSR Analysis: The Indian Automotive Industry was largely left disappointed with the budget after no direct steps were taken to arrest the decline in automotive sales. Although keeping long term benefits in mind, the budget did introduce measures to boost the rural economy, which in turn will directly benefit the commercial vehicle industry which is an important driver for the economy.
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